Francis S. Lyon
Francis Strother Lyon (February 25, 1800 – December 31, 1882) was a prominent Alabama attorney and politician. He served two terms in the Confederate States Congress during the American Civil War after being an antebellum member of the United States Congress.
Francis Strother Lyon | |
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Antebellum daguerreotype of Francis Strother Lyon | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1839 | |
| Preceded by | John Murphy |
| Succeeded by | James Dellet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 25, 1800 Stokes County, North Carolina |
| Died | December 31, 1882 (aged 82) Marengo County, Alabama |
| Political party | Whig |
| Other political affiliations | Anti-Jacksonian (before 1837) |
| Occupation | Attorney, Planter, Politician |
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