Abraham Lakin 2nd
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Abraham Lakin 2nd Born Oct. 16, 1713 or 1722. Died Jan., 1796 Veteran of French and Indian War, early settler, head of family of Revolutionary patriots buried in the cemetery of homestead near here. At outset of the Revolution he and his sons Abraham, Basil, Daniel, John and his nephew Samuel were listed with Committee of Observation of Middle District of Frederick County.
Basil and another son, William, were soldiers. Two of his daughters, Nancy and Sarah, married Revolutionary soldiers. Maryland Historical Trust Maryland State Highway Administration
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