James R. Lyon
James R. Lyon (November 4, 1833 – c. 1914) was an American merchant, Republican politician, and Union Army volunteer in the American Civil War.[1]
James R. Lyon | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Monroe 2nd district | |
In office January 1, 1889 – January 1, 1891 | |
Preceded by | Miles L. Hineman |
Succeeded by | James Tormey |
Personal details | |
Born | Benton Center, New York | November 4, 1833
Died | c. 1914 Kendall, Monroe County, Wisconsin |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Occupation | Merchant, Politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | ![]() Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 6th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
Battles/wars | 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.[1]
Assembly career
Lyon was elected to the Assembly in 1888 and was defeated seeking re-election in 1890. He was a Republican.
Electoral history
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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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 | |||||
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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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
- 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.
- 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.
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