Legislator Details


Truman H. Lyon
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 51

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 2/24/1801
City: Shelburne, VT
County: Chittenden County, VT
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 9/14/1872
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Fulton Street Cemetery

Marital Information:
Married to Lucinda Farnham (1802-1899)

Number of Children: 0


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: hotelier, businessman
Race:

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Timothy & Mary Lyon. Worked as a cloth dresser in Hopkinton, NY. Moved to Lyons, MI, 1836 & operated a hotel. Held several local offices. Acted as superintendent of lighthouses on Lake Michigan. Moved to Grand Rapids, 1840, operating another hotel & business. Postmaster at Grand Rapids 1845-49, 1853-57.

Notable Facts:
Member of the Masons.


Sessions Served:

Chamber: Senate
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Expiring Laws, Privileges and Elections, Federal Relations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 24
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/2/1852
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1853
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:

Bibliography:

GENDIS; Bingham p.426; Find-a-Grave.com; PolGryd; MiBiog 2:43-44.