LYON, Nathaniel USA
Born July 14 1818, Ashford CT
Died August 10 1861, Wilson's Creek MO
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1841, Seminole war, Mexican war, service in 'Bloody Kansas'.
War Service 1861 commanded St Louis arsenal, seized the pro-Confederate Camp Jackson, May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Wilson's Creek (k).
Born July 14 1818, Ashford CT
Died August 10 1861, Wilson's Creek MO
Pre-War Profession Graduated West Point 1841, Seminole war, Mexican war, service in 'Bloody Kansas'.
War Service 1861 commanded St Louis arsenal, seized the pro-Confederate Camp Jackson, May 1861 appointed Brig. Gen. of Volunteers, Wilson's Creek (k).
