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...
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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...
Last Will and Testament of Mary Ellen Pleasant, Jan 2, 1904
These documents were located via FamilySearch.org. The Will would be in Probate from 1904 until January 1911 (last image). Probate Record
James W Smith Land Holdings -Harper’s Ferry (Virginia and West Virginia) (3 of 4)
Mrs. Pleasant indicated that her first husband had land holdings near Harper's Ferry, now West Virginia. A man similarly named, who died in 1844, is found in West Virginia's Probate Records. However, this man's wife is listed as Elizabeth and their burials are...
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...