The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905). See also item 2021-141 (Willard Jones House, West Worthington). ]]> The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905). See also item 2021-142 (Jones Mill, West Worthington). ]]>
This house is located immediately north of the 'T' intersection of River Road and State Highway 143. Painted yellow (according to Google Maps Street View). Note the unusual wooden structures that are still visible today on either side of the front door extending upward to surround the single dormer on the second story.]]> The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905). ]]> The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905). See also item Ph46ap (West Worthington School Class Photo), and item 2019-037 (West Worthington School), and item 99001g (West Worthington School Building), and item 99001f (West Worthington School Building).]]> The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905). ]]>
In his book on South Worthington, Rev. Moody includes a story about Henry's grandfather. He writes, 'Mr. Cross' grandfather, David Cross, was in the Burgoyne Army, having enlisted from Scotland, and was made a prisoner when Burgoyne surrendered. When the prisoners were marching to Boston they spent a night in the Chester meeting-house, and were fed by the townspeople. Among those who visited them was Nannie Holland, whose father guarded the prisoners. David fell in love with her. The second night afterwards they stopped in Worcester, when it was found that several prisoners were missing, and among them David. After a few years he returned to Chester and married Nannie.' Featured in The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905), page 88, #3.]]> The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905). ]]> The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905). ]]> The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905). ]]> The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905). ]]> The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905). ]]> The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905). ]]>
Eleazer Thrasher, presumably Melvin and Emily's son (b. September 23rd, 1869, South Worthington) and his wife, Emma Fox (b. June 20th, 1878 in Southwick) are mentioned by Rev. Moody as having married on September 26th, 2020 and likely acquired the home from Eleazer's parents. As of 1905 the farm consisted of 210 acres and the Thrashers kept ten cattle, seven pigs, and fifteen pigs. It had been owned by 'M. Thrasher, A. Thrasher, Lewis Smith and Gathelius Cowing.' According to Rev. Moody, 'The old house stood opposite, in the garden spot. The Sam Elder place was near the old barn. On the way to Huntington (Goss Hill was the main route between the two towns at one point) was the Jon Niles place, next to the Williams' ; Barnard Burton bought of James and Ruth Otis in 1783. Opposite was Solomon Burton, and below the cemetery was the Noah Ellis place.' Featured in The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905), page 58, plate III, #5.]]> The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905). See also item 2021-111 (Billings Drake, Melvin Thrasher, Emily Thrasher, and Mary Burke, 1903).]]> The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905). ]]> The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905). ]]> The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905). ]]> Also newspaper clipping discussing Converse deed from 1774 when Steven Converse built the main building]]> The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905). See also item 2021-106 (Horace and Laura Ladd Converse). ]]> The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905). ]]> The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905). ]]> The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905). A photo of Charles Strong and Rev. Moody can be found on page 61 of the same book.]]>