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PhotographEntry/Object ID
2019.042.233Description
Photo of Prairie, probably from Sunnyside looking south. Eason Ebey house in the center. Large mound of hay on the left. Hay in bales in farious fields. On the top left: 2211. On the back: Whidby (sic) Island. p. 33 album 5. Dup., 2211. Gould House and Ebey's Home. about 1908
From the old entry: John Gould House - 399 South Ebey's Landing Road
Vernacular Farmhouse cira 1896 additions 1925; 1972; 1982
This 1896 farmhouse was built on the west half of the Isaac N Ebey Donation Claim of 641 acres, filed October 15, 1850. An original structure built by Eason Ebey, Issac's brother, was removed in 1896 when John Gould, who had purchased the property in 1880, built a new house on the foundation of the old one. The farm was known as "Willowood" after the numerous willows planted on the farm. Between the years 1888 and 1900, Gould leased the farm out to Ed Jenne and his nephew Harry Smith for farming. The house built by Gould was rent out to Jenne's family. Ed Jenne finally retired and su-leased the property to Harry Smith. The estate of John Gould had been held in trust by Mary Hartzell Hendrickson until 1905 when the property was sold to her. The monetary settlement went to various Gould relatives. Mrs. Hendrickson sold the farm to Harry Smith in 1919. Harry's wife, Georgia Knight added the bay window c. 1925. Harry left the farm to his sons Geo. and Knight Smith. The Smith Farm produced alfalfa wheat and cabbage seed crops. Roberta Smith inherited in 1970 Their son purchanced in 1979 w/the NPS purchasing the developments rights in 1979. A porch was added in 1982
Unit 7, Drawer B (Gould/Smith House)
PNRO page 282: built in 1896 by John Gould. see above for details.
From folder: Coupeville, John Gould/Smith house, Ebey's PrairieMade/Created
Date made
1908Place
City
Coupeville, WashingtonCounty
Island CountyState/Province
WashingtonRegion
Cascades and Plateau, Whidbey IslandContinent
North AmericaNotes
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Ebey, Eason B.