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Edgar Lyon 1912–1998 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jul 1912

Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky

Death Date: 25 Aug 1998

Death Location: Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky

Father: William Lyon

Mother: Druzilla Howard

Spouse(s): Estelena May

Children(s): Louis Lyon

The story of Edgar Lyon began in 1912 in Magoffin County, Kentucky. In 1920, Edgar Lyon resided in Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA. In 1930, Edgar Lyon resided in District 3, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA. Edgar Lyon married Estelena Lena May, and had children including Louis Lyon. Edgar Lyon passed away in 1998 in Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • The story of Edgar Lyon began in 1912 in Magoffin County, Kentucky.
  • In 1920, Edgar Lyon resided in Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1930, Edgar Lyon resided in District 3, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.
  • Edgar Lyon married Estelena Lena May, and had children including Louis Lyon.
  • Edgar Lyon passed away in 1998 in Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Lyon
1869–1924
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
WL
Druzilla Howard
1877–1963
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
DH

Spouses(s)

Estelena May
1920–2007
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
EM

Children(s)

Louis Lyon
1948–1952
Birth Location: Kentucky
LL

Edgar Lyon's Ancestors

Self
Edgar Lyon
1912–1998
Birth Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky
Parents
William Sherman Lyon
1869–1924
Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
Druzilla (Belle "Coon") Howard
1877–1963
Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Southwell (Sud) Lyon
1839–1899
Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Rosanna Risner
1846–
Rockhouse Creek, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
Moses Howard
1851–1940
Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
Malissa (J.) Howard
1855–1944
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Reuben Howard
1812–1880
Nancy Arnett
1817–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Howard
1770–1853
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1779–1871
Reuben Sr
1784–1856
Susan Kilgore
1788–1860

Edgar Lyon's Descendants

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Edgar Lyon (2 Jul 1912–25 Aug 1998) m. Estelena ((Lena)) May (30 Mar 1920–24 May 2007)
  1. 1. Louis Lyon 1948–1952

Edgar Lyon's Timeline

6 Records

1912
2 Jul 1912
Birth of Edgar Lyon in Magoffin County, Kentucky
Magoffin County, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 8
Edgar Lyon resided here in Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
Edgar Lyon resided here in District 3, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
District 3, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 23
Edgar Lyon resided here in Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 28
Edgar Lyon resided here in Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
1998
25 Aug 1998
Age 86
Death of Edgar Lyon in Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky
Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jul 1912
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1337; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 77-6B
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 402-18-0581; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 73; Image: 938
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 767; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340502
    [6] Kentucky Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bloomington, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T625_589; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 73; Image: 938

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 3, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 767; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340502

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1337; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 77-6B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1337; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 77-6B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1998
    Event Place: Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 402-18-0581; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
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