(Chapmans History of Grand Rapids, 1881)
Fred D. Lyon, merchant tailor, 134 Monroe Street, was born at Lyons, Mich., July 30, 1853. His grandfather, Truman H. Lyon, settled at this place in an early day, and the village was called by his name. Fred D. Lyon is a son on Darius B. Lyon, who was a conductor on the D. & M. railroad for many years. When the Rebellion broke out, he enlisted in the 3d Reg. Mich. Vol. Inf., and served one year. Taking cold while sleeping in a swampy place, he was forced to resign, and came home only to fall a prey to the dreaded disease, consumption. He received all the attention and care that was possible, but his soul passed from earth soon after arrival home. Fred D. was reared at Grand Rapids, and educated in the public schools. When small he entered the Western Union Telegraph office as messenger boy, remaining there two years, and learning the business. He then went to Detroit, where he worked the same length of time, and returned to Grand Rapids. For three years he was chief operator in the office at the latter place. His mother married Carlos Burchard, a merchant tailor of Grand Rapids for 30 years. Mr. Lyon learned the tailor's trade with Mr. Burchard, and when the latter died, June 6, 1877, took charge of the business. He carries a large stock of fine imported woolens, and has the largest trade in the Grand River Valley. He was married May 2, 1876 to Florence May Graha, a native of Detroit. They have two children Irene and Fred D., Jr. Mr. Lyon and wife are members of St. Mark's Episcopal Church. He is connected with Grand River Lodge, No. 34, Masonic; is a member of the Chapter, and has lately become a Knight Templar. He is a veteran of the Grand Rapids Guards, and Democratic in politics.
Fred D. Lyon, merchant tailor, 134 Monroe Street, was born at Lyons, Mich., July 30, 1853. His grandfather, Truman H. Lyon, settled at this place in an early day, and the village was called by his name. Fred D. Lyon is a son on Darius B. Lyon, who was a conductor on the D. & M. railroad for many years. When the Rebellion broke out, he enlisted in the 3d Reg. Mich. Vol. Inf., and served one year. Taking cold while sleeping in a swampy place, he was forced to resign, and came home only to fall a prey to the dreaded disease, consumption. He received all the attention and care that was possible, but his soul passed from earth soon after arrival home. Fred D. was reared at Grand Rapids, and educated in the public schools. When small he entered the Western Union Telegraph office as messenger boy, remaining there two years, and learning the business. He then went to Detroit, where he worked the same length of time, and returned to Grand Rapids. For three years he was chief operator in the office at the latter place. His mother married Carlos Burchard, a merchant tailor of Grand Rapids for 30 years. Mr. Lyon learned the tailor's trade with Mr. Burchard, and when the latter died, June 6, 1877, took charge of the business. He carries a large stock of fine imported woolens, and has the largest trade in the Grand River Valley. He was married May 2, 1876 to Florence May Graha, a native of Detroit. They have two children Irene and Fred D., Jr. Mr. Lyon and wife are members of St. Mark's Episcopal Church. He is connected with Grand River Lodge, No. 34, Masonic; is a member of the Chapter, and has lately become a Knight Templar. He is a veteran of the Grand Rapids Guards, and Democratic in politics.
(Chapmans History of Grand Rapids, 1881)
Fred D. Lyon, merchant tailor, 134 Monroe Street, was born at Lyons, Mich., July 30, 1853. His grandfather, Truman H. Lyon, settled at this place in an early day, and the village was called by his name. Fred D. Lyon is a son on Darius B. Lyon, who was a conductor on the D. & M. railroad for many years. When the Rebellion broke out, he enlisted in the 3d Reg. Mich. Vol. Inf., and served one year. Taking cold while sleeping in a swampy place, he was forced to resign, and came home only to fall a prey to the dreaded disease, consumption. He received all the attention and care that was possible, but his soul passed from earth soon after arrival home. Fred D. was reared at Grand Rapids, and educated in the public schools. When small he entered the Western Union Telegraph office as messenger boy, remaining there two years, and learning the business. He then went to Detroit, where he worked the same length of time, and returned to Grand Rapids. For three years he was chief operator in the office at the latter place. His mother married Carlos Burchard, a merchant tailor of Grand Rapids for 30 years. Mr. Lyon learned the tailor's trade with Mr. Burchard, and when the latter died, June 6, 1877, took charge of the business. He carries a large stock of fine imported woolens, and has the largest trade in the Grand River Valley. He was married May 2, 1876 to Florence May Graha, a native of Detroit. They have two children Irene and Fred D., Jr. Mr. Lyon and wife are members of St. Mark's Episcopal Church. He is connected with Grand River Lodge, No. 34, Masonic; is a member of the Chapter, and has lately become a Knight Templar. He is a veteran of the Grand Rapids Guards, and Democratic in politics.
Fred D. Lyon, merchant tailor, 134 Monroe Street, was born at Lyons, Mich., July 30, 1853. His grandfather, Truman H. Lyon, settled at this place in an early day, and the village was called by his name. Fred D. Lyon is a son on Darius B. Lyon, who was a conductor on the D. & M. railroad for many years. When the Rebellion broke out, he enlisted in the 3d Reg. Mich. Vol. Inf., and served one year. Taking cold while sleeping in a swampy place, he was forced to resign, and came home only to fall a prey to the dreaded disease, consumption. He received all the attention and care that was possible, but his soul passed from earth soon after arrival home. Fred D. was reared at Grand Rapids, and educated in the public schools. When small he entered the Western Union Telegraph office as messenger boy, remaining there two years, and learning the business. He then went to Detroit, where he worked the same length of time, and returned to Grand Rapids. For three years he was chief operator in the office at the latter place. His mother married Carlos Burchard, a merchant tailor of Grand Rapids for 30 years. Mr. Lyon learned the tailor's trade with Mr. Burchard, and when the latter died, June 6, 1877, took charge of the business. He carries a large stock of fine imported woolens, and has the largest trade in the Grand River Valley. He was married May 2, 1876 to Florence May Graha, a native of Detroit. They have two children Irene and Fred D., Jr. Mr. Lyon and wife are members of St. Mark's Episcopal Church. He is connected with Grand River Lodge, No. 34, Masonic; is a member of the Chapter, and has lately become a Knight Templar. He is a veteran of the Grand Rapids Guards, and Democratic in politics.
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