Built for Judge Samuel D. Killen, this Greek Revival home was later owned by the Francis Marion King family and the Penn-Dixie Cement Company, who used it as a clubhouse. It was purchased by Gardner Watson in 1955 and has been used as a funeral home since then.
Upon further investigation, This is the house of my great-great grandfather.
Am wondering if this was my Great Grandfather’s house? Killen was his last name for sure, unsure of his first name at this moment. Had 3 sons die during the Civil war, most moved to Texas following the war.
Hello, distant cousin. I am a 4th great-granddaughter of Samuel and Sophia Killen. I‘d be glad to share any photos/information I have if you’re interested.
this house was built,for my Dads 2cousin ssamuel doddridge killen i often wornder if there is any history available to family i am doing anstery.
I am Samuel Killen’s 4th great-granddaughter. My uncle has some pictures as well as some of Samual Killen and his wife’s belongings. I am named indirectly after his daughter, Fanny Emily, and I have her Bible that was a gift from him. I’d be glad to share any info I have with you. You can email me at beezusgrace@gmail.com if you want.