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When William James Lyons was born on November 13, 1856, in County Donegal, Ireland, his father, John, was 23 and his mother, Catherine, was 23.
William was the eldest of 23 siblings and half-siblings. He married Mary Frances Synnott on July 5, 1879, in the city of Dublin, Ireland. They had 17 children children in 24 years, 3 of whom were born dead.
William (schoolmaster) and wife Frances were teachers at Drummully National School. He died on December 19, 1929, in Clones, Monaghan, Ireland, at the age of 73, and was buried in Drummully Church of Ireland graveyard, Monaghan, Ireland.
| Additional Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 1st Nov 1856 | |
| Date of Death | 1st Dec 1929 | |
| Spouse (First Name/s and Maiden/Surname) | Mary Frances Synnott | |
| Place & Date of Marriage | July 5, 1879, in the city of Dublin, Ireland | |
