The
History of the Building
1868, Oct.
17: Title for 3607-3613 Baring St. transferred to Samuel P. Ferree by Jacob
Haines and Goldbrick, et al.
Samuel
P. Ferree was a real estate investor. In
the 1870 census he listed his occupation as “retired merchant” although he was
only 34. He lived at 3514 Spring Garden St. His father, James B. Ferree, who lived at 3404 Spring Garden St. was also a real estate
investor.
1869, Sep.
30: Title transferred to Nathan Stretch by Samuel P. Ferree
Nathan
Stretch was a carpenter and builder who lived at 3734 Haverford Ave.
(Mantua). In the 1870 census, he claimed
real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property valued at $1,000.
3607-3609: “two-and-one-half
story, Second Empire-style double. Porch removed; slate shingles of mansard
replaced with asphalt. Double bracketed cornice. Stone facade over brick. Same
developer as 3611-13.”
(Inventory of
Buildings in Powelton from the application submitted to the National Register of Historic
Places, 1985)
Previous Residents
1870, Nov. 4: Title
transferred to Charles K. Merklee by Nathan Stretch
The 1870 census lists
Merklee as having a door and sash factory.
He claimed $20,000 in real estate and $2,000 in personal property. He was 43 years old.
1872, June 11: Title transferred to Benjamin J. Williams by
Charles R. Merklee
The 1872 directory lists Benjamin J.
Williams and Benjamin J. Williams, Jr. were manufacturers of blinds at 16 N. 6th
St. Benjamin, Sr. would have been about
58 years old. He was living at 1004 N. 6th
St. Benjamin, Jr. was living in Tioga.
1873 Directory (Fall 1872): Williams Alphus
B., blinds maker
Williams Benjamin J., blinds maker, 16 N. 6th
St.
1879: Marriage of Phoebe Woods Paull to Edward R. Hanckel
1880:
Anna G. Palmer 32 Born in Va., father in Ohio, mother in
N.Y.
Alfred P. Palmer 6
Samuel M. Palmer 4
Mary R. Paull 60 Mother;
born in N.Y., father in N.Y., mother in
George A. Paull 23 Boarder
[brother]; student of theology; born in
Sarah P. Paull 19 Boarder
[sister]; born in
Mary T. Paull 17 Boarder
[sister]; born in
Sarah P. Weed 55 Boarding [aunt]; born in N.Y., father in
N.Y., mother in Pa.
Edward R. Hanckel 26 Boarding
[brother-in-law]; works at railroad; born in Ga., father born in
Phoebe W. Hanckel
4 months [Niece]; born in Va. in Jan.
1880, father born in
Helen Kinard 19 Servant;
father born in N.Y., mother in Pa.
Mary Flemming 52 Servant;
born in
In 1870, the Weed and Pall families
lived at 3311 Baring St.
Phoebe (Paull) Hanckel did in Feb.,
1880 She was 24 years old. She died of
cholera. Her death was reported in the
1880 census Mortality Schedule from Albemarle, Va.
Rev. Dr. George A. Paull was born in
Wheeling, West Virginia. He received his
education at Princeton University and Seminary. He died in 1912. Before his death, he had been pastor of the
Upper Montclair (N.J.) Presbyterian Church.
He was survived by his wife. (New
York Times, Jan. 12, 1912)
Anna G. Paull married Samuel Morrow
Palmer about 1872. He died March 4,
1875. In 1870, he lived with his father
at 3204 Arch St.
1880: Death of Phebe W. Hanckel, 5 months years old, daughter of
E. R. Hanckel and the late Phebe W. Hanckel. (Phila. Inquirer, July 7, 1880)
Edward R. Hanckel died in 1891 at
the age of 33. At the time of his death,
he had been associated with the Passenger Department of the Pennsylvania
Railroad. He managed the advertising
department for the railroad for the five years preceding his death. (Phila. Inquirer, Feb. 27, 1891)
1881, April 14: Death of Louisa McClellan, 48 years old, of 3609
Baring St. She was born in Virginia and
never married. Burial in Wheeling, W.
Va.
1880, Nov. 5:
Title transferred to Sarah P. Weed by Benjamin J. Williams
1881, Oct. 1: Title transferred to Junius Clark by Sarah P. Weed
“Junius Randolph Clark, b. 7/24/1836
at Smithport, Pa. Was a lawyer at Warren, Pa. for many years, and member for
two terms of Pa. House of Rep. Now resides at 3609 Baring St. Phila. Has been
twice married: Miss Vielie in 1861 (3 children) Mary M.. Morse, 9/22/1875 in
Elmira, N.Y. -one child Paul, born 1876.” (History
and genealogy of Samuel Clark, Sr. 1892. Pg 88)
In 1870 and 1880, he lived in
Warren, Pa. where he was a lawyer. In
1880, he was 42 and his wife, Mary, was 30.
The census lists two sons: Mortimer (Mortie, age 13) and Paul (3). Mortimer was from his previous marriage. A genealogy lists a third son, Junius P.
Clark. Mary Clark was born in N.Y.
