Olson was a carpenter by trade. The family of Joe and Etta Bernice Ball (local merchants) and daughter Pocahontas Ball Edginton and Grandson, John Edginton (known as “John Ball” in high school) were long time residents of the house. Jean Smith, Madeline Kinsman and Elsa Smith are credited with supervising the interior redecorating. Various citizens of the community have made substantial donations to the refurbishing of the house.