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Benjamin W Lakin 1815–1846 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 MAY 1815

Birth Location: Clermont, Ohio, United States

Death Date: 16 AUG 1846

Death Location: Rush, Indiana

Father: Thomas Lakin

Mother: Sarah SIMMONS

Spouse(s): Mary RITCHIE, Emily BATES

Children(s): Susan Lakin, Sarah Lakin, Edward Lakin

In 1815, Benjamin W Lakin entered the world in Clermont, Ohio, United States, born to Thomas Lakin And Sarah Simmons. In 1820, Benjamin W Lakin resided in Clermont, Ohio, United States. In 1840, Benjamin W Lakin resided in Rush, Indiana, United States. Benjamin W Lakin married Emily Bates, Mary Polly Ritchie, and had children including Edward J Lakin, Sarah Ann Lakin, Susan E Lakin. Benjamin W Lakin passed away in 1846 in Rush, Indiana.

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Biography

  • In 1815, Benjamin W Lakin entered the world in Clermont, Ohio, United States, born to Thomas Lakin And Sarah Simmons.
  • In 1820, Benjamin W Lakin resided in Clermont, Ohio, United States.
  • In 1840, Benjamin W Lakin resided in Rush, Indiana, United States.
  • Benjamin W Lakin married Emily Bates, Mary Polly Ritchie, and had children including Edward J Lakin, Sarah Ann Lakin, Susan E Lakin.
  • Benjamin W Lakin passed away in 1846 in Rush, Indiana.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Lakin's Ancestors

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Benjamin Lakin
1815–1846
Birth Place: Clermont, Ohio, United States
Parents
Thomas Lakin
1790–1874
Green, Forest, Pennsylvania, United States
Sarah SIMMONS
1790–1825
N Huntington, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Mary SLATER
1762–1800
Maryland, United States
Adam SIMMONS
1746–1827
HUNTINGTON, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Mary HATTON
1753–1831
Huntington, York, Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
THOMAS SLATER
1739–1814
Sarah SLATER
1746–1813
John (SYMONDS)
1720–1795
Catherine Dally
1726–1818
Edward HATTON
1710–1779
Hanna Combien
1709–1771
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Slater
1710–1743
Margaret slater
1698–1743
James Eden
1725–1774
Agnes Eden
1725–
John Simmons
1692–1795
Mary Simmons
1695–
Hendrick Dally
1716–
Sarah Gifford
1718–
Francis HATTON
1680–1746

Benjamin Lakin's Descendants

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Benjamin (W) Lakin (3 MAY 1815–16 AUG 1846) m. Mary (Polly) RITCHIE (1812–1878) m. Emily BATES (1822–18 Jun 1876)
  1. 1. Susan (E) Lakin 1838–
  2. 2. Sarah (Ann) Lakin 1840–
  3. 3. Edward (J.) Lakin 1846–1935 m. Elizabeth (E) Bray 1850–1944
    1. 1. J (Harry) Lakin 1872– m. Pearl (M) Thompson 1880– m. Leona (E) Lakin 1871–
    2. 2. Savannah (V) Castor 1873–1969 m. Harry (G) Caston 1868–
      1. 1. Helen (E) Castor 1902–1991 m. Russell Sheats 1891–1970
    3. 3. Gracie Lakin 1876–
    4. 4. Mabel (C) Lakin 1881– m. Earl (A) Nichols 1878–
    5. 5. Edna (M) Lakin 1892–

Benjamin Lakin's Timeline

4 Records

1815
3 MAY 1815
Birth of Benjamin W Lakin in Clermont, Ohio, United States
Clermont, Ohio, United States
1820
1820
Age 5
Benjamin W Lakin resided here in Clermont, Ohio, United States
Clermont, Ohio, United States
1840
1840
Age 25
Benjamin W Lakin resided here in Rush, Indiana, United States
Rush, Indiana, United States
1846
16 AUG 1846
Age 31
Death of Benjamin W Lakin in Rush, Indiana
Rush, Indiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 MAY 1815
    Event Place: Clermont, Ohio, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Clermont, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Clermont, Ohio; Roll: M33_89; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Rush, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Rushville, Rush, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., General Land Office Records, 1776-2015

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 AUG 1846
    Event Place: Rush, Indiana

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