I was born and grew up in the city of Lockport, NY. My father was Raymond Arthur
Aikin, and my paternal grandparents were Richard Clayton
Aikin (b. abt 1874, d. Mar-1943) and Clara
Estelle Richards (b. 7-Aug-1885, d. 11-Jul-1939). Richard, Clara, and their children lived on a farm on
Slayton Settlement Road in the Town of Lockport,
Niagara County, NY.
Based on family information and census records, I believe that Richard Clayton Aikin's parents were William
Aikin and Mary Brown of Newfane Township,
Niagara County, NY. William and Mary's children included Richard, Walter, Frances (female), John,
Deliah, Eugene, and Sarah. I can see William, Mary, and their children in census records, and can see descendant families of Richard, Frances, John,
Deliah, Eugene, and Sarah in the census records. The census records indicate that Mary was born in
England, but are inconsistent regarding William's birthplace.
I would be most interested in any information regarding William
Aikin and/or Mary Brown.