THOMAS H. LYONS
Farmer and Stock-raiser, Section 4, Post-office, Arthur).
There is perhaps no man within the limits of Osage township more deserving of success than Thomas H. Lyons, for his entire career while devoid of any unusual display or ostentation has been one of ceaseless energy, perseverance and strict adherence to his chosen calling. A resident of Vernon county since 1881, he has come to be favorably known throughout this community as an agriculturist of advanced and progressive tendencies and ideas. Mr. Lyons was born in Lewis county, Ky., Jun 6, 1827, and was the son of William Lyons, a native of Vermont. He was a millwright by trade and after traveling over a large part of the Union finally located in Kentucky, where he married Miss Sarah E. Hampton, of that State. Removing to Champaign county, Ill., in 1851, he was engaged in agricultural pursuits there until death in 1867, his wife having preceded him to the grave in 1853. Seven of their eight children are now living. Mr. Lyons was old line Whig until the election of 1860, when he voted for Lincoln. The subject of this sketch became accustomed to hard work upon the home farm, his educational facilities being limited to the inferior schools of the neighborhood. In 1863 he married Miss Ruth Bentley, daughter of Nelson Bentley of Ohio, who has borne him three children: Luther, who married Miss Bertha Frakes, and assists in the management of the home place; Mira E. now Mrs. Charles Vance, of Emporia, Kas.; and Wallace. Mr. Lyons owns a large and well improved farm of 480 acres which, owing to his successful management and industry, is netting him substantial returns on the labor expended. Politically he is a staunch Republican, and he is also a strong advocate of temperance.
[History of Vernon County, Missouri. Brown & Co. 1887, page 402. Transcribed by NThompson.]
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Farmer and Stock-raiser, Section 4, Post-office, Arthur).
There is perhaps no man within the limits of Osage township more deserving of success than Thomas H. Lyons, for his entire career while devoid of any unusual display or ostentation has been one of ceaseless energy, perseverance and strict adherence to his chosen calling. A resident of Vernon county since 1881, he has come to be favorably known throughout this community as an agriculturist of advanced and progressive tendencies and ideas. Mr. Lyons was born in Lewis county, Ky., Jun 6, 1827, and was the son of William Lyons, a native of Vermont. He was a millwright by trade and after traveling over a large part of the Union finally located in Kentucky, where he married Miss Sarah E. Hampton, of that State. Removing to Champaign county, Ill., in 1851, he was engaged in agricultural pursuits there until death in 1867, his wife having preceded him to the grave in 1853. Seven of their eight children are now living. Mr. Lyons was old line Whig until the election of 1860, when he voted for Lincoln. The subject of this sketch became accustomed to hard work upon the home farm, his educational facilities being limited to the inferior schools of the neighborhood. In 1863 he married Miss Ruth Bentley, daughter of Nelson Bentley of Ohio, who has borne him three children: Luther, who married Miss Bertha Frakes, and assists in the management of the home place; Mira E. now Mrs. Charles Vance, of Emporia, Kas.; and Wallace. Mr. Lyons owns a large and well improved farm of 480 acres which, owing to his successful management and industry, is netting him substantial returns on the labor expended. Politically he is a staunch Republican, and he is also a strong advocate of temperance.
[History of Vernon County, Missouri. Brown & Co. 1887, page 402. Transcribed by NThompson.]
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THOMAS H. LYONS
Farmer and Stock-raiser, Section 4, Post-office, Arthur).
There is perhaps no man within the limits of Osage township more deserving of success than Thomas H. Lyons, for his entire career while devoid of any unusual display or ostentation has been one of ceaseless energy, perseverance and strict adherence to his chosen calling. A resident of Vernon county since 1881, he has come to be favorably known throughout this community as an agriculturist of advanced and progressive tendencies and ideas. Mr. Lyons was born in Lewis county, Ky., Jun 6, 1827, and was the son of William Lyons, a native of Vermont. He was a millwright by trade and after traveling over a large part of the Union finally located in Kentucky, where he married Miss Sarah E. Hampton, of that State. Removing to Champaign county, Ill., in 1851, he was engaged in agricultural pursuits there until death in 1867, his wife having preceded him to the grave in 1853. Seven of their eight children are now living. Mr. Lyons was old line Whig until the election of 1860, when he voted for Lincoln. The subject of this sketch became accustomed to hard work upon the home farm, his educational facilities being limited to the inferior schools of the neighborhood. In 1863 he married Miss Ruth Bentley, daughter of Nelson Bentley of Ohio, who has borne him three children: Luther, who married Miss Bertha Frakes, and assists in the management of the home place; Mira E. now Mrs. Charles Vance, of Emporia, Kas.; and Wallace. Mr. Lyons owns a large and well improved farm of 480 acres which, owing to his successful management and industry, is netting him substantial returns on the labor expended. Politically he is a staunch Republican, and he is also a strong advocate of temperance.
[History of Vernon County, Missouri. Brown & Co. 1887, page 402. Transcribed by NThompson.]
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Farmer and Stock-raiser, Section 4, Post-office, Arthur).
There is perhaps no man within the limits of Osage township more deserving of success than Thomas H. Lyons, for his entire career while devoid of any unusual display or ostentation has been one of ceaseless energy, perseverance and strict adherence to his chosen calling. A resident of Vernon county since 1881, he has come to be favorably known throughout this community as an agriculturist of advanced and progressive tendencies and ideas. Mr. Lyons was born in Lewis county, Ky., Jun 6, 1827, and was the son of William Lyons, a native of Vermont. He was a millwright by trade and after traveling over a large part of the Union finally located in Kentucky, where he married Miss Sarah E. Hampton, of that State. Removing to Champaign county, Ill., in 1851, he was engaged in agricultural pursuits there until death in 1867, his wife having preceded him to the grave in 1853. Seven of their eight children are now living. Mr. Lyons was old line Whig until the election of 1860, when he voted for Lincoln. The subject of this sketch became accustomed to hard work upon the home farm, his educational facilities being limited to the inferior schools of the neighborhood. In 1863 he married Miss Ruth Bentley, daughter of Nelson Bentley of Ohio, who has borne him three children: Luther, who married Miss Bertha Frakes, and assists in the management of the home place; Mira E. now Mrs. Charles Vance, of Emporia, Kas.; and Wallace. Mr. Lyons owns a large and well improved farm of 480 acres which, owing to his successful management and industry, is netting him substantial returns on the labor expended. Politically he is a staunch Republican, and he is also a strong advocate of temperance.
[History of Vernon County, Missouri. Brown & Co. 1887, page 402. Transcribed by NThompson.]
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