Shipman updated some of the architectural features , and the house remained in his family for over 125 years .
John 's son George then sold the house to shipbuilder , merchant trader , and storeowner , Stephen Shipman , Jr. in 1789 .
Shipman updated some of the architectural features , and the house remained in John 's family for over 125 years .
John 's son George then sold the house to shipbuilder , merchant trader , and storeowner , Stephen Shipman , Jr. in 1789 .