Lynch, John M.

LYNCH, LYONS

Posted By: Roseanna Zehner
Date: 7/23/2006 at 19:17:37

LYNCH, JOHN M.

John M. Lynch, whose name would take a prominent place in any list of notable farmers and citizens of Lyon county, was born in Chicago, June 2, 1854, and by indomitable thrift and industry has won for himself a very commendable standing as a man, a farmer and a citizen. His father, Daniel Lynch, was born in Ireland in 1815, and coming to this country in 1848, located in Chicago. Later on, he removed to LaSalle County, Illinois, where he engaged in farming, and where he died in 1867.

The subject of this narrative was continued in the common schools until he reached the age of fourteen years, when his father's death threw upon his young shoulders the maintenance of his mother and sisters, a responsibility he did not hesitate to meet with manly courage and fortitude. In 1882 he entered Iowa, and for one year was engaged in farming in Iowa County, then seven years in Cherokee County. He came to Lyon County in 1889, and here he bought a farm on which he has since resided and grown prosperous.

Mr. Lynch was married April 9, 1877, to Miss Louisa C. Lyons. She was born at Cleveland, Ohio, February 1, 1855. Her father, Daniel Lyons, was born in Ireland, in December, 1829, and came to this country in 1847. Later on he removed to Illinois to engage in farming, and there he is still living at an advanced age. Five children were born to this marriage, as follows: Katie A.; Clara; Mary L.; Daniel D.; and John M. Katie and Clara were natives of Illinois; the others were born in Iowa.

Mr. Lynch has long been regarded as a leading spirit in the Democratic party, and was a candidate for supervisor, but was defeated. He has been justice of the peace, assessor, and has filled several other local offices. His choice and well improved farm comprises one hundred and sixty acres of good farming land on which he has erected a very complete set of buildings, which are ample to every need of the place. A fine grove adorns the home.

Source: Compendium of History Reminiscence and Biography of Lyon County, Iowa. Published under the Auspices of the Pioneer Association of Lyon County. Geo. Monlun, Pres.; Hon. E. C. Roach Sec’y; and Col. F. M. Thompson, Historian. Geo. A. Ogle & CO., Published, Engravers and Book Manufacturers. Chicago, 1904-1905

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