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Sarah Lakin 1661–1740

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Lakin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 3 independent trees

Born 4 Feb 1661 · Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 15 Mar 1740 · Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Father Sgt. VG (1627–1697)
Mother Mary Bacon (1640–1701)
Spouse Benjamin Willard Capt
Children Margaret Willard

Researchers connected through Sarah Lakin 1661–1740

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Biography

The story of Sarah Lakin began in 1661 in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Sarah Lakin married benjamin willard capt, and had children including margaret willard. Sarah Lakin passed away in 1740 in Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  4. 4
    Record North America, Family Histories

  5. 5
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

Life Timeline

1661
Birth of Sarah Lakin in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1740
Death of Sarah Lakin in Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Lakin

This ancestor line traces from Reading, Reading Borough, Berkshire, England (1582) to Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1661) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Lakin (1661–1740) was born in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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 3 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.

Sarah Lakin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Lakin PTP
1661–1740
Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Sgt. John Lakin VG PTP
1627–1697
Reading, Berkshire, England
Mary * Bacon PTP
1640–1701
Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Lakin's Descendants

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Sarah Lakin PTP 1661–1740