Willie L. (Burns) Lyons, 7 North 54 West



WILLIE'S FAMILY

In 1860 Choctaw Nation, I.T. William Burns is 24, Amanda J. Burns 22, and Clara Ann Burns 1.
William's father was "Reverend Willis Burns, a pioneer Baptist missionary among the Chickasaws, who died with interment at Stonewall, about forty years ago."

HIS SISTER CLARA "REV. DR. JOSEPH SAMUEL MURROW, pioneer Baptist missionary to the Indians of Indian Territory and Father of Oklahoma Masonry, passed away September 8th at 10:30 p. m., at his home in Atoka, at the age of 94 years, three months and one day. Father Murrow, as he was affectionately called, was born June 7, 1835, in Jefferson County, Georgia. His grandfather, William Murrow, was a member of that dauntless band which fought under Marion for American Independence. His maternal great-grandfather held a patent from George III of England to Sullivan Island in Charleston Bay, South Carolina. His father, John Murrow, and mother, Mary Amelia Badger Murrow, were the parents of six children Joseph Samuel being the youngest. The young man grew up in the atmosphere of struggle for developmentâ€"material, social, mental and spiritual developmentt.
At the early age of nineteen he entered a religious career by uniting with the Green Fork Baptist Church in Georgia and a year later was licensed to preach the gospel. He soon entered Mercer University to better equip himself for his chosen career but the impatience of youth and the demand for competent lips and hands to labor among the Indian people of the West combined to shorten his college career and hasten the beginning of the work into which he threw body and soul. Long years later (1923) Mercer conferred the degree of Doctor of Divinity upon him as an appreciation of his services for christianity and education. Ordained to the ministry in September 1857, at Macon, Georgia, he was appointed by the Domestic and Indian Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention and supported by the Rehoboth Association as a missionary to the Indians of the West. On November 18, 1857, he arrived at old North Forktown, near Eufaula. At that time there were no railroads west of the Mississippi River. He spent five weeks in making the trip. On coming to Indian Territory, Rev. Mr. Murrow and his wife settled in a little log cabin in old North Fork town in the Creek Nation. His wife died there ten months later. In 1859 he married Miss Clara Burns, daughter of Rev. Willis Burns, who came to the territory as a missionary in 1858. Of this union four children were born. After his marriage, Mr. Murrow immediately moved to the Seminole Nation and established the mission work in that tribe. In 1862 at the request of the Seminole Council, he was appointed Confederate States Indian Agent for that tribe. The following year he received additional powers, including the purchase and distribution of supplies and provisions to the women, children and old men of several tribes, including Creeks, Osages, Comanches, Wichitas and others, whose able-bodied men had enlisted with the Confederate Army. He continued to be a missionary for Christ as well as a representative of the Confederate Government, and endeavored as best he could to feed their souls with spiritual food as well as care for their temporal wants. In 1870 Mr. Murrow returned to his home in Georgia, where friends placed him in a hospital for the blind in the city of Atlanta, as he was suffering from a severe disease of the eyes, brought on by excessive labor and neglect. During this time he had ample time to study the Indian field of work and he became impressed with the thought that something should be done for the wild Indians of the western part of the Indian Territory. As a result of the plans thus formulated and his exertions a mission was commenced among these wild or blanket Indians in 1874, and it has continued. After four years of work among the Creeks and four years with Seminoles, Dr. Murrow came to the Choctaw Nation and in 1867 located at what is now the City of Atoka, a place to which he gave the name and of which he will always be regarded as the founder. As the location was on the direct trail and mail route of the Government, Mr. Murrow determined to have a post office established there and after writing the petition and the necessary correspondence was successful and the post office was named Atoka. In July, 1872, Rev. Mr. Murrow issued a call to the churches of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations to meet in Atoka for the purpose of organizing the Choctaw and Chickasaw Baptist Association. "

In 1870 Franklin County, Arkansas, Willis Burnes is 52, Keziah Burnes 51, Martha Burnes 21, Clara Burnes 12, born in Alabama, and Willis Burnes 6, born in the Creek Nation (male, but possibly Willis Louisa).

Willis Burns Jr. BIRTH 25 Aug 1863 Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, DEATH 1 Jan 1881 Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, BURIAL Frisco Cemetery Frisco, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, MEMORIAL ID 26959005.

