Charles Leslie and Nettie Dodge House, West Worthington

2021-146

Charles Leslie and Nettie Dodge House, West Worthington

Houses and Barns

Black and white photograph of the home of Charles Leslie (b. March 12th, 1862, Washington) and Nettie Dodge (b. August 25th, 1871, Springfield). Charles is likely the son of James Leslie and Betsy Cross, see item 2021-144. Charles moved to Worthington when he was two years old and first married Ida Osgood in 1884 before later marrying Nettie on November 26th, 1890. Charles and Nettie lived in Springfield before moving to this house in 1900 ('having been back and forth for several years before'). As of 1905, the couple had two children, Melvin C. (b. June 9th, 1886) and Gladys N. (b. July 6th, 1895). The Leslie's purchased the home from Oliver Parish, who had built the house. He purchased the property from 'Mr. Knapp,' who acquired it from 'Knickerbocker,' who acquired it from Alfred Brown (who had been in the War of 1812 and lived in what became the Leslie's barn). According to Reverend Moody, Oliver Parish had a factory in 1873-1874 (presumably on or near the property) and across the road was Watson tannery which later became Mr. Medbury's tannery. And, 'N. Parson has also lived here.' According to a WHS member, the house is on River Road and 'is now much transformed and the home of a Dr. Gladstone(?) (as of 2008). The house is featured in The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905), page 88, #15.

Still Image

5 x 7 in

Howes Brothers

1900/1933

Marion Sweeney, South Worthington

2021-05-10

Box 17

Glass

Worthington - West Worthington

Featured in The South Worthington Parish by Rev. George Reed Moody (1905). See also item 2021-144, James Leslie and Betsy Cross House, West Worthington.

NS (2021-05-10)

Bates/'The Heritage'

Still Image - Black and White Glass Plate (negative)