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John Jan Lake V 1688–1754

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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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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John V in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 16 Apr 1688 · Gravesend, Kings County, New York, USA
Died 16 May 1754 · New Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
Father Jan John Leick Lake Ii
Spouse Mary Martina Hall Wilkins
Children Joanna Lake

Researchers connected through John V 1688–1754

and 1 more tree owner connected with John V 1688–1754

Biography

In 1688, John Jan Lake V entered the world in Gravesend, Kings County, New York, USA, born to jan john leick lake ii. John Jan Lake V married mary martina hall wilkins, and had children including joanna lake. John Jan Lake V passed away in 1754 in New Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA.

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Life Timeline

1688
Birth of John Jan Lake V in Gravesend, Kings County, New York, USA
Birth
1700
John Jan Lake V was married in New York, USA
Marriage
1712
John Jan Lake V was married in New York
Marriage
1754
Death of John Jan Lake V in New Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John V

This ancestor line traces from Runwell, Essex, England, (1541) to Gravesend, Kings County, New York, USA (1688) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John V (1688–1754) was born in Gravesend, Kings County, New York, USA and died in New Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey, 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 (C) 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 6 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 V's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Jan Lake V PTP
1688–1754
Gravesend, Kings County, New York, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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John V's Descendants

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John Jan Lake V PTP 1688–1754