Chittenden Lyon
Chittenden Lyon (February 22, 1787 – November 23, 1842) was an American businessman and politician from Kentucky. He was most notable for his service as a United States representative from 1827 to 1833.
Chittenden Lyon | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Daniel |
| Succeeded by | Linn Boyd |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 12th district | |
| In office March 4, 1827 – March 3, 1833 | |
| Preceded by | John F. Henry |
| Succeeded by | Thomas A. Marshall |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Caldwell County | |
| In office 1822–1825 | |
| Preceded by | Enoch Prince |
| Succeeded by | Enoch Prince |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22, 1787 Fair Haven, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | November 23, 1842 (aged 55) Eddyville, Kentucky |
| Resting place | Eddyville Cemetery, Eddyville, Kentucky |
| Political party | Jacksonian |
| Spouse(s) | Nancy Vaughn (m. 1817-1828, her death) Frances (Baker) Jones (m. 1829-1842, his death) |
| Relations | Matthew Lyon (father) Thomas Chittenden (grandfather) Martin Chittenden (uncle) |
| Children | 8 |
| Occupation | Merchant Farmer |
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