HENRY CLAY LYONS

From the 1887 History of Vernon County, Missouri, p. 402:

Henry Clay Lyons

(Farmer and Stock-raiser, Section 33, Post-office, Carbon Center).

   In the sketch which immediately precedes this, that of Mr. Lyons' brother, mention has been made somewhat at length of his parents, William and Sarah E. (Hampton) Lyons, so that it is unnecessary to repeat what has already been referred to at that place.  Henry C. Lyons also came originally from Lewis county, Ky., his birth occurring April 15, 1844.  Like his brother he was reared to an agricultural experience and consequently passed his time in a manner common to that of other farmers' sons, though besides attending to the duties about the farm he was enabled to secure a good common school education.  When the Civil War broke out he made several unsuccessful efforts to join the Federal army, but was refused admission until a short time before the cessation of hostilities when he became a soldier and served until the struggle ended.  Soon after his return home, or in October, 1865, he was married, his wife being Miss Emma Scott, whose father was Fielding L. Scott, of Champaign county, Ill.  She died in August, 1884, leaving a family of six children, four of whom survive: Charles, Julia, Theodosia and William.   March 11, 1885, Mr. Lyons took his second wife Miss Mary E. Skinner of Eldorado Springs, Mo.  His present farm is a valuable one of 400 acres, the improvements of which are above the average; this is kept well stocked with cattle of high grades.  Mr. L. is a Republican in politics and strongly in favor of temperance.  He was formerly connected with the I. O. O. F. in Champaign county, Ill., and at this time belongs to Argyle Lodge No. 520, A. F. and A. M., of Nevada.  Alive to all matters of public interest, he keeps well posted on the current events of every-day life, and wherever known is accorded high esteem and respect.  His standing as a citizen is above reproach. 

H. C. Lyons Dead

     H. Clay Lyons, 74 years old, died at 5:30 o'clock Tuesday morning September 3, 1918, at his home eight miles southeast, in Vernon county of 'bowel trouble' after an illness of two weeks.  Mr. Lyons was one of the best known farmers of this section, having been a resident of this vicinity for more than fifty years.  He was a man of sterling worth and had a large circle of friends.  He was a member of Rich Hill Lodge No. 479 A F & A M.  Surviving are the wife, three daughters, Mrs. Chas Compton, of Richards, Mrs. Geo Shafer of Fairview, Mo., and another daughter of Erie, Kans., and one son of the home address.  Burial will probably be made Thursday at Carbon Center. 

Rich Hill Mining Review, Rich Hill, Missouri.  Thursday, September 5, 1918.

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