Daughter of Thomas and Mary Willis

She married Henry Lyons in 1875. They were the parents of:

Matthew L. Lyons 1875 - 1964
William Lyons 1876 - 1931
Ryes Lyons 1878 - 1963
Matilda Lyons 1879 - 1903
Viola Lyons 1882 (Lewis Alonzo West)
Stanley J. Lyons 1890 - 1902
Mary Louise Lyons 1892 - 1905

1928 Seeking Michigan Death Certificate
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1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Mahaly Willis
Age in 1870: 13
Birth Year: abt 1857
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1870: Vevay, Ingham, Michigan
Race: Black
Gender: Female
Post Office: Mason
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Household Members:
Name Age
Thomas Willis 45
Mary Willis 52
Mahaly Willis 13
James Willis 10
Henry Willis 8
Mary Willis 4

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Mahala Lyon
Age: 24
Birth Year: abt 1856
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1880: Vevay, Ingham, Michigan
Race: Mulatto
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Henry Lyon
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
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Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members:
Name Age
Henry Lyon 47
Mahala Lyon 24
Mathew Lyon 5
William Lyon 4
Arias Lyon 1
Matilda Lyon 1m

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Mahala Lyon
Age: 50
Birth Date: May 1850
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1900: Mason Ward 1, Ingham, Michigan
Race: Black
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Henry Lyon
Marriage Year: 1875
Years Married: 25
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky

Mother's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother: number of living children: 7
Mother: How many children: 8
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Household Members:
Name Age
Henry Lyon 68
Mahala Lyon 50
Matilda Lyon 20
Viola Lyon 18
Stanly Lyon 9
Louise M Lyon 7
Arthur L West 2