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19th century American merchant and politician, Union Army soldier in the American Civil War. For others of a similar name, see James Lyon.
James R. Lyon
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Monroe 2nd district
In office
January 1, 1889 – January 1, 1891
Preceded byMiles L. Hineman
Succeeded byJames Tormey
Personal details
Born(1833-11-04)November 4, 1833
Benton Center, New York
Diedc. 1914
Kendall, Monroe County, Wisconsin
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
OccupationMerchant, Politician
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861–1865
RankPrivate
Unit6th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

James R. Lyon (November 4, 1833 – c. 1914) was an American merchant, Republican politician, and Union Army volunteer in the American Civil War.

Biography

Lyon was born on November 4, 1833, in Benton, New York. He later resided in Glendale, Monroe County, Wisconsin, and Sparta, Wisconsin. During the American Civil War, he served in Company I of the 6th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment in the Union Army. Lyon was a merchant by trade.

Assembly career

Lyon was elected to the Assembly in 1888 and was defeated seeking re-election in 1890. He was a Republican.

Electoral history

Wisconsin Assembly, Monroe 2nd District Election, 1888
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
General Election, November 6, 1888
Republican James R. Lyon 1,463 54.15% −8.17%
Democratic James Wilson 1,160 42.93% +7.71%
Prohibition J. R. Jones 79 2.92% +0.46%
Plurality 303 11.21% -15.87%
Total votes 2,702 100.0% +18.82%
Republican hold
Wisconsin Assembly, Monroe 2nd District Election, 1890
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
General Election, November 4, 1890
Democratic James Tormey 1,156 52.64% +9.71%
Republican James R. Lyon (incumbent) 949 43.21% −10.93%
Prohibition Charles Lea 91 4.14% +1.22%
Plurality 207 9.43% -1.79%
Total votes 2,196 100.0% -18.73%
Democratic gain from Republican Swing 20.64%

References

  1. ^ Timme, Ernst G., ed. (1889). "Biographical Sketches: Wisconsin Legislature". The Blue Book of the state of Wisconsin (Report). State of Wisconsin. p. 514. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  2. Cunningham, Thomas J., ed. (1891). "Biographical Sketches: Wisconsin Legislature". The Blue Book of the state of Wisconsin (Report). State of Wisconsin. p. 593. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded byMiles L. Hineman Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Monroe 2nd district
January 1, 1889 – January 1, 1891 		Succeeded byJames Tormey
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