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Someone bought my house!

I just got a quick note from someone who purchased a house in Salem that was originally built for a "William Murray" in the late 17th century. She was curious if this was one of my ancestors, but unfortunately I don't think it is. I do know which house she was referring to, though, since there's an historic plaque on it facing the main street (most historic homes in Salem have these ... even my family home has one commemorating when the house was built and for who). I had always threatened to go claim the house as my own since my name was on the side of it, but it looks like someone else has snatched it up.

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About JackHoya
About JackHoya

JackHoya is the alter ego of Will Murray, a twenty-something from Boston who works hard and plays hard in Washington, DC.

Events – 2007
  • Jan 13–21 (Sat–Sun):
    European vacation
    Warsaw and Krakow, Poland
    Berlin, Germany
  • Feb 24–Mar 4 (Sat–Sun):
    Ski vacation
    Whistler, BC, Canada
  • Dec 8–23 (Sat–Sun):
    Queen Victoria2 Christmas Markets
    Maiden Voyage, North Sea
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