- Lyon, Judith, nCe Judith Hill.
1809. Dec. 12. A 962. Divorce from her husband, Alexander Lyon. He spent estate left petitioner by her father, William Hill, went to North Carolina in 1795, married one Polly Smith, lived with her five or six years, had three children by her, and having expended her estate, abandoned her. Petitioner has since heard of him in various parts of the United States and understands that he has been several times married. Petitioner has lately inherited an estate from her mother, which estate is forfeitable if she lives with her husband again. She understands that he will attempt to seize her negroes if possible. Affidavit of Polly Smith accompanying. Rejected.
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