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Richard Moses Lyon 1763–1820 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1763

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1820

Death Location: Wilson, Tennessee, USA

Father: Henry Lyon

Mother: Mary Harris

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Eason

Children(s): Peopnelopy Hodges, William Lyon, Jack Lyon, Rebecca Lyon, James Lyon, Thomas Lyon, Elizabeth Lyon, Richard Lyon, Nathan Lyon, John LYON, Merritt LYON, Penelope Lyon, Bitsey LYON

In 1763, Richard Moses Lyon entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to Henry Lyon And Mary Harris. Richard Moses Lyon married Elizabeth Eason, Sarah Nickels, and had children including Bitsey Lyon, Elizabeth Betsy Lyon, Jack Lyon, James Scarborough Lyon, John Lyon, Merritt Lyon, Moses H Lyon, Nathan E Lyon, Penelope Lyon, Peopnelopy Hodges, Rebecca Lyon, Richard Lyon, Thomas W Lyon, William Moseby Billie Lyon. Richard Moses Lyon passed away in 1820 in Wilson, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1763, Richard Moses Lyon entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to Henry Lyon And Mary Harris.
  • Richard Moses Lyon married Elizabeth Eason, Sarah Nickels, and had children including Bitsey Lyon, Elizabeth Betsy Lyon, Jack Lyon, James Scarborough Lyon, John Lyon, Merritt Lyon, Moses H Lyon, Nathan E Lyon, Penelope Lyon, Peopnelopy Hodges, Rebecca Lyon, Richard Lyon, Thomas W Lyon, William Moseby Billie Lyon.
  • Richard Moses Lyon passed away in 1820 in Wilson, Tennessee, USA.

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Richard Lyon's Ancestors

Self
Richard Lyon
1763–1820
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
Henry Lyon
1738–1803
Charles County, Maryland
Mary Harris
1732–1809
Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Lyon's Descendants

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Richard (Moses) Lyon (1763–1820) m. Elizabeth Eason (1784–1820)
  1. 1. Peopnelopy Hodges 1803–1880 m. Edmond Hodges 1805–1860
    1. 1. Mary (Eliza) Hodges 1830– m. Stephen (D) Scronce 1826–1879
      1. 1. Sarah (J) Schronce 1850–1933 m. Harvey (N) Bridges 1851–1912
        1. 1. Ward Ward 1883–1953 m. Henry (Fenton Ward) Sr 1881–1969
        2. 2. Bertha (Alona {Bridges}) LaCamp 1875–1922
        3. 3. Harley (Reginald) Bridges 1885–1960 m. Clara (M) Bridges 1891–
        4. 4. Virgil (Emmett) Bridges 1888–1956 m. Leora (M) Bridges 1899–
        5. 5. Marion (Ira) Bridges 1882–1969
        6. 6. Bertie (Edgar) Bridges 1883–1951
        7. 7. Stephen (Wesley) Bridges 1878–1957
        8. 8. Bridges 1880–
      2. 2. Jemimah (Jeanette) Schronce 1860–1929
      3. 3. Cyntha (H) Schronce 1856–1877
      4. 4. Francis (Esgalana Hiacinth) Scronce 1850–1877
      5. 5. Stephen (Bissel) Schronce 1858–1932
      6. 6. Mary (Ann) Sronce 1852–1930
    2. 2. Miram Hodges 1839–1922
    3. 3. Charity (Ann R.) Hodges 1827–
    4. 4. Elizabeth Hodges 1834–
    5. 5. John Hodges 1836–1880
    6. 6. Emily Hodges 1837–
    7. 7. Martha Hodges 1841–
    8. 8. Harriet Hodges 1842–1893
    9. 9. Amanda Hodges 1845–
    10. 10. Mary (Eliza) Hodges 1820–1920
    11. 11. James (D) Hodges 1822–
    12. 12. Jane (P) Hodges 1824–
  2. 2. William (Moseby "Billie") Lyon 1812–1875
  3. 3. Jack Lyon 1795–
  4. 4. Rebecca Lyon 1797–1867
  5. 5. James (Scarborough) Lyon 1803–1890
  6. 6. Thomas (W) Lyon 1804–1860
  7. 7. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Lyon 1806–
  8. 8. Richard Lyon 1808–1860
  9. 9. Nathan (E) Lyon 1820–1880
  10. 10. John LYON 1810–
  11. 11. Merritt LYON 1790–1848
  12. 12. Penelope Lyon 1805–
  13. 13. Bitsey LYON 1818–

Richard Lyon's Timeline

5 Records

1763
1763
Birth of Richard Moses Lyon in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1791
13 Oct 1791
Age 28
Richard Moses Lyon was married in Caswell, North Carolina
Caswell, North Carolina
1800
11 Mar 1800
Age 37
Richard Moses Lyon resided here in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
1820
1820
Age 57
Death of Richard Moses Lyon in Wilson, Tennessee, USA
Wilson, Tennessee, USA
1830
1830
Age 67
Richard Moses Lyon resided here in Wilson, Tennessee, USA
Wilson, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1763
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 8840.948; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1791
    Event Place: Caswell, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1800
    Event Place: Raleigh, North Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Weekly Raleigh Register - 11 Mar 1800 - Page 3, 11 Mar 1800

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1800
    Event Place: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Weekly Raleigh Register; Publication Date: 11 Mar 1800; Publication Place: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; &terms=Richard_Lyon

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Wilson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Wilson, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 182; Page: 138; Family History Library Film: 0024540

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Wilson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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