This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bizzybettie Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chenango/1340/mb.ashx Message Board Post: **No Relation, posting for information only** Printed in the Bainbridge Republican April 19 1873 In Bainbridge, April 12, 1873, Mrs. Betsey Lyon, aged 85 years. Mrs. Lyon was one of the first settlers in town, and since her marriage has resided on the old homestead. She leaves a large family to mourn her loss. Truly a mother in Israel has fallen. Died in Bainbridge, on the 12th inst., Betsy, wife of Chas. Lyon, aged 85 years. Mr. Chas. Lyon was born in 1784, and came from Westchester Co., in company with three brothers, all of whom settled on adjoining farms in the western part of this town in the year 1805. He was married to Miss Betsy Balcom, in 1809, and commenced housekeeping on the farm where she died. Mr. and Mrs. Lyon were amon the first white settlers in this locality. They have lived to witness great changes. Where stood the primeval forest, when with united fortunes they first set out on life's journey, well tilled fields now greet the eye, homes of comfort and luxury dot the landscape, villages have sprung up, the busy hum of industry may be heard, an! drailroads and telegraphs have marked their course along the route of the lonly trail to the distant mill or settlement. It is a sad thought that these old people are passing away, and with them the unwritten history of the early settlement of the rich and fertile country. We look upon them witha feeling of reverence akin to that which we cherish for the battle scarred veteran, for it is by their toil, their deprivations and their sacrifices in developing the country that we inherit our beautiful, happy homes, and the blessings which one very hand surround us. Let it be our kindest care that their last days be made peaceful and happy. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.