Back of photo at People->9.2-2.jpg reads: BEGIN John Lake woman No 7 Eyes Blue Hair Dark Brown Dress Brown ---------------- Brown Hair Dark Brown Whiskers Dark Auburn Eyes Light-Blue Mens Clothes Steel Mixed John Lake $550 (?) No 196 END transcription of Biographies->9.2.jpg From the book "Centennial History of Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania" by Rhamanthus M. Stocker in 1887: BEGIN John L. Lake. - His grandfather, John Lake of Hunterdon County, N. J., had an extensive business as auctioneer, was a farmer and a prominent politician and served as sheriff of the county. His father, Abraham (1796 - 1874), married Susan Garrison (1793 - 1861), was a farmer and a large dealer in horses and stock. He was reputed to be a good judge of horses, and his opinion was sought in their sale by men far and near. He removed with his family to Knowlton township, Warren County, N. J., where he purchased a farm, which, with the assistance of his sons, he cleared of debt. Subsequent to the removal of his son, John L. Lake, to Dimock township, this county, he also settled here, where he died. The Garrison family were settled near Phillipsburg, N. J. The children of Abraham and Susan Lake are Elizabeth, born in 1819, wife of Jacob J. Beck, resides in Hainesburg, N. J.; John L., born in Hunterdon County, September 20, 1828; William G. (1822 - 60) was a farmer in Auburn Township, this county, where he died; Mary Jane, born 1825, is the wife of E. L. Cool, a farmer in Bridgewater; Rachael, born in 1827, the wife of Ira K. Raub, a farmer in Springville; Dian (1830 - 54); Abraham (1832 - 48); Isaac G. (1834 - 82) was a farmer and stock dealer in Bridgewater, and was accidently killed. One of his sons is of the firm of E. C. & M. L. Lake, merchants at South Montrose. John L. Lake rendered great assistance to his father in paying for his farm in Warren County, and in early life learned the necessity of industry and economy, the sure road to a successful business career. He had limited opportunities for obtaining an education from books in boyhood, but became inured to hard work and gained practical lessons therefrom. In 1856 he came to Susquehanna County, and purchased one hundred and six acres of land in the southwest corner of Dimock township, to which he has added until he is the owner of four hundred and twelve acres, nearly all in one tract. He bought the Newton saw-mill, on White Creek, in 1878, which he has conducted since. Naturally taking to the stock business, he began in 1876 buying stock, and marketing in the coal regions, and subsequently in New York, Scranton and Newark. He has been succeeded in this business by his son, William L. Lake, who buys and ships large herds of stock from this county, Buffalo and other places, to New York and other Eastern markets. Mr. Lake, with the assistance of his sons, manages this large farm successfully. He has been active in local politics, and served as local supervisor and path-master for over twenty years. He is temperate in his habits and never tasted either liquor or tobacco. He is prompt in business matters, and known for his integrity in all the relations of life. He married Joanna Hay in 1861, who died ten years afterward, leaving three children - William L., George M. and Charles H. Lake. His wife was a daughter of Peter and Susan Hay, of Warren County, N. J., who settled at Auburn Corners, this county, about thirty-five years ago, and were farmers. His second wife, whom he married in 1873, is Mrs. Mary C. (Raub) Vough, who was born October 5, 1829. She is a daughter of Michael (1792 - 1869) and Mary (1796 - 1863) (Read) Raub, who were farmers near Blairstown, N. J., where the family of Raub have resided for several generations. Her grandfather, Michael Raub, was a soldier in the Revolution. Mrs. Lake had one child by her first husband, Mary, whose first husband was Minor Stephens, by whom she had one child, Jacob B. Stephens, and for her second husband, she married Alfred L. Risley, and resides at Springville. END From a newspaper local to Montrose, Pennsylvania in October of 1896: BEGIN Auburn - The beautiful motor on the barn of John Lake, sold and put up by Barney Riley, did his threshing. It will also be used for fodder cutting, feed grinding &c. Call on Mr. Riley before making your purchases elsewhere. END From the Montrose Democrat, Montrose, Pennsylvania dated March 3, 1898: BEGIN Mrs. John Lake, who had been in very poor health for a number of years, died at her home on Sabbath morning, Feb. 27, 1898. END From a newspaper local to Montrose, Pennsylvania in November of 1898: BEGIN Auburn - John Lake had his herd of cattle examined a few days ago, and eleven were found to have tuberculosis, thus making 22 head that he has had slaughtered within two years. END From the Independent Republican, Montrose, Pennsylvania in March of 1899: BEGIN Joe Westler will take charge of the John Lake farm. END From The Susquehanna County Independent, Montrose, Pennsylvania