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>>>>George, >>>> >>>>Do you mean the Tomlinson mansion that was acquired >>by >>>>the Methodist Church on Plymouth Drive? >>> >>>John, >>> >>>No, this Mansion was on the other side of Route 70 >>>directly in line of side from the Tomlinson mansion >>>and Methodist Church. The mansion was torn down in >>>1968. You might have possibly been too young to >>>remember. However, now that you mentioned it, I would >>>like to know the history of the Tomlinson mansion. >>>Somebody told my Mother, when we lived in Marlton, >>>that there is a old underground tunnel that runs >under >>>the mansion where they would hide slaves back during >>>the civil war. If you have any info on that I would >>>appreciate it very much. >>> >>>George >> >>George, >> >>Yes, I was only 4 in '68 but I think this was the >>Zebedee Wills home. There is a photo of it in >>Yesterdays...Evesham Township - If you like I can >>email it to you. >> >>The Tomlinson Mansion was built around 1860, had 14 >>rooms, and was owned by the Tomlinson's until the >>Methodist Church bought it in 1962. From 1907 until >>1911 a second floor bedroom was used as a classroom >>for Quaker children. It is supposed to be one of the >>best examples of Italianate architecture in NJ. Being >>a member of the Methodist Church myself, I heard that >>rumor about it being a stop on the underground >>railroad but haven't been able to find and info to >>back it up. >> >>Thanks for posting! >>John > >John, > >Yes, I would really appreciate it if you can email me >the picture of the Zebedee Wills home from the Evesham >Township news article. I'll keep in touch! > >Sincerely, > >George

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