James C. Lyons
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
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.
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"
Collection
Citation
VanDeventer of Decatur, IL., “James C. Lyons,” Decatur Public Library Local History Photo Collection, accessed December 27, 2024, http://omeka.decaturlibrary.org/items/show/2203.