Edwin Lyman, son of William Graves Lyman and Sophia Allen Lyman, was born at Table Rock, Pawnee County, Nebraska, on July 29, 1872. As a boy, he went with his parents and his brother, Ashley, overland to San Francisco, Calif., and thence to Oregon by boat to establish a homestead. After several years, the family returned to Table Rock, Nebraska, where he received his schooling.
On Thanksgiving Eve in 1895, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Lavinia Cleaveland of Table Rock. To this happy marriage were born nine children: William Roy, now of Los Angeles, Ca.; Edwin Cleaveland, now of Flagler, Colo.; Arthur, who died in infancy; Anna Melissa, now Mrs. L.H. Payne of McDonald, Kansas; Margaret, now Mrs. Ralph Wilson of Escondido, Calif.; Mildred Elaine, now Mrs. Thomas N. Tracy of Lyme, Conn.; Richard Ashley who drowned in a tragic accident on July 4, 1926 at the age of 16; Elbert Rufus, now of Flagler, Colo.; Lois Adelaide, now Mrs. James Mayo of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The loving mother was taken from her family on June 27, 1921 after a short illness in Lincoln, Nebraska. On November 2, 1921 Mr. Lyman was united in marriage to Mrs. Margaret Cockran (sic) Mettler of Atwood, Kansas, who has been a devoted wife and nurse during his long illness.
He is also survived by his brother Rufus Ashley, Dean Emeritus, College of Pharmacy, University of Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his sister, Adelaide, in 1933. He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Shortly after their son, Roy, was born, he brought his family to western Kansas, arriving on Christmas Eve 1899, establishing residence on a ranch south of McDonald where he and members of his family have resided ever since. Edwin Lyman exercised real vision and foresight in his new surroundings, for he immediately set out to establish ranching and real estate activities. He offered great encouragement to prospective settlers journeying great distances and bringing them to see the new country, often at his own expense. His faith and belief in the future of western Kansas never failed him even through the depression years when he suffered great financial loss as a result of a disastrous economic conditions then prevailing throughout the country and with indomitable courage started out again to rebuild new until illness started which gradually handicapped his progress. But not once during this time did he ever lose Faith in his family, community, his state, and his country.
Soon after his arrival in McDonald, Ed Lyman realized that many services, not yet established, would be needed for this fast growing community. So he immediately set out to establish with his father, W.G. Lyman, a lumber yard, grain elevators, not only in McDonald, but also in Beardsley, Blakeman and Bird City. He also secured a charter for the McDonald State Bank of which he was President and which is presently housed in the building he erected about 1920.
He and his family's interests in the religious activities of the community resulted in their contributing much of their time and effort in bringing the plans for the McDonald Federated Church to a successful conclusion. In his home, he inspired his family to love and appreciate the beauty of music by his appreciation for it and his encouragement of his children to take an active part in the music activities of the community. He was known and respected in the community for his friendly manner and kindly interest in all efforts of advancement. He was a true pioneer and those of his friends and family who knew him will always find his great faith and vision a great source of inspiration to them.
After a long illness, he quietly closed his eyes in eternal sleep shortly after noon, Monday, 1953.
The Memorial service was held at the McDonald Federated Church on January 11, 1953, by Rev. R.L. Wells at Atwood Methodist Church, and assisted by the pastor, Rev. Beene.
Hymns of comfort were sung by Mrs. Nell Fisher, Mrs. Marie Bell, Harry Harrison, and Wilmot Benkelman accompanied by Mrs. Bertha Benkelman. The body was borne to its final rest in Grace cemetery (sic) by the following friends: Herman Antholz, Floyd Craig, Anton Fritz, H.D. Hughes, Francis Miller, H.V. Ritter, T.J. Taylor and P.A. Treadwell. Trickett Mortuary in charge.
Edwin Lyman
A father who loved with an anxious heart
The romping flock that blessed his home,
His joy was full as they 'bout him played
And merry laughter filled every room.
A husband, proud of companions, dear,
Who stood by his side, in days, ill or good,
Who watched o'er his health and encouragement gave,
Who knew his kind heart and changing mood.
He knew the good soil and nourishing grass,
The cattle that contently stood by the stream,
He, also, knew of hails, droughts, and storms,
That in a brief minute, could destroy a man's dreams.
Lived well past three score and ten,
Grateful to those who gave love and care,
Laid down life's burdens, so heavy to bear,
Kept a calm faith, so rich and so rare.
Remembered by many who knew of his bounty,
Bread, widely scattered, returned at last
Resting, so gently-with life's battles o'er,
Completed, his course and finished, his task.