Willis' father William Washington Burns BIRTH 16 MAY 1838 • Bibb, Alabama DEATH 1865 • Ft Washita, Indian Territory.

Mother Amanda Jane Hewett 1838â€"1858 BIRTH 1838 • Tuscaloosa, Alabama DEATH 13 JAN 1858 • Stonewall, Pontotoc, Oklahoma.

Willis' aunt Martha Ann 'Mattie' Burns Patton BIRTH 25 May 1848 Oklahoma, DEATH 21 Jul 1922 Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, BURIAL Frisco Cemetery Frisco, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, MEMORIAL ID 26958389 .

Sister: Clara Ann Burns
BIRTH 16 DEC 1858 Tuscaloosa, Alabama
DEATH 08 DEC 1955 Idaho

In 1885 Green precinct, Sumner County, Kansas, J. A. Corbin, 33 is a confectioner, born in Virginia, C.A. Corbin 26 in Alabama, LOUISA BURNS 22, M.R. Corbin 3, both born in I.T.,and another daughter two months old born in Kansas.

In 1900 Logan County, James A. Corbin is farming, born November 1853 in Virginia, married twenty years to Clara A. Corbin, born December 1858 in Alabama, Maud R. Corbin 18 Daughter in Indiana, Clara L. Corbin 15 Daughter in Kansas, James L. Corbin 11 Son, Alvin B. Corbin 9 Son, and Robert J. Corbin 5 Son all three born in Colorado.

James A. Corbin claimed a quarter in section 12, 7N 54W in 1890, another in 1899, and another in 1906.

JOHN'S FAMILY

In 1880 Iroquois County, Illinois, Thomas Lyons is 55, Mary Lyons 52 Wife, both born in Ireland, John Lyons 20 Son, Annie A. Lyons 18 Daughter, William Lyons 14 Son, and Ella Lyons 12 Daughter.

March 1930 Lafayette, Indiana "Mrs. Anna L. Dwyer, 68, widow of Thomas S. Dwyer, of Ambia, died at 8:30 o'clock this morning at the home of a sister, Mrs. Henry Langellier, where she had been visiting two weeks. She had been in failing health three years. The body will be brought to the home of a brother, Will Lyons, of Prairie Green. Funeral services will be held in St. Mary's church, Dunnington, Thursday morning at 9 o'clock, with interment in the church cemetery Surviving, besides the sister and brother mentioned is another brother, John Lyons, of St. Louis."

William Earl Lyons BIRTH 1865 DEATH 1935 BURIAL Saint Marys Catholic Church Cemetery Dunnington, Benton County, Indiana, MEMORIAL ID 33926899.

John Lyons Age 23 Marriage Date 1882 Marriage Place Iroquois, Illinois, Father Thomas Lyons Mother Mary Clark Spouse Lizzie Finch.

Ella Langellier BIRTH 22 Sep 1866 DEATH 16 Jun 1952 Kankakee County, Illinois, BURIAL Saint Anne Township Cemetery Saint Anne, Kankakee County, Illinois, MEMORIAL ID 107820252.

LIZZIE AFTER JOHN

In 1900 Fairfield, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, Elizabeth Lyons 36 is widowed, Laura Lyons 17 Daughter, Thomas Lyons 16 Son, Henry Lyons 14 Son, and Elizabeth Lyons 13 Daughter.

In 1940 Los Angeles, Elizabeth Lyons is 76, Elizabeth Lyons 52 Daughter a saleswoman.

Elizabeth F. Finch Lyons BIRTH 1 Jan 1863 Illinois, DEATH 12 Jan 1948 California, BURIAL Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, PLOT Col. of the Holy Trinity, Iris Terrace, Lot 0, Space 22647 MEMORIAL ID 85456206.

In 1950 Los Angeles, Elizabeth Lyons is an insurance agent, 63, Ruth L. O. Callaghan 68 Sister.

HENRY

In 1920 Cheyenne, Wyoming, Hilliard S. Ridgeley is 45, Evea Ridgeley 42 Wife, Lucile Ridgeley 20 Daughter, Fenwick Ridgeley 16 Son, Hilliard Ridgeley 9 Son, H. W. Lyons 33 Lodger, a carpenter born in ILlinois, father in New York, mother in Illinois, and Clarence W. Mather 56 Lodger.

