Descendants of James Lyons

Through 4 Generations

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Generation No. 1

1. James¹ Lyons was born Abt. 1827 in Canada or New York, and died Aft. 1910 in Menominee Indian Reservation, Oconto Co, Wisconsin. He married Polly Davis in Canada?. She was born in Canada, and died Bef. 1910 in Wisconsin.

More About James Lyons:
1910 Residence: Menominee Indian Reservation, Oconto Co, Wisconsin

Child of James Lyons and Polly Davis is:

+ 2 i. James² Lyons, born 1848 in Howe, Oconto Co., Wisconsin; died Aft. 1880 in Wisconsin.

Generation No. 2

2. James² Lyons (James¹) was born 1848 in Howe, Oconto Co., Wisconsin, and died Aft. 1880 in Wisconsin. He married Pauline Melotte 1866, daughter of Frank Melotte and Yah-me-ta-mo. She was born Abt. 1848 in Wisconsin, and died Aft. 1880 in Wisconsin.

More About James Lyons:

1870  Census states birth was Canada
1870 Occupation Laborer
1870 Residence: Howard Twp, Brown Co Wisconsin
1880 Occupation: Farmer
1880 Residence: Howe, Oconto Co. Wisconsin

Notes for Pauline Melotte:
In census name listed as Polly. Race is listed as Native American

Children of James Lyons and Pauline Melotte are:

3 i. Georgia L.³ Lyons, born in Howe, Oconto Co., Wisconsin. She married Frank Santerno.

4 ii. Mary Lyons, born 1867 in Howe, Oconto Co., Wisconsin. She married Moses Lamot April 07, 1883 in Richmond, Shawano Co. Wisconsin.

Marriage Notes for Mary Lyons and Moses Lamot:
Friday, April 13, 1883
MARRIED- At the residence of Ed. Schoenfeld, Justice of the Peace, in the town of Richmond, Shawano County, April 7, 1883, MOSES LAMOT and MARY LYONS, both of Keshena.

+ 5 iii. Elizabeth Lyons, born 1868 in Howe, Oconto Co., Wisconsin.

+ 6 iv. John Lyons, born April 1869 in Oneida Mills Center, Brown, Wisconsin; died Bet. 1920 - 1930 in Wisconsin.

7 v. Pauline M. Lyons, born 1871 in Howe, Oconto Co., Wisconsin. She married Charles A. Wilbur.

+ 8 vi. Margaret Lyons, born May 1871 in Howe, Oconto Co., Wisconsin.

+ 9 vii. Frank Lyons, born April 1878 in Howe, Oconto Co., Wisconsin; died 1937 in Wisconsin.

+ 10 viii. James Lyons, born January 24, 1873 in Howe, Oconto Co., Wisconsin; died October 03, 1933 in Rhinelander, Oneida Co., Wisconsin.

11 ix. Jennie Lyons, born January 1877 in Howe, Oconto Co., Wisconsin. She married Joseph Grignon Abt. 1897 in Wisconsin.

More About Jennie Lyons:
1900 Census Fact: Spouse not in household
1900 Residence: Cavour Twp, Forest Co Wisconsin

12 x. Matilda Lyons, born Abt. 1880 in Howe, Oconto Co., Wisconsin.

+ 13 xi. Robert Lloyd Lyons, born April 24, 1882 in Howe, Oconto Co., Wisconsin; died March 1963.

14 xii. Josephine Lyons, born 1887 in Howe, Oconto Co., Wisconsin. She married Walter Sternke.

+ 15 xiii. Blanche Lyons, born Abt. 1892 in Howe, Oconto Co., Wisconsin.

Generation No. 3

5. Elizabeth³ Lyons (James², James¹) was born 1868 in Howe, Oconto Co., Wisconsin. She married Alexander Peters Abt. 1885 in Wisconsin. He was born Abt. 1860 in Wisconsin.

