Newton Co., IN Bio Newton County, Iroquois Township. From A History of Warren, Benton, Jasper & Newton Counties, 1883. J.B. LYONS, farmer and stock dealer, is a native of Newton County, born, February 23, 1845, and is the eldest child of Samuel and Margaret Lyons, the former being a farmer. Our subject was married in this county to Miss Mary C. Hess, a daughter of Andrew Hess, likewise, a farmer. Mr. Lyons purchased eighty acres of his present home in 1868, and has since added to 120 acres thereto, making, in totality, 200 acres of very excellent farming land a a comfortable home; there are also, as improvements, commodious building, and 500 rods of Osage hedge. Mr. Lyons is a successful and prosperous farmer, and has served four years as Township Trustee. Mr. and Mrs. Lyons are parents of six children--Lawrence E., Oliver P., Fred, Elsie, Elmer and Lulie. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Submitted By Gerald Born Email - Wizzofozl0@aol.com