Following Our Ancestors Footprints: Voss and Reid Families

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John Lyon

M, #10426, b. 4 February 1802, d. 1 July 1886

Parents

Father: Ebenezer Lyon (b. 5 April 1764, d. 4 April 1829)
Mother: Chloe Jackson (b. March 1764, d. 6 February 1849)

Biography

Birth: John Lyon was born on 4 February 1802 in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.
Marriage: He and Ruth Card were married.
Death: John Lyon died on 1 July 1886 at age 84 in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.
Burial: He was buried at Lyons CemeteryG +, in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.¹

Last Edited: 12 March 2017

Citations

[S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 12 March 2017; John Lyon; 96037216; Lyons Cemetery; Nelson, Madison County, New York; Ron Becker; Ron Becker, no. 47685714

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Sarah Lyon

F, #10427, b. 22 May 1800, d. 5 November 1867

Parents

Father: Ebenezer Lyon (b. 5 April 1764, d. 4 April 1829)
Mother: Chloe Jackson (b. March 1764, d. 6 February 1849)

Biography

Birth: Sarah Lyon was born on 22 May 1800 in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.
Death: She died on 5 November 1867 at age 67 in Cuba, Allegany County, New York, United States.

Last Edited: 12 March 2017

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Eliphus Lyon

M, #10428, b. 1 January 1799, d. 11 March 1866

Parents

Father: Ebenezer Lyon (b. 5 April 1764, d. 4 April 1829)
Mother: Chloe Jackson (b. March 1764, d. 6 February 1849)

Biography

Birth: Eliphus Lyon was born on 1 January 1799 in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.
Marriage: He and Mary Ann Hill were married.¹
Death: Eliphus Lyon died on 11 March 1866 at age 67 in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.
Burial: He was buried at Lyons CemeteryG +, in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.²

Last Edited: 12 March 2017

Citations

[S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 12 March 2017; Mary Ann (Hill) Lyons; 32911659; Lyons Cemetery; Nelson, Madison County, New York; Tombstone Hunter; Ron Becker, no. 47685714
[S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 12 March 2017; Eliphus Lyon; 32911658; Lyons Cemetery; Nelson, Madison County, New York; Tombstone Huntr; jeff hughes, no. 48320815

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Emeline Lyon

F, #10429, b. 15 June 1806, d. 19 December 1837

Parents

Father: Ebenezer Lyon (b. 5 April 1764, d. 4 April 1829)
Mother: Chloe Jackson (b. March 1764, d. 6 February 1849)

Biography

Birth: Emeline Lyon was born on 15 June 1806 in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.
Death: She died on 19 December 1837 at age 31 in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.

Last Edited: 12 March 2017

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Lydia Lyon

F, #10430, b. 1797, d. 20 August 1809

Parents

Father: Ebenezer Lyon (b. 5 April 1764, d. 4 April 1829)
Mother: Chloe Jackson (b. March 1764, d. 6 February 1849)

Biography

Birth: Lydia Lyon was born in 1797 in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.
Death: She died on 20 August 1809 at age ~12 in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.

Last Edited: 12 March 2017

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Ebenezer Lion

M, #10431, b. 29 December 1786, d. 20 January 1810

Parents

Father: Ebenezer Lyon (b. 5 April 1764, d. 4 April 1829)
Mother: Chloe Jackson (b. March 1764, d. 6 February 1849)

Biography

Birth: Ebenezer Lion was born on 29 December 1786 in Salisbury, Addison County, Vermont, United States.¹
Death: He died on 20 January 1810 at age 23 in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.

Last Edited: 12 March 2017

Citations

[S1087] "Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908," database and images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records through 1870. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts and State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records, 1871–1908. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts, 12 March 2017; male birth card, Ebenezer Lion (1786); Salisbury; parents listed as Cloe and Ebenezer Lion

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Caroline Lyon

F, #10432, b. about 1806, d. about June 1878

Parents

Father: Ebenezer Lyon (b. 5 April 1764, d. 4 April 1829)
Mother: Chloe Jackson (b. March 1764, d. 6 February 1849)

Biography

Birth: Caroline Lyon was born about 1806 in Lenox, Madison County, New York, United States.
Death: She died about June 1878 in Chautauqua County, New York, United States.

