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Benjamin Lyon 1693–1747 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1693

Birth Location: Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey

Death Date: 28 Dec 1747

Death Location: Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Sr

Mother: Bethia Lindley

Spouse(s): Mary Condit

Children(s): Martha Lyon

The story of Benjamin Lyon began in 1693 in Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey. In 1747, Benjamin Lyon resided in New Jersey, USA. Benjamin Lyon married Mary Condit, Matilda Eliza Malcolm, and had children including Martha Lyon. Benjamin Lyon passed away in 1747 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Lyon began in 1693 in Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey.
  • In 1747, Benjamin Lyon resided in New Jersey, USA.
  • Benjamin Lyon married Mary Condit, Matilda Eliza Malcolm, and had children including Martha Lyon.
  • Benjamin Lyon passed away in 1747 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Lyon's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Lyon
1693–1747
Birth Place: Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey
Parents
Benjamin Richard Lyon Sr
1668–1720
Newark, Essex, New Jersey
Bethia Lindley
1660–1717
Branford, New Haven, Connecticut
Grandparents
Henry (Lyon (witnessed execution of King Charles) I)
1621–1707
Glen Lyon, Perthshire, Scotland OR Middlesex, England
Elizabeth (Mary (Bateman)) Lyon
1632–1703
Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Francis Lindley
1624–1704
Althorpe, Lincolnshire, England
Susanna Culpepper
1634–1699
Kent, England
Great-Grandparents
John Melgued
1587–1646
Eupham Gledstanes
1602–1660
William Massachusettes,
1590–1658
Matildae Bayley
1594–1632
John Lindley
1595–1638
Annabelle Wife)
1595–1644
John III
1597–1674
Sarah Mayo
1600–1683
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir Knight
1550–1607
Euphemia GG
1555–1605
Sir Fleet
1564–1630
Lady GGM
1568–1642
Robert Carlett
1573–
Ralph (Deighton)
1588–1658
Sir II
1565–1635
Ursula Woodcock
1566–1612
John Mayo
1585–1659
Elizabeth Stanton
1585–1676

Benjamin Lyon's Descendants

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Benjamin Lyon (1693–28 Dec 1747) m. Mary Condit (1705–1749)
  1. 1. Martha Lyon 1735–1779 m. Lt. (Col. Cornelius) Ludlow 1729–1812
    1. 1. Sarah (Agnes Ludlow dna) path 1758–1783 m. Jonathan Pierson 1754–1783
      1. 1. Elizabeth Pierson 1777–1835 m. John (Mills) Jr 1757–1835
        1. 1. Elizabeth Mills 1800–1885 m. Job (Slaght) Jr 1780–1857

Benjamin Lyon's Timeline

6 Records

1693
1693
Birth of Benjamin Lyon in Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey
Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey
1715
1715
Age 22
Benjamin Lyon was married in Gloucester, New Jersey, USA
Gloucester, New Jersey, USA
1747
1747
Age 54
Benjamin Lyon resided here in New Jersey, USA
New Jersey, USA
1747
28 Dec 1747
Age 54
Death of Benjamin Lyon in Lyons Farm, Essex, New Jersey
Lyons Farm, Essex, New Jersey
1747
18 Jan 1747
Age 54
Benjamin Lyon - Probate
None
1767
1 Feb 1767
Age 74
Benjamin Lyon was baptized in Woodstock, Connecticut, USA
Woodstock, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1693
    Event Place: Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 193
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 108
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [5] Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, New England Historical Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vitals to 1850
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1767
    Event Place: Woodstock, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1715
    Event Place: Gloucester, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1747
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Abstract of Wills, New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series; John L. Murphy Publishing Company; New Jersey State Archives

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1747
    Event Place: Lyons Farm, Essex, New Jersey
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 193
    [2] New Jersey, U.S., Abstract of Wills, New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series; John L. Murphy Publishing Company; New Jersey State Archives
    [3] New Jersey, U.S., Calendar of Wills
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1747
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Abstract of Wills, New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series; John L. Murphy Publishing Company; New Jersey State Archives

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