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they sold it to Winfred Davis, wh(f owned it until the Smiths bought itj about 10 years ago when they movef£ to Rappahannock County from New York. ."£
In the years since, Mr. and MrsJ Smith had labored to restore the, house to its former grandeur, an# had even added to it, including ex*-' tending the large front porch around the side of the house.
They had nearly completed the; project, with only the kitchen left toj renovate, when the fire struck lasE* weekend.
Now, all that remains of the his* toric home is its two brick chimneysg a few charred floor joists and thamasonry foundation.
The Smiths, who escaped the firs£ with only the clothes they wewr wearing, are staying with a friend in Sperryville. C
Mrs. Johnson, one of the Smiths’ closest neighbors, said Tuesday do miss it so. I’ve been looking at itr for over 50 years. It’s made quite * hole in my life.” Many other SperrjiSr ville residents have voiced similif comments this week.
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