Jan. 10, 1953
Rev. R.L. Wells
The McDonald Standard
McDonald, Kansas
Published January 15, 1953, Page 1
On Thanksgiving Eve in 1895, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Lavinia Cleaveland of Table Rock. To this happy marriage were born nine children: William Roy, now of Los Angeles, Ca.; Edwin Cleaveland, now of Flagler, Colo.; Arthur, who died in infancy; Anna Melissa, now Mrs. L.H. Payne of McDonald, Kansas; Margaret, now Mrs. Ralph Wilson of Escondido, Calif.; Mildred Elaine, now Mrs. Thomas N. Tracy of Lyme, Conn.; Richard Ashley who drowned in a tragic accident on July 4, 1926 at the age of 16; Elbert Rufus, now of Flagler, Colo.; Lois Adelaide, now Mrs. James Mayo of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The loving mother was taken from her family on June 27, 1921 after a short illness in Lincoln, Nebraska. On November 2, 1921 Mr. Lyman was united in marriage to Mrs. Margaret Cockran (sic) Mettler of Atwood, Kansas, who has been a devoted wife and nurse during his long illness.
He is also survived by his brother Rufus Ashley, Dean Emeritus, College of Pharmacy, University of Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his sister, Adelaide, in 1933. He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Shortly after their son, Roy, was born, he brought his family to western Kansas, arriving on Christmas Eve 1899, establishing residence on a ranch south of McDonald where he and members of his family have resided ever since. Edwin Lyman exercised real vision and foresight in his new surroundings, for he immediately set out to establish ranching and real estate activities. He offered great encouragement to prospective settlers journeying great distances and bringing them to see the new country, often at his own expense. His faith and belief in the future of western Kansas never failed him even through the depression years when he suffered great financial loss as a result of a disastrous economic conditions then prevailing throughout the country and with indomitable courage started out again to rebuild new until illness started which gradually handicapped his progress. But not once during this time did he ever lose Faith in his family, community, his state, and his country.
Soon after his arrival in McDonald, Ed Lyman realized that many services, not yet established, would be needed for this fast growing community. So he immediately set out to establish with his father, W.G. Lyman, a lumber yard, grain elevators, not only in McDonald, but also in Beardsley, Blakeman and Bird City. He also secured a charter for the McDonald State Bank of which he was President and which is presently housed in the building he erected about 1920.
He and his family's interests in the religious activities of the community resulted in their contributing much of their time and effort in bringing the plans for the McDonald Federated Church to a successful conclusion. In his home, he inspired his family to love and appreciate the beauty of music by his appreciation for it and his encouragement of his children to take an active part in the music activities of the community. He was known and respected in the community for his friendly manner and kindly interest in all efforts of advancement. He was a true pioneer and those of his friends and family who knew him will always find his great faith and vision a great source of inspiration to them.
After a long illness, he quietly closed his eyes in eternal sleep shortly after noon, Monday, 1953.
The Memorial service was held at the McDonald Federated Church on January 11, 1953, by Rev. R.L. Wells at Atwood Methodist Church, and assisted by the pastor, Rev. Beene.
Hymns of comfort were sung by Mrs. Nell Fisher, Mrs. Marie Bell, Harry Harrison, and Wilmot Benkelman accompanied by Mrs. Bertha Benkelman. The body was borne to its final rest in Grace cemetery (sic) by the following friends: Herman Antholz, Floyd Craig, Anton Fritz, H.D. Hughes, Francis Miller, H.V. Ritter, T.J. Taylor and P.A. Treadwell. Trickett Mortuary in charge.
Edwin Lyman
A father who loved with an anxious heart
The romping flock that blessed his home,
His joy was full as they 'bout him played
And merry laughter filled every room.
A husband, proud of companions, dear,
Who stood by his side, in days, ill or good,
Who watched o'er his health and encouragement gave,
Who knew his kind heart and changing mood.
He knew the good soil and nourishing grass,
The cattle that contently stood by the stream,
He, also, knew of hails, droughts, and storms,
That in a brief minute, could destroy a man's dreams.
Lived well past three score and ten,
Grateful to those who gave love and care,
Laid down life's burdens, so heavy to bear,
Kept a calm faith, so rich and so rare.
Remembered by many who knew of his bounty,
Bread, widely scattered, returned at last
Resting, so gently-with life's battles o'er,
Completed, his course and finished, his task.
