When I get this deep into the deeds, I always discover some interesting tidbits. For example, most family trees report 1885 as the death date for Squire Pipes. However, it seems he was still alive in 1887, transferring the homestead to his son. It was also interesting to see that the various owners of the lot simply copied the original boundary description although the neighbours on all sides continued to change.
The attached downloadable document is an example of the new format I've been developing. On the website, I take a more narrative approach that means sacrificing the deed details that "prove" the link between the original property and modern location. I really love working in the website environment because I can easily correct mistakes and keep information up to date. So it's always daunting to release something in a printed form. On the other hand, I worry constantly that the website will crash or I will crash and the website will disappear along with all my research. So I plan to offer much of that research in a downloadable format.
The new format includes a first page with a graphic and short summary for those who just want a brief overview of the property. This is followed by a detailed listing of the deed trail for those who are interested in the history of the property. Finally, there are additional notes and information for those who want to continue their research and hopefully build on what I've compiled. Please let me know about any errors. And I'd love to hear what you think about this new format!
Many thanks to Tracey Ripley Bowden for sharing the above photo of the Fenwick Community Hall which sits on the eastern border of the lot. According to Tracey, her father once maintained a small skating rink on a pond behind the building. Does anyone remember skating there?
william_squire_pipes_lot_fenwick__.pdf |