Mexican-American War Service
CO. K 7th US INF, Capt Whiting. Private, 1846-48
Civil War Service
CO. D 34 ILLINOIS INFANTRY, 1st Sergeant /Sergeant 1861-1865
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History of the Counties of Woodbury and Plymouth, Iowa, Chicago, IL: A. Warren & Co. Publishers 1890 - 91, Volume 2, Page 959
Thomas D. Lake, Cushing, was born in St. Lawrence county, N. Y., December 17, 1825, a son of Garrett and Phoebe (Walker) Lake, the former of whom was foreman of the Rochester Flouring mills, and the latter was a native of New York of English descent. He entered the Mexican war in 1846, enlisting in Company E, United States infantry, and was under Gen. Scott during the bombardment of Vera Cruz. October 30, 1848, he was discharged from service on account of disability at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. In 1849 he removed to De Kalb county, Ill. August 25, 1861, he enlisted in the Thirty-fourth Illinois infantry, and served until 1865. He married Sarah I., daughter of Reuben and Jane Skinner. Mr. Lake settled in Woodbury county, Iowa, in 1881. He is a member of the Methodist church, and has been a successful worker in the ministry for about thirty years. He and his wife have three children: Emily A., Garrett R. and Phoebe J. In politics he votes the republican ticket.
Transcribed by Karen Brewer, 46823815
CO. K 7th US INF, Capt Whiting. Private, 1846-48
Civil War Service
CO. D 34 ILLINOIS INFANTRY, 1st Sergeant /Sergeant 1861-1865
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History of the Counties of Woodbury and Plymouth, Iowa, Chicago, IL: A. Warren & Co. Publishers 1890 - 91, Volume 2, Page 959
Thomas D. Lake, Cushing, was born in St. Lawrence county, N. Y., December 17, 1825, a son of Garrett and Phoebe (Walker) Lake, the former of whom was foreman of the Rochester Flouring mills, and the latter was a native of New York of English descent. He entered the Mexican war in 1846, enlisting in Company E, United States infantry, and was under Gen. Scott during the bombardment of Vera Cruz. October 30, 1848, he was discharged from service on account of disability at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. In 1849 he removed to De Kalb county, Ill. August 25, 1861, he enlisted in the Thirty-fourth Illinois infantry, and served until 1865. He married Sarah I., daughter of Reuben and Jane Skinner. Mr. Lake settled in Woodbury county, Iowa, in 1881. He is a member of the Methodist church, and has been a successful worker in the ministry for about thirty years. He and his wife have three children: Emily A., Garrett R. and Phoebe J. In politics he votes the republican ticket.
Transcribed by Karen Brewer, 46823815
Mexican-American War Service
CO. K 7th US INF, Capt Whiting. Private, 1846-48
Civil War Service
CO. D 34 ILLINOIS INFANTRY, 1st Sergeant /Sergeant 1861-1865
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History of the Counties of Woodbury and Plymouth, Iowa, Chicago, IL: A. Warren & Co. Publishers 1890 - 91, Volume 2, Page 959
Thomas D. Lake, Cushing, was born in St. Lawrence county, N. Y., December 17, 1825, a son of Garrett and Phoebe (Walker) Lake, the former of whom was foreman of the Rochester Flouring mills, and the latter was a native of New York of English descent. He entered the Mexican war in 1846, enlisting in Company E, United States infantry, and was under Gen. Scott during the bombardment of Vera Cruz. October 30, 1848, he was discharged from service on account of disability at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. In 1849 he removed to De Kalb county, Ill. August 25, 1861, he enlisted in the Thirty-fourth Illinois infantry, and served until 1865. He married Sarah I., daughter of Reuben and Jane Skinner. Mr. Lake settled in Woodbury county, Iowa, in 1881. He is a member of the Methodist church, and has been a successful worker in the ministry for about thirty years. He and his wife have three children: Emily A., Garrett R. and Phoebe J. In politics he votes the republican ticket.
Transcribed by Karen Brewer, 46823815
CO. K 7th US INF, Capt Whiting. Private, 1846-48
Civil War Service
CO. D 34 ILLINOIS INFANTRY, 1st Sergeant /Sergeant 1861-1865
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History of the Counties of Woodbury and Plymouth, Iowa, Chicago, IL: A. Warren & Co. Publishers 1890 - 91, Volume 2, Page 959
Thomas D. Lake, Cushing, was born in St. Lawrence county, N. Y., December 17, 1825, a son of Garrett and Phoebe (Walker) Lake, the former of whom was foreman of the Rochester Flouring mills, and the latter was a native of New York of English descent. He entered the Mexican war in 1846, enlisting in Company E, United States infantry, and was under Gen. Scott during the bombardment of Vera Cruz. October 30, 1848, he was discharged from service on account of disability at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. In 1849 he removed to De Kalb county, Ill. August 25, 1861, he enlisted in the Thirty-fourth Illinois infantry, and served until 1865. He married Sarah I., daughter of Reuben and Jane Skinner. Mr. Lake settled in Woodbury county, Iowa, in 1881. He is a member of the Methodist church, and has been a successful worker in the ministry for about thirty years. He and his wife have three children: Emily A., Garrett R. and Phoebe J. In politics he votes the republican ticket.
Transcribed by Karen Brewer, 46823815
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