Built: 1884
Location: 10 By Street
This lot was purchased in 1876 by John Chaffey and the present structure was most likely built after Chaffey’s purchase. John Chaffey died two years later, when ownership seems to have been passed to William Chaffey and then to Benjamin Chaffey. Tax rolls in 1890 indicate that a larger structure was present on the site at this time.
Referred to as the “Chaffey House” because the land was purchased by Benjamin Chaffey and his son built the house. However the Chaffey’s did not own it for very long and it was the family home and then summer home to the Knapp family for over a century (1901-2007). Passed down from Martin Knapp to his daughter Ethel Knapp and then his grand daughter Margaret Foster.
From left to right: Martin Knapp (Father) Ethel Knapp (Daughter of Martin) Andrew Samuels (farm hand) and Jennie Knapp (Daughter of Martin). Date 1910, Source: https://images.ourontario.ca/lakesandislands/77017/data