More About Alexander Peters:
1910 Occupation: Odd Jobs
1910 Residence: Menominee Indian Reservation, Oconto Co, Wisconsin

Children of Elizabeth Lyons and Alexander Peters are:

16 i. Alice⁴ Peters, born Abt. 1903.

17 ii. Son Peters, born Abt. 1905.

18 iii. Alex Peters, born February 11, 1907 in Wisconsin; died March 1971 in Oconto Co Wisconsin. He married Rose Abt. 1929 in Wisconsin; born Abt. 1911 in Wisconsin.

More About Alex Peters:
1930 Occupation: Laborer at saw mill
1930 Residence: Shawano Co, Wisconsin

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6. John³ Lyons (James2, James1) was born April 1869 in Oneida Mills Center, Brown, Wisconsin, and died Bet. 1920 - 1930 in Wisconsin. He married Viola Doxtator Bef. 1902 in Wisconsin, daughter of Napoleon Doxtator and Matilda Welch. She was born July 1886 in Stockbridge, Calumet, Wisconsin, and died January 03, 1964.

More About John Lyons:
Occupation: 1920, Farmer
Residence: 1920, Bagley Twp, Oconto Co., Wisconsin

More About Viola Doxtator:
1930 Residence: Menominee Indian Reservation, Oconto Co, Wisconsin

Children of John Lyons and Viola Doxtator are:

19 i. Mable⁴ Lyons, born Abt. 1902 in Wisconsin.

20 ii. Rudolph Lyons, born July 04, 1905 in Wisconsin; died March 1969 in Wisconsin.

More About Rudolph Lyons:
Last residence: Wausaukee, Marinette Co Wisconsin

21 iii. Leola Lyons, born Abt. 1909 in Wisconsin.

+ 22 iv. Merril Lyons, born June 03, 1910 in Wisconsin; died May 1974 in Ellison Bay, Door, Wisconsin.

23 v. Beatrice Lyons, born Abt. 1913 in Wisconsin.

24 vi. Theodore Lyons, born Abt. 1914 in Wisconsin.

25 vii. Neoma Lyons, born Abt. 1915 in Wisconsin.

26 viii. Phyllis Lyons, born Abt. 1917 in Wisconsin.

27 ix. Irene Lyons, born Abt. 1920 in Wisconsin.

8. Margaret³ Lyons (James², James¹) was born May 1871 in Howe, Oconto Co., Wisconsin. She married Leon D. Grimmer April 03, 1887 in Richmond, Shawano Co. Wisconsin. He was born September 1864 in Wisconsin.

More About Margaret Lyons:
1920 Census Fact: Listed as divorced
1920 Occupation: Laundress for Laundry
1920 Residence: Crandon Twp, Forest Co, Wisconsin

Notes for Leon D. Grimmer:
TOWN OF ALMON SHAWANO CO WISCONSIN
Shawano County 1898 Plat Map
Township No. 28, Range No. 12E
SECTION 4
27) Leon GRIMMER

More About Leon D. Grimmer:
1900 Occupation: Mill Wright
1900 Residence: Upham twp, Langlade Co., Wisconsin
1910 Occupation: Blacksmith at Mill shop
1910 Residence: Maplehurst Twp, Taylor Co, Wisconsin

Marriage Notes for Margaret Lyons and Leon Grimmer:
Friday, April 8, 1887
MARRED, GRIMMER -LYONS- In this city on Sunday, April 3, 1887, Police Justice Broderson officiating, Mr. LEON D. GRIMMER, of this city, and Miss MAGGIE LYONS, of Richmond. The newly married couple have taken up residence in this city.

Children of Margaret Lyons and Leon Grimmer are:

28 i. Madline⁴ Grimmer, born February 1889.

More About Madline Grimmer:
1910 Census fact: Living with parents
1910 Occupation: Cook for private family
1910 Residence: Maplehurst Twp, Taylor Co, Wisconsin

29 ii. Paula Grimmer, born February 1891.

30 iii. James Alford Grimmer, born May 16, 1893 in Wisconsin.

