Macdonald, John. Interview with Lyon, James, 1761-1850; (1847-11-17). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 682. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
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- Hufeland Index Page 638 - Novr 17th James Lyon, of Bedford, aged 87: "I belonged to Captain Moseman's company of militia, and was out with him a number of times in pursuit of Refugees and cowboys who had taken off our cows and sheep. Once, while Captain Pritchard was with us, we pursued them to the vicinity of Clark's Corner (Pleasantville?), had several skirmishes, and …