Warren in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Wilson-Bosh Home
1892
Photographed By Joel S., December 4, 2015
1. The Wilson-Bosh Home Marker
Inscription.
The Wilson-Bosh Home. In 1843 Charles Davy bought 40 acres of land from public auction for $65.00. The auction was conducted to pay the debts of the estate of Orson Gibbs. This 40 acres contained the west half of what later became Beebe's Corners. In 1848 Charles Davy sold the 40 acres to Elijah Davy for $300.00 and then in 1880 Elijah gave the home site to his daughter Alice. In 1892 Alice and her husband David Wilson built this home. In 1905 the Wilsons built the carriage house complete with the chicken coop.
David Wilson later became the Tax Assessor for the Village and in 1926, Wilson Street was renamed Seventh Street.
In 1843 Charles Davy bought 40 acres of land from public auction for $65.00. The auction was conducted to pay the debts of the estate of Orson Gibbs. This 40 acres contained the west half of what later became Beebe's Corners. In 1848 Charles Davy sold the 40 acres to Elijah Davy for $300.00 and then in 1880 Elijah gave the home site to his daughter Alice. In 1892 Alice and her husband David Wilson built this home. In 1905 the Wilsons built the carriage house complete with the chicken coop.
David Wilson later became the Tax Assessor for the Village and in 1926, Wilson Street was renamed Seventh Street.
Erected 1994 by Warren Village Historic District Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.
Location. 42° 31.584′ N, 83° 2.955′ W. Marker is in Warren, Michigan, in Macomb County. Marker is on Filmore Avenue near Seventh Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5711 Filmore Avenue, Warren MI 48092, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 407 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 10, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
