Was the date the law firm of Bates and Burnett finalized the sale of the Brown House to James Gregg, who still practices and shares space with us in the house today. Bates and Burnett were innovative in that they were not only the first decentralized law office in the City of Vancouver, but also the first decentralized office used by any professionals in Vancouver as well. Below is the deed showing the transfer of property from Bates and Burnett to James Gregg. Click to enlarge.

Tuesday September 19th was Jim Gregg’s 55th anniversary as a member of the Washington State Bar Association. To celebrate the milestone we held a special lunch in his honor consisting of pot roast, mashed potatoes and green beans. For dessert we had homemade blackberry cobbler made by our very own Debbie Sells. It was delicious! In addition to the Vancouver office staff, attendees included Dan Marsh, an attorney and old friend of Jim’s who practices law next door to us, and Judge Robert Harris, Jim’s brother. Jim, Dan, and Judge Harris shared stories of their first jobs after law school and how things have changed in their profession over the years. Dan pointed out, that collectively, they have about 150 years of bar membership between them. It was a lot of fun and everyone really enjoyed it. Congratulations Jim! You’ve come a long way!

Left, Judge Harris, center, Jim Gregg, and Dan Marsh.

Stahancyk, Kent, Johnson and Hook are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Barbara Gregg, wife of Attorney James Gregg who shares office space with us here in Vancouver. Barbara was a great friend of the office and did everything in her power to make us a success in Vancouver. Barbara was a lovely woman and will be greatly missed.

1866
Alonzo and Isabella Cook, original owners.

June 19, 1874
Charles and Rebecca Brown. Charles died April 19, 1901.

June 1901
Homestead claim by Rebecca Brown. Rebecca died in 1910.

September 12, 1925
Heirs of Rebecca Brown deeded it to Alice Hubbard. Alice died April 3, 1935. It is unsure who occupied the house for the next five years.

April 13, 1940
Mary Prindle, Alice Hubbard’s sister, sold the house to William and Julia Frost, another sister and brother in-law. Mary may have inherited the house from her sister Alice after she passed away.

May 31, 1946
Law office of Bates and Burnett became owners. This was the first decentralized law office in the City of Vancouver.

June 8, 1960
Attorney James Gregg and wife Barbara became owners.

September 2004
The law firm of Stahancyk, Kent, Johnson and Hook purchased the Historic Charles Brown House.