1890 Directory: Junius R. Clark , 304 Chestnut, h 3609 Baring
1893, Dec. 1: Title transferred to Coralee C. Wilson by Junius
Clark
1896 Blue Book: Mr. & Mrs. E. H. Wilson.
1889: Clayton Cowgill Wilson. Junior. Finance and Economy. (Catalogue of U. of P.)
1900:
Edward H. Wilson 47 Iron merchant; born in
Coralie C. Wilson 45 Married 22
years, 3 children; born in
Clayton C. Wilson 19 College student
at U. of Penna.
Nathalie Wilson 13
Arthur H. Wilson 19 [sic.]
Clayton A. Cowgill 74 Father-in-law;
retired physician
Throop M. Cowgill 75 Mother-in-law;
born in R.I.
Maggie Doyle 25 Servant;
born in England immigrated 1895, father born in Ireland, mother in England
Winifred McGann 22 Cook; married 4
years, 2 children, 1 surviving; ; born in England immigrated 1894, father born
in Ireland, mother in England
In 1880, they lived at 3510 Spring Garden St. (See family background information there.)
1901, Feb. 2: Death of Clayton A. Cowgill, 74 years old; burial at
Lakeside Cemetery, Dover, Kent Co., Delaware
He was the Former (1846) Resident
Physician and the University of Pennsylvania Hospital (U of P. Philadelphia Hospital Reports)
1901: Clayton Cowgill Wilson received a B.S. in
Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.
(ED 543, 8B-9A)
1906 Blue Book: Mr. Edward H. Wilson
Clayton C. Wilson
1906, Feb. 11: Death of Edward Howell Wilson, 53 years old, of
3609 Baring St. He was buried at Dover, Del. (Phila. Inquirer, Feb. 12, 1906)
His will left his entire estate,
valued at $150,000, to his wife. (Phila. Inquirer, Feb. 20, 1906) This is equivalent to several million dollars
in 2011.
“EDWARD
HOWELL WILSON died at his residence, 3609 Baring Street, Philadelphia, February
11, i906. He was born near Dover, Del., March 7, 1852. He was an only son of
Edward Warner Wilson, of Dover, and Sarah Howell, of Philadelphia. The family
came to Philadelphia in 1856, where Mr. Wilson made his home until the time of
his decease. In 1870 Mr. Wilson was graduated at the private school of Eastburn
and Norris (formerly Caleb Hallowell's school), and soon afterwards secured a
position with Charles J. Matthews, iron broker, remaining with the above firm
until early in the year 1875. In this year Mr. Wilson entered into the iron
brokerage business under the firm name of E. H. Wilson & Co., having two
partners. In the year 1895 the firm dissolved. Mr. Wilson continued the
business under the same firm name, and was active up to the time of his
decease. All who were privileged to enjoy an intimate acquaintance with Mr.
Wilson soon discovered his sterling qualities of mind and heart, and confided
in him absolutely, with the assurance that their confidence could not be, as it
never was, misplaced; and his beautiful life, so full of sympathy and
generosity, incited desire for closer relationship to all who were brought in
contact with him, and his many friends will be glad to bear testimony to the
fact that his sincerity and uprightness of character conformed to the highest
standard.” (Annual proceedings. Sons
of the Revolution, Pennsylvania Society. 1906.)
1910:
Coralie C. Wilson 55 Widowed with 3 children; born in
Nathalie Wilson 23 Daughter;
parents born in Del.
Arthur H. Wilson 19 Son; parents
born in Del.
Sarah T. Cowgill 86 Step-mother;
widowed, no children; born in R.I.
Kate Healey 35 Servant
Lena Regner 30 Servant;
born in N.J., parents born in
Coralie Wilson was the daughter of
Clayton A. Cowgill and Lydia Naudain.
1911, Feb. 16, The
Pennsylvania (Univ. of Pennsylvania)
“Additional Interest is lent to the
appearance of the Orchestra at the University in the announcement that at the
second concert this year, scheduled for March 8, the soloist will be young
Arthur Howell Wilson, the Pennsylvania College Junior, who played with such
success in Weightman Hall last winter. He is a pianist; his professional career
may be said to have begun already, though he is not yet out of College, and
with more than the usual promise of high attainment. Last year he played the
Mendelssohn concerto with Mr. Pohlig's orchestra, and this year it will very
probably be the difficult Rubinstein concerto which he will perform.”
1915, May 18: Death of Sarah Throop Munro Cowgill, 92 years old,
widow of Clayton A. Cowgill; internment in Dover, Del.
1915: Arthur Howell Wilson received a B. S. degree from the
University of Pennsylvania. He was a pianist
and a member of Psi Upsilon fraternity.
1916, June 24: Marriage of Nathalie Wilson to Robert Clarkson
Clothier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarkson Clothier. Clarkson Clothier was the nephew of Isaac
Clothier, co-founder of Strawbridge and Clothier.
They were married at tabernacle
Presbyterian Church. The maid of honor
was Mary T. Janney Coxe (Mrs. Spencer L. Coxe) who grew up at 3412 Hamilton St.
After the wedding, there was a reception at the home of the bride. After a wedding trip, the new couple settled
in Haverford. (Phila. Inquirer, June
25, 1916)
1917: Arthur Howell Wilson. BS 1912. Member Merion Cricket club.
