Samuel Lyon 1688–1767
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5 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records
Immediate Family
Biography
In 1688, Samuel Lyon entered the world in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. Samuel Lyon married hannah dickerson, and had children including martha mary lyon. Samuel Lyon passed away in 1767 in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.
Sources
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Birth Records Connecticut, U.S., Town Birth Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
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3Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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4Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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5Probate/Wills Connecticut, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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6Church Records Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts
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7Record Lyon memorial : families of Connecticut and New Jersey
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Lyon
This ancestor line traces from Heston, London Borough of Hounslow, Greater London, England (1620) to Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA (1688) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Samuel Lyon (1688–1767) was born in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA and died in Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. 5 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, 5 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 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.
Related Records
Samuel Lyon's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record