by Marion Scott with research assistance from Fred & Joan Darby, Bob Moore & Ian White One hundred years ago in the summer of 1914, the great powers of Europe were lurching towards war. Meanwhile, in Richmond, the Strathcona Rifle … Continue reading
The end of the War of 1812-1814 brought changes in the lives of many of its veterans. Captain George Lyon of the 99th/100th Regiment decided not to return to his native Scotland. Instead, in 1818, he came to the Richmond … Continue reading
Examining the Invoices of George Lyon`s Store In today’s world of modern medicine, we take for granted that a quick trip to the doctor’s office will cure our illnesses. However, things were quite different in the early 1800s. Settlers were … Continue reading
by Joan Darby It’s hard to imagine the excitement of the Richmond settlers as they experienced the first spring in their new community. Owning land had been no more than a dream for most of the disbanded soldiers of the … Continue reading
In 1819, when the Richmond settlers were completing their first year in the area, George Lyon began buying goods from Montreal merchants to sell in his newly established store. An examination of the entries in his invoice book reveals the … Continue reading
By James McTavish Captain George Lyon of the 99th/100th regiment – was the major merchant and mill owner in Richmond. He was elected to the Assembly of Upper Canada (1832) and Canada West (1846). Capt. Lyon owned an “Estate” south of … Continue reading
by James McTavish The following letter was written by Catherine on the above date while she stayed at Chippawa in 1814 during the Battle of Chippawa Creek, one of the battles of the War of 1812. In early times, it … Continue reading
By James McTavish George Seymour Lyon Robinson Lyon’s son, George Seymour Lyon, was born and raised in Richmond, later moving to Toronto. This grandson of Captain George Lyon gained notoriety as an athlete, golf and cricket in particular. He … Continue reading
By James McTavish Robert Lyon (1812 – 1833) With his older brother, Captain George Lyon, well established in the military settlement of Richmond and holding considerable influence in the region through personal and political connections, Robert Lyon had been … Continue reading
By James McTavish Captain George Lyon of Richmond was born in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland in 1790, the eldest child of George Lyon, long time Baillie (Mayor) of that town and his wife, Elspet Philip. There were a total of ten … Continue reading