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Henry Lyon 1682–1756

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Henry Lyon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 14 Nov 1682 · Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 9 Oct 1756 · Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Father Samuel Lyon (1650–1713)
Mother Deliverance Priest
Siblings Abiel Lyon, Ebenezer Lyon, Johanna Lyon, Margaret Lyon, Samuel Lyon, Sarah Lyon

Researchers connected through Henry Lyon 1682–1756

and 3 more tree owners connected with Henry Lyon 1682–1756

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1682, Henry Lyon entered the world in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to samuel lyon and deliverance priest. Henry Lyon passed away in 1756 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1682
Birth of Henry Lyon in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1756
Death of Henry Lyon in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Lyon

This ancestor line traces from Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England (1610) to Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States (1682) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Henry Lyon (1682–1756) was born in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Henry in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Henry Lyon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Henry Lyon PTP
1682–1756
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Samuel Lyon PTP
1650–1713
Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
William Lyon PTP
1652–1714
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Henry Lyon's Descendants

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Henry Lyon PTP 1682–1756