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Tyson Family Crest

The name Tyson is rooted in ancient Norman culture that arrived in England after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. It was named for someone who was a feisty or hot-tempered person. The name is a metaphor derived from the Old French word tison meaning fire-brand.

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William Cornelius Tyson Sr.

Descendants of William Cornelius Tyson Sr. Generation 2 1. WILLIAM CORNELIUS2 TYSON SR.1, 2, 3, 4 (Ezekiel1) was born on February 20, 1824 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. He died in August 1898 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky (Mercer Cemetery, Earles, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky5). He married Elizabeth “Bett” Mercer, daughter of Thomas Gillis Mercer and Elizabeth Bennett on July 15,… Continue reading William Cornelius Tyson Sr.

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Herbert Hoover

Herbert Hoover, Maryland Caramel Tomatoes.—The Post-Crescent, 8 Feb 1976, Sun, Page 58

Lye Hominy

Old time lye hominy like grandmother made.—The Monroe Journal, 29 Dec 1914, Tue, Page 1

Gala Leora Matheny

January 10 – 1917 On this day I’m Here at Home just little Hallie and myself and am so lonely I pray that There is a brighter future for The past yr. my Troubles Have Been so great I couldn’t Hardly Endure Them. But by The Help of the Lord I’m Trying to be Happy.… Continue reading Gala Leora Matheny

Ezekiel Tyson

Descendants of Ezekiel Tyson Generation 1 1. EZEKIEL1 TYSON1, 2, 3, 4, 5 was born in 1800 in North Carolina. He died between 1840-1850 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. He married Nancy Anne Mercer, daughter of Thomas Martin Mercer and Martha Patsy Grizzard on January 07, 1819 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky6, 7. She was born on… Continue reading Ezekiel Tyson

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