Inhabitants and Their Occupations
John Christopher (believed to have build the house but may not have been a resident), Farmer?
Col. Thomas Dongan, (grand-nephew of Governor Thomas Dongan, (1745-1757)
Nelly Haughwout (by 1761)
Joseph Christopher Sr. (by 24 May 1764)
Joseph Christopher Jr. (23 April 1825), Farmer/Cooper-Woodworker
David Decker (4 September 1827)
Thomas Standring (19 October 1852-15 February 1858), Hardware & Comb Manufacturer
Samuel Stansring (before 1962), Hardware & Comb Manufacturer
Mrs. Eugene C. Egan (before 1962)
Staten Island Historical Society (17 May 1969)
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