was built in 1775, but the character of the structure is not known except to say that it was a two-story log structure built by William Peoples., who made the original purchase from the Borden land grant. William Peoples then sold the land to William Porter on Sept. 4, 1780. (Deed Book A, p.276). Not much is known of the property from 1775 until 1810. At the death of William Porter, his widow Mary Porter sold the land to Daniel Strickler on Sept. 3, 1810 (Deed Book G,p.143). When Daniel Strikler became the owner, he enlarged and rebuilt the old log structure, turning it into a long, two-story frame building with a front porch that extended it's entire length. This building was first used as a "summer resort" by Daniel Strickler and the subsequent owners until 1940. At the death of Daniel Strickler, his executor, Joseph G. Trevey, sold it to William A. Wilson on November 16, 1843 for the sum of $7000. (Deed Book X, p.290) At the death of William Wilson, the property passed by the terms of his will to his three sons on March 7, 1882 (Will Book 24, p.58). Harry A. Wilson deeded his interest to John T. Wilson and David Orville Wilson on July 28, 1896 (Deed Book 85,p.52), and on Oct. 17, 1905, J.P. Moore was appointed Special Commissioner by the Court in Cause "H.A. Wilson vs. John T. Wilson's adm. etc." to sell this property which he did and D.O. Wilson became the sole owner (Deed book 99, p.8) At the death of D.O Wilson, the property was left by will to his widow, Virginia Alice Wilson for her lifetime, and at her death to D.O.Wilson's nephew, William Alexander Wilson III. The will was recorded on April 20, 1920 (Will Book 40, p.311). William A. Wilson used the property as a private residence and farm until his death in 1988.
1739-Benjamin Borden is granted land by the King of England
1774-William Peoples buys land from Benjamin Borden
1775-William Peoples builds the first structure on the property; a small two story log cabin
1780- William Peoples sells the property to William Porter
1810- William Porter's widow sells the property to Daniel Strickler
1810-1843- The property is operated as a resort and is known as "Strickler's Springs"
The main building is enlarged.
1843- The executor of Daniel Strickler's estate sells the property to William A. Wilson II
1843-1882- The structure is further enlarged and the summer resort comes to be known as Wilson's Springs
1882- William Wilson dies and the property comes into the possession of his three sons; John T.,
David O. and Harry A. Wilson
1896- Harry A. Wilson deeds his interest to his brothers, John T. and David O. Wilson
1905-.D.O. Wilson becomes the sole owner of the estate.
1920-D.O. Wilson dies, the property passes to his widow, Virginia Alice Wilson
1940- Virginia Wilson dies, and the property passes to D.O. Wilson's nephew, William A. Wilson III
1940-1988-Wilson's Springs is a private residence and farm. Owned by William A. Wilson III
1988- William A. Wilson dies, and the property is divided between his two daughters.
1985-Wilson Springs purchased by the Lyle Family
Information from the Historical Significance of Rockbridge County, Virginia, 1936.
