Lyon, James, 1756-1811

Dr. James Lyon was the son of William Lyon and Alice Armstrong of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He married Sarah Eyre Lyon on July 16, 1799 in Northampton County, and they had four children. He's buried in the family cemetery at Eyre Hall.

Mentioned in these documents

[Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, July 25, 1813]

Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, December 9, 1811]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, discussing their finances and purchases, and her attempts to stay frugal. She also mentions the death of Dr. James Lyon, and the weddings of William Wise to Ann C. Wilson, and Tubman Walston to Anne Done.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, July 21, 1812]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, discussing a trip proposed by her sister, Ann Upshur Teackle. They plan to be gone for 4 to 6 weeks, visiting towns in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Maryland. Elizabeth is unsure about attending, but thinks the trip might improve her health.