| Birth | about 1862 | John F. Lake was born about 1862 in Henry County, Indiana. |
1870 Census
(with Parents)
| 20 Jun 1870 | John appeared in the 1870 Federal Census of Stoney Creek Township, Henry County, Indiana, as John Lake, in the household of his parents, Eunice and John William Lake. He is a 8 year old white male. He was born in Indiana. He attended school within the year. |
1880 Census
(with Parents)
| 14 Jun 1880 | John appeared in the 1880 Federal Census of Stoney Creek Township, Henry County, Indiana, as John F. Lake, in the household of his parents, Eunice and John William Lake. He is a single white male age 17. Son of head of household. His occupation is laborer. He was born in Indiana. His mother and father were born in Virginia. |
| Marriage | about 1883 | John F. Lake and Katherine D. Luellen, daughter of David Luellen and Serepta McFadden, were married about 1883 in Henry County, Indiana. |
| 1900 Census | 19 Jun 1900 | John F. Lake appeared as head of household in the 1900 Federal Census of Stoney Creek Township, Henry County, Indiana, as John F. Lake. Living with him was his wife, Katherine, and their children, Rallin, Eunice and Herbert. |
John F. Lake