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Keith:
I have been away for the past week and have been "off" the case of the boys from Glen Lyon. I was not aware of the Vol 17 File #1309 reference. Thanks for the tip, I will have to follow through. I am still intrigued by this Scottish connection thing. In a book entitled, LIFE OF GENERAL NATHANIEL LYON, 1862, it states that, The family of Gen.Nathaniel Lyon descends,it is believed, in direct male line from Hon.Sir Thomas Lyon, Knt., of Auldbar, Forfarshire, North Britain, who was designated Master of Glamis, brother of John, 8th Lord Glamis. Sir Thomas was one of the principal agents in the seizure of King James VI, at the Raid of Ruthren, Aug.28, 1582. Was banished to England. Returned again to Scotland and with the Earls of Angus and Mar, seized Sterling Castle. Again fled to England. Returned, 1585, received again by the king to favor." I believe that this back and forth between England and Scotland by this Thomas is our problem in trying to establish the birthplace of three brothers, Richard, Henry and Thomas. It states further in the book that, " Our New England Lyons are Unquestionably descended from the noble family of that name in North Britain, of which mention is so fully made by Burke in his LANDED GENTRY, I, 779. Family records and traditions point in that direction. Besides, there are striking traits of character, common to those bearing the name in this country and to their trans-Atlantic ancestors." So we will keep searching and digging. At some point we will get the right answer. More later
Regards.........Bob DeCoste
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