John Lyon 1793–1871
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Lyon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through John Lyon 1793–1871
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of John Lyon began in 1793 in Bytham, Lincolnshire, England. In 1851, John Lyon resided in Skillington, Lincolnshire, England. In 1861, John Lyon resided in Skillington, Lincolnshire, England. John Lyon married elizabeth crafts, and had children including charlotte lyon, daniel lyon, israel lyon, jane lyon, john lyon, mary lyon, sarah lyon, thomas lyon. John Lyon passed away in 1871 in Skillington, Lincolnshire, England.
Sources
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1Census 1851 England Census
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2Census 1861 England Census
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3Census 1871 England Census
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4Marriage Records England, Select Marriages
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Lyon
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Lyon (1793–1871) was born in Bytham, Lincolnshire, England and died in Skillington, Lincolnshire, England. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 1 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.
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Related Records
John Lyon's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record