In 1930 Portland, Oregon, Henry W. Lyons is a painting contractor, 43, born in Illinois, both parents born in Illinois, Irma E. Lyons 31 Wife, Betty J. Lyons 9 Daughter, Mary Lyons 8 Daughter, John Lyons 6 Son, Patrick Lyons 4 Son, Patricia Lyons 4 Daughter, Walter Lyons 2 Son, and Martha Lyons 1 Daughter.

?? W Lyons Marriage Date 1920 Divorce Date 21 Jul 1942 Divorce Place Multnomah, Oregon, Spouse Irma Lyons Plantiff Wife.
Irma Eda Stabler Lyons BIRTH 1898 Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming, DEATH 25 Sep 1961 Washington, BURIAL Acacia Memorial Park and Funeral Home Lake Forest Park, King County, Washington, PLOT G3 Hemlock Section, Lot 38D, Sp. 1 MEMORIAL ID 132226617.

May 2, 1962 Long Beach, California "LYONS, Henry, 76, of Ninth Street, Monday. Surviving: sons John, Patrick, Walter, daughters Mary, Betty Jo, Patricia, Martha, Elizabeth- laghan; brother, Thomas. Graveside service Thursday, 2:30 pm, Veterans Administration Cemetery."
Henry William Lyons BIRTH 13 Sep 1885 Iroquois County, Illinois, DEATH 28 Apr 1962 Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, BURIAL Los Angeles National Cemetery Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, Show Map PLOT 158, 6 RW Y MEMORIAL ID 3729611.

GORDON

San Anselmo, California, 1918 " May twenty-eighth was wedding day at The Igloo, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George Breck, in Yolando Court. The ceremony that united Miss Lura Mae Garrett and Mr. Gordon Thomas Lyons, both of San Francisco, was read by Rev. Howard Chandler of San Anselmo under the wide spreading branches of a drooping laurel tree with the matins of the birds and the murmuring of the brook for music.
The bride and groom who, later In the day were to act as bridesmaid and best man at another wedding, had planned with Mrs. Breck to make their wedding a surprise to all. It is said that a woman cannot keep a secret, but Mr. Breck had received no inkling of it until, being told that a man wished to speak with him immediately, he interrupted the making of his toilet and went out at once, without coat, vest or collar and unshaven. When he saw the group under the tree and realized the significance of it, his expression was a study and when some one said "come, Mr. Breck, and join the group," his hand went to his face and he replied "wait a few minutes until I shave." Permission was refused and he gave the bride away just as he was. The slender little white robed bride, with her big dark eyes and her arms full of flowers, might have been mistaken for a dryad flitting among the trees.
A wedding breakfast was served on the veranda and, after toasts and good wishes, those present were bound to secrecy. Mr. and Mrs. Lyons will spend their honeymoon in Salt Lake City, where Mr. Lyons has business interests."

Gordon Thomas Lyons BIRTH 4 Dec 1883 DEATH 3 Apr 1970 BURIAL Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery San Diego, San Diego County, California, PLOT A-E, 427-A MEMORIAL ID 3415077 .


RUTH

In 1910 Lafayette, Indiana, Frank C. Callihan is 34, Laura Callihan 25 Wife, and Martha C. Callihan 5 Daughter .
Frank C. Callahan BIRTH 9 Mar 1876 Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, DEATH 11 Apr 1944 Clarks Hill, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, BURIAL Spring Vale Cemetery Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, PLOT sec 13 lot 24 grave 9 MEMORIAL ID 7776355.

Martha Callaghan Keast BIRTH 3 Feb 1905 DEATH 13 Nov 1975 BURIAL Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, PLOT Col. of Understanding, FM, Lot 0, Space 37185 MEMORIAL ID 85438987.

JOHN AND WILLIE

It is not likely that this is our Lou December 1888 " Miss Lou Burns returned Sunday from Cincinnati aad from her visit among friends in Ohio."

John Lyons and Lou Burns married in Denver on June 5, 1892, the ceremony performed by H.S. Feix.
Rocky Mountain News

John Lyons cash-claimed a quarter in section 9, 8N 53W in 1890.


