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Mary’s Properties in San Francisco

This Google Earth map link (update ongoing) identifies Mrs Pleasant's known property holdings and businesses. An analysis of San Francisco, Alameda (Oakland) and Napa/Sonomo County deed indexes reveals a dizzying array of activities dealing property transactions by...

920 Broadway land purchase 1861

In September 1861, John J and Mary E purchased land in San Francisco on Washington at Powell Street from R. B. Phillips of Napa County. They paid $2,500. There are a few curious items about this notarized agreement. (1) the name "Rebecca" is included, no last name...

Grandma Hussey (Nantucket employer)

Mrs. Pleasant stated she was indentured/employed by a Grandma Hussey (pronounced HUZZY) when living on Nantucket. There has been some confusion about "which" Mrs. Hussey ran the store. The names of Hussey, Starbuck, Coffin and Folger were prominent on Nantucket and...