Career
He resided at his birthplace until 1860, when he, with his parents, went to Europe, and remained there ten years. During this time he was educated at the School of Mines, at Freiberg, Saxony, and at the University of Berlin. In December, 1870, he returned to America, and in 1871 came to California, he engaged in wine-making, general farming, milling etc. Mr. Lyman was the Secretary of the Napa Valley Wine Company, one of the most extensive companies engaged in the wine business in the State.
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