Who was John Lincoln?

John Lincoln (1779–1864) was born in Exeter, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Lincoln 1779–1864

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 21 Oct 1779 · Exeter, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA

Died 4 Apr 1864 · Berks, Pennsylvania, USA

Father Lieutenant Abraham Robeson Lincoln

Mother Anne Rebecca Boone Lincoln

Siblings Anna Chaplin Lincoln, Anne Boone Lincoln, James Boone Lincoln, John Lincoln, Josiah Lincoln, Martha Ann Lincoln, Mary Boone Lincoln, Mordecai Boone Lincoln, Nancy Lincoln, Phoebe Boone Lincoln, Rachael Boone Lincoln Twin Died Infant, Thomas Herring Lincoln

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Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories

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Immediate Family

Parents

Lieutenant Abraham Robeson Lincoln

Anne Rebecca Boone Lincoln

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1779, John Lincoln entered the world in Exeter, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA, born to lieutenant abraham robeson lincoln and anne rebecca boone lincoln. John Lincoln passed away in 1864 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA.

Sources

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Church Records Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1779

Birth of John Lincoln in Exeter, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA

Birth

1864

Death of John Lincoln in Exeter, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA

Death

1864

Burial of John Lincoln in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA

Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Lincoln

This ancestor line traces from Hingham, South Norfolk District, Norfolk, England (1465) to Exeter, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (1779) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Lincoln (1779–1864) was born in Exeter, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Lieutenant Abraham Robeson Lincoln

Father

Anne Rebecca Boone Lincoln

Mother

John Lincoln's Ancestors

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John Lincoln PTP

1779–1864

Exeter, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA