Rev. Aaron J. Lyon, D.D.
Rev. Aaron J. Lyon, D.D., who since 1854. has been a member of the North Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, is one of the leading citizens of Delaware, where he is identified with large and important interests. Mr. Lyon was born on bis father's farm in Knox County, Ohio. June 6. 1828, and is one of a family of five children born to his parents, who were Daniel and Hannah (Dalrymple) Lyon.
Mr. Lyon secured his elementary education in the local schools and was later—in 1854—graduated from the Ohio Wesleyan University. Of this institution he is now the oldest trustee, and is the treasurer of the institution. For many years he was in the active ministry of the church. In 1905 he became president of the Delaware Savings Bank Company, the other officers being: C. B. Austin, vice-president; F. P. Hills, cashier, and W. H. Bodurtha. assistant cashier. The board oi directors include these well-known capitalists: A. J. Lyon, C. B. Austin. B. E. Freshwater. Charles Brundige. W. Shawaker, F. P. Hills. Colonel J. M. Crawford, J. E. McCullough and T. C. Jones. The institution was chartered under the laws of Ohio and does a general banking business, buying and selling foreign exchange and acting as agent for ocean steamship lines. Mr. Lyon is also president of the Electric Light and Power Company of Delaware.
Mr. Lyon was first married to Olive Weatherby, who died in 1876, and who was a daughter of Edmond Weatherby. The four children of this marriage were: Lena, now deceased, who married William P. Sturges; Clotilda, who married Rev. W. F. McDowell, now a bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church: Edmund D., who was graduated in 1882 from the Ohio Wesleyan University, and who is now principal of the Woodward High School at Cincinnati; and Orrel, deceased, who married Frank B. Gibson, residing at Denver, Colorado. All of Mr. Lyon*s children were graduates of the Ohio Wesleyan University. Mr. Lyon was married, secondly, in 1878, to Rachel Hoy. Politically he is identified with the Republican party. Fraternally he is a Knight Templar Mason. Mr. Lyon is hale and hearty at the age of 80 years, and looks after his business interests with the same caution and ability that he did when 25 years younger.
From 20th Century History of Delaware County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens by James R. Lytle