Benjamin Lyon, Ezekiel Solomon and the Consortium of 1756
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 10:24 am
I have been researching this group that also included Levi Solomon, Chapman Abrahams and Gershon Levy for about 5 years now. They are possibly all related. My interest is that they may also be related to Levy Hart and Jonas Solomon of Monmouth County, New Jersey. Levy Hart and Jonas Solomon applied for naturalization in New York City on 2 Feb 1756 along with Benjamin Lyon and Gershon Levy. Levi Solomon and Chapman Abrahams were granted naturalization on 3 May 1755 in New York City.
I would like to find out if anyone here has attempted to uncover the origins of this group of Montreal based fur traders and compare any notes.
It would appear that Benjamin Lyon arrived in New York in 1755 along with the well know Jewish copper/iron manufacturer Uriah Hendricks.
Any additional clues (no matter how small) are appreciated
I would like to find out if anyone here has attempted to uncover the origins of this group of Montreal based fur traders and compare any notes.
It would appear that Benjamin Lyon arrived in New York in 1755 along with the well know Jewish copper/iron manufacturer Uriah Hendricks.
Any additional clues (no matter how small) are appreciated