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Jesse Lyon 1767–1830 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 May 1767

Birth Location: Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 26 Oct 1830

Death Location: Colrain, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA

Father: David Lyon

Mother: Abigail Draper

Spouse(s): Abigail Ransom, Lucy RANSOM, Sophia McCulloch

Children(s): Frederick Lyons, Lucy Lyons, David Lyons, Lucius Lyons, Thomas Lyons, Diana Lyons, Polly Lyons, Mellona Lyons, Erastus Lyons, Sophronia Lyon, Austin Lyon, Nancy Lyons, Sally Lyon, Seth Lyons, Austin Lyons, Alma Lyons, Abigail Lyons, Alonzo Lyons, James Lyons, Sopphia Lyons

The story of Jesse Lyon began in 1767 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. In 1790, Jesse Lyon resided in Colrain, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. In 1795, Jesse Lyon resided in Colrain, Massachusetts, USA. Jesse Lyon married Abigail Nabbie Ransom, Lucy Ransom, Sophia Mcculloch, and had children including Abigail Lyons, Alma Tayler Lyons, Alonzo Lyons, Austin Lyon, Austin Lyons, David Lyons, Diana Lyons, Erastus Lyons, Frederick Ransom Lyons, James Mcculloch Lyons, Lucius Lyons, Lucy Lyons, Mellona Lyons, Nancy Lyons, Polly Lyons, Sally Lyon, Seth Lyons, Sophronia Lyon, Sopphia Mcculloch Lyons, Thomas Jefferson Lyons. Jesse Lyon passed away in 1830 in Colrain, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Jesse Lyon began in 1767 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1790, Jesse Lyon resided in Colrain, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States.
  • In 1795, Jesse Lyon resided in Colrain, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Jesse Lyon married Abigail Nabbie Ransom, Lucy Ransom, Sophia Mcculloch, and had children including Abigail Lyons, Alma Tayler Lyons, Alonzo Lyons, Austin Lyon, Austin Lyons, David Lyons, Diana Lyons, Erastus Lyons, Frederick Ransom Lyons, James Mcculloch Lyons, Lucius Lyons, Lucy Lyons, Mellona Lyons, Nancy Lyons, Polly Lyons, Sally Lyon, Seth Lyons, Sophronia Lyon, Sopphia Mcculloch Lyons, Thomas Jefferson Lyons.
  • Jesse Lyon passed away in 1830 in Colrain, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jesse Lyon's Ancestors

Self
Jesse Lyon
1767–1830
Birth Place: Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
David Lyon
1737–1803
Roxbury, Suffolk Co, MA
Abigail Draper
1741–1829
Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin Lyon
1708–1752
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Hannah Polley
1707–1738
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jesse Lyon's Descendants

