1. Thomas Lake: Genealogical Findings a. Thomas Lake Sr. (1690–1765): • Birth: 1690 in Gravesend, Kings County, New York. • Death: October 19, 1765, in East Amwell Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. • Parents: Capt. John Lake IV and Neeltje Claessen Smit. • Spouse: Jannetje (surname not specified). • Children: ◦ Sarah Michaux. ◦ Catherine Stuphen. ◦ Daniel Lake. ◦ Garrett S. Lake. ◦ Thomas Lake Jr. ◦ Ann Alter. ◦ Ellen Lake. ◦ Winifred Hull. ◦ Jacob Lake. ◦ John Lake. Note: This lineage traces back to early settlers in New York and New Jersey, indicating the family's deep roots in the region. b. Thomas Lake Jr. (1735–1814): • Birth: Circa 1735 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. • Death: August 20, 1814, in Newberry County, South Carolina. • Spouse: Elizabeth Reeder (married around 1760 in New Jersey). • Children: ◦ David Lake. ◦ Elijah Lake. ◦ Enoch Thomas Lake. Note: Thomas Jr. served as a private in the New Jersey militia during the Revolutionary War before relocating to South Carolina. c. Thomas Lake (1731–c.1813): • Birth: 1731 in New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey. • Death: Circa 1813 in Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada. • Parents: Nicholas Lake and Mary Johnson. Note: This Thomas Lake migrated to Canada, suggesting a Loyalist affiliation during the Revolutionary War.
2. Blondell Surname: Regional Presence The Blondell surname has historical roots in Pennsylvania and New Jersey: • Origins: The name is of French origin, with variants like "Blondel." • Notable Individuals: ◦ Alice Blondell: Born in 1900 in Pennsylvania. ◦ Arthur Blondell: Born in 1953 in New Jersey. ◦ Charles Blondell: Born in 1898 in New Jersey. Note: These entries indicate the Blondell family's presence in the region during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
3. Potential Connections and Next Steps Given the prominence of the Lake family in New Jersey and the presence of the Blondell surname in the same region, it's plausible that intermarriages occurred between these families.

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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:

1. Sarah Roberts (1800–?)

   • Birth: 1800 in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
   • Parents: Joseph Roberts (aged 55 at her birth) and an unnamed mother.
   • Source: FamilySearch profile citeturn0search1.

   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.

2. Moses Roberts (1735–1788)

   • Birth: November 21, 1735, in Norriton Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
   • Marriage: April 9, 1767, to Jane Lee at the Exeter Meeting, Pennsylvania.
   • Children:
     • Sarah Roberts (born February 27, 1768)
     • Thomas Roberts (born September 18, 1769)
     • Amos Roberts (born December 5, 1771)
     • Abel Roberts (born September 15, 1773)
     • Aaron Roberts (born November 9, 1775)
     • Moses Roberts (born August 31, 1777)
     • Ellen Roberts (born May 14, 1780)
     • Jane Roberts (born February 8, 1784)
     • Joseph Roberts (born October 21, 1786)
   • Source: WikiTree profile citeturn0search7.

   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.

3. William Lake (1792–1877)

   • Birth: 1792 in Ireland.
   • Death: December 26, 1877, in Pennsylvania.
   • Father: Henry Lake.
   • Spouse: Anne McCloskey.
   • Child: John Lake.
   • Source: WikiTree profile citeturn0search10.

   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.

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Title / Heading

Family Record of John Lake (hand-lettered title at bottom of the document)

Birth and Marriage Records

• John Lake – Born August 20th 1792; Married [illegible] 21, 18[illegible].
• Sarah Roberts – Born Sept 10th 1773; Married [illegible] 1792.

(John Lake and Sarah Roberts are the primary couple recorded. John’s marriage date is partially unclear (month and year illegible), and Sarah’s marriage entry only shows the year 1792 with the exact date not visible.)

Children of John Lake and Sarah Roberts

• [Illegible] Lake – Born April 25th 179[illegible] (name and birth year are partially unclear).
• Michael Lake – Born April 23rd 1796 (birth year slightly unclear, could be 1796).
• Richard Lake – Born the 16th June 1803.
• William Lake – Born the 16th Oct 1804.
• Benjamin Lake – was Born 23 November 1808.
• Jeminia Lake – was born Dec 27th 1818.

(“Jeminia” is spelled as written on the document. The entries for Richard and William include “Born the” before the date, and for Benjamin and Jeminia the phrase “was born” is used, exactly as in the original.)

Death Records

• John Lake departed this life Jan 14 1859 in the 66 year of his age.
• Sarah Lake, my wife, departed this life Dec the 21st 1848 in the 75th year of her age.

(The phrase “my wife” is written in the document for Sarah’s death entry, indicating it was recorded by her husband John. John Lake’s death entry is written in the third person without such a qualifier. All dates and ages are transcribed as given, with no punctuation added.)