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Elizabeth Browne “Bee” Lyons

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Elizabeth Browne “Bee” Lyons

Birth
Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
Death
21 Jan 1998 (aged 90)
Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
Burial
Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA Add to Map
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Elizabeth Browne Lyons, affectionately known as Bee to her family, was the granddaughter of former Mayor of Houston, John T. Browne, who served two terms in office from 1892 to 1896, and wife Mary Jane Bergin.

Bee's parents, Michael Cusack Lyons and Mary Elizabeth Browne, owned Lyons Grocery Store in Houston. Bee was born as the 5th daughter to her parents, of 11 children. Their youngest child was the only boy.

Early in her life she worked in her family's grocery business. She did not marry during her life, but provided a significant role in rearing her young niece, Mary Francis, after the death of her sister, Helen Violet.
Elizabeth Browne Lyons, affectionately known as Bee to her family, was the granddaughter of former Mayor of Houston, John T. Browne, who served two terms in office from 1892 to 1896, and wife Mary Jane Bergin.

Bee's parents, Michael Cusack Lyons and Mary Elizabeth Browne, owned Lyons Grocery Store in Houston. Bee was born as the 5th daughter to her parents, of 11 children. Their youngest child was the only boy.

Early in her life she worked in her family's grocery business. She did not marry during her life, but provided a significant role in rearing her young niece, Mary Francis, after the death of her sister, Helen Violet.


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