Background
Lyle, Richard H. was born on January 16, 1889 in Brownsville, Tennessee, United States. Son of George W. and Lula (Hotchkiss) Lyle.
Lyle, Richard H. was born on January 16, 1889 in Brownsville, Tennessee, United States. Son of George W. and Lula (Hotchkiss) Lyle.
Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Laws, Vanderbilt University, 1914.
1 daughter Susan Beesley (Mistress James Carson Warters). Admitted to Tennessee bar, 1914, practiced in Brownsville, 1914-1917, partner Bond & Lyle, 1920-1927. Commissioner Institutions of Tennessee, 1927-1933, also chairman Pardon and Parole Board, tennessee.
Director Tennessee State Industries, 1937-1940. Regional director Social Security Board, 1940-1948 Office Community Facilities, 1942-1945, Federal Security Agency, Atlanta, 1948-1953. Regional director Department Health, Edition and Welfare, from 1953.
Executive director Nashville Community Chest, 1933-1937. President Tennessee Conference Social Work, 1930.
Served as First lieutenant to captain Infantry, 3d Division, Army of the United States, overseas 1917-1919, participating in 4 major battles. Member Phi Delta Phi, Kappa Alpha. Rotarian.; Kiwanian.
Spouse Susan Beesley, February 9, 1928, Murfreesboro, Tennessee.