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Malcolm Bowes Lyon 1874–1957

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Malcolm Lyon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 23 Apr 1874 · Kensington, London, England
Died 23 Aug 1957 · Chelsea, London, England
Father Claude Bowes Lyon 13Th Earl Of Strathmore Kinghorne
Mother Frances Dora Smith Countess Strathmore Kinghorne
Siblings Anne Catherine Bowes Lyon, Claude George Bowes Lyon Ii Earl Of Strathmore, Constance Frances Bowes Lyon, Ernest Bowes Lyon, Evelyn Mary Bowes Lyon, Francis Bowes Lyon, Herbert Bowes Lyon, Hon Patrick Glainss, Kenneth Bowes Lyon, Maud Agnes Bowes Lyon, Mildred Marion Bowes Lyon, Patrick Bowes Lyon
Records
1891 England Census 1901 England Census Cambridge University Alumni, 1261-1900 England & Wales, Civil Registration … England & Wales, Civil Registration … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index England & Wales, National Probate … Ontario, Canada, the Ottawa Journal … London, England, Electoral Registers British Army WWI Medal Rolls … Passenger List London, England, Church of England … UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962
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Researchers connected through Malcolm Lyon 1874–1957

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Malcolm Bowes Lyon was born in 1874 in Kensington, London, England, the child of claude bowes lyon 13th earl of strathmore kinghorne and frances dora smith countess strathmore kinghorne. Malcolm Bowes Lyon passed away in 1957 in Chelsea, London, England.

Sources

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    Census 1891 England Census

  2. 2
    Census 1901 England Census

  3. 3
    Record Cambridge University Alumni, 1261-1900

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    Death Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007

  5. 5
    Marriage Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  7. 7
    Probate/Wills England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)

  8. 8
    Birth Records Ontario, Canada, the Ottawa Journal (Birth, Marriage and Death Notices)

  9. 9
    Record London, England, Electoral Registers

  10. 10
    Military British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards

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    Immigration Passenger List

  12. 12
    Record London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1916

  13. 13
    Record UK, British Army Lists, 1882-1962

Life Timeline

1874
Birth of Malcolm Bowes Lyon in Kensington, London, England
Birth
1957
Death of Malcolm Bowes Lyon in Chelsea, London, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Malcolm Lyon

This ancestor line traces from France (1160) to Kensington, London, Kensington, Middlesex, England (1874) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Malcolm Lyon (1874–1957) was born in Kensington, London, England and died in Chelsea, London, England. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Malcolm 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 13 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.

Related Records

Claude Bowes Lyon 13Th Earl Of Strathmore Kinghorne
Father
Frances Dora Smith Countess Strathmore Kinghorne
Mother
Lyon US Census Records
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Malcolm Lyon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Malcolm Bowes Lyon PTP
1874–1957
Kensington, London, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Malcolm Lyon's Descendants

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Malcolm Bowes Lyon PTP 1874–1957