The main house dates back to 1747 and was built by Abraham Ferree, son of Philip and Leah Dubois Ferree and a grandson of Madame. The farm is known today as "Cherry Crest Meadows".

Interesting facts: On April 22, 1773, Abraham Ferree gave land for a school house for 999 years because of his regard and attention to liberal education liable to yearly rent of a red rose in June. On April 1, 1774, he granted privilege and use of a certain spring of water and privilege of passing to and fro liable to payment of one pepper corn in June month.