James C. Lyons

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Dublin Core

Title

James C. Lyons

Subject

Biography
James C. Lyons
Linn and Scruggs
Township Assessor
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Photo File: Biography
Board of Fire Commissioners
Decatur, IL.
c. 1940
VanDeventer Studio
Real Estate
Insurance

Description

Photograph of James C. Lyons (died April 15, 1942). Real estate dealer and insurance salesman of Decatur. He came to Decatur in 1890 and was employed by Linn and Scruggs Co. for 8 years. About 1905 he entered the real estate and insurance business. Before coming to Decatur he was in the dry good business in Maroa. He was township assessor in 1915 and was once candidate for city commissioner. He served 2 years as assistant supervisor and was a member of the board of fire commissioners. In 1915 he was elected commander of the Knights of Pythias lodge.

Creator

VanDeventer of Decatur, IL.

Source

Photo File: Biography - Lyons, James C.

Publisher

Decatur Herald and Review, Decatur, IL.
Decatur Public Library, Decatur, IL.

Date

c. 1940

Contributor

James C. Lyons

Rights

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Relation

none

Format

.jpg

Language

English

Type

photograph

Identifier

BIO236

Coverage

Biography, James C. Lyons, Real Estate Dealer, Insurance Salesman, Linn and Scruggs Co., Dry Goods Business in Maroa, IL., Assistant Supervisor, Member of the Board of Fire Commissioners, Commander of Knights of Pythias Lodge, VanDeventer of Decatur. Candidate for City Commissioner.

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

photograph

Physical Dimensions

6 x 8"

Citation

VanDeventer of Decatur, IL., “James C. Lyons,” Decatur Public Library Local History Photo Collection, accessed March 29, 2024, http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/items/show/2203.