"4. … Abigail2 Lyon (Banks) [Thomas1], born Fairfield, Conn., about 1654; died before Nov. 1713 (date of settlement of estate of her brother Samuel). She married in Stamford, Conn., April 3, 1672, John Banks, son of John Banks, Sr., of Fairfield. John Banks, Jr. died July 14, 1699 (Savage). Distribution of estate May 4, 1703; to widow Abigail Banks her dowry and one-third the personal estate; four sons and two daughters; widow Abigail guardian to John Banks, the youngest son; Mary Banks chose her Mother guardian; Joseph Banks guardian to his brothers Daniel and Samuel.
[footnote] She was living Dec. 19, 1710: 'Deliverance Brown received from mother-in-law Abigail Banks, etc.' (Fairfield Rec.)"
