Benjamin LYON

Male 1733 - 1822  (89 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Benjamin LYON was born on 7 Mar 1733 in Byram Neck, Rye Co., New York; died in Dec 1822 in White Plains, Westchester Co., New York; was buried in First Presbyterian Church Cemetery, White Plains, Westchester Co., New York.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military Service: Soldier of the American Revolution

    Notes:

    Name:
    Benjamin Lyon was born March 7, 1733, date also given as Jan. 1 and march 14. Will dated April 13, 1816; probated White Plains Jan. 22, 1823; executors Caleb Merritt and Jeremiah Andrews; also letters of adm. to son Alvin Lyon Jan. 22, 1823. April 18, 1758 he enlisted in Capt. Nathaniel Hyatt's Company of safety from chester co. Militia. In 1775 joined minute men,Westchester Co., White Plains. Was member of Lieut. Col. Joseph Benedict's Regiment of "Associated Exempts."

    Benjamin married Mary HYATT on 13 Jun 175?. Mary was born on 30 Oct 1737; died in 1816; was buried in Presbyterian Church yard, White Plains, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Alvin LYON  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Dec 1762; died on 13 Sep 1841 in Kitchawan, Westchester Co., New York.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Alvin LYON Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 2 Dec 1762; died on 13 Sep 1841 in Kitchawan, Westchester Co., New York.

    Notes:

    Name:
    He was a private in the Third Regiment Westchester Co. Militia, Col. Pierre Van Courtlandt, and served in the Revolutionary War.

    Family/Spouse: Mary ASCOUGH. Mary died on 14 Jan 1820. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. David C. LYON  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Dec 1806; died on 3 Aug 1883.