Simon's family:
Michael Lynch birth 1820; Bridget Lynch 1825. The children buried with them are Kate E. Porter (nee Lynch), Martin Lynch (was 17) passed before Greene homestead, and James Lynch (was 35). Buried at the Nettleton Cemetery is John E. Lynch their first child. John married Mary Nettleton sister of Frank Nettleton. She is buried in St. Mary's with her daughter Francis (Frankie). Also in Nettleton Cemetery is Kate's daughter Porter died when 6-months. Simon H. Lynch Sr. is buried at Emmetsburg, IA with wife Gertrude. Simon J. Lynch Jr. for some reason his middle initial came out as J on his draft card and a census. (Submitted by Cy on Ancestry.com)

1870 United States Federal Census
Birth: abt 1868 in Iowa
Home in 1870: Mendon, Clayton, Iowa
Post Office: McGregor
Household Members: Michael Lynch (50), Bridget Lynch (44); John Lynch (17), James Lynch (13), Martin Lynch (7), Katy Lynch (5), Simon Lynch (2).

Iowa, State Census, 1895
Name: Simon H. Lynch
Age: 28
Race: White
Birthplace: Clayton Co
Residence: Milford M in Dickinson Co., Iowa

1900 United States Federal Census
Birth Date: Dec 1867 in Iowa
Home in 1900: Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa
Marital Status: Married to Gertrude Lynch
Marriage Year: 1895; Years Married: 5
Father's Birthplace: Ireland
Mother's Birthplace: Ireland
Occupation: Railroad Agent
Household Members: Simon H Lynch (32), Gertrude Lynch (32); Simon Lynch (1), Edward Lynch (6/12).

1910 United States Federal Census
Home in 1910: Aberdeen Ward 3, Brown, South Dakota
Household Members: Simon H Lynch (43), Gertrude Lynch (44); Simon Lynch (11), Edward Lynch (10), Gertrude Lynch (6); boarder Celia Kelly (30), boarder William J Emert (35).

1920 United States Federal Census
Home in 1920: Aberdeen Ward 3, Brown, South Dakota
Home Owned: Rent
Able to Read: Yes; Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: S H Lynch (48), Gertrude Lynch (48); Simon J Lynch (21), Edward B Lynch (20), Gertrude F Lynch (15).