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CA BWGPL GJ-HB-2017-04-24-04
Title
84 Williams Street
Date(s)
- 1995 (Creation)
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This house is located on the west side at 84 Williams Street (at the top of Back Street). It was the home of Bob Root, his wife (Sarah), and children (Bill Jr. and Mildred). Originally, there were barns and sheds at the back and they kept cows, horses and chickens. Bob was a noted wooden pump maker. He later sold and repaired pumps. Bob also dug graves and installed and dug field drains. (1, 2)
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WM 84
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- Robert Root (Subject)
- Sarah (Bramham) Root (Subject)
- Mildred Root (Subject)
- William Root (Subject)