Date: Mon, 11 May 2020 15:34:59 -0700 From: Annette Truesdell BEGIN There is very little in the records regarding Nicholas Lake, son of Henry and Mary Hui Lake.  Below are my notes, but I have included a lot of my assumptions and conjecture based on circumstantial evidence: Nicholas Lake. b.c1740-50 BIRTH:  Named in will of father, Henry Lake, wd 2 Mar 1799.  Born c1740-1750, prob in NJ.   MARR:  1769 to Catharine Van Deusen per letter written in 1910 by Garret S. Lake to Benjamin L. Noyes.  Their only known child as named in the letter, and in will of grandfather Hendrick/Henry Lake was a Henry, b. 1770.  The assumption that this was the only marriage and/or children of Nicholas Lake may not be accurate.  The statements made in G.S. Lake's letter were made over 100 years after the fact.  In addition, other "facts" cited in the letter have been found to be in error. DEATH:  Records of Patricia M. Keyes, Lake/Leake Newsletter, vol II, #1, March 1995 cites his death as c1772, however since Nicholas is named in will of his father, Hendrick Lake, wd 2 Mar 1799 this seems unlikely.  Was left "the sum of One dollar and Twenty five cents; to be paid when demanded after my (Henry's) decease".  This implies he was thought to still be living in 1799.  He is also probably one of the bondsman named in the 1783 estate administration of his grandmother, Mary Johnson Lake.  His father Henry was the administrator. LAND RECORDS:  assume him to be same Nicholas Lake found in following land record. 12 Apr 1789 - LDS film 469933, v.I - between Nicholas Lake of Hoosic, Co. of Albany and Stephen Sprague of Co. of Albany for L180, 1/2 of Lot #162, total lot being 132 acres, in Patent of Pittstown; wit. Harall Shepard, Betsy Shepard.  2 Apr 1794 instrument presented to Israel Thompson, Judge; recorded 10 Feb 1795. NOTE:  Am making an assumption that this Nicholas Lake, son of Henry Lake and Mary Gui may possibly be the same Nicholas Lake who made a will and died in West Virginia in 1829.  Am linking the WVA Nicholas Lake's family to this Nicholas Lake and continuing to seek confirmation.  The notes below are what is known about Nicholas Lake of WVA. NOTE:  posting of David E. Lake to GENFORUM.  There seems to be three distinct Lake families in WV. Ours began in Monroe Co, moved to Logan Co, on to Lincoln Co, back to Logan Co, then to Putnam Co, and finally into Cabell Co.  His will speaks of 304 acres of land in Albany Co, NY. The story in our family for generations is that Nicholas was married, had a family in NY.  He killed an officer of the peace in Albany Co. and ran to the wilds of Western Virginia to escape justice. He may have fled to a cousins home in or near Christiansburg, VA. (Note:  I have seen another posting that names a "Christopher Lake" as the cousin.  Cannot find the posting at this time.  7/03 aft.)   At any rate, he apparently settled in the Sinks Grove community of Monroe Co. WV. He is listed in the 1795 registration of citizens (History of Monroe Co. WV).  Nicholas was married to Jane.  He had several daughters and one son, Daniel. The town of LAKE, WV in Logan county was named by and for the Grandson of Nicholas of Monroe Co., also named Nicholas.  He applied for and received permission from the US Postal Service to open a post office there. He served as the first postmaster in 1880   Email of David E. Lake, ddlake@wirefire.com. NOTE:  posting to Ancestry.com names his wife as Jane Ryan. DEATH:  May the fourth Anno 1819 or Nineteen.  In the name of God AMEN.  I Nicholas Leak of Monroe County and State of Virginia, Farmer, Considering the uncertainty the frailties and the imperfect state of this mortal life and being of sound and  erfect mind and memory, Blessed be the Almighty God for the  name.  Do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say first I give and bequeath to my well beloved Wife Jane Her life time of the Place where I now Reside in the above Said County likewise all the good and Chattles of Beasts, and Farming utencils found in my possesstion (sic) at my Decease to her sole use and behoof (?) during her Existence  And after her Decease all good and Chattles are to be sold and divided in Equal Proportion  and divided in shuch proportion among Nine legatees.  With this Exception of instead I leave to my Son Daniel a Certain Dark Bay Mare and Colt of a Sorrel Colour to his use and behoof.  Next I leave to my daughter Isabel after my wifes decease a Cow, a Bed and a Loom and tackling and all such appertainances belonging thereto.  