Matthew Lyon Net Worth

Matthew Lyon was an American Revolutionary War veteran born in Ireland on July 14, 1749. He served as a Representative for Vermont from 1797 to 1801 and for Kentucky from 1803 to 1811. He was a prominent figure in the early days of the United States and was a key figure in the development of the nation.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 14, 1749
Birth Place Ireland
Age 270 YEARS OLD
Died On Aug 1, 1822 (age 73)
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $2.5 Million (2024)

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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.