Will of Samuel Chapman, merchant, entrusted his real estate to Samuel and Reginald Gray for the is of Jane Susan Higginbothom, to be sold after her death.
Eliza Higinbotham’s part house and lot of Richard Prudden is assessed at 280 pounds, her furniture is valued at 150 pounds. William Tudor Tucker’s part of the lot is assessed at 160 pounds, his furniture is valued at 100 pounds. Tucker is also listed as owning 2 horses, and 2 boats.
Frith sells to White Horse Tavern Syndicate [incorporated 1963]; building described as two, three and four storeys, partly stone and partly corrugated iron and corrugated asbestos roof "in the course of reconstruction", including a bar and kitchen; four-storey portion at #40 Water St, removed in 1965
“…William Frith purchased the property and converted it into a bar and hotel, expanding the building to the south on land reclaimed by Esten and Tucker from the harbour. Frith’s new White Horse Tavern opened its doors the following year and has been a St. George’s landmark ever since.”
Burlands to Territt Tucker Higinbothom, druggist, dwelling house, stores and wharf [including #40 Water St.] for £1,650 [N:75', S:66'. E:50' on verandah, 58' south, W:108'] 1905 (need to check date) Sun Life Insurance ledger policy 7645254 Re-insurance by B.F. & M. of policy on Higinbotham Bros. situate corner Water St. and Market Square. Upper part used as tavern and boarding house. Also a 2 storey attached building used as bar room. Oil engine in open shed. W.R. Higinbothom's "MEDICAL HALL," allegedly from the 1870s onward, but probably e. 20th c
