Leyden, Leydan, Lyden 1850 Ireland to US
According to a 1935 newspaper clipping: Michael and Mary Monahan Lyden were born, reared, and married in Ireland. Seven children were born while they resided there and five of them lived to make the journey to America in 1850.Three more children were born after coming to Greene Co., IL.Later, the family moved to Madison Co, IL, where the Lydens conctinued to reside until their death.On daughter Anna's marriage certificate to George Robertson, last name is spelled LYDEN.Also had daughter Nell Lyden Krein, St. Louis.