Musician. (12th General
Catalogue of Psi Upsilon Fraternity)
1917 (?): Arthur Howell Wilson was on the faculty of the
Chautauqua Institution (Summer months)
He became music critic for the Boston Globe and was a concert pianist
and taught piano, singing and interpretation.
He was a student of Ernest Hutcheson.
Arthur Howell Wilson
(1890-1918)
(Evening Public Ledger, May 30, 1918)
1918, Feb. 23: Cadet Arthur Howell Wilson of the U. S. Army Air
Service was killed in France
1920:
Coralie C. Wilson 67 Widowed, born in
Horace T. Carpenter 59 Boarder;
artist; born in
Marye C. Carpenter 54 Boarder; born in
Lena Rigner 39 Servant;
single; born in N.J., father in Wurtenburg, mother in
Coralie Wilson died Nov. 25, 1920 in
Haverford, Pa. of bronco-pneumonia.
1921, Jan. 7: Title transferred to Mabel B. Rohland, wife of
Clarence B. by Clayton Wilson, et al.
1927 Directory: R. L. Richards
1930:
Clarence B.
Rohland 45 Hotel manager; married at age 23; owner, house valued at
$15,000
Mabel H. Rohland 45 married
at age 22
Margaret Rohland 9
Hamilton Rohland 3 years, 9 months
— next household
Deborah Roberts 80 Single;
born in N.J.; renting for $62 per month
Margaretta
Roberts 72 Sister; single; born in N.J.
— next household
Stanley Carey 24 Salesman of retail dry goods; married at age 22; born in
N.J.; renting for $62 per month
Jane Carey 22 Married at age 20; born in N.J., parents born in Pa.
Stanley Carey 1 year, 1 month
— next household
Annie Whitely 45 Stenographer
for steam railroad; single; renting for $40 per month
— next household
John J.
Murphy 25 Machinist at a machine shop; married at
age 24; parents born in Irish Free State; renting for $50 per month
Marie Murphy 22
Married at age 22; parents born in
Irish Free State
Deborah Roberts was longtime
housekeeper for the Scattergood family at 3515
Powelton Ave.
1947: "Mr. and Mrs. Blaire W. Miller of 3609 Baring Street,
Philadelphia, are rejoicing over the birth of their first child, a son, on
Sunday, March 30, 1947 at the St. Luke Hospital in Philadelphia. The baby has
been named Gary Parker. Mrs. Miller is the former Joyce Jean Grove daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence D. Grove of Orbisonia. The paternal grandmother is Mrs.
Hazel Miller of Clearfield." (The Daily News, Huntingdon, PA. April
15, 1947)
1940:
William Parkam 38 Looking
for full-time employment, worked 16 hours in previous week as a radio operator
with merchant marine; earned $1200 in 1939 for 36 weeks of work; born in Va.,
lived in Norfolk, Va. in 1935; parents born in Va.; 2 years of high school;
renting for $32 per month
Priscilla Parkam 33 Born
in Conn., lived in Hartford, Conn. in 1935; 8 years of school
— next household
Lilly Butcher 64 Single; 4 years of college; renting for $28 per month
— next household
William Hadden 32 Salesman
in department store, earned $1,300 in 1939; 2 years of high school; lived in
Trenton, N.J. in 1935; renting for $32 per month
Marion Hadden 30 Lived
in New Hope, Pa. in 1935
— next household
Ethel Reed 44 Clerk at electric co., earned $1,400 in 1939; widowed; 3
years of high school; born in Maryland; renting for $28 per month
— next household
William
Martin 28 Salesman in department store, earned
$1,200 in 1939; 4 years of high school; renting for $30 per month
Ida Martin 31 Bookkeeper for photoengraving co., earned $1,000 in 1939; 4
years of high school
— next household
Frank Rohland 53 Manager
of apartment house, unemployed in 1939; single; born in Virginia; 8 years of
schooling; renting for $32 per month
(ED 686, 8B &
62A)
In 1920, Lilly Butcher was a public
school teacher living at 6617 Haverford Ave.
In 1910, she lived with her father, Benjamin Butcher, a physician at 771
S. 9th St.
William Hartzell Hadden and Marion
Rachel Templeton were married in Philadelphia in 1937.
1945, May 9: Title transferred to Jacob Lassin by Mabel B.
Rohland, wife of Clarence B.
1949, Nov. 7: Title transferred to Benjamin J. Miller by Jacob
Lassin
Then it was immediately deed to
Jeanette Miller, wife of Benjamin, Ida Schwartz, wife of Max, and Jesse
Schwartz, wife of George.
1950 Directory: Leah Ebert
Ethel M. Holden
Blaine Logan
1952, Jul. 1: Title transferred to Boris Bulaschenko by Jeanette
Miller, Ida Schwartz, and Jesse Schwartz
1968 Directory: R. Brinkley
R. Devereaux (3rd floor front)
H. F. Jackson (1st floor front)
R. T. Lane (1st floor)
F. A, Powers (2nd floor rear)
2009: owners: Ayse Gursan-Salzman and Laurence D. Salzmann