More About James Alford Grimmer:
1920 Census Fact: Living with mother
1920 Occupation: Common laborer
1920 Residence: Crandon Twp, Forest Co, Wisconsin

31 iv. Olive Grimmer, born March 1895.

32 v. Henry Grimmer, born December 1897.

9. Frank³ Lyons (James², James¹) was born April 1878 in Howe, Oconto Co., Wisconsin, and died 1937 in Wisconsin. He married Maggie La Frombois Bef. 1905. She was born Abt. 1882 in Wisconsin, and died Aft. 1930.

More About Frank Lyons:
1900 Census Fact: Living with sister Maggie Grimmer
1900 Occupation: Woodsman
1900 Residence: Upham twp, Langlade Co., Wisconsin
Burial: Forest Cemetery, Birnamwood Twp, Shawano Co. Wisconsin
Occupation: 1920, Laborer in Lumber Camp
Residence: 1920, Menominee Indian Reservation, Shawano Co., Wisconsin

Children of Frank Lyons and Maggie La Frombois are:

33 i. Francis4 Lyons, born Abt. 1905 in Wisconsin.

34 ii. Elsie Lyons, born Abt. 1907 in Wisconsin.

35 iii. Pauline Lyons, born Abt. 1911 in Wisconsin.

36 iv. Emmarine Lyons, born Abt. 1914 in Wisconsin.

37 v. Lily Lyons, born Abt. 1917 in Wisconsin.

38 vi. Floyd Lyons, born Abt. 1919 in Wisconsin.

10. James³ Lyons (James², James¹) was born January 24, 1873 in Howe, Oconto Co., Wisconsin, and died October 03, 1933 in Rhinelander, Oneida Co., Wisconsin. He married Alice Mae Taylor January 07, 1897 in Wisconsin. She was born June 24, 1879 in New Berlin, Wisconsin, and died October 20, 1960 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
(This is my Great-Grandparents)

Children of James Lyons and Alice Taylor are:

+ 39 i. Bessie Alice⁴ Lyons, born July 24, 1899 in North Crandon, Wisconsin; died December 02, 1982 in Mennonite Nursing Home, Chenoa, Illinois.

+40 ii. Blanche Belle Lyons, born January 03, 1902 in Gagen, Wisconsin; died October 04, 1994 in Durand, Illinois. She married Walter Jay Palmer November 08, 1919; born November 07, 1898 in Emerald, Wisconsin; died May 10, 1965 in Rhinelander, Oneida Co., Wisconsin.

Blanch (Lyons) Palmer, Bessie (Lyons) Norton
with their mother, Alice (Taylor) Lyons

13. Robert Lloyd³ Lyons (James², James¹) was born April 24, 1882 in Howe, Oconto Co., Wisconsin, and died March 1963. He married Bertha R. Dodge Abt. 1909 in Wisconsin. She was born Abt. 1894 in Wisconsin.

More About Robert Lloyd Lyons:
1930 Occupation: Gardner - Home Garden
1930 Residence: Menominee Indian Reservation, Oconto Co, Wisconsin
Occupation: 1920, Logger in Lumber Camp
Residence: 1920, Menominee Indian Reservation, Shawano Co., Wisconsin

Children of Robert Lyons and Bertha Dodge are:

41 i. Henry R.4 Lyons, born Abt. 1911.

42 ii. Elmer J. Lyons, born Abt. 1913.

43 iii. Ralph J. Lyons, born Abt. 1914.

44 iv. Gilbert P. Lyons, born Abt. 1917.

45 v. Henry J. Lyons, born Abt. 1918.

46 vi. Myrtle W. Lyons, born Abt. 1925.

15. Blanche³ Lyons (James2, James¹) was born Abt. 1892 in Howe, Oconto Co., Wisconsin. She married James Wilbur Bef. 1907 in Wisconsin. He was born Abt. 1888 in Wisconsin.

