J. H. Lakin

LAKIN, THOMPSON

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Date: 4/27/2005 at 18:15:44

LAKIN, J. H., County Auditor; born March 11, 1838, in Point Pleasant, Clermont Co., Ohio; in 1858 came to Fayette Co.; engaged in general merchandise business until 1861, when he enlisted in Co. F, 3rd, I. V. I.; served about three years, participated in several engagements, among which were battles of Blue Mills, Shiloh, Metamora, &c.; through his bravery in the service, he was promoted from Lieutenant to Colonel. Married Sarah A. Thompson, April 19, 1871; she was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio; have one child - Mary E., born May 31, 1874. Are members of the M. E. Church.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - West Union Twp.
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