in December of 1900: BEGIN On Dec. 14 at one o'clock, W. J. Cogswell will sell personal property: one mare, buggy, harness, blankets, stoves and household furniture, at residence of John L. Lake. END From the Montrose Democrat, Montrose, Pennsylvania dated July 16, 1903: BEGIN John Lake John L. Lake of Springville, whose death July 4 we mentioned last week, had been in poor health for some time, but a few weeks before his death, he was afflicted with a swollen foot, which finally became gangrenous, and caused his death. Mr. Lake was born in Harlem, N.J. and came to this county fifty years ago. He leaves three sons to mourn his death, William of New Jersey, and Charley and George of Springville. The funeral services were largely attended Tuesday morning, July 7, 1903, Rev. J. W. Price of Springville, officiating. Interment was in the beautiful cemetery at Jersey Hill. END Will of John L. Lake: BEGIN In matter of Probate | And now July 8th, 1903, was presented for of Will of | probate an instrument of writing purporting to John L. Lake | be the last Will and Testament of John L. Lake, Deceased | late of the township of Dimock in said County ---------------------| deceased: And at the same time came Miller S. Allen, one of the subscribing witnesses to the said instrument of writing, who being duly sworn according to law, and the said instrument of writing exhibited to him did say: That he was present on the date when said instrument of writing was executed and saw and heard the said John L. Lake sign, seal, publish, pronounce and declare the said instrument of writing as and for his last Will and Testament, and at the time of his so doing he was of sound and disposing mind and memory to the best of his knowledge and belief: That he then and there, at the request of the testator, and in his presence signed his name to the same as a subscribing witness: That O. A. Gilbert was also present and depionent - saw him sign his name to the same as a subscribing witness: and that the signatures on said instrument of writing (besides his own, which he recognizes) are the signatures of the said testator, John L. Lake, and of the said O. A. Gilbert in their own proper handwriting, severally written by him as aforesaid: That the said O. A. Gilbert is now deceased. On same day and date came D. C. Titman, who being duly sworn says: That he was well acquainted with John L. Lake during his lifetime, and that he often saw his signature, and that the signature to an instrument of writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of the said John L. Lake is in the own proper handwriting of the said John L. Lake, as he verily believes. REGISTER'S OFFICE, Montrose, Pa. And now July 8th 1903, Proof having been made by the affidavit of Miller S. Allen one of the subscribing witnesses, and the affidavit of D. C. Titman of the genuineness of Testators signature, of the due execution of an instrument or writing purporting to be the last Will and Testament of John L. Lake, deceased, it is adjudged and decreed that the said instrument of writing is fully proven to be the last Will and Testament of said John L. Lake, deceased, and is hereby admitted to probate as such, and duly recorded according to law. B. B. Buffam, Register SAID LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT IS IN THE WORDS FOLLOWING, TO WIT: I, John L. Lake, of the Township of Dimock, in the County of Susquehanna, State of Pennsylvania, being of sound mind memory, and understanding, but considering the uncertainty of life, do make and publish this my last Will and in the manor and form following, to wit: As to such estate as it hath pleased God to intrust me with - I dispose of the same as follows, to wit: First: I direct that all my just debts be paid as soon after my decease as is practicable. Second: I give, devise and bequeath to my son, George M. Lake, his heirs and assigns forever, my farm situated in the Township of Springville, County of Susquehanna, State of Pennsylvania: bounded Northerly by lands of Frank Mitchell, John Cessursky and William Lathrop; Easterly by lands of Stewart Riley; Southerly E. C. Ely and land of George M. Lake; Westerly by lands of A. S. Button and Frank Mitchell, containing about one hundred and fifty acres, more or less, and now in the possession and occupancy of my said son. I further give, devise and bequeath to my said son, George M. Lake, an undivided one third of my wood lot or tract in Springville Township aforesaid adjoining lands of Frank or Frances Mitchell, James Kasson, Olin Risley and Fred Thomas, containing about fifty acres, more or less, and one third of all the personal property of which I shall die seized or possessed. All the rest residue and remainder of my estate whatsoever and whensoever I give, devise and bequeth an undivided one half to my son Charles H. Lake, his heirs and assigns forever. The other, or remaining one half of my residuary estate, I give devise and bequeath to my son George