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John DeHaven Lincoln 1815–1895

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Lincoln in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 21 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 1 Jan 1815 · Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Died 20 Jun 1895 · Reading, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Thomas Herring Lincoln
Mother Alice Dehaven (1770–1836)
Siblings Martha Lincoln

Researchers connected through John Lincoln 1815–1895

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Lincoln 1815–1895

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John DeHaven Lincoln began in 1815 in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. John DeHaven Lincoln passed away in 1895 in Reading, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA.

Sources

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    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1815
Birth of John DeHaven Lincoln in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Birth
1895
Death of John DeHaven Lincoln in Reading, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Lincoln

This ancestor line traces from Suffolk, England (1239) to Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (1815) across 21 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Lincoln (1815–1895) was born in Berks, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Reading, Adams, 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 21 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

John Lincoln's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John DeHaven Lincoln PTP
1815–1895
Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Unknown
Alice Dehaven PTP
1770–1836
Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Lincoln's Descendants

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John DeHaven Lincoln PTP 1815–1895