Re: Capt James McPike's son John d.1876 82yr
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In reply to:
Capt James McPike's son John d.1876 82yr
8/16/00
The May/June issue of the D.A.R. Newsletter has a small picture of a home and the following paragraph:
"McPike Mansion, Alton, IL - The house was built in 1869 by architect Lucas Pfeiffenberger.The original owner of the mansion was Henry Guest McPike.The McPike Family owned 15 acres of land, then known as Mount Loockout Park.This grand old house is thought to still house many of the spirits that once lived there."