Thanks Mara! The last time I was up in Salisbury, MA, looking at records, etc., I spoke with some folk there at the public library (neighbors and meeting new cousins). The library is very close to the old Mudnock Rd and is built on a small "green" downtown. I was told that the old Edward French house was removed and added to the Topsfield home at time of road improvements and creation of a green area. Have you ever heard about the Edward French house and possibly having it moved to Topsfield? Linda French Bell ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mara French" <marafrench@mindspring.com> To: <FRENCH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 11:14 AM Subject: [FRENCH-L] French 1675 House For Sale The French home of Thomas French, FFA Chart #1, of Ipswich and later of Topsfield, MA, is for sale. It was built in 1675, and probably the second to the oldest standing French home in the country. The oldest is that of Richard French in Marshfield, MA. You can view it using this very long URL which you might have to copy and paste into your browser. You need the entire path: http://www.realtor.com/FindHome/HomeListing.asp? snum=33&locallnk=yes&frm=bymap&mnbed=0&mnbath=0&mnprice=0&mxprice=999999 99&js=off&pgnum=4&fid=so&stype=&mnsqft=&mls=xmls&areaid=13290&poe=realto r&ct=Topsfield&st=MA&sbint=2&sorttype=sbint&presort=sbint&typ=1&typ=2&ty p=4&x=41&y=9&sid=071BD5F0CDDEC&snumxlid=1065449401&lnksrc=00001 » "The French-Andrews House - circa 1675"  < PREVIOUS 1 of 6 Photos NEXT > Topsfield, MA 01983 MLS ID#: 70431603 $895,000 3 Bed, 3.5 Bath 3,066 Sq. Ft. 4 Acres Estimated payment: $4,526 Per Month* Change Assumptions Check Local Rates Save This Listing Send to a Friend Send to your REALTOR®      This anitique saltbox colonial has been extensively restored. It is considered the oldest continuously occupied house in the town and is also part of the National Historic Registry. The home is very privately situated on 4 lush, botanical acres. Diamond leaded glass windows, 5 fireplaces, exposed beams and brick, wide pine floors, wide paneled wood walls and a wood roof all provide historical ambience. Modern luxuries include central air, natural heated gunite pool with spa, surround sound in many areas, sprinklers, new leading technology septic system and security system. Each bedroom has it's own full bath! A seperate wing can be used as an in-law potential or as an extened master suite. The grounds are set-up for entertaining and are professionally landscaped. Single Family Property, Approximately 4 acre(s), Lot is 174240 sq. ft., Year Built: 1675, Parking space(s): 10, Central air conditioning, Swimming pool(s), Spa/hot tub(s), Basement, Dining room, Hardwood floors To access this webpage directly, use http://www.realtor.com/Prop/ 1065449401 Property Features Single Family Property Year Built: 1675 3 total bedroom(s) 3.5 total bath(s) 3 total full bath(s) 1 total half bath(s) 9 total rooms Approximately 3066 sq. ft. Type: Detached home, Historic home Style: Antique, Salt box Master bedroom Living room Dining room Family room Kitchen Basement Bathroom(s) on main floor Bedroom(s) on main floor Master bedroom is 13X19 Living room is 20X18 Dining room is 20X18 Family room is 13X14 Kitchen is 26X13 Hardwood floors 4 or more fireplaces Swimming pool(s) Spa/hot tub(s) Parking space(s): 10 2 car garage Heating features: Forced air, Oil Central air conditioning Interior features: Master bathroom, Clothes dryer, Clothes washer, Cooktop range, Dishwasher, Microwave oven, Refrigerator, Wall/built- in oven, Concrete flooring, Full basement, Partially finished basement, Bedroom(s) on upper level(s), Bathroom(s) on upper level (s), Cedar closets, Ceramic tile flooring, Family room on 1st floor/ level, Tile flooring, Wood floors, Work area, Indoor spa/hot tub, Security features, Walk-up attic, Master bedroom on 1st floor/level, Sauna/steam room, Skylight(s), Electric laundry hookups, Walk-in closet(s), Wall to wall carpeting, Attic ventilator, Programmable thermostat, Kitchen, Play room Exterior features: Barn, Decorator lighting, Fenced, In-ground swimming pool, Patio, Professionally landscaped, Sprinkler system, Detached parking, Storage in parking area, Wooded, Paved road, Public road, TV cable available Roofing: Wood shingle Lot is 174240 sq. ft. Approximately 4 acre(s) Lot size is between 2 and 5 acres --- http://USFamily.Net/dialup.html - $8.25/mo! -- http://www.usfamily.net/dsl.html - $19.99/mo! ---