M. Lake, in trust, nevertheless that he convert sufficient of the same and pay therefore any and all indebtness owing to my son, William L. Lake to my sons George M. Lake and Charles H. Lake and to me at the time of my decease; and pay such indebtedness as my sons, George M. and Charles H. or that I may be liable for as surety, or otherwise for said William L. Lake, my son. After paying the indebtedness aforesaid of my son, William L. Lake, I direct that my son George M. shall rent and invest, to the best of his ability, ever using his discretion, the remaining part or share of my residuary estate held by him in trust for and during the term of the life of my son William L. Lake; and pay such rent, interest or revenue received annually from time to time to my son William L. Lake, paying the same into the hands of my son, William L. Lake, the said interest-use of income not to be liable for the debts of my son, William L. Lake not to be attached or taken by the creditors of my son William L. Lake by attachment or other legal process; the interest-use or income not to be anticipated or assigned by my son, William L. Lake. If at any time my said son, William L. Lake, should devise that the share or interest in my estate to which he is entitled to the use or income from should be converted into money, there upon his giving my son, George M. Lake notice in writing to do so, my son, George M. Lake shall proceed and convert the same into money, selling the land at public sale and invest the proceeds and pay over the interest or income therefrom to my son, William L. Lake during his lifetime, subject to all the limitations and instructions hereinbefore imposed upon such share, interest or income before conversion. Should my son, William L. Lake die leaving child or children, after his decease the share or interest in my estate held in trust for my son, William L. Lake, shall be taken by and vest in his children or child. Should my son William L. Lake, die childless, then such share and interest - held in trust for him shall be paid to and taken by my sons George and Charles. I hereby nominate, constitute and appoint my sons, George M. Lake and Charles H. Lake executors of this my Last Will and Testament. In witness whereof, I, John L. Lake have to this my Will, written on one piece of paper, set my hand and seal this Nineteenth day of October 1901. John L. Lake (seal) Signed, Sealed, Published and Declared by the above named John L. Lake as and for his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names, at his request, as witnesses thereto, in the presence of the said Testator, and of each other. O. A. Gilbert Miller S. Allen Affidavit filed fixing date of death July 4th, 1903 Estate of | And now July 8, 1903, Letters Testamentery John L. Lake | were in due form of law granted unto George deceased | M. Lake, and Charles H. Lake, the Executors named Charles H. Lake | in the Last Will and Testament of John L. Lake, George M. Lake | late of the Township of Dimock, in the said County, Exrs | deceased: They having first been duly sworn well -------------------| and truly to administer the goods and chattels, rights and credits which were of said decedent according to law. END From the Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania Orphans' Court records: BEGIN No 8 Estate | Aug 11, 1904 The Register presents the final account of | of Geo. M. Lake and Charles H. Lake executors John L Lake | of Estate of John L. Lake, late of the township Deceased | of Dimock. Duly examined, parsed, filed and Final Account of | advertised for confirmation and allowance at Aug. George M. Lake & | Term 1904 to wit. Charles H. Lake | Executors | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Accountant charge themselves with the amount | | of the inventory |$2981 | 66 examd from sale of farm produce 1903 and from personal | | property inventoried except notes of William L. Lake | 640 | 87 |------|---- --------------------------------------------------------|$3602 | 53 | | | | Accountant asks credit as follows: | | | | Paid E. L. Green digging grave | 6 | 00 | | " Chas Ely account | 10 | 00 | | " W. C. Cruser printer | 4 | 50 | | " B. Buffern letters | 5 | 00 | | " Rev J. W. Price | 5 | 00 | | " Stephen Tuttle | 53 | 00 | | " E. R. Lake | 36 | 00 | | " R. Harris, Auctioneer | 8 | 00 | | " E. R. Lake, clerking sale | 1 | 00 | | " Appraisers | 3 | 00 | | " T. C. Allen, Monument | 165 | 00 | | " H. D. Lathrope | 3 | 85 | | " B. B. Buffern inventory | | 60 | | " Entering note E. R. Lake | 1 | 25 | | " B. B. Buffern filing account | 7 | 00 | | " Miller D. Allen, account | 15 | 00 | | " Miller D. Allen Atty for estate | 15 | 00 | | " Taxes | 30 | 00 | | Paid feed bill and farm expenses carrying | | | | out contract with Blakeslee | 103 | 91 | | Notes against William L. Lake inventories | | | | not collectible | 1093 | 70 | | Paid Chas L. Lake as his distributive share | 1017 | 61 | | Paid George M. Lake as his distributive | | | | share |$1017 | 61 |$3602 | 53 |------|----|------|---- | | | | Aug 11 Confirmed Ni. Si. | | | | Aug 18, 1904 Confirmed Finally | | | | | | | | No 9 Estate | Aug 11, 1904 The Register presents the final account of | of George M. Lake trustee of estate of John L. Lake John L. Lake | of township of Dimock. Duly examined, parsed, Deceased | filed and advertised for confirmation and Final Account | allowance at Aug Term 1904 to wit: of | George M. Lake | Trustee | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Accountant charges himself with the proceeds of real | | estate sold at public sale Jan 15, 1904, being an | | individual half of five pieces and an individual third | | of one piece located in the township of Dimock and | | Springville and the part of the residuary estate in | | which William L. Lake, under will of decedent, was | | interested. |$2398 | 00 --------------------------------------------------------| | | | | | Accountant asks credit and allowance | | | | as follows: | | | | Paid W. C. Cruser, printer | 10 | 25 | | " Miller D. Allen, Attorney | 20 | 00 | | " B. B. Buffern | 7 | 50 | | " Charles H. Lake | 1180 | 13 | | " George M. Lake | 1180 | 12 |$2398 | 00 |------|----|------|---- | | | | Aug 11, 1904 Confirmed Ni. Si. | | | | Aug 18, 1904 Confirmed Finally | | | | | | | | END transcription of Newspapers->Deaths->9.2.7ch-ii.jpg From a Montrose, Pennsylvania newspaper in Mar, 1914: BEGIN Death's Doings LAKE The death of Will Lake occurred Mar. 22, 1914, at the home of his brother Charles, in Springville. He had been in poor health for a long time. Mr. Lake was never married, two brothers George and Charlie being left of the immediate family. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lake both of whom have been dead a number of years. The deceased was engaged in the stockbuying business at Springville about twenty-five years ago, being the junior member of the firm of Lake, Roe & Conklin. He was greatly liked by all he came in contact with and made a great success of his business. He left Springville 23 years ago and went to Newark, N.J., where he was connected with a big stock buying concern. He was a splendid business man and had a host of friends where ever he was known. The funeral took place on the Wednesday following, with interment at Jersey Hill, Rev. J. A. Transue officiating. The very large number of floral tributes showed the high regard in which [the] deceased was [held] hold. Relatives at Springville received the following letter, an expression of the citizens of Newark, where the deceased had resided for many years. Newark, N.J., March 24, 1914. We, the friends of the deceased, Wm. L. Lake, who have been associated with him in business and social life for the past twenty-three years being unable to attend his funeral services, hereby express our feeling of sorrow and sympathy. We have always found him to be a man of exceptional character, dealing honorably with everyone, and facing the trials of life unflinchingly, thereby uplifting everyone whom he came in contact with, and fighting his battle stubbornly. He had no enemies, and his friends of all nationalities and creeds are without number. He has left our midst with our sadest regrets and his place will remain vacant, and we shall ever miss his bright smile, kind words and good fellowship. From friends in Newark, N.J., and vicinity. By G. D. END Note - the date of death noted in the above obituary is in error. From the Independent Republican, Montrose, Pennsylvania dated March 27, 1914: BEGIN Wm. L. Lake, 51 years old, a brother of G. M. and C. H. Lake, died Sunday morning at the home of the latter, where he had been for several weeks, following an illness of several years of stomach trouble. He left here 23 years ago and went to Newark, N. J., where he was connected with a big stock buying concern. He was a splendid business man and had a host of friends wherever he was known. The funeral took place on Wednesday, with interment at Jersey Hill, Rev. J. A. Transue officiating. He was never married. END transcription of Records->Wills->9.2.7ch-ii.jpg From the Susquehanna County Courthouse, Montrose, Pennsylvania, Book 11, Page 715: BEGIN In the Estate : April 4th, 1914, upon the renunciation of G. M. of : Lake, Letters of Administration upon the estate of W. L. Lake : W. L. Lake, late of the township of Dimock, in said - DECEASED - : county, deceased, were in due form of law granted unto C. H. Lake, Admr. : C. H. Lake, he being duly sworn well and truly to ..................: administer the goods and chattels, rights and credits of said deceased according to law, and bond in the sum of Sixteen Hundred twenty-six & 40/100 dollars filed with C. E. Roberts and A. L. Titman as sureties. Affidavit filed fixing date of death: March 15th, 1914. END From a newspaper local to Montrose, Pennsylvania in 1873: BEGIN PARAPHRASING John L. Lake of Dimock & Mary C. Vough of Springville married in Springville 2/18/1873. END PARAPHRASING