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Robert William Lyon 1889–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Nov 1889

Birth Location: Plymouth, McDonough, Illinois, United States

Death Date: 8 Dec 1960

Death Location: Colchester, McDonough County, Illinois

Father: John Lyon

Mother: Olive Wilson

Spouse(s): Gracie Major

Children(s): Eva Lyon, Mildred Lyon

In 1889, Robert William Lyon entered the world in Plymouth, McDonough, Illinois, United States, born to John William Lyon And Olive J Wilson. In 1900, Robert William Lyon resided in Lamoine, McDonough, Illinois, USA. In 1910, Robert William Lyon resided in Lamoine, McDonough, Illinois, USA. Robert William Lyon married Gracie May Major, and had children including Eva Aileen Lyon, Mildred Lyon. Robert William Lyon passed away in 1960 in Colchester, McDonough County, Illinois.

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Biography

  • In 1889, Robert William Lyon entered the world in Plymouth, McDonough, Illinois, United States, born to John William Lyon And Olive J Wilson.
  • In 1900, Robert William Lyon resided in Lamoine, McDonough, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, Robert William Lyon resided in Lamoine, McDonough, Illinois, USA.
  • Robert William Lyon married Gracie May Major, and had children including Eva Aileen Lyon, Mildred Lyon.
  • Robert William Lyon passed away in 1960 in Colchester, McDonough County, Illinois.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Lyon's Ancestors

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Robert Lyon
1889–1960
Birth Place: Plymouth, McDonough, Illinois, United States
Parents
John William Lyon
1837–1900
McDonough County, Illinois
Olive (J) Wilson
1849–1920
Blandensville, McDonough County, Illinois
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Lyon's Descendants

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Robert (William) Lyon (28 Nov 1889–8 Dec 1960) m. Gracie (May) Major (3 Feb 1890–Nov 1982)
  1. 1. Eva (Aileen) Lyon 1912–1998 m. Keith (Thurlo) King 1912–1994
  2. 2. Mildred Lyon 1917–1945

Robert Lyon's Timeline

10 Records

1889
28 Nov 1889
Birth of Robert William Lyon in Plymouth, McDonough, Illinois, United States
Plymouth, McDonough, Illinois, United States
1900
1900
Age 11
Robert William Lyon resided here in Lamoine, McDonough, Illinois, USA
Lamoine, McDonough, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
Robert William Lyon resided here in Lamoine, McDonough, Illinois, USA
Lamoine, McDonough, Illinois, USA
1917
1917
Age 28
Robert William Lyon resided here in McDonough, Illinois
McDonough, Illinois
1920
1920
Age 31
Robert William Lyon resided here in Saint Mary, Hancock, Illinois, USA
Saint Mary, Hancock, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
Robert William Lyon resided here in Macomb, Mcdonough, Illinois, USA
Macomb, Mcdonough, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 46
Robert William Lyon resided here in Macomb, Illinois
Macomb, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 51
Robert William Lyon resided here in Macomb, McDonough, Illinois, United States
Macomb, McDonough, Illinois, United States
1942
1942
Age 53
Robert William Lyon resided here in Macomb, Illinois, USA
Macomb, Illinois, USA
1960
8 Dec 1960
Age 71
Death of Robert William Lyon in Colchester, McDonough County, Illinois
Colchester, McDonough County, Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1889
    Event Place: Plymouth, McDonough, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 178
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Macomb, McDonough, Illinois; Roll: T627_839; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 55-25
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Saint Mary, Hancock, Illinois; Roll: T625_370; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 1080
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Macomb, Mcdonough, Illinois; Roll: 533; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0021; Image: 396.0; FHL microfilm: 2340268
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: McDonough; Roll: 1614209
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lamoine, McDonough, Illinois; Roll: 320; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1240320
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lamoine, McDonough, Illinois; Roll: T624_305; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1374318

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lamoine, McDonough, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lamoine, McDonough, Illinois; Roll: 320; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1240320

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lamoine, McDonough, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lamoine, McDonough, Illinois; Roll: T624_305; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1374318

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: McDonough, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: McDonough; Roll: 1614209

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Saint Mary, Hancock, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Saint Mary, Hancock, Illinois; Roll: T625_370; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 26; Image: 1080

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Macomb, Mcdonough, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Macomb, Mcdonough, Illinois; Roll: 533; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0021; Image: 396.0; FHL microfilm: 2340268

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Macomb, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Macomb, McDonough, Illinois; Roll: T627_839; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 55-25

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Macomb, McDonough, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Macomb, McDonough, Illinois; Roll: T627_839; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 55-25

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Macomb, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 178

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1960
    Event Place: Colchester, McDonough County, Illinois

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