Thomas Henry Lyon papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-1986-118

Staff Only

Dates

Creation: 1840 - 1890
Creation: Majority of material found within 1840 - 1890

Scope and Contents

Contains two loose leaves (circa 1840s), two diaries (1842 and 1846-1849), an inventory of plate (1884), and a commemorative book in calligraphy (1890). The diaries serve primarily as a travel log, recording information about Lyon's sea voyages from England to places like Africa, Borneo, China, and Egypt. The loose leaves discuss King Charles II of England. The inventory of plate details specific silver items owned by Lyon. The commemorative book thanks Mrs. and Mr. Lyon, in beautiful calligraphy, for sponsoring a fete at Appleton Hall in aid of Stretton Church and Schools, and is signed by the fete organizers. It includes a photograph of St. Matthew's Church in Stretton.

Creator

Lyon, Thomas Henry (Person)

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research; portions available digitally.

Restrictions on use

Though the copyright interests have not been transferred to Boston College, all of the items in the collection are in the public domain.

Biographical note

Thomas Henry Lyon was born October 28, 1825 to Thomas and Eliza Lyon of Appleton Hall, near Warrington, Lancashire, England. He attended Eton College before joining the Royal Navy in 1839, attaining the rank of Lieutenant in 1846. Lyon served on a number of vessels, including the HMS Blonde, HMS Columbine, and HMS Ganges. After leaving the navy in 1853, he settled at Appleton Hall, which he inherited in 1859. From 1854-1856 he was a member of the 1st Royal Cheshire Militia. He married Vanda Wilson-Patten in 1860. She died in childbirth in 1861. Lyon was remarried in 1872 to Edith Grace Branker, with whom he had a daughter, Dorothy, in 1876. He died of influenza on November 13, 1914.

Sources

England & Wales Christening Records, 1530-1906. Great Budworth, Cheshire, England; 1741-1833; film number 1655825. Ancestry.com, Accessed March 18, 2013.

Furneaux, Clare. The Lyon Family of Appleton Hall and Stretton Parish Church. Alfresco Books: Appleton. 1996.

Lyon family and estate records, WMS 1157, Warrington Library, Warrington, England.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (1 container)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Provenance

Because the current accessioning system was not used until January 1986, it is not possible to know exactly the dates of acquisition of materials received before that time.