Slaves of William Lyon, Virginia
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Location: Nelson, Virginia, United States
Surnames/tags: slavery black_heritage
Location: Nelson, Virginia, United States
Surnames/tags: slavery black_heritage
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The purpose of this page is to record the slaves of William Lyon and try to connect them to their families.
William was born in 1742 in Dorchester, Maryland. He moved to Nelson County, Virginia.
Will and Probate
William wrote his will on 10 March 1811. Heirs included:
- James Lyon - son
- Gutridge Lyon - Son
- Sally Lyon - daughter
- Sally Lyon - wife
- Elizabeth Gentry - daughter
- John Lyon - son
- Frances Boyd - daughter
- William Lyon - son
- Mary Thurmond Anderson - daughter
- Nancy Boyd
His wife Sally Lyon was made executrix.[1][2]
The following slaves were listed by name on his will:
- Alexander
- Kuelly
- Jude
- Mary
- Daniel
- Matt
- Salley
- Abraham
- Peter
- Beck
- Catey
- Dick
- Rose
- Squire
- Fanny
- Nathan
Probate was held on 22 April 1811.
The complete text of the will can be found at Will of William Lyon
Sources
- ↑
Probate:
"Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1652-1900"
Will Books, 1808-1931 ; General Index to Wills, Etc., 1808-1966; Author: Virginia. Circuit Court (Nelson County); Probate Place: Nelson, Virginia
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 62347 #1443274 (accessed 20 April 2022)
William Lyon probate on 10 Mar 1811. - ↑ Davis, Bailey Fulton. 1964. An abstract of will book A with full index. [Amherst, Virginia]: [B.F. Davis?].
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