Forester S. Lyons (1835–1861)
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- Born
- 1835
- Died
- 1861
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- Names in Stone
When was Forester S. Lyons born? 1835.
When did Forester S. Lyons die? 1861.
Life story
Forester S. Lyons (1835–1861) was born in 1835, and died in 1861, at about age 26. A cemetery record documents Forester S.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Forester S.'s life.

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The world Forester S. lived through
1845 · age 10 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1846 · age 11 — The Mexican–American War began
1848 · age 13 — The California Gold Rush began
1861 · age 26 — The American Civil War began
Questions about Forester S. Lyons
When was Forester S. Lyons born?
Forester S. Lyons was born in 1835.
When did Forester S. Lyons die?
Forester S. Lyons died in 1861.
How old was Forester S. Lyons at the time of death?
Forester S. Lyons was about 26 years old.
Where is Forester S. Lyons buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Forester S.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Forester S. Lyons was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Forester S. was born.
Who was president when Forester S. Lyons died?
In 1861, the U.S. presidents were James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln.
What major events happened during Forester S. Lyons's lifetime?
During Forester S.'s lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 10); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 11); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 13); the American Civil War began (1861, age 26).
Which U.S. censuses would include Forester S. Lyons?
Federal censuses taken during Forester S.'s lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1835
Death
1861
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