1850 US Census, North Carolina, Henderson County, Family number 835, Line 21; Name, Leander Lyda; Age, 24; Male; Occupation, farmer; Real estate, $150; Birthplace, North Carolina.
1860 US Census, North Carolina, Henderson County, Edneyville, Dwelling number 475, Family number 477, Line 19; Name, Leander Lyda; Age, 30; Male; Occupation, Day Laborer.