A Smörgåsbord of Stories
Horace S. “H.S.” Lydick, his wife Susan (Roy) and their growing family settled on 159 acres in Beltrami County in May of 1911. At the Cass Lake Land Office, he filed a communtation claim to obtain the title to the property in 1913. Commuting a … read more
Horace Sawyer “H.S.” Lydick (1880-1956) lived a colorful life. Volumes could (and should) be written about his legendary, north-woods-lifestyle. For now, those stories need to wait. In this initial Lydick homestead post, we will look at how H.S. acquired his first property in Minnesota: 159 … read more
The purpose of this post is to show the importance of checking genealogical sources, especially transcribed sources. The research questions posed herein may elicit some negative reactions because of the mystery involved. My intention is not to pass judgement, but to present the facts. See … read more