David S. Maynard
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- Apr 18, 1872The Abandoned Wife of Seattle's FounderDr. David S. Maynard claimed 640 acres in Seattle, then secretly divorced his wife of 24 years to marry another—a legal battle that exposed the heartless machinations of the city's early days.Seattle, WA
- Jul 18, 1872The Legal Scramble for Maynard’s LandA bitter newspaper feud reveals the messy reality of early Seattle’s land titles, where a complex divorce and a 'lost' first wife sparked a struggle over ownership in the city’s heart.Seattle, WA
- Nov 17, 1883The Soaring Value of Seattle DirtA look at the rapid rise of local property values, as pioneer church lots worth a dollar reach thousands in gold.Seattle, WA
- Apr 21, 1889The Decades-Long Battle for the McAleer Tract Ends in CourtAfter years of tangled legal claims, Judge Hanford rules against the McAleer heirs, clearing the way for new development on a large, vacant stretch of land once visible from the old Lake Washington cable cars.Seattle, WA
- Jan 19, 1892The Half-Million Dollar Land WarAfter decades of legal battles involving divorce, disputed donation claims, and multiple claimants, a massive 80-acre swath of Seattle real estate finally changes hands.Jackson Street, Seattle, WA