A Smörgåsbord of Stories
This is a fish story, an extravagant and incredible story. The stories about my great grandfather were (and are) legendary. Horace Lydick Horace Sawyer Lydick (1880-1956) was the son of Mary Jane Wheaton (1839-1929) and Michael Lydick (1835-1919). Leaving his his native state of … read more
Today, I’m celebrating my 3rd anniversary of Family History Hotdish! What is hotdish? Hotdish is a traditional, one-dish, main course meal. If you are from Minnesota, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Hotdish has everything: ground meat, vegetables, and a cream soup … read more
The Pike Hole Resort was the gathering place for a family reunion on June 15, 1941. Susan (Roy) Lydick had siblings from her mother’s first and second marriages. On that sunny day, they gathered together. 1941 Newspaper Clip Roy – Gamache Clan Gathered … read more
My great Uncle Clint Lydick (1931-2022) recalled that his parents, Horace and Susan (Roy), hosted their first paying guests in 1932. That was the start of the Pike Hole Resort. The Beginning Three men from Illinois ventured to the north woods of Minnesota in … read more
Family History is a hobby that encompasses many different aspects: research, writing, familial relationships and detective work. With the advent of the Internet, we can quickly connect to so many cousins. We can share information and photos so easily. Today I present to you, … read more
Because I’ve been researching my family for over 30 years, I have most of the names and dates added to my charts. So, now I focus my attention on discovering more stories about my ancestors. Years ago, newspapers were the social media of choice. The … read more
Tales of the Old Home Town Cass Lake Times R. “Grant” Utley (1897-1985), editor of the Times wrote a weekly column called “Tales of the Old Home Town.” Using his newspaper, Mr. Utley jabbed at politicians and reminisced about days gone by. Fortunately for … read more
Christmas memories and traditions are different for each of us. For me, my favorite part of Christmas is decorating the tree with my grandmother’s crocheted snowflakes. Mary Mae Lydick Norenberg My Grandma Mae was born May 1, 1910 to Susan Roy and Horace “H.S” … read more
Patrick and I entertained several couples for a backyard barbeque last week. We had a wonderful evening: good food, great friends, lots of laughs and plenty of yard games. The next day, one of our guests tested positive for COVID-19. According to the current Centers … read more
Horace S. “H.S.” Lydick (1880-1956) claimed a homestead in 1911, commuted it and lost it in a Sheriff Sale. Finding an opportunity, he filed a second homestead claim for land in Beltrami County, Minnesota under the provisions of the 1862 Homestead Act. The Act granted … read more