City Directories and History: 1908 – J.W. Fletcher, 1940 – Rembert N. Allen, 1958 – Rembert N. Allan, John G. Allen, 1978 – William H. Walker
The oldest part of this house was built in 1837 by John L. Albright for his bride Hannah Darby. The Albright family added rooms to this Victorian house and made it one of Chester’s most attractive dwellings. The Albrights, originally from N.C., lived in York County prior to moving to Chester and became prolific builders. This is one of the best surviving examples of their craftsmanship. Note the house retains most of it’s ornate brackets and molding that made it so attractive and true to the style.
Informative link: Victorian Architecture
The Yorkville Enquirer reported on June 28, 1877 – “There was recently an accident in front of the grocery store of Mr. T.N. Youngblood. Employees of Mr. J.L. Albright, the drayer, were unloading a barrel of molasses when it fell and burst, spilling 135 gallons. The loss is about $70.”
“John L. Albright was born in North Carolina on 29 June 1809. His obituary in the Chester Lantern in July 1889 stated that he had lived in Chester, South Carolina, for sixty years. He first appears in the 1840 census with two males 30-40, one male under 5, one female 20-30. He had seven slaves and was engaged in manufacturing and trade.
John L. Albright married Hannah Darby (born ca. 1815). He built the Victorian cottage at 127 York Street for his bride in 1837. The Albrights had six children.”
(Information in part from: Chester County Heritage Book, Vol. I, Edt. by Collins – Knox, Published by the Chester Co Hist. Society – Jostens Printing, 1982)
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