A. Maynard Lyon

Background

Lyon, A. Maynard was born on August 29, 1818 in Brandon, Vermont, United States. Son of Esbon E. and Sarah (Knight) Lyon.

Education

Education high school, Brandon, Vermont Foreign 40 years a real estate dealer in New York, with A. T. Stewart, John Jacob Astor and other noted men as regular clients. Later an underwriter in stocks until his 92d year Principal builder and 1st president Jacksonville, Saint Augustine and Halifax, Railroad (which he financed). An extensive traveler.

Manager, for 56 years, president 1865-1872, and from 1890, Northwestern Medical Dispensary of New New York

Member New York City Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor, 1850-1868, and chairman and treasurer 22d ward committee same.

Achievements

• A. Maynard Lyon has been listed as a noteworthy philanthropist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member New York City Union Defense Committee to disburse city fund of $3,500,000 to families of needy Union soldiers. Foreign many years an official of 42d Saint

Connections

Father:

Esbon East. Lyon

Mother:

Sarah (Knight) Lyon