Judge James Lynam died on January 20, 1893 at the War Eagle Hotel. He was 72.
James Lynam was a native of New Orleans, Lousiana., and served with General Winfield Scott during the Mexican American War. At an early age he came to California to mine and also performed carpentry work. He drifted to the Idaho territory during the first gold excitement, pitching a tent in Owyhee County in 1864.
For many years Judge Lyman was a public servant and his continued re-election in positions of trust is evidence of the faithful manner in which he discharged his duties. Like all positive men, he had his enemies; like all human beings he had his failings, but his many points of sterling worth shone bright over all.
Judge Lyman served for years as the county superintendent of schools and as such endeared himself to all the young by the great interest he took in their welfare and enjoyment. It is doubtful another man in Owyhee county over whose grave will fall as many silent tears as will moisten the sod above the remains of James Lynam.
