James Lyons (Virginia politician)

James Lyons
Lyons in 1869
Member of the Confederate States
House of Representatives

from Virginia's 3rd district
In office
February 18, 1862  February 17, 1864
Preceded byJohn Tyler (elect)
Succeeded byWilliams C. Wickham
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Richmond City
In office
December 1, 1845  December 7, 1846
Preceded byRaleigh T. Daniel
Succeeded byJoseph Mayo
Member of the Virginia Senate
for Charles City, James City, New Kent, Henrico, and the City of Richmond
In office
December 2, 1839  December 5, 1842
Preceded byJacqueline B. Harvie
Succeeded byHill Carter
Personal details
Born(1801-10-12)October 12, 1801
Hanover County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedDecember 18, 1882(1882-12-18) (aged 81)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Political party
Alma materCollege of William & Mary
Occupation
  • Lawyer
  • politician

James Lyons (October 12, 1801 – December 18, 1882) was a nineteenth century American politician from Virginia who also served in the Confederate Congress.