Capt. Abraham Lyon

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Capt. Abraham Lyon

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Essex County, Province of New Jersey, British Colonial America
Death: 1795 (46-47)
Morris County, New Jersey, United States
Place of Burial: Morris County, New Jersey, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Mattaniah Lyon and Mary Lyon
Husband of Phoebe Lyon
Father of Abbie Lyon; William Lyon; Abraham Willet Lyon; Benjamin E Lyon; Simeon Lyon and 5 others
Brother of Henry Lyon; John Lyon; Hannah Lyon; Stephen Smith Lyon; Harvah "Harvey" Lyon and 3 others

Occupation: Revolutionary War Veteran
Managed by: Linda Zimmerman
Last Updated:

About Capt. Abraham Lyon

Note: Ancestor #: A072713
DATAPC- There were 2 ABRAHAM LYON'S who served from NJ one was a Captain who received a BLW, The other a PVT with pension #41788.

Biography

Capt. Abraham Lyon was born in 1748 in Essex County, Province of New Jersey, British Colonial America. His parents were Mattaniah Lyon and Mary Lyon. He was a Revolutionary War Veteran.

Abraham married Phoebe Lyon on February 20, 1766 in Morristown, Morris, NJ. Together they had the following children:

He died in 1820 in Morris County, New Jersey, United States and was buried in 1820 there.


Sources

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  • U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, 1660-1820 Ancestry.com Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. Document: Manuscript Collection, 1680s - 1970s, BAH: Legislative Records, 1782 - 1787 [New Jersey State Archives]; Call Number: Box 1-15, Folder 49; Page Number: 2; Family Number: 33 1,2234::140088
  • FamilySearch Family Tree MyHeritage The FamilySearch Family Tree is published by MyHeritage under license from FamilySearch International, the largest genealogy organization in the world. FamilySearch is a nonprofit organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church). https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-40001-786216803/abraham-... Abraham LyonBirth names: Abraham LyonsSimeon LyonGender: MaleBirth: Circa 1744 - Morristown, Morris, New JerseyMilitary Service: Captain - Revolutionary WarMarriage: Spouse: Phoebe Eddy - Feb 20 1766 - 1St Presbyt Ch, Morristown, Morris, New JerseyDeath: 1795 - Morris County, New JerseyBurial: Parsippany, Morris, New JerseyParents: <a>John Lyon</a>, <a>Mary Rundle</a>Wife: <a>Phoebe Lyon (born Eddy)</a>Children: <a>Mary Lyon</a>, <a>Abbie Lyon</a>, <a>Benjamin Lyon</a>, <a>Ephraim Lyon</a>, <a>William Lyon</a>, <a>Abraham Lyon</a>, <a>Jobe Allen Lyon</a>, <a>Ezekiel Lyon</a>, <a>Phoebe Jackson (born Lyon)</a>, <a>Simeon Lyon(s)</a>, <a>Ella B. Lyon</a>, <a>Isaac Lyon</a>Siblings: <a>Daniel Silkman</a>, <a>Abigail Hobby (born Silkman)</a>, <a>Sarah Jurckse Yerks (born Silkman)</a>, <a>Mercy Holmes (born Silkman)</a>, <a>Jacob Silkman</a>, <a>Catherine Knapp (born Silkman)</a>, <a>John Silkman</a>, <a>Hannah Silkman</a>, <a>Rebecca Hobby (born Silkman)</a>
  • FamilySearch Family Tree MyHeritage The FamilySearch Family Tree is published by MyHeritage under license from FamilySearch International, the largest genealogy organization in the world. FamilySearch is a nonprofit organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church). https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-40001-956269080/abraham-... Abraham LyonGender: MaleBirth: Circa 1750Marriage: Spouse: Phoebe Eddy - Feb 20 1766 - Morristown, Morris, New Jersey, United StatesDeath: 1795Parents: <a>John Lyon</a>, <a>Mary Lyon (born Evans)</a>Wife: <a>Phoebe Lyon (born Eddy)</a>Son: <a>Abraham Willet Lyon</a>Siblings: <a>Jabez Lyon</a>, <a>Mamie Lyon</a>, <a>Asher Lyon</a>, <a>John Lyon</a>, <a>Henry Lyon</a>, <a>Olive Amidon (born Lyon)</a>, <a>Moses Lyon</a>, <a>Hannah Lyon</a>, <a>Stephen Smith Lyon</a>, <a>Thomas Lyon</a>, <a>Harvey Lyon</a>, <a>Aaron Lyon</a>, <a>Jacob Lyon</a>
  • Jackson Family Website Keri Denise Jackson <p>MyHeritage family tree</p><p>Family site: Jackson Family Website</p>Family tree: 466452631-11 https://www.myheritage.com/person-1502345_382001401_382001401/abrah... Added by confirming a Smart Match
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Capt. Abraham Lyon's Timeline

1748
1748
Essex County, Province of New Jersey, British Colonial America
1769
1769
Mendham, Morris, New Jersey
1772
1772
Mendham Morris Co. New Jersey
1773
April 8, 1773
Hanover Township, Morris, New Jersey
1775
1775
Mendham Morris Co. New Jersey
1776
August 22, 1776
Mendham, Morris County, New Jersey, British Colonial America
1779
1779
Mendham, Morris County, New Jersey, British Colonial America
1780
1780
Mendham, Morris, New Jersey, United States
1782
February 17, 1782
Rockaway, Morris County, New Jersey, United States