Jan. 10, 1953
Rev. R.L. Wells
The McDonald Standard
McDonald, Kansas
Published January 15, 1953, Page 1
Edwin Lyman, son of William Graves Lyman and Sophia Allen Lyman, was born at Table Rock, Pawnee County, Nebraska, on July 29, 1872. As a boy, he went with his parents and his brother, Ashley, overland to San Francisco, Calif., and thence to Oregon by boat to establish a homestead. After several years, the family returned to Table Rock, Nebraska, where he received his schooling.
On Thanksgiving Eve in 1895, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Lavinia Cleaveland of Table Rock. To this happy marriage were born nine children: William Roy, now of Los Angeles, Ca.; Edwin Cleaveland, now of Flagler, Colo.; Arthur, who died in infancy; Anna Melissa, now Mrs. L.H. Payne of McDonald, Kansas; Margaret, now Mrs. Ralph Wilson of Escondido, Calif.; Mildred Elaine, now Mrs. Thomas N. Tracy of Lyme, Conn.; Richard Ashley who drowned in a tragic accident on July 4, 1926 at the age of 16; Elbert Rufus, now of Flagler, Colo.; Lois Adelaide, now Mrs. James Mayo of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The loving mother was taken from her family on June 27, 1921 after a short illness in Lincoln, Nebraska. On November 2, 1921 Mr. Lyman was united in marriage to Mrs. Margaret Cockran (sic) Mettler of Atwood, Kansas, who has been a devoted wife and nurse during his long illness.
He is also survived by his brother Rufus Ashley, Dean Emeritus, College of Pharmacy, University of Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his sister, Adelaide, in 1933. He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Shortly after their son, Roy, was born, he brought his family to western Kansas, arriving on Christmas Eve 1899, establishing residence on a ranch south of McDonald where he and members of his family have resided ever since. Edwin Lyman exercised real vision and foresight in his new surroundings, for he immediately set out to establish ranching and real estate activities. He offered great encouragement to prospective settlers journeying great distances and bringing them to see the new country, often at his own expense. His faith and belief in the future of western Kansas never failed him even through the depression years when he suffered great financial loss as a result of a disastrous economic conditions then prevailing throughout the country and with indomitable courage started out again to rebuild new until illness started which gradually handicapped his progress. But not once during this time did he ever lose Faith in his family, community, his state, and his country.
Soon after his arrival in McDonald, Ed Lyman realized that many services, not yet established, would be needed for this fast growing community. So he immediately set out to establish with his father, W.G. Lyman, a lumber yard, grain elevators, not only in McDonald, but also in Beardsley, Blakeman and Bird City. He also secured a charter for the McDonald State Bank of which he was President and which is presently housed in the building he erected about 1920.
He and his family's interests in the religious activities of the community resulted in their contributing much of their time and effort in bringing the plans for the McDonald Federated Church to a successful conclusion. In his home, he inspired his family to love and appreciate the beauty of music by his appreciation for it and his encouragement of his children to take an active part in the music activities of the community. He was known and respected in the community for his friendly manner and kindly interest in all efforts of advancement. He was a true pioneer and those of his friends and family who knew him will always find his great faith and vision a great source of inspiration to them.
After a long illness, he quietly closed his eyes in eternal sleep shortly after noon, Monday, 1953.
The Memorial service was held at the McDonald Federated Church on January 11, 1953, by Rev. R.L. Wells at Atwood Methodist Church, and assisted by the pastor, Rev. Beene.
Hymns of comfort were sung by Mrs. Nell Fisher, Mrs. Marie Bell, Harry Harrison, and Wilmot Benkelman accompanied by Mrs. Bertha Benkelman. The body was borne to its final rest in Grace cemetery (sic) by the following friends: Herman Antholz, Floyd Craig, Anton Fritz, H.D. Hughes, Francis Miller, H.V. Ritter, T.J. Taylor and P.A. Treadwell. Trickett Mortuary in charge.
Edwin Lyman
A father who loved with an anxious heart
The romping flock that blessed his home,
His joy was full as they 'bout him played
And merry laughter filled every room.
A husband, proud of companions, dear,
Who stood by his side, in days, ill or good,
Who watched o'er his health and encouragement gave,
Who knew his kind heart and changing mood.
He knew the good soil and nourishing grass,
The cattle that contently stood by the stream,
He, also, knew of hails, droughts, and storms,
That in a brief minute, could destroy a man's dreams.
Lived well past three score and ten,
Grateful to those who gave love and care,
Laid down life's burdens, so heavy to bear,
Kept a calm faith, so rich and so rare.
Remembered by many who knew of his bounty,
Bread, widely scattered, returned at last
Resting, so gently-with life's battles o'er,
Completed, his course and finished, his task.
