Albro Lyons
African American landowner
About Albro Lyons
Lived 1814 – 1896 (aged 81–82). Albro Lyons was an American land owner.
Albro Lyons Sr. was a New Yorker of mixed heritage who advocated for educational opportunities and worked to free slaves. There is a double ambrotype of he and his wife, Mary. His daughter Maritcha Remond Lyons wrote a memoir about the family.
His boarding house for seamen was an important stop on the Underground Railroad. He was a member of the New York African Society for Mutual Relief.
His son Albro Lyons Jr. lived from 1854 until 1906.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Albro Lyons?
African American landowner
When was Albro Lyons born?
Albro Lyons was born on 10 February 1814 in New York.
When did Albro Lyons die?
Albro Lyons died in 1896.
What was Albro Lyons's occupation?
Albro Lyons was a land owner.
What nationality was Albro Lyons?
Albro Lyons was American.
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