Lyon, John Jr.: 1817-1905

LYON, JEWETT, CANFIELD

Posted By: Volunter: Sherri
Date: 5/1/2013 at 18:42:59

John Lyon was born at Milton, N.Y., on August 12, 1817, died at Dexter, Iowa, January 30, 1905, aged 87 years, 5 months and 18 days. The deceased was one of the pioneer residents of Van Buren county, having resided near Pierceville for more than 65 years. He was married February 10, 1839, to Sarah Canfield, in New York state, and shortly thereafter moved to Van Buren county, Iowa, where for almost a half century he plied his vocation of blacksmith and wagon maker and where he had an extensive acquaintanship and was universally respected for his high sense of honor and strict integrity. His wife, who shared with him the vicissitudes of pioneer life for almost 40 years, passed to her last rest more than a quarter of a century ago. The family resided upon a farm near Pierceville and consisted of four sons and one daughter. Two sons, Chas. H. and Francis M., preceded the father to the great unknown several years since. The daughter, Mrs. Mary Jewett, resides in Oklahoma. One son, John C., lives at Arroya Grande, Calif., and the youngest son, Horace G., is a ressdent(sp) of Gordon, Nebraska. For the past ten years the deceased has made his home with the family of his son, C.H. Loyn(sp), at Dexter. He was a man of strictly temperate habits and until a few months prior to his death enjoyed good health and scarcely knew a pain or an ache. His death was due to old age and the gradual wearing out of his once powerful frame and strong constitution. The body was laid to rest in the old Dibble cemetery, near the old home, beside that of his wife, on Wednesday, February 1, 1905. A truly good man has gone to his reward and his death will be mourned by all who knew him. He was not a member of any church. His religion consisted in dealing honorably with all men, helping the poor and oppressed, and adhearing(sp) strictly to the Golden Rule. It can truly be said of him that he never knowingly wronged any man. He is among the last of the sturdy pioneers who helped to develop Van Buren county and numbered among his intimate friends many of her worthy sons who achieved national fame and honor. His was a simple life but he acted well his part. He will be remembered for his loyalty to his friends and his sympathy and generosity to the poor.

**This is my line of LYON/LYONS research which I have worked on for close to 40 years. Parents were John LYON, Sr. and Esther MILLY.**

Source: Van Buren Co. Genealogical Society Obituary Book C, Page 35, Keosauqua Public Library, Keosauqua, IA