Thompson-Chandler House/ Old Chandler/ Magnolia Grove/ Hamilton Hill
- Jay Brothers
- May 4
- 1 min read
923 South 13th St. (at Buchanan) Oxford, MS
Circa 1860 2-story timber frame Greek Revival style
William Thompson (1818-1902) and Martha Ann Jones Thompson (1829-1877) built the home south of the Oxford Square. His parents were Nicholas and Lucretia V. Thompson, and Jacob Thompson’s brother. A cottage had been built in 1838 and was incorporated into the home because it needed to be finished quickly as the Civil War approached.
When Dr. Josiah Thomas Chandler (1831-1914) wed Lucretia Maria Thompson Chandler (1849-1937), they moved into her parent’s home and eventually took ownership from 1877-1950. Their daughter, Julia Chandler Logan (1872-1963) lived in the home with her husband Stanhope Hamilton Logan (1866-1919) as well. She kept a famous ledger of account with Neilson Department Store for years. Later the family and the house were used for Wm Faulkner’s Compson family and home in The Sound & The Fury. Julia and her husband resided there from 1922-1957.
By 1987, Irene Phelps Terry and Harris Terry (1937-2005) resided at Magnolia Grove. He was the principal of Oxford Elementary School. Irene wrote a book on the ghostly events at the house called "Faulkner, Ghosts and Local Folk: Conversin' at the Compson House." In 2004, the Harris family continued as owners.
By 1990, John M. "Jack" McKenzie owned the home. He is an attorney. See Thompson family homes
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