21 December 2008

Mary Miranda Callister




Mary Miranda Callister was the daughter of Thomas Callister and Caroline Clara Smith. She was born 17 August 1853 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Here she is depicted front right with some of her siblings and half siblings. She was raised in a polygamous household. Her father was settled in Salt Lake City when he was sent by Brigham Young to the Millard County area.

She married Edward Leo Lyman Sr. 14 Nov in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City.

She taught school and valued education. She was a great influence in
regards to education of her nieces and nephews as well as for her children. She lived as a widow for nearly twenty-five years.

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