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Walter Hugh Lyon 1891–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Oct 1891

Birth Location: McDonough, Illinois, United States

Death Date: 23 December 1966

Death Location: Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, USA

Father: Elijah Lyon

Mother: Mary Lyon

Spouse(s): Maggie Lyon

Children(s): Lesley Lyon, Leota Achemire

In 1891, Walter Hugh Lyon entered the world in McDonough, Illinois, United States, born to Elijah Haskel Hack Lyon And Mary Lucille Lyon. In 1900, Walter Hugh Lyon resided in Fritzlen, Woods, Oklahoma, USA. In 1917, Walter Hugh Lyon resided in Woods, Oklahoma. Walter Hugh Lyon married Maggie Lyon, and had children including Leota Lyon Achemire, Lesley Lyon. Walter Hugh Lyon passed away in 1966 in Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1891, Walter Hugh Lyon entered the world in McDonough, Illinois, United States, born to Elijah Haskel Hack Lyon And Mary Lucille Lyon.
  • In 1900, Walter Hugh Lyon resided in Fritzlen, Woods, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1917, Walter Hugh Lyon resided in Woods, Oklahoma.
  • Walter Hugh Lyon married Maggie Lyon, and had children including Leota Lyon Achemire, Lesley Lyon.
  • Walter Hugh Lyon passed away in 1966 in Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elijah Lyon
1866–1939
Birth Location: Lamoine, McDonough, Illinois, United States
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Mary Lyon
1872–1932
Birth Location: Lamoine, McDonough, Illinois
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Spouses(s)

Maggie Lyon
1890–
Birth Location: Nebraska
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Children(s)

Lesley Lyon
1917–
Birth Location: Oklahoma
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Leota Achemire
1921–1998
Birth Location: Alva, Oklahoma
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Walter Lyon's Ancestors

Self
Walter Lyon
1891–1966
Birth Place: McDonough, Illinois, United States
Parents
Elijah Haskel Hack Lyon
1866–1939
Lamoine, McDonough, Illinois, United States
Mary (Lucille) Lyon
1872–1932
Lamoine, McDonough, Illinois
Grandparents
John (William) Lyon
1837–1900
McDonough, Illinois, United States
Catherine (Miranda) Stookey
1841–1872
Ross, Ohio, United States
Samuel Wade
1825–1900
Clarksville, Mongomery Co., TN
Lenora (Adeila) Chapman
1832–1910
Fowler, Trumbull, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Edward Wade
1791–1884
Mary Haggard
1808–1882
George Chapman
1807–1875
Sophronia Chapman
1806–1889
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hampton Wade
1757–1816
Elizabeth Torian
1762–1810
Samuel Haggard
1784–1867
Elizabeth Peterson
1785–1867

Walter Lyon's Descendants

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Walter (Hugh) Lyon (12 Oct 1891–23 December 1966) m. Maggie Lyon (abt 1890–)
  1. 1. Lesley Lyon 1917–
  2. 2. Leota (Lyon) Achemire 1921–1998

Walter Lyon's Timeline

8 Records

1891
12 Oct 1891
Birth of Walter Hugh Lyon in McDonough, Illinois, United States
McDonough, Illinois, United States
1900
1900
Age 9
Walter Hugh Lyon resided here in Fritzlen, Woods, Oklahoma, USA
Fritzlen, Woods, Oklahoma, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 26
Walter Hugh Lyon resided here in Woods, Oklahoma
Woods, Oklahoma
1920
1920
Age 29
Walter Hugh Lyon resided here in Whitehorse, Woods, Oklahoma, USA
Whitehorse, Woods, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Walter Hugh Lyon resided here in Whitehorse, Woods, Oklahoma
Whitehorse, Woods, Oklahoma
1935
1935
Age 44
Walter Hugh Lyon resided here in Whitehorse, Woods, Oklahoma
Whitehorse, Woods, Oklahoma
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 49
Walter Hugh Lyon resided here in Whitehorse, Woods, Oklahoma, USA
Whitehorse, Woods, Oklahoma, USA
1966
23 December 1966
Age 75
Death of Walter Hugh Lyon in Alva, Woods, Oklahoma, United States
Alva, Woods, Oklahoma, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1891
    Event Place: McDonough, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whitehorse, Woods, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3341; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 76-31
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Whitehorse, Woods, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1480; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 207; Image: 934
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Whitehorse, Woods, Oklahoma; Roll: 1927; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0031; Image: 1117.0; FHL microfilm: 2341661
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Woods; Roll: 1852244
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fritzlen, Woods, Oklahoma; Roll: 1343; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0226; FHL microfilm: 1241343
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Oklahoma, County Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Fritzlen, Woods, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fritzlen, Woods, Oklahoma; Roll: 1343; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0226; FHL microfilm: 1241343

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Woods, Oklahoma
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Woods; Roll: 1852244

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Whitehorse, Woods, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Whitehorse, Woods, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1480; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 207; Image: 934

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Whitehorse, Woods, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Whitehorse, Woods, Oklahoma; Roll: 1927; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0031; Image: 1117.0; FHL microfilm: 2341661

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Whitehorse, Woods, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whitehorse, Woods, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3341; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 76-31

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Whitehorse, Woods, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whitehorse, Woods, Oklahoma; Roll: T627_3341; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 76-31

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 December 1966
    Event Place: Alva, Woods, Oklahoma, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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