Willie timber-claimed a quarter in section 12, 7N 54W in 1895.

In 1900 Chickasaw, Indian Territory, John Lyons is farming, 41, born in Illinois, married eight years to Louisa Lyons born March 1864 in I.T. Wife, Valley Lyons 5 Daughter, Clara Lyons 1 Daughter, and Maud Lyons 2/12 Daughter, all born in Oklahoma.

In 1910 Johnston County, Oklahoma, John Lyons is 50, Millie L. Lyons 45 Wife, Vallie Lyons 15 Daughter, Clara Lyons 11 Daughter, Maud Lyons 10 Daughter, Burney Lyons 8 Son, and Joe S. Reed 39 Hired Man.

Clara L. Lyons BIRTH 2 Sep 1898 DEATH 16 Nov 1919 BURIAL Condon Grove Cemetery Milburn, Johnston County, Oklahoma, MEMORIAL ID 18881133.

In 1920 Johnston County, John Lyons is 65, Willie L. Lyons 56 Wife, Maudie Lyons 19 Daughter, and Burnie Lyons 17 Son.

John Lyon BIRTH 1 May 1857 DEATH 25 Mar 1920 BURIAL Condon Grove Cemetery Milburn, Johnston County, Oklahoma, MEMORIAL ID 18881105.

Louisa Lyons Birth Date 25 Mar 1862 Birth Place Oklahoma Death Date 25 Jun 1943 Death Place Los Angeles Father's Surname Burns.

VALLEY

In 1920 Johnston County, Oklahoma, Gilbert Hobbs is 31, Valley A. Hobbs 24 Wife, John V. Hobbs 8 Stepson, and Gilbert W. Hobbs 1 Son.

Vallie Amanda Lyons Hobbs BIRTH 4 Mar 1896 DEATH 30 Jul 1925 BURIAL Condon Grove Cemetery Milburn, Johnston County, Oklahoma, MEMORIAL ID 18851656.

Gilbert William Hobbs BIRTH 12 Jun 1918 DEATH 2 Dec 1998 Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, BURIAL West Lawn Cemetery Henryetta, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, MEMORIAL ID 13209536.

John Virgil Walker BIRTH 28 Aug 1911 DEATH 14 Apr 1961 Madill, Marshall County, Oklahoma, BURIAL Condon Grove Cemetery Milburn, Johnston County, Oklahoma, MEMORIAL ID 18891946.

Clarieta Hobbs Sutton BIRTH 6 Jan 1920 DEATH 23 Aug 1977 Tulsa County, Oklahoma, BURIAL West Lawn Cemetery Henryetta, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, MEMORIAL ID 142457558.

WILLIAM

William Burns Lyons Birth Date 16 Jan 1902 Birth Place Oklahoma Death Date 4 Sep 1952 Death Place Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada,.
BURIAL Woodlawn Cemetery Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, PLOT 57 U MEMORIAL ID 105918910.

Vallie Estelle Liles Butler BIRTH 12 May 1915 Johnston County, Oklahoma, DEATH 10 Feb 1994 BURIAL Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, PLOT Section 47 MEMORIAL ID 212548262.

MAUDE

In 1930 Huntington Park, California, Halsey H. Mitchell is 33, Maude E. Mitchell 32 Wife, a saleslady in a grocery store, and Bernard E. Mitchell 7 Adopted Son.

In 1940 Los Angeles, Maude E. Mitchell 40 is widowed, born in Oklahama, Lloyd H. Mitchell 15 Son, and Vernon E. Mitchell 13 Son.

In 1940 San Antonio, Los Angeles County, Halsey H. Mitchell 60, is a mail carrier, Maude E. Mitchell 44 Wife.

In 1950 Los Angeles County, Vernon C. Mitchell is 22, Maude E. Mitchell 50 Mother, and Lloyd H. Mitchell 24 Brother.

Maude Ellen Mitchell 23 Mar 1901 Birth Place Oklahoma Death Date 27 Apr 1985 Death Place Los Angeles Mother's Maiden Name Burns Father's Surname Lyons.

G. W. BURNS

March 2, 1889 Sterling "Mr. G. W. Burns expects his son-in-law, Wm. Carter, from Missouri this week."

Return to Biography index