Short Biography of William B. Lyle

William B. LYLE, a native of Wayne Co IN was b. March 5, 1835. His father, David Lyle, was b. in Va, but early moved westward, first to Ohio then in 1828 to Richmond IN. He was a brickmason by trade but in later years followed farming. He was very active in the whig party and occupied the office of magistrate for many years. He was a man of much influence among his friends, being impartial to all, never becoming ultra on questions in which men are liable to err. He had been in the war of 1812 and had experienced Indian hostilities. He d. in 1850, at the age of 60. Wm B's mother, Margaret (SCOTT) Lyle, was b. in No. Ireland, and d. in 1835 when Wm. was a babe. Both she and her husb. were members of the Presbyt. ch. William B. was raised on the farm, attended the common school of Richmond, and in 1852 began learning the carpenter's trade, which he followed sev. years and then entered an iron foundry, following the same scale, but since the business increasing, much needed machinery has been added. Nearly all the patterns and plasters have been made by hand, employing 8 workmen. They manufacture the celebrated extenion shaft drag saw, iron fences, etc. The firm is now Lyle & Smith. Mr. L. was marr. June 9, 1858 to Eliz. J. McCORKLE, d/o Hugh McCorkle of Troy, Ohio. M/M Lyle are members of the Presbyt. ch. He is a stalwart republican, a member of the fraternities of K of P, and Ancient Order of United Workmen. In the latter lodge he is master workman. Mr. L. is genial and pleasant toward all, and favors all movements that tend to improve the city or county. His business is an important item among the industries of the city, and should be patronized by home and surrounding territory.

Source: "Books on Google Play History of Montgomery County, Together with Historic Notes on the Wabash Valley: Gleaned from Early Authors, Old Maps and Manuscripts, Private and Official Correspondence, and Other Authentic Sources" ⁶⁰⁰⁰