Who was Nathaniel Lyon?

Nathaniel Lyon (1772–1837) was born in Weston, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA and died in Easton, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Nathaniel Lyon 1772–1837

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 25 Jul 1772 · Weston, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Died 23 May 1837 · Easton, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Father Zachariah Lyon

Mother Ruth Lane

Siblings Achsah Lyon, Andrew Lyon, Elizabeth Lyon, Hannah Lyon, Rachel Lyon, Ruth Lyon, Sabra Lane Lyon

Records

Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Zachariah Lyon

Ruth Lane

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1772, Nathaniel Lyon entered the world in Weston, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, born to zachariah lyon and ruth lane. Nathaniel Lyon passed away in 1837 in Easton, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.

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Probate/Wills Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1772

Birth of Nathaniel Lyon in Weston, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1837

Death of Nathaniel Lyon in Easton, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Lyon

This ancestor line traces from Harrow-On-, The-Hill, Middlesex, England (1559) to Weston, CT (1772) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Nathaniel Lyon (1772–1837) was born in Weston, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA and died in Easton, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. 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 Nathaniel 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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