John Dick, born June 28, 1882 at High Coats, Scotland, came to Carrington in 1905.
He lived with his mother in Carrington for a number of years. He was employed at the post office until his retirement.
On October 25, 1944, he married Ida McCreary. Ida was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCreary Sr. She was born October 22, 1888 in Carrington Township and spent much of her life on the farm. He was especially interested in promoting herds of Aberdeen Angus in Foster County and was honored as "Mr. Aberdeen Angus of 1953."
Mr. Dick died in 1953. Mrs. Dick died December 25, 1963. They are buried in the Carrington Cemetery.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 21B