Last Edited: 30 June 2017

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Mary Lyon

F, #10433, b. 28 June 1809, d. about 1858

Parents

Father: Ebenezer Lyon (b. 5 April 1764, d. 4 April 1829)
Mother: Chloe Jackson (b. March 1764, d. 6 February 1849)

Biography

Birth: Mary Lyon was born on 28 June 1809 in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.
Death: She died about 1858.

Last Edited: 12 March 2017

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Martin Lyon

M, #10434, b. 1793, d. 7 November 1799

Parents

Father: Ebenezer Lyon (b. 5 April 1764, d. 4 April 1829)
Mother: Chloe Jackson (b. March 1764, d. 6 February 1849)

Biography

Birth: Martin Lyon was born in 1793 in Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont, United States.
Death: He died on 7 November 1799 at age ~6 in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.

Last Edited: 12 March 2017

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Olivia Lyon

F, #10435, b. 27 July 1794, d. 1842

Parents

Father: Ebenezer Lyon (b. 5 April 1764, d. 4 April 1829)
Mother: Chloe Jackson (b. March 1764, d. 6 February 1849)

Family: Jesse Brooks (b. 1 September 1788, d. 30 June 1877)

Merritt Brooks (b. 1832, d. 21 June 1892)

Biography

Birth: Olivia Lyon was born on 27 July 1794 in Salisbury, Addison County, Vermont, United States.¹
Marriage: Jesse Brooks and Olivia Lyon were married in 1817 in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.²
Death: She died in 1842 at age ~48 in Mayville, Chautauqua County, New York, United States.²

Last Edited: 12 March 2017

Citations

[S1087] "Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908," database and images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records through 1870. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts and State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records, 1871–1908. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts, 12 March 2017; female birth card, Olive Lion (1794); Salisbury; parents listed as Cloe and Ebenezer Lion
[S727] National Society Sons of the American Revolution, "Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970," database and images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com, accessed ), , 12 March 2017; application of Gerald Ward Brooks, Illinois Society, state no. 4285, national no. 74328; approved 25 March 1969

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Asahel Lyon

M, #10436, b. 28 November 1790, d. 1 July 1863

Parents

Father: Ebenezer Lyon (b. 5 April 1764, d. 4 April 1829)
Mother: Chloe Jackson (b. March 1764, d. 6 February 1849)

Biography

Birth: Asahel Lyon was born on 28 November 1790 in Salisbury, Addison County, Vermont, United States.¹
Death: He died on 1 July 1863 at age 72 in Lewiston, Niagara County, New York, United States.

Last Edited: 30 June 2017

Citations

[S1087] "Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908," database and images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records through 1870. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts and State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records, 1871–1908. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts, 12 March 2017; male birth card, Ashel Lion (1790); Salisbury; parents listed as Cloe and Ebenezer Lion

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Abraham Jackson Lyon

M, #10437, b. 27 November 1788, d. 15 April 1863

Parents

Father: Ebenezer Lyon (b. 5 April 1764, d. 4 April 1829)
Mother: Chloe Jackson (b. March 1764, d. 6 February 1849)

Family: Mary Polly Pratt (b. 9 March 1792, d. 7 June 1855)

Ebenezer Pratt Lyon (b. 17 May 1812, d. 6 May 1879)
Eliza Ann Lyon (b. 2 October 1818, d. 4 April 1883)
Emoline Chloe Lyon (b. 14 March 1827, d. 3 February 1889)
Merritt Lyon (b. December 1828)

Biography

Birth: Abraham Jackson Lyon was born on 27 November 1788 in Salisbury, Addison County, Vermont, United States.^1,2
Marriage: He and Mary Polly Pratt were married in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States.
Death: Abraham Jackson Lyon died on 15 April 1863 at age 74 in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States.
Burial: He was buried at First Burying Ground CemeteryG +, in Rushford, Allegany County, New York, United States.³

