The New Haven Evening Friday Register, 23 January 1885
(Connecticut)

James Lanyon
CHESHIRE, Conn., Jan. 23.—James Lanyon died at his late residence on the morning of the 22d inst., at the age of 68. Mr Lanyon was born in Cornwall, England, and came to Cheshire in 1841 as the general superintendent of the Stamford Manufacturing company, a portion of the company’s business being located here, which position he held until the closing of the company’s affairs in 1878. He was director of the Cheshire Manufacturing company, the American Braid company and the Cheshire Watch company, was one of the select men of the town for four years, and represented the town in the legislature in 1875. He was an influential member and trustee of the Methodist church for over thirty years, and was held in high esteem by all. He was married in 1844 to Lucretia A. Brooks, who survives him with a son, Wesley A. Lanyon. His funeral will be attended from the Methodist church on Saturday, the 24th inst., at 2 o’clock p.m.

Contributed by Bob Bolitho