Brief Life History of John
When John Lyons was born in July 1856, in Woolwich Township, Gloucester, New Jersey, United States, his father, James Lyons, was 27 and his mother, Judah, was 24. He married Isabella Clark Heritage on 25 December 1878, in Hurffville, Washington Township, Gloucester, New Jersey, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son. He lived in Deptford Township, Gloucester, New Jersey, United States for about 30 years and Gloucester, New Jersey, United States in 1920. He died on 10 February 1932, in Hurffville, Washington Township, Gloucester, New Jersey, United States, at the age of 75.
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Sources (9)
- John Lyons, "United States Census, 1880"
- John Lyons, "New Jersey Marriages, 1678-1985"
- John Lyons in entry for Lyons, "New Jersey Births and Christenings, 1660-1980"
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World Events (8)
1861
No Civil War battles took place within the state boundaries of New Jersey, but its citizens participated extensively in the war. Volunteers that were turned away ended up serving in the militias of nearby states like Pennsylvania and New York. Whenever President Lincoln requested more troops, New Jersey responded quickly. In total, the state contributed over 88,000 soldiers (6,000 of which died).
1863
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1876 · The First Worlds Fair in the U.S.
The First official World's Fair, was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. 37 Countries provided venues for all to see.
Name Meaning
English: variant of Lyon 3.
Irish: adopted for Ó Laighin (see Lyne , Lane , Lyon ) or Ó Liatháin (see Lehane ).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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