Our readers remind us of the variables and vagaries of historic truths, “well-established” facts, headlines and historical photographs. 1883 and Yellowstone Inspiration?  It would appear that Grant County’s murderous cattle baron, Tom Lyons (above), was the original John Dutton of the hit series, Yellowstone. Lyons, what a great name for a murderous predator! But like Kevin Costner’s fictional character, John Dutton (below), Tom Lyons possessed some good qualities too. One person


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