Dorchester Illustration of the Day no. 2108
Researching the History of Your House
2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 with Marian Pierre-Louis, Fieldstone Historic Research
You can research the history of your house whether it is 20 years old or 150 years old. Marian Pierre-Louis will show you where to find the deeds to your house and how to locate other sources of information, such as U.S. Federal Census records. Whether you’re a beginner or have some research experience, this program has something to offer to anyone interested in the origins of their home. The program takes place at the William Clapp House, 195 Boston St., Dorchester. $10 donation suggested.
Here is a snippet of house history for 6 Wilbur Street on Jones Hill:
In 1898 Sylvester Parshley built6 Wilbur Streetfor his son Dr. Wilbur Parshley and his fiancée Pauline Frederick,Dorchesternative and one of the loveliest and most popular actresses of the American Theatre. She did not marry Wilbur – probably just as well since she went through 5 husbands (plus she would have been only 16 years old in 1898). Douglas Shand-Tucci says the house has good stained glass –imported bubble-glass fields inset with bulls-eye glass. The house was rented to James Edgar Southworth, General Manager of the Wheat Export Company and of the United States Grain Exchange. Horizontal double.
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