I’ll probably get dinged for being off subject. But I really have no where else to go. And it’s freaking me out. Generational curse? I have two documents that appear to represent two families of UEL individuals and I can’t read them. Help?! Photo experts?
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I conducted further research to locate historical records for John Lake (born August 20, 1792) and Sarah Roberts (born September 10, 1773) in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. While specific matches for these individuals remain elusive, I identified several records that might be related or offer contextual insights:
Sarah Roberts (1800–?)
Note: This Sarah Roberts was born 27 years after the 1773 birthdate of your ancestor. However, the Roberts surname in Bucks County suggests a possible family connection worth exploring.
Moses Roberts (1735–1788)
Note: The birthdate of this Sarah Roberts (1768) differs from the 1773 date associated with your ancestor. However, considering naming conventions and regional proximity, this family might be related.
William Lake (1792–1877)
Note: This William Lake's birth year matches that of your ancestor John Lake. However, the Irish origin and different familial connections suggest they are not the same individual.
Recommendations for Further Research:
Explore Quaker Records: Given the prevalence of the Roberts surname among Quaker families in Pennsylvania, examining Quaker meeting records might uncover relevant information.
Investigate Regional Archives: Contacting local historical societies or archives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, could provide leads on the Roberts family lineage.
Examine Immigration Records: Considering the possibility of Irish origins for the Lake family, reviewing immigration and naturalization records might be beneficial.
While these findings do not directly confirm the identities of John Lake and Sarah Roberts as your ancestors, they offer potential avenues for further investigation into families with similar names and regional ties.
Wow great! Thank you! Great work! How can I get the second one out to you?
I know that the Sarah of who you think is Robert’s is actually Matthew’s. Micheal is a woman named Michal. Pronounced Michelle. It’s a family from the child’s grand mother. Thomas’s wife.
Upload your image to an image hosting site like Imgur. (go for the highest resolution possible). Copy the direct link to the image and post it here.
We’re still in the "I" (Information) stage of the DIKW model. The more details we lock down, the sharper and more focused things will get as we move toward "K" (Knowledge) with deeper analysis.
https://imgur.com/a/dJr6ZSd
Second imagine. Note the Masonic symbols. The bush at the top. The checks the grains surrounding the circle of each name. Just to name a few.
Sarah was definitely a Matthews