Inscription:
Abraham Lakin 2nd
Born Oct. 16, 1713, or 1722. Died Jan. 1796
Veteran of French and Indian War, early settler, head of family of Revolutionary Patriots buried in cemetery of Homestead near here. At outset of the Revolution he and his sons Abraham, Basil, Daniel, John, and his nephew Samuel were listed with Committee of Observation of Middle District of Frederick County. Basil and another son, William, were soldiers. Two of his daughters, Nancy and Sarah, married Revolutionary Soldiers.
Erected By:
Sergeant Lawrence Everhart Chapter, MDSSAR
Original Source(s):
OF MONUMENTS AND MEN