More About James Wilbur:
Occupation: 1920, Laborer at Saw Mill
Residence: 1920, Menominee Indian Reservation, Shawano Co., Wisconsin

Children of Blanche Lyons and James Wilbur are:

47 i. James4 Wilbur, born Abt. 1907 in Wisconsin.

48 ii. Angus Wilbur, born Abt. 1915 in Wisconsin.

Generation No. 4

22. Merril⁴ Lyons (John³, James², James¹) was born June 03, 1910 in Wisconsin, and died May 1974 in Ellison Bay, Door, Wisconsin. He married Charlotte Tepiew.

Children of Merril Lyons and Charlotte Tepiew are:

49 i. Beatrice Matilda5 Lyons, born July 05, 1937; died September 11, 1987. She married Clifford J. Kaquatosh; born July 08, 1935.

50 ii. John Lyons, died Bef. 2004.

51 iii. Merrill Lyons, born April 01, 1940; died April 1987 in Neopit, Menominee, Wisconsin.

52 iv. Viola Rose Lyons.

53 v. Child Lyons.

54 vi. Child Lyons.

55 vii. Child Lyons.

39. Bessie Alice4 Lyons (James3, James2, James1) was born July 24, 1899 in North Crandon, Wisconsin, and died December 02, 1982 in Mennonite Nursing Home, Chenoa, Illinois. She married Arthur E. Norton June 02, 1933 in Starks, Wisconsin, son of Louis Norton and Mary Little. He was born December 05, 1904 in Tripoli, Wisconsin, and died March 14, 1975 in Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois. (This is my Grandparents) More About Bessie Alice Lyons: Burial: 1982, Evergreen Park Cemetery, Chicago, Illlinois Occupation: School teacher and bank teller before marriage More About Arthur E. Norton: Burial: Oakwood Memorial Park Cemtery, Ottawa, Illinois Occupation: Pulp cutter and woodsman most of life

Judy (Norton) Harlan, Richard Norton with his parents Bessie (Lyons) and Arthur Norton June 1960

Children of Bessie Lyons and Arthur Norton are: 56 i. Richard5 Norton, born December 07, 1933 in Marshfield, Wisconsin; died June 16, 1989 in Ottawa Community Hospital, Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois. He married (1) Edith Roseanna Stoens July 07, 1956 in Presbyterian Church, LaRose, Marshall County, Illinois; born January 18, 1936 in Putnam County, Illinois. He married (2) Margery Gladys Grooms June 26, 1965 in Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois; born October 01, 1936 in Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois. More About Richard Norton: Burial: Oakwood Memorial Park Cemtery, Ottawa, Illinois Cause of Death: massive aneurysm Military Record: 1956, Retired Staff Sergeant, Air Force Occupation: Machinest, Burns Machine Company, Ottawa, Ilinois Residence: Wisconsin; Toluca, IL; Ottawa Illinois Residence (2): 1989, Grandridge Illinois

Me and my father, Richard Norton July 1957

57 ii. Ronald Norton, born September 04, 1938 in ST. Mary's Hospital, Rhinelander, Wisconsin; died May 26, 1998 in Burwin Hospital, Chicago, Cook Co. IL. He married Mirna Lucille Pete June 01, 1955 in Ely, Minnesota; born July 18, 1937 in Minnesota.

40. Blanche Belle4 Lyons (James3, James2, James1) was born January 03, 1902 in Gagen, Wisconsin, and died October 04, 1994 in Durand, Illinois. She married Walter Jay Palmer November 08, 1919 in Crown Point, Indiana. He was born November 07, 1898 in Emerald, Wisconsin, and died May 10, 1965 in Rhinelander, Oneida Co., Wisconsin.

Children of Blanche Lyons and Walter Palmer are:

58 i. Gerald Walter5 Palmer.

59 ii. Marjorie La Verne Palmer.

60 iii. James Adell Palmer.

61 iv. Clyde Ellis Palmer.

62 v. Eugene Francis Palmer.

63 vi. Richard Allen Palmer.

64 vii. Roger Jay Palmer.

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