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Caption on back of post card reads: "Main house built prior to the American Revolutionary War. John Baker, Sr. and his wife, Judith Wood Baker lived in this house during the Revolution. After the Revolution John Baker, Sr., a famous Tory, who stuck to his guns for George the Third, returned to England and latter James L. Ranson, became the owner of this place which has always been known as "Gap View." On July 14, 1869 it was sold by James L. Ranson to Charles H. Aglionby for $45,150.30." (From postcard collection legacy system.)

Gap View Farm, Charles Town, W. Va.

Identifier:
042619
Title:
Gap View Farm, Charles Town, W. Va.
Description:
Caption on back of post card reads: "Main house built prior to the American Revolutionary War. John Baker, Sr. and his wife, Judith Wood Baker lived in this house during the Revolution. After the Revolution John Baker, Sr., a famous Tory, who stuck to his guns for George the Third, returned to England and latter James L. Ranson, became the owner of this place which has always been known as "Gap View." On July 14, 1869 it was sold by James L. Ranson to Charles H. Aglionby for $45,150.30." (From postcard collection legacy system.)
Acquisition Method:
Acquired
Medium:
postcard
Projects:
West Virginia History OnView