Last Edited: 31 July 2017

Citations

[S1087] "Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908," database and images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records through 1870. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts and State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records, 1871–1908. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts, 12 March 2017; male birth card, Abraham Jackson Lion (1788); Salisbury; parents listed as Cloe and Ebenezer Lion
[S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , Has birth year as 1789 and place as Wallingford, New Have County, Connecticut. Death date is unknown, 31 July 2017; Judge Abraham J Lyon; 123783395; First Burying Ground; Rushford, Allegany County, New York; Laurie Stewart Tokarsky; [no marker photograph]
[S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 31 July 2017; Judge Abraham J Lyon; 123783395; First Burying Ground; Rushford, Allegany County, New York; Laurie Stewart Tokarsky; [no marker photograph]

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David Case Lyon

M, #10438, b. 13 November 1828, d. 4 July 1860

Parents

Father: Merritt Lyon (b. 31 March 1804, d. 19 December 1837)
Mother: Polly Case (b. 1804, d. 1 March 1869)

Biography

Birth: David Case Lyon was born on 13 November 1828 in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.¹
Death: He died on 4 July 1860 at age 31.¹
Burial: He was buried at Nelson CemeteryG +, in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.¹

Last Edited: 26 July 2017

Citations

[S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 26 July 2017; David C Lyon; 43021503; Nelson Cemetery; Nelson, Madison County, New York; Andrew L; Ron Becker, no. 47685714

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Laura Lyon

F, #10439, b. 16 December 1826, d. 13 February 1832

Parents

Father: Merritt Lyon (b. 31 March 1804, d. 19 December 1837)
Mother: Polly Case (b. 1804, d. 1 March 1869)

Biography

Birth: Laura Lyon was born on 16 December 1826 in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.
Death: She died on 13 February 1832 at age 5 in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.

Last Edited: 12 March 2017

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Elizabeth D Lyon

F, #10440, b. 21 October 1861, d. 19 March 1962

Parents

Father: Merritt De Witt Lyon (b. 1835, d. 12 October 1918)
Mother: Frances Weaver (b. 3 February 1840, d. 31 March 1931)

Biography

Birth: Elizabeth D Lyon was born on 21 October 1861 in Madison County, New York, United States.
Death: She died on 19 March 1962 at age 100 in Cazenovia, Madison County, New York, United States.

Last Edited: 12 March 2017

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Merritt Dewitt Lyon

M, #10441, b. 25 March 1889, d. 8 May 1980

Parents

Father: David Case Lyon (b. 1863, d. 4 March 1936)
Mother: Almeda Hollenbeck (b. 1868)

Biography

Birth: Merritt Dewitt Lyon was born on 25 March 1889 in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.
Death: He died on 8 May 1980 at age 91 in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.
Burial: He was buried in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.

Last Edited: 12 March 2017

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Laura Case Lyon

F, #10442, b. 3 March 1906, d. about 1968

Parents

Father: David Case Lyon (b. 1863, d. 4 March 1936)
Mother: Almeda Hollenbeck (b. 1868)

Biography

Birth: Laura Case Lyon was born on 3 March 1906 in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.
Death: She died about 1968.

Last Edited: 12 March 2017

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Mary Ann Hill

F, #10445, d. 27 February 1868

Biography

Birth: Mary Ann Hill was born.
Marriage: Eliphus Lyon and Mary Ann Hill were married.¹
Death: She died on 27 February 1868.¹
Burial: She was buried at Lyons CemeteryG +, in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.¹

Person Source: Mary Ann Hill had sources that helped establish her name.¹

Last Edited: 12 March 2017

Citations

[S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 12 March 2017; Mary Ann (Hill) Lyons; 32911659; Lyons Cemetery; Nelson, Madison County, New York; Tombstone Hunter; Ron Becker, no. 47685714

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Ruth Card

F, #10446, b. 1804, d. 1848

Biography

Birth: Ruth Card was born in 1804.¹
Marriage: John Lyon and Ruth Card were married.
Death: She died in 1848 at age ~44.¹
Burial: She was buried at Lyons CemeteryG +, in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.¹

