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John L. Lake

Birth	:	1804 New York, USA
Death	:	28 Mar 1881 Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
Burial	:	Ames Cemetery, Vermontville, Eaton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6411018, -84.9741974
Inscription	:	JOHN L. LAKE Died Mar 28 1881 Aged 77 yrs ?? mos & 10 days
Description	:	Vermontville Considerable excitement prevails over [the] death of John Lake, father of Benjamin and Alexander Lake of this township. He has a daughter living in Oceana county where he has been some of his time and Wednesday, March 18, he told his friends he would go to Vermontville and surprise his children with a visit. He arrived at the depot here on the evening train and was seen to get off the cars and was not seen again until Sunday morning, April 2, when he was found in a ditch near the depot drowned. It was very dark Monday evening and... Read More	Vermontville Considerable excitement prevails over [the] death of John Lake, father of Benjamin and Alexander Lake of this township. He has a daughter living in Oceana county where he has been some of his time and Wednesday, March 18, he told his friends he would go to Vermontville and surprise his children with a visit. He arrived at the depot here on the evening train and was seen to get off the cars and was not seen again until Sunday morning, April 2, when he was found in a ditch near the depot drowned. It was very dark Monday evening and it is thought he lost his way and wandered down on the flats south of the depot where the water was quite deep, and fell in this ditch where he was found, after being in the water six days and nights. He was a very old man and nearly blind; his age was 77 years. When found he had on his person money to the amount of $60 and notes to the amount of $500 or more. His watch and valuables were found with him. The remains were taken to the residence of his son were the funeral services where held. ref: Charlotte Republican 8 Apr 1881 married Lydia Gage They had known children - Benjamin Brighton, Alexander D., Andrew Jackson, Amanda M., Seward Alonzo, Melissa, Sarah ref: Buried Haner Cemetery aka Ames Cemetery located in Sec 13 of Vermontville Twp., Eaton Co. - Shaytown and Gresham, Vermontville Headstone Photo, Parents and Obit Contributed by Marcia Durgan

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John L. Lake's memorial is located at: Ames Cemetery, Vermontville, Eaton County, USA.
When did John L. Lake death?
John L. Lake death on 28 Mar 1881 in Vermontville, Eaton County, Michigan, USA
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Latitude: 42.6411018
Longitude: -84.9741974

Family Members:

Spouse

Lydia Gage Lake

(1807 - 1861)

Children

Benjamin Brighton Lake

(1829 - 1914)

Alexander D Lake

(1831 - 1934)

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