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Sgt. John Lakin VG 1627–1697

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 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 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

9 researchers on YourRoots have Sgt. VG in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 9 independent trees

Born 3 Jan 1627 · Reading, Berkshire, England
Died 21 Mar 1697 · Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Father William Lakin Immigrant Arrival 1644
Mother Ellenar Swipson English Immigrant
Siblings Katherine Lakin, Mary Elizabeth Lakin, William Wallace Lakin

Researchers connected through Sgt. VG 1627–1697

and 8 more tree owners connected with Sgt. VG 1627–1697

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1627, Sgt. John Lakin VG entered the world in Reading, Berkshire, England, born to william lakin immigrant arrival 1644 and ellenar swipson english immigrant. Sgt. John Lakin VG passed away in 1697 in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1627
Birth of Sgt. John Lakin VG in Reading, Berkshire, England
Birth
1697
Death of Sgt. John Lakin VG in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sgt. VG

This ancestor line traces from Reading, Reading Borough, Berkshire, England (1582) to Reading, Berkshire, England (1627) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sgt. VG (1627–1697) was born in Reading, Berkshire, England and died in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Sgt. 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 2 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.

Sgt. VG's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sgt. John Lakin VG PTP
1627–1697
Reading, Berkshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sgt. VG's Descendants

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Sgt. John Lakin VG PTP 1627–1697