From the State Historical Scoiety of Iowa, 600 East Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50319:

"Grave Records of Dickinson County, Iowa copied by the Graves Registration Project W.P.A."

Page 35.

Lombard:

Royal B., 1821, Windsor, Vt., to 11-10-1884; Lakeview Cem., Spirit Lake (abbreviated S.L.) Sophia, the lot owner bought lot November, 1884; Royal P. buried on same lot Sophia d. 11-14-1884 aged 63; Lakeview Cem. S. L.

This record is somewhat misleading. Sophia may have been the lot owner, however, she did not die four days after her husband, Royal. Sophia Lombard is buried at Green Lawn Cemetery in Columbus, Ohio.

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CHAPTER XXXV.

SPIRIT LAKE TOWN CONTINUED - THE EARLY MERCHANTS - THE EARLY BUSINESS HOUSES GENERALLY - THE BEACON BLOCK - THE NEW CRANDALL HOUSE - THE COMING OF THE RAILROADS -THE ROLLER SKATE CRAZE - INCORPORATION OF THE TOWN - THE FIRST OFFICERS - THE NEW COURTHOUSE - THE FIRST BRICK BUILDINGS - THE STEVENS BLOCK - THE ELECTRIC LIGHTS - A. M. JOHNSON'S STORE - THE ROLLER MILL - THE COLD STORAGE PLANT.

"About June 1, 1882, the Lake Park House, by R. P. and D. F. Lombard, was thrown open to the public. This was in times of high water, and the lake shore and boat landing there was supposed to be all that could be desired."

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Iowa Gazetteer and Business Directory, 1884-1885, R. L. Polk and Co. Dickinson County Towns and Villages

SPIRIT LAKE. An incorporated town on the B. C. R. & N. Ry., at the junction of the O br. C., M. & St. P. Ry., and on the lake from which it takes its name, in Dickinson county, 180 miles northwest of Des Moines. From its pleasant location it is fast becoming a favorite resort. It contains Methodist, Baptist, Catholic and German Lutheran churches, a good school, a public hall, capable of seating 600, 2 private banks, and 2 weekly newspapers, the Spirit Lake Beacon and the Dickinson County Journal. Grain, produce and live stock are shipped. Te., W. U. Exp., Am. and U.S. Population, 1,000. Mail, daily.

Lombard, Royal P. & D. Edward, proprs Lake Park House

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Fairview Cemetery, near Terril, and in Lloyd Twp., was canvassed by WPA workers in the late 1930's. The transcription below was taken from those records.

--- Lombard no dates

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HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF
WEST WINDSOR
WEST WINDSOR lies in the eastern part of the county, in lat. 43° 29' and long. 4° 28', bounded north by Hartland, east by Windsor, south by Weathersfield and west by Reading. This town was originally a part of Windsor, chartered by New Hampshire, July 6, 1761, and re-chartered by New York March 28, 1772. In 1793 Windsor was divided into two distinct parishes, and in 1814 it was erected into two towns, Windsor and West Windsor. This division, however, only lasted one year, when they were re-united, only to be severed again, October 26, 1848. The subject of this division, however, is treated in detail in connection with the history of the town of Windsor, so it would be superfluous to go over the ground again at this point. The early history, first settlement, etc., of West Windsor is necessarily identical with that of Windsor, therefore, for the early history of West Windsor, we refer the reader to the history of Windsor, following this chapter.

David LOMBARD came from Boston, Mass., and made the first settlement in the eastern part of the town, locating upon the farm now owned by his grandson, C. J. LOMBARD. Asaph, son of David, reared six children, and died here in 1868.

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LUMBARD, R P (1860 U.S. Census)
IOWA , POLK, DES MOINES TWP
Age: 38, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: VT
Series: M653 Roll: 338 Page: 42

This census also shows:

R. P. Lumbard age 38, male born in Vermont - occupation shown as Teamster
S. L. age 33, female born in Vermont
D. E. age 10, male born in Ohio
E. L. age 3, female born in Iowa
David age 71, male born in Vermont
All have the last name spelled as Lumbard

There appears to be a male border living with the family by the name of Marinda (sp?) Ochampaugh, age 18, born in Michigan

This census shows a David living with the R. P. Lumbard (Lombard) family. David appears to have been the father of R. P.

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From the November 14, 1884 Spirit Lake Beacon, Spirit Lake, Iowa:
Dead
LOMBARD
In Spirit Lake, on the 10th instant, Royal P. Lombard, aged 68 years.
Father Lombard was summoned rather unexpectedly. Though not of robust nature, he has been considered in fair health, with good prospects of a long lease of life. Acute bronchitis and heart trouble sharply rounded his earthly career.
Deceased was born in Windsor, Vermont, July 14, 1821, moved to Ohio thirteen years later, and in 1846 married the wife who still survives. He came to Iowa in 1855, and from that time till 1881 lived most of the time in Carroll County. For three years and more he has lived among our people, by whom he was highly respected and warmly esteemed. A member of the M. E. Church for 28 years, he died full of faith and happiness.
D. E. Lombard and Mrs. A. E. Hamilton, the only children, were summoned, the former coming from Columbus, Ohio, the latter from Carroll County.