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Nancy Ellen "Nanny" Lyon 1865–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 June 1865

Birth Location: Christian Ridge, West Virginia, United States

Death Date: 27 Aug 1950

Death Location: Lerona, Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: James Lyon

Mother: Cheldecey Traywick

Spouse(s): Landon Davis

Children(s): Ada Davis, Luna Davis, Lucinda Davis, Carl Davis, Fannie Davis, Julia Davis, Mollie Davis, Ray Davis, Charlie Davis, Reba Davis

The story of Nancy Ellen "Nanny" Lyon began in 1865 in Christian Ridge, West Virginia, United States. In 1870, Nancy Ellen "Nanny" Lyon resided in Subdivision North of Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virg. Nancy Ellen "Nanny" Lyon married Landon E Davis, and had children including Ada E Davis, Carl W Davis, Charlie Davis, Fannie E Davis, Julia A Davis, Lucinda J Davis, Luna L Davis, Mollie J Davis, Ray A Davis, Reba E Davis. Nancy Ellen "Nanny" Lyon passed away in 1950 in Lerona, Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Nancy Ellen "Nanny" Lyon began in 1865 in Christian Ridge, West Virginia, United States.
  • In 1870, Nancy Ellen "Nanny" Lyon resided in Subdivision North of Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virg.
  • Nancy Ellen "Nanny" Lyon married Landon E Davis, and had children including Ada E Davis, Carl W Davis, Charlie Davis, Fannie E Davis, Julia A Davis, Lucinda J Davis, Luna L Davis, Mollie J Davis, Ray A Davis, Reba E Davis.
  • Nancy Ellen "Nanny" Lyon passed away in 1950 in Lerona, Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Lyon
1826–1900
Birth Location: Virginia
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Cheldecey Traywick
1834–1921
Birth Location: Blount County, Tennessee
CT

Spouses(s)

Landon Davis
1863–1944
Birth Location: Willowton, Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Children(s)

Ada Davis
1888–1971
Birth Location: West Virginia
AD
Luna Davis
1886–1977
Birth Location: West Virginia
LD
Lucinda Davis
1891–1974
Birth Location: West Virginia
LD
Carl Davis
1894–
Birth Location: West Virginia
CD
Fannie Davis
1896–1971
Birth Location: West Virginia
FD
Julia Davis
1899–1950
Birth Location: West Virginia
JD
Mollie Davis
1899–
Birth Location: West Virginia
MD
Ray Davis
1907–1974
Birth Location: West Virginia
RD
Charlie Davis
1903–1970
Birth Location: West Virginia
CD
Reba Davis
1905–1935
Birth Location: Lerona, Mercer, WV
RD

Nancy Lyon's Ancestors

Self
Nancy Lyon
1865–1950
Birth Place: Christian Ridge, West Virginia, United States
Parents
James H. Lyon
1826–1900
Virginia
Cheldecey (Jane) Traywick
1834–1921
Blount County, Tennessee
Grandparents
William LYON
1794–1860
Amherst County, Virginia, USA
Elinor ANDERSON
1802–1880
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Gibson Traywick
1781–1873
Wake, North Carolina, United States
Nancy Reddick-Lassiter
1801–1873
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Alex Lyon
1730–1809
Judeth Hill
1766–1819
Charles Anderson
1750–1827
Nancy Richardson
1765–1822
John Traywick
1764–1797
Milberry Earpe
1765–1797
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Lyon
1710–1802
Elizabeth Lyon
1715–1805
James II
1698–1773
Elizabeth Ligon
1701–1781
Reuler Richardson
1742–1807

Nancy Lyon's Descendants

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Nancy (Ellen "Nanny") Lyon (22 June 1865–27 Aug 1950) m. Landon (E) Davis (1 May 1863–9 Nov 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–
      1. 1. Emma (Jane) Stinchcomb 1935–2001
      2. 2. Edward (M.) Pennington 1929–1989
    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

Nancy Lyon's Timeline

12 Records

1865
22 June 1865
Birth of Nancy Ellen "Nanny" Lyon in Christian Ridge, , West Virginia, USA
Christian Ridge, , West Virginia, USA
1865
22 June 1865
Birth of Nancy Ellen "Nanny" Lyon in Christian Ridge, West Virginia, United States
Christian Ridge, West Virginia, United States
1870
1870
Age 5
Nancy Ellen "Nanny" Lyon resided here in Subdivision North of Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Subdivision North of Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
1888
1888
Age 23
Nancy Ellen "Nanny" Lyon resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 35
Nancy Ellen "Nanny" Lyon resided here in East River, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
East River, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 45
Nancy Ellen "Nanny" Lyon resided here in Coeburn, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
Coeburn, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 55
Nancy Ellen "Nanny" Lyon resided here in Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 65
Nancy Ellen "Nanny" Lyon resided here in Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 70
Nancy Ellen "Nanny" Lyon resided here in Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia
Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia
1940
1940
Age 75
Nancy Ellen "Nanny" Lyon resided here in Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
1950
25 Aug 1950
Age 85
Death of Nancy Ellen "Nanny" Lyon in Athens, Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America
Athens, Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America
1950
27 Aug 1950
Age 85
Burial of Nancy Ellen "Nanny" Lyon in Lerona, Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America
Lerona, Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 June 1865
    Event Place: Christian Ridge, , West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04429; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 28-38
    [2] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0025
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision North of Dan River, Pittsylvania, Virginia; Roll: M593_1671; Page: 126A; Family History Library Film: 553170
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Coeburn, Mercer, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1689; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0135; FHL microfilm: 1375702
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 June 1865
    Event Place: Christian Ridge, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1962; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 93
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: East River, Mercer, West Virginia; Page: 22; Enumeration District: 0081

    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: 126A; Family History Library Film: 553170

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1888
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: East River, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: East River, Mercer, West Virginia; Page: 22; Enumeration District: 0081

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Coeburn, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Coeburn, Mercer, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1689; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0135; FHL microfilm: 1375702

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1962; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 93

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0025

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04429; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 28-38

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04429; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 28-38

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1950
    Event Place: Athens, Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1950
    Event Place: Lerona, Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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