Caleb Pusey House
by Mike Worley
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Caleb Pusey House
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Mike Worley
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This house was constructed of river rock in 1683 by Caleb Pusey, the grain miller for the William Penn colony in Pennsylvania. Pusey's oldest step-son, Francis Worley, was my 7th great-grandfather. He was raised in this house from the time he was 12 years old. It was quite an experience to walk on the same floor where my ancestor played as a boy more than 300 years previously. The house still exists in Philadelphia and is a museum.
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April 26th, 2024
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Jim Cook
Nicely photographed and remarkable history of both Pennsylvania and your personal connection to it. Fav, X
Mike Worley replied:
Thank you, Jim. A couple of interesting facets of the house. Above the arched opening to the left is a large copper basin inside the house. A fire could be built in the arched opening to keep a basin of hot water available inside. Additionally, the sleeping area is not accessible from the house. Each night, the family would climb a ladder to the door on the second floor on the right end of the house. They would then pull the ladder up after them as protection from Indian attacks.
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