I give likewise to my Daughter Marget A Cow and Bed as to the Rest of all kinds of household furniture I leave without Reserve to the above said Isabella to be duly considerd and adhered to that my Granddaughter Rachel Dougherty is one of the number of the above legatees.  As to my Mansion Place Whereon I now Reside after the decease of My Old Woman Jane I Bequeath in Manner and form following, I bequeath Said Plantation Containing One hundred and fifteen Acres having both deed and Paton for the same lying Greenbriar Office Unto my Son Daniel to be Intail'd to his heir or heirs. Having no Privilege to sell or Despose (sic) of Said land during his Existence, but if it happens that said Daniel dies without Issue then the P. land is to be sold and its Value to be appropriated to the benefit of the above or hereafter mentioned heirs, been Nine in Number.  The Testator doth by these Presents leave and bequeath unto the above sd legatees and to be appropriated to their sole use and behoof Three hundred and four Acres of land lying and Being in the State of New York Albany County Whereof there is a deed of Conveyance granted for Said land and bearing dates of the first day of July and Year 1768 or Eight to be divided Share and Share alike, the Legatees Names are to Wit Betsy Jones, Molly Brown, Jane Macome, Nancy Hoke, Margaret Leak, Eleanor Erskine, Daniel Leak, Issabella Leak and Rachel Dougherty My Grand Daughter.  Its further Considered upon that after Our Deceases that is When We are No more, my desire is that my Estate be duly Setled (sic) in form and Manner as above, in the term or time of two years after Our Deceases by My Executors of Whom I appoint Two, Viz Adam Thomas of the above County Monroe and Edward Rians of Nicholas County.  Both Virginia State.  Whom I constitute my Sole Executors of this my last will and Testament Hereby Revoking all former Wills by me made.  In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and seal the day and date find above Written. Sign'd Seal'd Publish'd and Declared by the above named Nicholas Leak to be his last will and testament.  Namely May the 4th Anno 1819. Nicholas Leake (His Mark) In Presence of Us who have hereunto subscrib'd our names as Witnesses in  Presence of the Testator.  Christopher Hoke, Wm Dunsmore, Jas. Steele.  The probate date for this will is 11/1825. I have not had any communication with anyone researching this West Virginia family since about 1997-2000.  I also have no research of the Albany land reference. So, based on marriage records, land records and probate records I believe that Milt’s lineage from Garret Stryker Lake back to Henry b. c1715, and thus to Nicholas and Mary Janzen Lake is accurate.  However any corrections are welcome and appreciated. END message exchange ... BEGIN Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By Harla J. Frank May 07, 2001 at 01:28:37 I would like to exchange information on Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV. His father was Hendrick (Henry Lake) of New York. He had a son Henry Jr. in New York. He fled to Monroe County, WV and married again. He had a son Daniel. Daniel had two sons, Christopher and Nicholas. I am descended from Christopher. I have some information - would like to exchange with others who may have information that I do not have. Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By Cordelia Mickler July 19, 2004 at 08:59:36 Somehow I missed this quiry. It says you are a decendant from Christopher. Which one of Christopher's children are you from? My grandmother (whom I am named after) is Cordelia Lake his daughter. This is only the third one I have sent you tonight. It really is something to find out all I have in just a few hours. Cordelia Lake married Obediah Jackson Hill. I am really anxious to hear from you and if this is my line I would love to have it from Nicholas back. Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By Harla J. Frank July 20, 2004 at 02:07:01 I am going to call my mother who is a much better authority on the Lake family history than I. Everything I've learned comes from her:) I am going to call her right now and then I will get back online and talk to you - or, if you would like - you can give me your phone number and I will call you (I am the pleased recipient of unlimited long distance:) My personal E-mail address is hjf4466@garnet.acns.fsu.edu If you'd like me to call - just send me your number through this E-mail address and it will remain confidential. But, if I don't hear from you - I will send you the information in a follow-up post. Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By genealogy.com user May 28, 2001 at 06:38:47 nicholas of monroe is my 6th generation grandfather. you say you are of the christopher line, mine is brother nicholas. my line goes from hendrick, nicholas, daniel, nicholas, joseph, jehu cline, george and myself. i go back a liitle farther. i have always wnated to make a positve connection between nicholas of monroe and hendrick of ny. perhaps you have it. let me know. I would be glad to share anything i have. Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By Harla J. Frank May 29, 2001 at 07:11:56 David, I haven't heard from you yet, but I was talking to my mom about your post and she was wondering if you are a nephew of Paul Lake. She sent him a lot of information that she had gathered over the years before his death. Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By Harla J. Frank May 29, 2001 at 12:41:16 David, I was very glad to receive your reply to my post on GenForum. Yes, I am descended from Christopher. My mother tells me that Daniel was living with his son Nicholas when he died. She has been researching the Lakes for apx. 45 years. We have a copy of the land grant in New York that was given to Hendrich Sneider and nine others. One of those nine was our mutual ancestor, Hendrick Lake. My mother has always thought that Hendrick's son Nicholas was the one that fled to Monroe County. His will seemed to support that belief. I don't want to burden you with alot of information that you may already have - please E-mail my E-address and we can sort through our information. In the meantime, I will contact my mother (our family historian) and get as much information from her as I can. Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By genealogy.com user July 14, 2001 at 12:17:45 Hi Harla, Was wondering if there was a brother John Lake. He was from Md. I don't know what dates you are talking about but John was born 1668. Jean Squires Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By Harla J. Frank July 14, 2001 at 09:23:30 Dear Jean, The John Lake that you refer to is from an earlier generation. However, my mother has been tracing the Lake family tree for apx. 45 years and has the family traced back to the late 1500s in England. I will check with her on this John Lake and get back to you. Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By Harla J. Frank July 17, 2001 at 01:56:42 Jean, I checked with my mom about John Lake, and she said there was a John Lake who lived in Maryland. She said that she did believe that he was descended from the original John Lake who came from England around 1640. He was the one who helped to settle Gravesend Long Island in New York. She has several Lake geneology books - I will try to find out more for you soon. Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By S. R. Burns January 26, 2003 at 03:06:25 I believe my ancestor Nancy Lake/Leake may have been a daughter of Nicholas. She m. Christopher Hoke, son of Henry and lived in Monroe County/Greenbrier County. A cousin has been something about a quarry being owned by the family in Vermont? at one time. Do you know of this person? Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By Harla J. Frank January 26, 2003 at 08:27:41 How wonderful to hear from you concerning Nancy Lake Hoke! She was indeed a daughter of Nicholas Lake and Jane Ryan Lake of Monroe County. My mother has a copy of Nicholas' will and it lists her as his daughter. My mother thought that she married an Alexander Hoke - but I will have her recheck her records on this and I'll let you know. Perhaps he went by a middle name or something. My mother does have information about the land in Vermont. I will check with her about this tomorrow and let you know. As you probaby already know, we believe that Nicholas was the son of Hendrick Lake of New York. Land in New York was mentioned in Nicholas' will and we also have several census records to support our belief. Nicholas and Jane's children are as follows: Daniel (we are decended from him) Elizabeth who married a Jones Nancy who married a Hoke Molly who married a Brown Jane who married a Malin Margaret Eleanor who married an Erskine Isabella who married a Martin He also had a grandaughter named Rachel Dougherty whom he named in