Lordly House ....

Lordly House, originally known as “Evergreen Hall” was constructed circa 1806 by Capt. McCurdy, who was later lost at sea. It became the home of Charles Inglis Lordly and Charles' wife,  Margaret McCurdy. Charles Lordly was to become the first clerk for the Municipality of the District of Chester from 1879 - 1889. His son Edwin would follow in his footsteps from 1890 - 1919.

It is a fine example of Georgian architecture with two parlours, kitchen, dining room, six bedrooms and fireplaces. A servant’s staircase leads from the dining area to the second floor. Leather straps are still attached to the stairwell, used to assist one of the ladies when ascending the stairs.

The house has been continuously lived in, with two short exceptions, since 1806. Few changes have been made to the original structure. It was the centre of the cultural and social life of the community. They were enthusiastic workers on amateur theatricals and entertainments for the church and welfare, hosting many parties. A Lordly was always a warden or vestry clerk of St. Stephen Anglican Church.

The Lordly family have been described as:

“vivacious and ambitious”

“public spirited”

“always ready to assist in the general well fare of the community”