Macdonald, John. Interview with Lyon, Samuel, 1787-1860; (1846-10-20). John M. McDonald Interviews, 1844-1851, WCHS item 522. Westchester County Historical Society. Transcribed by history.croton.news April 2026.
October 20.
Samuel Lyons, Esq. of Chesnut ridge: My father was taken by Capt. Totten at his house on the Post road near the cross road leading to my house. My grand father, Roger Lyons, held a Captain's commission under the King. My father was prisoner a long time and at length escaped, and with the assistance of a British officer gained the east end of Long Island, and crossed to Saybrook.
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