Welcome to Genuki, Lincolnshire, Boston
Contributed by Pat Ashberry of the UK in 2002
taken from Pishey Thompson's "History and Antiquities of Boston."
first published in 1856

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"Returning to, and proceeding along High Street, we come to an opening upon the 
river called Doughty's Quay or Duty Quay. The family of Doughty resided in the house 
(or on it's site), now the property and residence of the Misses GEE.

THE BOSTON MIDDLE GIRLS SCHOOL
"This school was built entirely at the expense of the Misses Gee in 1851, and intended 
for female children whose parents are in the rank next above the actual poor.  The 
school house is situated near George Street. It is under Government inspection,with a 
certified mistress and one pupil teacher; and is supported entirely by the Misses Gee,
aided by payments from the scholars, and gives great promise of usefulness.  There 
were 44 scholars in March 1856"

THE BOSTON WEST INFANT SCHOOL
"This was built by the Misses Gee, and is situated in George Street, near West Street. 
It has a certified mistress and is under Government inspection.  It will accomodate 150 
children.  The number on the books in March 1856, was 204"

Henry GEE was the 267th Mayor of Boston in 1804.

Thomas GEE Esq. of Brothertoft was a subscriber to Pishey Thompson's Book.

William GEE Esq of Boston was a subscriber to Pishey Thompson's book.
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Added:  7-September-2012