Timothy
J. Lyons, one of the leading members of the bar of San Francisco, was born in
the city of London, England, October 25, 1860.
His parents emigrated to Boston during his babyhood, and there he passed
his childhood and youth. He attended
the grammar school, and also the high school, taking the additional scholarship
for Harvard University. In December,
1873, he came with his mother to California, his father having come the
previous year. The death of both
parents occurred within the year, and the son was thus left along to make his
way in life unaided by the experience of the father and the counsels of the
mother. He taught in the night school,
and during the day studied law under the direction of Judge Finn and Judge
Reardon. He was admitted to the bar in
January, 1882, and the following year he took a course of study in the Hastings
College of Law, being graduated in May, 1883.
While engaged in a general civil practice he has given much attention to
probate practice, and has been connected with important probate
litigation. In 1888 he made a trip to
Europe, in which business and pleasure were combined. For so young a man he has secured a good probate practice, and he
is also attorney for the Italian Government.
Mr.
Lyons has a decided taste for literary pursuits, is a close and conscientious
student, and devotes all his leisure time in this direction.
Transcribed by
Donna L. Becker
Source: "The
Bay of San Francisco," Vol. 1, page 617, Lewis Publishing Co, 1892.
©
2004 Donna L. Becker.