Lyman Kice

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Lyman Kice

Source: History Morris County New Jersey, Volume II, Lewis Publishing Co., 1914

Lyman KICE, a progressive and energetic business man of German Valley, Morris county, New Jersey, is a representative of a family which has been identified with the interests of the State for a number of generations. The name is of German origin. His father, Isaac Kice, was born in the State of New Jersey and followed the occupation of farming all his life. He died at the residence of his son in German Valley at the age of sixty-seven years. He married Martha EVERETT, of Lebanon, and they had an only child.

Lyman KICE was born at Peapack, New Jersey, in 1845, and was educated in the schools of Morris county. After completing his education he served as clerk for a time for Samuel Welsh, and was then engaged in farming for several years. Abandoning this form of industry, he was again a clerk for a time, then, in 1884, established himself in his recent business, in which he has been decidedly successful. He conducted a general store well stocked with a full line of all goods with the exception of groceries. He was up-to-date and progressive in his business methods, and the invariable courtesy with which his customers were treated; added not a little to the popularity of the owner of the store. Mr. KICE has now retired and the business is carried on by his son-in-law, George McLEAN, and Mr. KICE gives all his attention to his stone quarries. He is a staunch supporter of Democratic principles, served as clerk of the township many years, and is now town collector. His fraternal affiliations are with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, in which he is a member of both lodge and camp, at Morristown.

Mr. KICE married Amy NAUGHRIGHT, and has one child: Laura, who married, George McLEAN, and has one child: Russell. Mr. KICE is held in high esteem by his fellow townsmen for the integrity which has been a dominating characteristic.