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Elinor ANDERSON 1802–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1802

Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States

Death Date: Aft 1880

Death Location: Pittsylvania County, Virginia USA

Father: Charles Anderson

Mother: Nancy Richardson

Spouse(s): William LYON

Children(s): James Lyon

In 1802, Elinor ANDERSON entered the world in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States, born to Charles Anderson And Nancy Richardson. In 1860, Elinor ANDERSON resided in Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA. In 1870, Elinor ANDERSON resided in Subdivision North of Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virg. Elinor ANDERSON married William Lyon, and had children including Elizabeth H Lyon, James H Lyon. Elinor ANDERSON passed away in 1880 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia USA.

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Biography

  • In 1802, Elinor ANDERSON entered the world in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States, born to Charles Anderson And Nancy Richardson.
  • In 1860, Elinor ANDERSON resided in Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1870, Elinor ANDERSON resided in Subdivision North of Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virg.
  • Elinor ANDERSON married William Lyon, and had children including Elizabeth H Lyon, James H Lyon.
  • Elinor ANDERSON passed away in 1880 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Anderson
1750–1827
Birth Location: Amelia County, Virginia, USA
CA
Nancy Richardson
1765–1822
Birth Location: Amelia, Virginia
NR

Spouses(s)

William LYON
1794–1860
Birth Location: Amherst County, Virginia, USA
WL

Children(s)

James Lyon
1826–1900
Birth Location: Virginia
JL

Elinor ANDERSON's Ancestors

Self
Elinor ANDERSON
1802–1880
Birth Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Parents
Charles Anderson
1750–1827
Amelia County, Virginia, USA
Nancy Richardson
1765–1822
Amelia, Virginia
Grandparents
James (Anderson) II
1698–1773
Charles City County, Virginia
Elizabeth Ligon
1701–1781
Henrico County, Virginia
Reuler Richardson
1742–1807
Nottoway, Nottoway, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Anderson
1673–1716
Mary Ligon
1679–1727
Josiah Lt.
1718–1784
Hanah Richardson
1721–1812
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Josiah Richardson
1691–1776
James Richardson
1686–1763
Mary Nelson
1690–1734

Elinor ANDERSON's Descendants

1.
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Elinor ANDERSON (abt 1802–Aft 1880) m. William LYON (1794–1860-70)
  1. 1. James (H.) Lyon 1826–1900 m. Cheldecey (Jane) Traywick 1834–1921
    1. 1. Nancy (Ellen "Nanny") Lyon 1865–1950 m. Landon (E) Davis 1863–1944
      1. 1. Ada (E) Davis 1888–1971 m. Edgar (Addison) Phillips 1880–1966
        1. 1. Samantha (Ardella) Phillips 1908–2005 m. Osma (Mahone) Pennington 1902–
        2. 2. Arlington (Eugene) Phillips 1910–2000
        3. 3. Anthony (Wayne) Phillips 1911–1985
        4. 4. Boyd (Messena) Phillips 1916–1986
        5. 5. Ivan (Ines) Phillips 1907–1947
        6. 6. Charles Phillips 1922–1922
        7. 7. Maher (Edger) Phillips 1918–1964
        8. 8. Jessie (Elaine) Phillips 1925–2002
        9. 9. Ada (Josephine) Gray 1928–2000
        10. 10. Tracy (P) Phillips 1915–
        11. 11. Lucine (N) Phillips 1921–
      2. 2. Luna (L) Davis 1886–1977
      3. 3. Lucinda (J) Davis 1891–1974
      4. 4. Carl (W) Davis 1894–
      5. 5. Fannie (E) Davis 1896–1971
      6. 6. Julia (A) Davis 1899–1950
      7. 7. Mollie (J) Davis 1899–
      8. 8. Ray (A) Davis 1907–1974
      9. 9. Charlie Davis 1903–1970
      10. 10. Reba (E) Davis 1905–1935
    2. 2. Julia Lyons 1859–
    3. 3. Mattie (M.) Lyons 1862–1945
    4. 4. James (Charles) Lyon 1866–1890
    5. 5. Franklin Lyon 1869–
    6. 6. Thos. Lyons 1871–
    7. 7. Dora Lyons 1873–
    8. 8. William Lyon 1867–
    9. 9. Sarah (Elizabeth) Lyon 1846–
    10. 10. William Lyons 1849–1915
    11. 11. John (Lewis) Lyons 1852–1931
      1. 1. Clarence (Orval) Lyons 1913–1981

Elinor ANDERSON's Timeline

4 Records

1802
abt 1802
Birth of Elinor ANDERSON in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
1860
1860
Age 58
Elinor ANDERSON resided here in Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 68
Elinor ANDERSON resided here in Subdivision North of Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Subdivision North of Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1880
Aft 1880
Age 78
Death of Elinor ANDERSON in Pittsylvania County, Virginia USA
Pittsylvania County, Virginia USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1802
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision North of Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: M593_1671; Page: 125B; Family History Library Film: 553170
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: M653_1370; Page: 525; Family History Library Film: 805370

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Southern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: M653_1370; Page: 525; Family History Library Film: 805370

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Subdivision North of Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision North of Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: M593_1671; Page: 125B; Family History Library Film: 553170

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aft 1880
    Event Place: Pittsylvania County, Virginia USA
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