James R. Lyon
James R. Lyon | |
|---|---|
| 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 | November 4, 1833 Benton Center, New York |
| Died | c. 1914 Kendall, Monroe County, Wisconsin |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Merchant, Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States ArmyUnion Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 6th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
James R. Lyon (November 4, 1833 – c. 1914) was an American merchant, Republican politician, and Union Army volunteer in the American Civil War.[1]
Biography[edit]
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[edit]
Lyon was elected to the Assembly in 1888 and was defeated seeking re-election in 1890. He was a Republican.
Electoral history[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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[edit]
- ^ a b c 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.