James C. Lyons

James C. Lyons

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

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.

VanDeventer of Decatur, IL.

Photo File: Biography - Lyons, James C.

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

c. 1940

James C. Lyons

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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.

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