LYSTER, Josiah U. - b. October 10, 1818 - d. February 24, 1911

[Janet Harrington]

  Josiah U. Lyster, the son of Cornelius and Elizabeth Lyster was born in Mercer county, Kentucky, October 10, 1818 and departed this life in Elk Falls, kansas, February 24, 1911 at 5:30 p.m.
  In 1830 his parents moved to Johnson county Indiana, where they lived to a ripe old age.  Two sisters and a brother, children of this couple still reside there.
  It was here that Mr. Lyster was united in marriage to Miss Jane Wallace, April 2, 1840.  To this union were born nine children, two dying in infancy, William died November 16, 1910.  Mrs. Lyster died May 26, 1910.  Three sons and three daughters survive the father and mother, and were at Mr. Lyster's bedside in his last illness assisting in caring for him, and were all present at the funeral srvice as were also quite a number of relatives.
  Descending from this couple and their children are 36 grand children, 38 great grand children and 5 great great grand children, nearly all of whom are still living.  Mr. Lyster was very fond of these children and Mr. and Mrs. Lyster's home was always open to them.
  My. Lyster became a christian in early life.  Soon after their marriage, he and his wife united with the Christian church.  For seventy years they walked side by side.  No wonder Mr. Lyster missed her so much after her death.  This aged couple were highly esteemed in the community.  They lived here thirty five years.  Mr. Lyster was known far and wide as a man of intergrity, upright in his walk and conversation.  The funeral was well attended.  It was held in the Christian church conducted by Elder Newton Hill assisted by Rev. John A. Pratt, paster of the M. E. church.  Mrs. J. A. Richolson was in charge of the music.  The entire service was as requested by Mr. Lyster and was a fitting tribute to his memory.