Elizabeth Jane McCorkle and William Boyce Lyle
WILLIAM BOYCE LYLE, son of MARGARET HAYES SCOTT and DAVID LYLE, was born March 5, 1835 in Richmond, Wayne, Indiana,66, 627, 4931 and died May 27, 1907 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana.66, 2669, 4931 He is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana.68, 66, 456, 4931
He married ELIZABETH JANE MCCORKLE on June 9, 1858 in Wayne County, Indiana,1675 daughter of HUGH HALL MCCORKLE. She was born November 4, 1834 in Troy, Miami, Ohio,2670, 4931 and died February 12, 1914 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana.4931, 2670 She is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana.68, 456, 4931
Children of ELIZABETH JANE MCCORKLE and WILLIAM BOYCE LYLE:
- ROSE LYLE, b. January 31, 1863, Greencastle, Putnam, Indiana;4931 m. JOHN WESLEY BURK on June 25, 1903 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana4017; d. June 10, 1912, Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana.2669, 948, 4931
Personal Information
William B. Lyle
- owned an Iron Foundry66
- was a member of the Knights of Pythias6000
- was a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen6000
- was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana. 66
Obituaries
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, May 27, 190766
WILLIAM B. LYLE DEAD
One of Most Highly Respected Citizens of the City Breathed His Last.
William B. Lyle breathed his last shortly before noon to-day at his home on south Water street after an illness which has lasted since last October. His death was due to a complication of diseases.
Mr. Lyle was one of the really good men of this city who practiced to the letter what he preached. With him the church and doing good was first and business second. He was identified for many years with the First Presbyterian church and it may be said with truth that he was one of its pillars. He was active in Y.M.C.A. work for many years and his charities were manifold. If a church member was sick Mr. Lyle was sure to be there minister to his brother's comfort. He was one of the leading and best citizens of this city!
Mr. Lyle, a native of Wayne county, Indiana, was born March 5, 1835, his parents being David and Margaret (Scott) Lyle. The mother died when this son was an infant. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm and attended the public schools of Richmond. He entered upon his career as an Iron founder in 1855, in Richmond, which he continued until 1860, at which time he came to Crawfordsville, where he and M. V. B. Smith started a foundry and machine shops. Mr. Lyle had been connected with the foundry ever since, having been quite active in all affairs pertaining to the business until a few months ago, when failing health compelled him to give up his active work. Mr. Lyle was married June 9, 1858, to Miss Elizabeth J. McCorkle of Troy, Ohio. No children came to bless this union, but they raised a niece, Mrs. Callie McCorkle Ringland, now the wife of Rev. W. F. Ringland of Wooster, Ohio, and Miss Rose Lyle lives with her adopted parents. Mr. Lyle united with the Presbyterian church when a mere boy at Richmond, Ind., and when he located here he at once joined the First Presbyterian church of this city, and has taken an active part in all church affairs until failing health forced him to remain away from church services. In politics Mr. Lyle was a staunch Republican, a member of the Knights of Pythias, and always took an active part in all matters for the good of the community.
The funeral will occur from the First Presbyterian church on Wednesdy afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and will be conducted by Dr. D. B. Duncan, pastor of the church, assisted by the church choir. The officers of the church will act as pall bearers. The body will be laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery.
Crawfordsville Daily Journal, February 12, 19142670
MRS. W.B. LYLE IS CALLED IN DEATH
AGED WOMAN WHO HAD RESIDED HERE FOR 30 YEARS DIED THIS MORNING.
AN ACTIVE CHURCH WORKER ALL HER LIFE
Husband Died Seven Years Ago — Mrs. Lyle Had Been Living at Home of Henry Meister.
Mrs. Elizabeth McCorkle Lyle, a resident of this city for more than thirty years, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meister, 510 east Jefferson street, at five minutes after midnight this morning following an illness of three months' duration. Mrs. Lyle was past seventy-nine years of age and when early in December of last year she became afflicted with grip, complications incident to the infirmities of her age arose and her weakened condition was unable to withstand the illness. For the past few days she had become gradually weaker and little hope has been held for her recovery for some time.
Mrs. Lyle was the widow of the late William B. Lyle, who was for years part owner of the Lyle & Reynolds foundry here. Her husband died seven years ago. Since that time Mrs. Lyle has remained in this city where she has a host of friends but no relatives. In August of last year the aged woman took up her residence at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Meister and since that time she has lived at that home.
The deceased was born in Ohio Nov. 4, 1834, and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McCorkle. With her husband she came to this city nearly two score years ago. Uniting with the First Presbyterian church soon after coming to Crawfordsville, Mrs. Lyle had remained a faithful attendant and worker in the church until her fatal illness. She was always present at the services and the weather was never too stormy to prevent her attendance at Sunday school and the service following till she became ill three months ago.
Funeral services will be held from the church of which she was a prominent member at two Friday afternoon. Rev. Walter Johnston, paster of Center Presbyterian church, will conduct the services and burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Lyle is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Anderson of Indianapolis and Mrs. Hunter of Piqua, Ohio. The sisters arrived today in response to messages of Mrs. Lyle's death. The aged woman is survived by no children.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| 18501363 | Wayne, Randolph, Indiana |
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| 1860828 | Greencastle, Putnam, Indiana |
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| June 6, 18701368 | Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana |
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| June 9, 1880906 | Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana |
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| June 11, 1900947 | Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana |
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| April 16, 1910946 | Crawfordsville, Montgomery, Indiana |
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