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William Lakin 1655–1735

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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4 researchers on YourRoots have William 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 MAY 1655 · Reading, Massachusetts (Middlesex)
Died 18 MAR 1735 · Groton, Massachusetts (Middlesex)
Father William Lakin
Mother Lydia Brown
Siblings Abraham Lakin, Elias Lakin, Elizabeth Lakin, John Lakin, Jonathan Lakin, Lydia Lakin, Mary Lakin
Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

In 1655, William Lakin entered the world in Reading, Massachusetts (Middlesex), born to william lakin and lydia brown. William Lakin passed away in 1735 in Groton, Massachusetts (Middlesex).

Sources

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    Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R)

Life Timeline

1655
Birth of William Lakin in Reading, Massachusetts (Middlesex)
Birth
1735
Death of William Lakin in Groton, Massachusetts (Middlesex)
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Lakin

This ancestor line traces from Hawkedon, Suffolk, , England (1608) to Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA (1655) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Lakin (1655–1735) was born in Reading, Massachusetts (Middlesex) and died in Groton, Massachusetts (Middlesex). 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have William 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.
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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.

Related Records

William Lakin
Father
Lydia Brown
Mother
Lakin US Census Records
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William Lakin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Lakin PTP
1655–1735
Reading, Massachusetts (Middlesex)
Parents
William Lakin PTP
1655–1735
Reading, Massachusetts (Middlesex)
Unknown
Grandparents
William Lakin PTP
1655–1735
Reading, Massachusetts (Middlesex)
Unknown
Unknown
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William Lakin's Descendants

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William Lakin PTP 1655–1735