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George Lyons 1787–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 01 Dec 1787

Birth Location: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 12 Jan 1862

Death Location: Lyon Farm, Dekalb County, Georgia, USA

Father: Jos Lyons

Mother: Mary Marchmont

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Howard

Children(s): Catherine Houseworth

In 1787, George Lyons entered the world in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA, born to Jos Lyons And Mary Ann Marchmont. In 1860, George Lyons resided in No Twp Listed, DeKalb County, GA. George Lyons married Elizabeth Howard, and had children including Catherine Houseworth. George Lyons passed away in 1862 in Lyon Farm, Dekalb County, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1787, George Lyons entered the world in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA, born to Jos Lyons And Mary Ann Marchmont.
  • In 1860, George Lyons resided in No Twp Listed, DeKalb County, GA.
  • George Lyons married Elizabeth Howard, and had children including Catherine Houseworth.
  • George Lyons passed away in 1862 in Lyon Farm, Dekalb County, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jos Lyons
1754–1830
Birth Location: England, United Kingdom
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Mary Marchmont
1758–1848
Birth Location: Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
MM

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Howard
1789–1850
Birth Location: Bryson, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
EH

Children(s)

Catherine Houseworth
1813–1857
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
CH

George Lyons's Ancestors

Self
George Lyons
1787–1862
Birth Place: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Jos Lyons
1754–1830
England, United Kingdom
Mary (Ann) Marchmont
1758–1848
Lancaster, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
George Lyons
1732–
Wickenby, Lincolnshire, England
Elizabeth (Richardson) Lyon
1734–
England
George Marchbanks
1725–1810
Amelia, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Lyons's Descendants

1.
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George Lyons (01 Dec 1787–12 Jan 1862) m. Elizabeth Howard (1789–Aft. 1850)
  1. 1. Catherine Houseworth 1813–1857 m. John (Jefferson) Houseworth 1805–1882
    1. 1. Martha Housewerth 1836–1918 m. James (B.) Ayers 1819–1901
      1. 1. Lula (J.) Ayers 1866–1952
      2. 2. Annias Ayers 1870–1904 m. Cora (“Mammy”) Hembree 1872–1957
        1. 1. Lillie Ayers 1896–
        2. 2. Gordon Ayers 1894–
        3. 3. Buren Ayers 1898–
        4. 4. Eunice (Ethel) Ayers 1892–1975
      3. 3. Jefferson Ayers 1871–1871
      4. 4. Harriet (Emily) Ayers 1860–1896
      5. 5. Julie (Ann) AYERS 1874–1952 m. Ed Hopper 1876–1906
        1. 1. Willie (Lee) Hopper 1897–1981 m. Lena (Mae) McGary 1897–1961
        2. 2. Mae Hopper 1908–1932
        3. 3. James (R) Hopper 1899–
      6. 6. Abraham Ayers 1855–1855 m. Talula (E “Lula”) Newell 1868–1942
        1. 1. Stephen (Elderrodor) Ayers 1891–1970 m. William (Auburn Willie Ayres) Rev 1894–1960 m. Henrietta Ayers 1893–
        2. 2. James (Carl) Ayers 1895–1980 m. Louella Harper 1897–1950 m. Arlie Fields 1925–1997
        3. 3. Amos (Jefferson Ayers) Dr 1889–1949 m. Ollie (Johnnie) Strange 1892–1979
        4. 4. Robert (L) Ayers 1887–1887
      7. 7. William (Marshall) Ayers 1857–1930 m. Savannah (G.) Carter 1853–1930
      8. 8. Sarah (T) Ayers 1859–1944
      9. 9. Callie (D) Ayres 1865–1894
      10. 10. Ann (Elizabeth) Ayers 1861–
      11. 11. James (Robert) Ayers 1862–1948 m. Georgia (Ann Elizabeth) Ayers 1863–1951
        1. 1. William (Lawerence) Ayers 1895–1981 m. Emma (Elizabeth) White 1887–1954 m. Ruby (Ellen) Davenport 1899–1927
        2. 2. Neva (L) Ayers 1901–1980 m. Douglas (Leon) Moffett 1897–1953
        3. 3. Annanias (Robertson) Ayers 1886–1964 m. Myrtle Hopper 1887–1936
        4. 4. Effie (Mae) Anderson 1898–1976
        5. 5. Eula (Maggie) Cook 1905–1974
        6. 6. Walter (Lee) Ayers 1891–1963
    2. 2. Elizabeth Houseworth 1837–1896 m. William (H) Sparks 1826–1901
      1. 1. Sarah (Catherine) Reese 1859–1927 m. Samuel Reese 1854–1927 m. William Reese 1852–
        1. 1. Ruth (C) Reese 1906–1982 m. William (Roy) Abbott 1903–1994
        2. 2. Robert (Claude) Reese 1887–1938
        3. 3. William Reese 1879–
        4. 4. Alice Reese 1877–
        5. 5. Luranie (Elizabeth “ Lizzie “) Reece 1875–1945
        6. 6. Alonzo (Cheda) Reese 1893–1962
        7. 7. Jesse (Reid) Reese 1901–1936
      2. 2. John (William) Sparks 1869–1919
      3. 3. Lula (A) Prescott 1867–1901
      4. 4. Martha (Esther) Lassetter 1857–1892
      5. 5. Carrie (M. A.) Sparks 1874–1913
      6. 6. Charley (David) Sparks 1880–1944
      7. 7. Melissie (E. “Lissy”) Sparks 1871–1938 m. Dock (M) Boatright 1869–
        1. 1. Harvie (J) Boatright 1906–
        2. 2. Frank (L) Boatright 1914–
        3. 3. John (H) Boatright 1909–
        4. 4. Mary (M) Boatright 1911–
      8. 8. Robert (Barto) Sparks 1862–1942
    3. 3. Sarah (Catherine) Houseworth 1857–1932 m. Frances (Marion) Lee 1847–1928
      1. 1. Frank Lee 1877–1939
      2. 2. Mildred Lee 1897–1986
      3. 3. Daisy (Kate) Lee 1889–1965
    4. 4. Robert Houseworth 1840–1919
    5. 5. Abram (E) Houseworth 1847–1932 m. Salatha (Ann) Lassetter 1845–1932
      1. 1. Ethel Houseworth 1886–1945 m. Jabez (Abraham “Jabe”) Ayers 1864–1937
        1. 1. Hugh (Dorsey) Ayers 1913–1934
        2. 2. Mary Ayers 1916–1986

George Lyons's Timeline

5 Records

1787
01 Dec 1787
Birth of George Lyons in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
1806
10 Oct 1806
Age 19
George Lyons was married in Bryson, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Bryson, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
1860
1860
Age 73
George Lyons resided here in No Twp Listed, DeKalb County, GA
No Twp Listed, DeKalb County, GA
1862
12 Jan 1862
Age 75
Death of George Lyons in Lyon Farm, Dekalb County, Georgia, USA
Lyon Farm, Dekalb County, Georgia, USA
1862
10 Feb 1862
Age 75
George Lyons - Probate in DeKalb, Georgia, USA
DeKalb, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 Dec 1787
    Event Place: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 10 Oct 1806
    Event Place: Bryson, Greenville, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: No Twp Listed, DeKalb County, GA
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1862
    Event Place: Lyon Farm, Dekalb County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Dekalb County); Probate Place: DeKalb, Georgia

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1862
    Event Place: DeKalb, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Dekalb County); Probate Place: DeKalb, Georgia
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