Jan. 10, 1953
Rev. R.L. Wells
The McDonald Standard
McDonald, Kansas
Published January 15, 1953, Page 1
On Thanksgiving Eve in 1895, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Lavinia Cleaveland of Table Rock. To this happy marriage were born nine children: William Roy, now of Los Angeles, Ca.; Edwin Cleaveland, now of Flagler, Colo.; Arthur, who died in infancy; Anna Melissa, now Mrs. L.H. Payne of McDonald, Kansas; Margaret, now Mrs. Ralph Wilson of Escondido, Calif.; Mildred Elaine, now Mrs. Thomas N. Tracy of Lyme, Conn.; Richard Ashley who drowned in a tragic accident on July 4, 1926 at the age of 16; Elbert Rufus, now of Flagler, Colo.; Lois Adelaide, now Mrs. James Mayo of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The loving mother was taken from her family on June 27, 1921 after a short illness in Lincoln, Nebraska. On November 2, 1921 Mr. Lyman was united in marriage to Mrs. Margaret Cockran (sic) Mettler of Atwood, Kansas, who has been a devoted wife and nurse during his long illness.
He is also survived by his brother Rufus Ashley, Dean Emeritus, College of Pharmacy, University of Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his sister, Adelaide, in 1933. He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Shortly after their son, Roy, was born, he brought his family to western Kansas, arriving on Christmas Eve 1899, establishing residence on a ranch south of McDonald where he and members of his family have resided ever since. Edwin Lyman exercised real vision and foresight in his new surroundings, for he immediately set out to establish ranching and real estate activities. He offered great encouragement to prospective settlers journeying great distances and bringing them to see the new country, often at his own expense. His faith and belief in the future of western Kansas never failed him even through the depression years when he suffered great financial loss as a result of a disastrous economic conditions then prevailing throughout the country and with indomitable courage started out again to rebuild new until illness started which gradually handicapped his progress. But not once during this time did he ever lose Faith in his family, community, his state, and his country.
Soon after his arrival in McDonald, Ed Lyman realized that many services, not yet established, would be needed for this fast growing community. So he immediately set out to establish with his father, W.G. Lyman, a lumber yard, grain elevators, not only in McDonald, but also in Beardsley, Blakeman and Bird City. He also secured a charter for the McDonald State Bank of which he was President and which is presently housed in the building he erected about 1920.
He and his family's interests in the religious activities of the community resulted in their contributing much of their time and effort in bringing the plans for the McDonald Federated Church to a successful conclusion. In his home, he inspired his family to love and appreciate the beauty of music by his appreciation for it and his encouragement of his children to take an active part in the music activities of the community. He was known and respected in the community for his friendly manner and kindly interest in all efforts of advancement. He was a true pioneer and those of his friends and family who knew him will always find his great faith and vision a great source of inspiration to them.
After a long illness, he quietly closed his eyes in eternal sleep shortly after noon, Monday, 1953.
The Memorial service was held at the McDonald Federated Church on January 11, 1953, by Rev. R.L. Wells at Atwood Methodist Church, and assisted by the pastor, Rev. Beene.
Hymns of comfort were sung by Mrs. Nell Fisher, Mrs. Marie Bell, Harry Harrison, and Wilmot Benkelman accompanied by Mrs. Bertha Benkelman. The body was borne to its final rest in Grace cemetery (sic) by the following friends: Herman Antholz, Floyd Craig, Anton Fritz, H.D. Hughes, Francis Miller, H.V. Ritter, T.J. Taylor and P.A. Treadwell. Trickett Mortuary in charge.
Edwin Lyman
A father who loved with an anxious heart
The romping flock that blessed his home,
His joy was full as they 'bout him played
And merry laughter filled every room.
A husband, proud of companions, dear,
Who stood by his side, in days, ill or good,
Who watched o'er his health and encouragement gave,
Who knew his kind heart and changing mood.
He knew the good soil and nourishing grass,
The cattle that contently stood by the stream,
He, also, knew of hails, droughts, and storms,
That in a brief minute, could destroy a man's dreams.
Lived well past three score and ten,
Grateful to those who gave love and care,
Laid down life's burdens, so heavy to bear,
Kept a calm faith, so rich and so rare.
Remembered by many who knew of his bounty,
Bread, widely scattered, returned at last
Resting, so gently-with life's battles o'er,
Completed, his course and finished, his task.
Jan. 10, 1953
Rev. R.L. Wells
The McDonald Standard
McDonald, Kansas
Published January 15, 1953, Page 1
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