The land was bought by John Jones in 1722 .
The first houses to be built were 3 -- 7 on the south side in 1724 , with the help of John Jones ' nephew and son - in - law John Price .
The land was bought by John Jones in 1722 , and the first houses to be built were 3 -- 7 on the south side in 1724 , with the help of his nephew and son - in - law John Price .