I am also a Lyda Family member. My birth name was: Lenore Clara Lyda, married name, Ferdinand. My father was Daniel Lyda, mother Clara B. (Wallin) Lyda. Daniel's parents were, James Stepp Lyda and Theodoshia (Jones) Lyda. James and Theodoshia were both from the Hendersonville, NC. I am going to a family reunion next month (July 10th.'09), in Oregon.