Union Cemetery

Lyon, William Harlow


BORN IN: Mass.
DIED: 12/4/1903
AGED: 76
DEATH LOCATION: Co. Hospital


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OBITUARY ---------------

WILLIAM H. LYON

Redwood City Democrat

December 10, 1903

William H. Lyon, a resident of this county since 1858 died last Friday. The deceased was a native of Massachusetts, aged 76 years. He was an industrious citizen and respected by all. His funeral took place Sunday afternoon from James Crowe’s undertaking establishment, the interment being in Union Cemetery.

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