Lydia A. Maynard
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- Feb 5, 1872The Hidden Stakes in Seattle's FoundingA legal dispute over Dr. David Maynard’s 640-acre donation claim reveals the overlooked property rights of his late wife, Lydia A. Maynard.Seattle, WA
- Mar 14, 1872The Forgotten Wife at the Center of SeattleDr. David Maynard’s 1852 donation land claim, which comprises much of downtown Seattle, is tied up in a legal crisis over the validity of his divorce and the arrival of his first wife, Lydia A. Maynard.Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA
- Apr 11, 1872The Property Battle for Old SeattleA lawyer and property claimant fight to secure titles to a sprawling Seattle donation land claim amidst territorial legal confusion.Seattle, WA
- 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
- Apr 25, 1872The Forgotten Wife of Seattle: Dr. Maynard’s Double LifeA landmark land dispute in 1872 reveals how the territorial government attempted to erase the existence of Dr. David S. Maynard's first wife, Lydia, to secure a donation claim for his second family.Seattle, WA
- Jun 7, 1876The Battle for Seattle's Soul: Who Owns the City?As the Northern Pacific Railroad, wealthy speculators, and the City of Seattle clash in Olympia over a massive land claim, the future of Seattle’s streets and growth hangs in the balance.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