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Undated photograph of John J. Lemon on Day Island. (Wheelock - Lemon collection) Mr. Lemon, after whom Lemon's Beach just south of Day Island was named, was a well-known pioneer who had resided here for 25 years. A native of Ohio, he was a retired printer and newspaper publisher. Mr. Lemon was a Civil War veteran who passed away on May 8, 1913, at the age of 70. He was survived by his wife Mary Ann, three daughters and one son. The Anna Lemon Wheelock Branch Library of the Tacoma Public Library system was named in honor of Mr. Lemon's daughter, Anna.
Lemon, John J.; Pioneers;