Person Source: Ruth Card had sources that helped establish her name.¹

Last Edited: 12 March 2017

Citations

[S29] Find a Grave, database and images (http://www.findagrave.com : accessed ), memorial page for , Find A Grave Memorial # , citing , 12 March 2017; Ruth (Card) Lyons; 32911660; Lyons Cemetery; Nelson, Madison County, New York; Tombstone Hunter; Ron Becker, no. 47685714

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Manilus Lyon

M, #10447, b. 10 September 1792

Parents

Father: Ebenezer Lyon (b. 5 April 1764, d. 4 April 1829)
Mother: Chloe Jackson (b. March 1764, d. 6 February 1849)

Biography

Birth: Manilus Lyon was born on 10 September 1792 in Salisbury, Addison County, Vermont, United States.¹

Person Source: Manilus Lyon had sources that helped establish his name.¹

Last Edited: 12 March 2017

Citations

[S1087] "Vermont, Vital Records, 1720-1908," database and images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed ); State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records through 1870. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts and State of Vermont. Vermont Vital Records, 1871–1908. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts, 12 March 2017; male birth card, Maniluis Lion (1792); Salisbury; parents listed as Cloe and Ebenezer Lion

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Jesse Brooks

M, #10448, b. 1 September 1788, d. 30 June 1877

Family: Olivia Lyon (b. 27 July 1794, d. 1842)

Merritt Brooks (b. 1832, d. 21 June 1892)

Biography

Birth: Jesse Brooks was born on 1 September 1788 in Ashford, Windham County, Connecticut, United States.¹
Marriage: He and Olivia Lyon were married in 1817 in Nelson, Madison County, New York, United States.¹
Death: Jesse Brooks died on 30 June 1877 at age 88 in Mayville, Chautauqua County, New York, United States.¹

Person Source: Jesse Brooks had sources that helped establish his name.¹

Last Edited: 12 March 2017

Citations

[S727] National Society Sons of the American Revolution, "Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970," database and images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com, accessed ), , 12 March 2017; application of Gerald Ward Brooks, Illinois Society, state no. 4285, national no. 74328; approved 25 March 1969

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Merritt Brooks

M, #10449, b. 1832, d. 21 June 1892

Parents

Father: Jesse Brooks (b. 1 September 1788, d. 30 June 1877)
Mother: Olivia Lyon (b. 27 July 1794, d. 1842)

Family: Elizabeth Choate Ward (b. 22 September 1832, d. 29 February 1856)

Ward Goodrich Brooks (b. 21 April 1855, d. 5 October 1915)

Biography

Birth: Merritt Brooks was born in 1832 in Mayville, Chautauqua County, New York, United States.¹
Marriage: He and Elizabeth Choate Ward were married on 26 February 1854 in Albion, Orleans County, New York, United States.¹
Death: Merritt Brooks died on 21 June 1892 at age ~60 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, United States.¹

Person Source: Merritt Brooks had sources that helped establish his name.¹

Last Edited: 12 March 2017

Citations

[S727] National Society Sons of the American Revolution, "Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970," database and images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com, accessed ), , 12 March 2017; application of Gerald Ward Brooks, Illinois Society, state no. 4285, national no. 74328; approved 25 March 1969

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Elizabeth Choate Ward

F, #10450, b. 22 September 1832, d. 29 February 1856

Family: Merritt Brooks (b. 1832, d. 21 June 1892)

Ward Goodrich Brooks (b. 21 April 1855, d. 5 October 1915)

Biography

Birth: Elizabeth Choate Ward was born on 22 September 1832 in Port Byron, Cayuga County, New York, United States.¹
Marriage: Merritt Brooks and Elizabeth Choate Ward were married on 26 February 1854 in Albion, Orleans County, New York, United States.¹
Death: She died on 29 February 1856 at age 23 in Albion, Orleans County, New York, United States.¹

Person Source: Elizabeth Choate Ward had sources that helped establish her name.¹

Last Edited: 12 March 2017

Citations

[S727] National Society Sons of the American Revolution, "Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970," database and images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com, accessed ), , 12 March 2017; application of Gerald Ward Brooks, Illinois Society, state no. 4285, national no. 74328; approved 25 March 1969