Joseph Lucien Lyon

Joseph Lucien Lyon
5th Oklahoma Secretary of State
In office
January 1915 – January 1919
GovernorRobert L. Williams
Preceded byH. G. Oliver
Succeeded byJoe Morris
Personal details
Born
Lucas, Kentucky, United States
Died(1936-09-06)September 6, 1936 (aged 60)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
PartyDemocratic Party

Joseph Lucien Lyon is an American politician who served as the 5th Oklahoma Secretary of State from 1915 to 1919.

Biography

Joseph Lucien Lyon moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Territory, from Lucas, Kentucky in 1899.[1][2] He ran for Oklahoma Secretary of State in 1914, defeating four other candidates in the Democratic Party primary before winning the general election.[3] He served in office from 1915 to 1919.[4][a]

He died on September 6, 1936, at his home in Oklahoma City.[5]

Notes

  1. ^ Some later sources erroneously refer to him as "S. L. Lyon," but his obituaries confirm he was named Joseph.[1][2][5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Services are held for Joseph Lyon". The Oklahoma News. September 8, 1936. p. 3. Retrieved October 22, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b "Former Secretary of State Passes". The Daily Ardmorite. September 7, 1936. p. 1. Retrieved October 22, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "1914-1916 Elections Results" (PDF). oklahoma.gov. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Oklahoma History" (PDF). Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Former State Official Dies". The Daily Oklahoman. September 7, 1936. p. 1. Retrieved October 22, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
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