Matthew Lyon

About Matthew Lyon

Birth Day: July 14, 1749
Birth Place: Ireland
Died On: Aug 1, 1822 (age 73)
Birth Sign: Cancer

Matthew Lyon Net Worth

Matthew Lyon was born on July 14, 1749 in Ireland. American Revolutionary War veteran who served as a Representative for Vermont from 1797 to 1801. He also represented the state of Kentucky from 1803 to 1811.
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💰Matthew Lyon Net worth: $2.5 Million

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About

American Revolutionary War veteran who served as a Representative for Vermont from 1797 to 1801. He also represented the state of Kentucky from 1803 to 1811.

Before Fame

He organized militias and fought in the Revolutionary war, earning the first ethics violation ever issued after he spit in a Congressman's face.

Trivia

He was arrested and imprisoned for violating the Sedition Act and was elected to Congress while still in jail.

Family Life

He was married twice, first to Mary Horsford and then to Beulah M. Chittenden. Between the two women, he had twelve children.

Associated With

He cast one of the crucial votes for Thomas Jefferson when the presidential election of 1800 was decided by the House of Representatives.