his will.We would be glad to share any information that you may be interested in.I will check back with you on the land in Vermont. Harla Havana, Florida Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By S. R. Burns February 08, 2003 at 08:02:55 A marriage was solemnized by Rev. John Wiseman on November 26, 1805 between Christopher Hoke and Nancy Lake in Monroe County, (West) Virginia. A marriage bond was made the 10th (?) of November by Nicholas Lake and Christopher Hoke for the marriage between Christopher Hoke and Nancy Lake. File No. 1/ Jacket No. 543, Monroe County Courthouse. I know nothing of the Lake history and would be very interested in knowing more. Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By Harla J. Frank February 12, 2003 at 08:40:10 Dear (Mr. or Ms.) Burns: My mother has been researching the Lake family history for approximately 47 years. She had gathered quite alot of information and we have traced our line back to the late 1500s. It is so exciting to learn new information. We are from Nicholas Lake of Monroe County. Nicholas had a son, Daniel, and that is the line we are from. We do have Nicholas's will and we have his father's will and a copy of his father's land grant in New York (before New York was a state). We do have much more information and would be happy to share whatever you might be interested in. I will try to write again before the weekend is out- I'm a student, and sometimes I can't get to everything I'd like to as quickly as I might like. Bear with me, and I will try to send you as much information as you would like. Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By Richard Van Wagenen February 26, 2010 at 04:43:23 what do you have concerning Nicholas and his ancestors. I am descended from the family as well, however, from those that stayed in New York. Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By Harla Frank July 26, 2010 at 05:06:49 I'm a little late answering your post, but I just read it! I would love to exchange information about Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV, with you. He is the son of Henry (Hendrick) Lake of New York. I am descended from Nicholas and Jane Ryan Lake's son Daniel. Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By Richard Van Wagenen July 26, 2010 at 03:55:43 I really don't have much on Nicholas. I am descended from his brother Phipps, thru Phipps' daughter Rebecca. Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By Harla Frank July 26, 2010 at 04:47:15 Thank you for your very fast response!We must be talking about two different Nicholases. The Nicholas who was the son of Hendrick (Henry) Lake of New York - who went with several other men to obtain a land grant in what is now New York (it was not a state at that time), had only one son, Nicholas. Now Hendrick had a brother named Nicholas and there are many other Nicholases in the Lake family. Hendrick also had a grandson who was called, "Henry, Jr.," who had children and one of his sons was named, "Nicholas." It creates a lot of confusion when doing geneological research! I do have some information on these other Nicholases, if you would be interested. Hendrick remained loyal to what would become the United States, while several of his brothers (who were, for the most part, from New Jersey, were loyalists to England. After the Revolutionary War, those who were loyalists fled to Canada for a time. Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By david lake June 07, 2011 at 08:09:37 I think we have communicated before. I have interest in your link to Daniel of Nicholas of Hendrick. I too am of this line. Hendrick, Nicholas, Daniel, Nicholas, Joseph, Jehu, Cline, George, David. I am interseted in the Revolutionary info you have on Hendrick as well as the verifiable connection between Hendrick and Nicholas. Old family tale is that Nicholas was accused of killing a police officer in NY, left a wife and kids to be raised by Hendrick, made off to the wilds of Western Virginia to escape justice. Landed with a cousin in Christiansburg VA and then found his way to Greenbrier/Monroe Co VA (WVa). This is why is susposed that Nicholas was awarded only a very small sum in hendricks will. Daniel was one son out of several children born in WVa. Moved to Logan County in 1840/50. Family moved to Lincoln, Cabell back to Logan. Nicholas of Daniel opened Post office and named LAKE, WV in Logan County. Any of this ring a bell. Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By Harla Frank June 07, 2011 at 10:40:51 We have indeed corresponded before - it has been several years:) It is good to hear from you again! All that you stated about the oral history of Hendrick and Nicholas is what I have been told as well. I do have a copy of Nicholas' will. He mentiones some land that he had in New York. This is a nice connection between Nicholas and Hendrick. I always hoped I could find proof that the story of Nicholas' deed was false and that perhaps he was a Loyalist who had to depart to Canada after the Revolutionary War. Some of Hendrick's brothers indeed were Loyalists and did just that (Hendrick's will definitely expresses great pride in America and in our defeat of the British, so Hendrick could have been disappointed in Nicholas if he was loyal to England). So far, I haven't found support for that - but neither have I found evidence to support the oral tradition:) You would think that there would be police records regarding such a violent incident. I would love to speak with you about all of this. I must make this short tonight because I am preparing for tomorrow's client. Perhaps we could speak via telephone sometime. If not, I would love to continue this research with you via GenForum:) Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By Cordelia Mickler July 16, 2004 at 11:28:39 The Nicholas Lake born 1826, brother of Christopher Lake born before 1826, they are the son's of Daniel Lake born in Va. in 1798. Christopher is my great grandfather. Daniel was son of Nicholas Lake born bef.1774 that m. Jane Ryan, Henry Lake born before 1744 in Holland was father of Nickolas Lake. Christopher was a school teacher. Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By Harla J. Frank July 19, 2004 at 04:16:12 Thank you so much for your reply to my inquiry. Could you share with me the source of your information on Henry and his connection to Nicholas of Monroe County? You see, my mother has been researching her Lake family history for approximately 50 years and has connected Nicholas of Monroe County to Henry (Hendrick) Lake of Hoosick Falls, Old Albany, New York. According to family tradition, Henry Lake was born in New Jersey (he had many siblings - of which he was the oldest). Henry and 9 others obtained a land grant for 10,000 acres in Hoosick Falls, New York. Henry, his wife Mariah, and one son - Nicholas moved to New York. Henry ran his acreage (apx. 1,000 acres) for the rest of his life. The family oral history says that Nicholas got into some legal trouble - apparently serious legal trouble, and fled from New York. My mother believed that Nicholas Lake of Monroe County was Henry of New York's son. Now, Henry Lake of New York left a will (which we have a copy of - and would be happy to send you a copy) in which he states that the land is never to be sold. He left it to his great-grandchildren. Later, however, they did sell the land to one of the executors of the will, Garrett Lake. We have a copy of the original land grant that was given by the King of England before New York became a state. We also have a copy of Nicholas' will (of Monroe County) that mentions his land in Old Albany County, New York. My mother thought she had a good fit between the Henry of New York and Nicholas Lake of Monroe County. In fact, Nicholas had a son before he left New York whom he named, Henry, Jr. My mother remembers that in the 1930s, some family members were planning a trip to New York to reclaim some of this land that had been leased for 90+ years; however, the uncle who had the notice of the lease expiration was quite ill and could not travel, so nothing was ever done. Henry of New York is descended from the John Lake that helped settle Gravesend, Long Island in the late 1600s. John Lake came to this country around 1640. As you probably know, the name, “Nicholas” is very popular in the Lake family. We could have been misguided in our supposed finding that our Nicholas (of whom we know to be descended) was the son of Henry Lake and Moriah Gowey of New York. We have been hoping to find a marriage document between Nicholas and Jane Ryan that might give their parents names - we hoped that that would be the final piece of the puzzle? I look forward to hearing from you and would be very happy to share any information that we have with you. Did you know that Christopher has a gravestone commemorating his service in the Confederacy? My mother has a newspaper clipping on that that I'm sure we could copy for you. Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By Cordelia Mickler July 19, 2004 at 07:54:55 I think we have two different Christopher and Nicholas Lake's. Henry in mine was born before 1744 in Holland. His son was Nicholas that married Jane Ryan, they was the parents of Daniel that married Sarah "Sally" and I think she was a Miller. They were the parents of my Christopher Lake and Nicholas. My mother was granddaughter of Christopher who married Levina Miller. They married 24th of April 1855. I'm sorry it was so close. They was all from Monroe Co. I don't know if there was another Nicholas in Monroe Co. or not. Later they settled in Boone and Logan Counties. This is where my grandmother was born was Boone Co. Nicholas was in Logan Co. in the 1860 and 1870 census. That's where Daniel their father died after 1870. He lived with his son Nicholas. Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By Harla J. Frank July 20, 2004 at 01:59:27 Thank you so much for the information! You and I are from the same Christopher Lake. My mother is Thelma Jewell Price from Logan, West Virginia. Her grandfather was Randolph Lake. So, we are certainly distant cousins:) Obviously, there is a mistake in our record of descent from the Hendrick Lake of New York. Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By Cordelia Mickler July 20, 2004 at 02:02:45 Harla, Are you related to Bertha Lake Price? Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By Linda Rullman December 05, 2006 at 10:38:36 I am looking for a Bertha Estelle Price. Is this any relation to your mother's? She was from Virginia, I believe. Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By Harla J. Frank December 06, 2006 at 02:46:59 To:L. C. Rullman Re: Bertha Lake Please allow me to check my records for Bertha's name. You may contact me at my personal E-mail address: hjf4466@garnet.acns.fsu.edu Re: Nicholas Lake of Monroe County, WV By Cordelia Mickler July 19, 2004 at 08:28:43 Harla, I sent you a follow-up to this about 1/2 hour ago. I went back and looked and it does not say where Nicholas that married Jane Ryan was born at. It only show's he had one child and that is Daniel, which was Christopher born abt. 1826 and Nicholas born around 1822 father. Daniel, their father like I told you before died in Logan Co. WV. Do you think we are talking about the same Nicholas and he just gave his father name as Henry that was from Holland? This is a puzzle. Please let me know what you think. Do you know where Daniel died? Nicholas Lake of Albany, NY By david lake July 31, 1999 at 02:22:28 I am looking to confirm or dispela rumor in my family for generations. It has been told that we came to WV in the late 1700's by way of my 5th generation grandfather, NIcholas Lake. The story goes somthing like this. He apparently got into some sort of argument with a officer of the law in albany area. Nicholas reportidly shot and killed the policeman and then fled to the wilds of Western Virginia. It has been said he had a cousin in Christiansburg, VA with whom he lived for a time. He then settled in Monroe County (West) Virginia. Nicholas is verified in monroe county several times, including tax list, will, property and other court records. I am looking for verification. We believe that this nicholas is the son of henry (hendrick) lake. Hendrick had given only 1 dollar to nicholas in his will. was this because he was so ashamed of what his son had done. Re: Nicholas Lake of Albany, NY By genealogy.com user August 03, 1999 at 01:04:12 If this rumor is true I know of one person that can tell you.Billy Hill Mullins, (304)752-5969. If she doesn't know, she could possibly tell you who does know. I would like to know the out come. By the way, my manners are very bad. I am Nicolas Lakes, gggggranddaughter. I have Nicolas until my grandmother if you would like some of the information e-mail me. Ellen Re: Nicholas Lake of Albany, NY By Melanie Odeh March 04, 2012 at 11:04:33 I am wondering if Nicholas mentioned here might be a distant grandfather of mine? I just discovered today that my great grandfather x 4, Jacob Lake b. 1776 N.Y., that his father's name is Nicholas Lake, Born sometime in the 1700's. He had two wives and with the first wife he had two children, 1 girl (Maria Lake) and 1 boy (Jacob Lake). He also had children with his second wife as well. My grandmother's maiden name is Lake and is 93 1/2 years old. She told