A Naval Biographical Dictionary/Lyons, William
LYONS. (Lieutenant, 1825.)
William Lyons entered the Navy 20 March, 1810; passed his examination in 1820; obtained his commission 20 July, 1825; was appointed, 31 Oct. following, to the Beaver sloop, Capt. Wm. Geo. Hyndham Whish; and since 18 March, 1834, has been employed in the Coast Guard.