Person:Richard Lyon (6)

Watchers
  1. Richard M Lyon1763 - Abt 1830
  2. Thomas Lyon1765 -
m. 1795
  1. Jack Lyon1795 -
  2. Rebecca Lyon1797 - 1867
  3. James Scarborough Lyon1803 -
  4. Thomas W. Lyon1805 - Bef 1870
  5. Penelope Lyon1805 -
  6. Betsy Lyon1806 -
  7. Richard Lyon1809 - 1883
  8. William Mosby Lyon1812 - 1875
  9. Nathan E. Lyon1821 -
Facts and Events
Name Richard M Lyon
Gender Male
Birth[5] 1763 North Carolina, United States
Census[3] 1790 Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Marriage 1795 Rockingham, North Carolina, United Statesto Elizabeth Eason
Census[4] 1800 Halifax, North Carolina, United StatesEdgecombe
Other[6] 18 Jan 1801 Edgecombe, North Carolina, United Stateswitness to Will of Coburn Eason, wife's uncle
Census[2] 1820 Gallatin, Sumner, Tennessee, United States
Census[1] 1830 Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Death[5] Abt 1830 Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Burial[5] unknown

Hope this helps some LYON researcher

Abstract of Wills 1690 - 176? North Carolina:

ROWAN, MATTHEW. New Hanover County. 18 Apr 1760. 15 Jul 1760. Niece: Rose Rowan [daughter of brother Andrew Rowan] Nephew: Mathew Rowan [son of brother Atcheyson] Niece: Ann Rowan [daughter of brother William]

Other Legatees [who receive]: RICHARD LYON of Spring Hill in Bladen County, Margaret Rowan [niece] MILDRED LYON daughter of JOHN [1. ten negroes] MARY LYON [daughter of RICHARD LYON] Frederick Gregg of Wilmington [2. land on the northeast side of Northeast River, opposite to Stag Park in New Hanover County, one gold watch, [3. eleven negroes and land on White Marsh in Bladen County] bequeathed to Frederick Gregg and RICHARD LYON in trust for Esther Rowan [wife of Robert] Elizabeth, wife of Archibald MacLaine [daughter in law] [4.Lands on said river adjoining Judge Lenard and Nelltown in Bladen County and land in Craven County opposite Newbern, lying on Trent River, in all about 1800 acres] devised to executors to be sold. [5. All remainder of estate] is devised and bequeathed to John, the son of Jane Stubbs of Barth, "commonly called and known by the name of John Rowan" Executors: John Rowan, Frederick Gregg. RICHARD LYON. Witnesses Samuel Watters, George Gibbs, Thomas Clark. Proven before Arthur Dobbs.

Executors qualified before Cornelius Harnett, JP. Coat of arms on seal. [4]

References
  1. [1], in United States. 1830 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M19)
    Wilson, Tennessee.

    m002110001 f0001
    males 2x 10-15, 1x 15-20, 1x 20-30, 1x 60-70.
    females 1x 15-20.

  2. United States. 1820 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M33)
    Gallatin, Sumner, Tennessee.

    421101 10010 040010003
    males: 4x <10,2x 10-16,1x 16-18, 1x 16-26,1x +45.
    females:1x <10,1x 26-45,4 farmers,
    male slaves 3x <14,
    female slaves 3x <14.

  3. [2], in United States. 1790 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M637).
  4. [3], in United States. 1800 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M32)
    Edgecombe, Halifax, North Carolina.

    [Exact birthdate could be from 1755-1774]

  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 183938176, in Find A Grave
    no photos, no sources, last accessed Sep 2024.
  6. Williams, Ruth Smith, and Margaret Glenn Griffin. Abstracts of The Wills of Edgecombe County North Carolina, 1733-1856. (Rocky Mount, North Carolina: Joseph W Watson, 406 Piedmont Ave; Rocky Mount, NC 27801, 1980)
    113.

    EASON COBURN Jan. 18, 1801. Nov. Ct., 1803.
    Wife: ELIZABETH, all lands and Plantation, and profits for 10 years; only 1/3 of the Brandy, negroes, Horse and 6 brandy barrels to be sold & money used for wife & children: JOSHUA, MARTHA, MARY, MILLICENT, ELIZABETH, BENNETT and SELETY EASON.
    Son: BENNETT, plantation and lands and 1/3 of Brandh.
    Exr: Father-in-law, JOSHUA BARNES; Bro. JOHN EASON.
    Wit: JAMES SCARBOROUGH, RICHARD LYON.