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Chesterfield 1858 Houses Project

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How many 1858 houses still exist i nChesterfield?   The 1858 map of Chesterfield is the oldest "complete" map-it shows every road and every house with its owners name.    To answer "how many still exist"each 1858 house has been given a number (see above). A database list has been made. From his house numbers map I have made "Maplets" of smaller areas to make research easier.   Ideally, a helper would print out their Maplet section of the worksheet , write current names on it  and then type in the names themselves into the online list - a Google Sheets online file( SEE BELOW). 1   1   closeup from " Maplet 1" in West Chesterfield.  2   Write the 2025 names on the maps - example above  To download your "Maplet"  click here. To edit the  is a Google Sheets list ... Suggested "helper" technique: 1) download and print out a copy of the "maplet" for your section of town 2) Write the current name next to the house ...