me that the Lake's didn't talk much about any family history. Re: Nicholas Lake of Albany, NY By Harla J. Frank May 03, 2001 at 03:06:42 I was very excited to read your entry on GenForum. My mother has been tracing her Lake family history for apx. 46 years, and she has always been convinced that the Nicholas of Monroe County is our Nicholas. Your oral family history that says that Nicholas fled N.Y. because of trouble is the same story that my mother had. She also has a copy of his will - she also has copies of Hendrick's will and a copy of the land grant to 10,000 acres in Renselear County, NY, signed by the king of England (it was deeded to Hendrick Schneider and 9others).I also have a copy of that land grant - if you do not have that, I would be happy to send it to you. My mother believes that Henry Jr., who lived with Hendrick Lake, was Nicholas Lake's only son by his elusive first wife. Henry Jr. had several children that Hendrick Lake provided for in his will. They were later (pressured we think) into deeding their portions of their land to another relative. My mother has the name of the manthey deeded this land to, and has also been in contact with a Mrs. Quackenbush - a descendant of the relative that received the land. I'm afraid I'm pouring out too much information at once - it is just so exciting to find someone else that shares the same oral history. My mother wrote to Billie Hill Mullins for years and received much information from her. I have been in contact with one of her descendants too. Our line from Nicholas of Monroe County is as follows: Nicholas had a son, Daniel, around 1798; Daniel married Elizabeth Garma and they had two sons, Christopher and Nicholas. Christopher married Lavinia Miller and Nicholas married Sarah Malcolm. We are from Christopher's line. Christopher had a son, Randolph Lake. Randolph married Sarah Jarrels and had a daughter, Dona. Dona married John Edward Price and had a daughter, Thelma Jewell. Thelma Jewell (my mother) married Harl W. Baker and had me, Harla Jean. I have not included all the children that each of these couples had. My mother has them all if you would like a list, that is, if you do not already have this information. You mentioned that initially Nicholas may have fled to Christiansburg, VA. My mother told me that this is where Daniel was married. It is an interesting connection and seems to lend support to your information about his fleeing first to this area. Nicholas LAKE Monroe Co, WV will 1831 By Cheri Astrahan February 24, 1999 at 11:37:11 Looking for the siblings and parents of Nicholas Lake whose will was settled May 1831 in Monroe Co, WV.Is he the brother of Susannah and Elizabeth Lake? Is George Lake his father? Re: Nicholas LAKE Monroe Co, WV will 1831 By david lake May 17, 1999 at 08:36:42 I am a 8th generation grandson of this nicholas. He is an elusive charecter. I have a copy of a lot of info on him from Monroe Co. WV. I believe he is from the NY Lakes although the only connection I am able to establish is that his will speaks of 304 acres of land in Albany Co, NY. His father, i believe, is Hendrick Lake of Hoosick, Renselear County, NY. In his will he mentions a son Nicholas who will receive one dollar. The story in our family for generations is that Nicholas was married, had a family in NY. He killed a officer of the peace in Albany Co. and ran to the wilds of Western Virginia to escape justice. He may have fled to a cousins home in or near Christiansburg, VA. At any rate, he apparently settled in the Sinks Grove comminity of Monroe Co. WV. He is listed in the 1795 registration of citizens (History of Monroe Co. WV). He had several daughters and one Son, Daniel. Nichoals was married to Jane (last name unknown). I do not know when he died or where he is buried, only in Monroe Co. between 1826-1831. I do not believe he is the sibling of the ones you mentioned. There seems to be three distinct Lake families in WV. Ours began in Monroe Co, Moved to Logan Co, on to Lincoln Co, back to Logan Co, then to Putnam Co, and finally into Cabell Co. The town of LAKE, WV in Logan county was named by and for the Grandson of Nicholas of Monroe Co, Nicholas. He applied for and received permission from the US Postal Service to open a post office there. He served as the first postmaster in 1880. I need som help with the man in between these two, Daniel. All of the dates on these three are not clear, except the marriage and death date of daniel. END