History of Birthplace Ownership
1817:
Daniel Anthony paid $50 to Daniel Read for the land on East Road, MA
1818:
Daniel Anthony built the house located at 17 East Road, Adams, MA.
1820:
Susan B. Anthony was born in the house at 17 East Road, Adams, MA.
1827:
The Daniel & Lucy Anthony family moved from their homestead to NY.
1834:
Daniel Anthony sold the homestead to his father, Humphrey Anthony.
1895:
Alden Briggs purchased the homestead.
1896:
Alex Horton purchased the homestead.
1910:
The Society of Friends Descendents tried unsuccessfully to purchase the homestead.
1926:
The Society of Friends Descendents, with the help of local historian and Register of Deeds, William B. Browne, purchased the homestead.
1926-1949:
The Society of Friends Descendents operated a small museum about Susan B. Anthony.
1949:
Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Richardson, Jr. purchased the homestead.
1998:
Linda McConchie and her daughters Lindsay and Elizabeth purchased the homestead. The McConchies created a small exhibit of informational panels about Susan B. Anthony and the house, which has been opened for viewing on several occasions.
1999:
The McConchies conveyed the title of the homestead to a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization.
2006:
Susan B. Anthony Birthplace was purchased at auction by Carol Crossed. |
