Building Date:
1914
Transfer of Ownership:
• John McFadden, the farm’s original owner, contracted with J.T. Wells & Sons in 1913.
• Construction on the barn was started in 1913 and completed in 1914.
• Jacob Hauslauer purchased the property in 1924
• The property has remained in the Hauslauer Family since then.
• George Hauslauer (Jacob’s son) took the farm’s management over in 1927.
• Ray Hauslauer (Jacob’s grandson) grew up on the farm and was the owner on record in 2004.
• Ray’s son George Hauslauer (Jacob’s great-grandson) continues to farm the property today.
• Construction on the barn was started in 1913 and completed in 1914.
• Jacob Hauslauer purchased the property in 1924
• The property has remained in the Hauslauer Family since then.
• George Hauslauer (Jacob’s son) took the farm’s management over in 1927.
• Ray Hauslauer (Jacob’s grandson) grew up on the farm and was the owner on record in 2004.
• Ray’s son George Hauslauer (Jacob’s great-grandson) continues to farm the property today.
Present Owner:
George Hauslauer is the property’s current owner.
Reference:
Pratt, B., & Pratt, J. (2004). Wells barns: J.T. Wells & Sons, Scottsville, NY 1886-1942: Barns still standing. Bloomfield, NY: Bob and Judy Pratt.
Photo Credit:
© Dick Thomas Photography