Mary French House
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Built 1860.
Italianate style mid-19th century home built by Lisle physician Dr. Salphronius French for his daughter, Mary B. French. In 1918, along with the “Ladies of Lisle,” 84-year-old Mary French was one of the first women to vote in New York State. Currently it is the home of Mary French’s great nephew, owner of “French Distillers.”
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Mary French House
84-year-old Mary French and Mrs. M.L. Sternburgh prepare to vote at Lisle Village Hall January 5, 1918.