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Jesse Lyon (18 May 1767–26 Oct 1830) m. Abigail ("Nabbie") Ransom (13 Oct 1774–8 Jun 1818) m. Lucy RANSOM (12 Jan 1768–26 Jan 1796) m. Sophia McCulloch (21 Jul 1788–12 Dec 1877)
  1. 1. Frederick (Ransom) Lyons 1798–1881 m. Martha (Bascom) Stebbins 1800–1873
    1. 1. Asenath (Bascom) Lyons 1827–1890 m. Paul (Holland) Wheeler 1822–1890
      1. 1. Martha (Viona) Wheeler 1850–1903 m. Jerome (Curtis) Beardsley 1841–1908
        1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Beardsley 1876–1953 m. Fred (Winnie) Walters 1872–1959
        2. 2. James (Henry) Beardsley 1870–1946
        3. 3. Walter (C.) Beardsley 1867–
        4. 4. Lettie Beardsley 1881–
        5. 5. Alice (Pearl) Beardsley 1891–1975
      2. 2. Franklin (Lafeyette) Wheeler 1855–1919
      3. 3. Fredrick (Lucas) Wheeler 1858–1943
      4. 4. May Wheeler 1861–1918
      5. 5. Lillian (May) Wheeler 1862–1915
      6. 6. Aaron Wheeler 1849–1850
    2. 2. Sophronia (Jane) Lyons 1841–1924
    3. 3. Frederick Lyons 1821–1822
    4. 4. Frederick (Ransom) Lyons 1823–1897
    5. 5. Martha (Ann) Lyons 1825–1897
    6. 6. David Lyons 1833–1875
    7. 7. Mary (H.) Lyons 1831–
    8. 8. Lucius Lyons 1836–1914
    9. 9. Seth (S.) Lyons 1839–1918
    10. 10. Charles (G.) Lyons 1829–1855
    11. 11. Eli (Welch) Lyon 1844–1910
  2. 2. Lucy Lyons 1796–1860
  3. 3. David Lyons 1800–1895
  4. 4. Lucius Lyons 1803–1859
  5. 5. Thomas (Jefferson) Lyons 1801–1804
  6. 6. Diana Lyons 1809–1892
  7. 7. Polly Lyons 1812–1813
  8. 8. Mellona Lyons 1814–1852
  9. 9. Erastus Lyons 1805–1850
  10. 10. Sophronia Lyon 1807–1897
  11. 11. Austin Lyon 1818–1846
  12. 12. Nancy Lyons 1792–1854
  13. 13. Sally Lyon 1791–1857
  14. 14. Seth Lyons 1793–1796
  15. 15. Austin Lyons 1795–1796
  16. 16. Alma (Tayler) Lyons 1819–1880
  17. 17. Abigail Lyons 1821–1845
  18. 18. Alonzo Lyons 1823–1878
  19. 19. James (McCulloch) Lyons 1825–1912
  20. 20. Sopphia (Mcculloch) Lyons 1827–1901

Jesse Lyon's Timeline

7 Records

1767
18 May 1767
Birth of Jesse Lyon in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
1790
1790
Age 23
Jesse Lyon resided here in Colrain, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Colrain, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
1795
1795-1830
Age 28
Jesse Lyon resided here in Colrain, Massachusetts, USA
Colrain, Massachusetts, USA
1810
1810
Age 43
Jesse Lyon resided here in Hillsdale, Columbia, New York, United States
Hillsdale, Columbia, New York, United States
1820
1820
Age 53
Jesse Lyon resided here in Hillsdale, Columbia, New York, United States
Hillsdale, Columbia, New York, United States
1830
26 Oct 1830
Age 63
Death of Jesse Lyon in Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
1830
15 Feb 1830
Age 63
Jesse Lyon - Probate in Columbia, New York, USA
Columbia, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 May 1767
    Event Place: Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [2] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lyon memorial
    [5] Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, Essex Institute; Salem, Massachusetts; Vital Records of Roxbury, Massachusetts to the End of the Year 1849

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Colrain, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Colrain, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Series: M637; Roll: 4; Page: 133; Image: 158; Family History Library Film: 0568144

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1795-1830
    Event Place: Colrain, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Craftperson Files

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Hillsdale, Columbia, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Hillsdale, Columbia, New York; Roll: 31; Page: 677; Image: 00133; Family History Library Film: 0181385

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Hillsdale, Columbia, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Hillsdale, Columbia, New York; Page: 160; NARA Roll: M33_70; Image: 93

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1830
    Event Place: Colrain, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
    [2] New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, Will Books and Index, 1786-1904; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Columbia County); Probate Place: Columbia, New York
    [3] U.S., Craftperson Files
    [4] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Dockets, Records, and Indexes, 1810-1971 (Franklin County, Massachusetts); Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Franklin County); Probate Place: Franklin, Massachusetts
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lyon memorial

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Colrain, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1830
    Event Place: Columbia, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999, Will Books and Index, 1786-1904; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Columbia County); Probate Place: Columbia, New York
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Dockets, Records, and Indexes, 1810-1971 (Franklin County, Massachusetts); Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Franklin County); Probate Place: Franklin, Massachusetts

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