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Samuel Lyon 1650–1713

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
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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)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 10 Jun 1650 · Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Died 7 Apr 1713 · Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father William Lyon (1652–1714)
Mother Sarah Ruggles
Siblings George Lyon, John Lyon, Jonathan Lyon, Joseph Lyon, Samuel Lyon, Sarah Lyon, Thomas Lyon, William Lyon

Researchers connected through Samuel Lyon 1650–1713

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1650, Samuel Lyon entered the world in Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States, born to william lyon and sarah ruggles. Samuel Lyon passed away in 1713 in Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  5. 5
    Record North America, Family Histories

  6. 6
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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

  8. 8
    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

  9. 9
    Birth Records Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

Life Timeline

1650
Birth of Samuel Lyon in Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1713
Death of Samuel Lyon in Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Lyon

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Lyon (1650–1713) was born in Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States and died in Roxbury, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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.
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.

Samuel Lyon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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

Samuel Lyon's Descendants

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Samuel Lyon PTP 1650–1713