Upon property believed to have been once owned by John Hall, a Mexican War hero who called Overton County home, stands a house with a rich history. This large 3,900 square foot 2-story brick home, located at the intersection of Zachary and Oakley Street in Livingston, is currently owned by Mark and Beth Geary, who purchased the house and 1.20 acres in 1998. Mrs. Mary Alcie Vaughn Kelly has an antique chandelier that has been in her family for many years, and it is believed to have once hung in this house. It is because of this chandelier that Mrs. Kelly wishes to provide her daughter and other relatives with a history of the house. Overton County tax records show the house as being built in 1900, which indicates it was built sometime in the late 19th-early 20th century but the exact date of construction is unknown. At some point, portions of the house were sub-divided into apartments and rented out. From 1943-1998, the house and property was owned by Charlie and Maggie (Martin) Wilborn and it is through their names that the house is generally known. Charlie and Maggie were the parents of Bill Wilborn, Elena Maxwell and Ada Dean Stone. The Wilborns purchased the property from J.C. and Winnie Taylor who bought the property at foreclosure in 1939 from Union Bank and Trust Company, which had been formed only 7 years earlier. Many people will remember Mr. Taylor as being a principal at Livingston Academy, and at that time, was located next door to the property. Perhaps the true history of the house actually begins with Richard H. Hankins and family who owned the property from October, 1903 until Mr. Hankins’ death in 1938. Mr. Hankins was owner of a milling company by the name of Livingston Heading Company as well as a part owner in Hankins Brothers Contractor and Builders. It has been said that Mr. Hankins built many homes in the Livingston area during his lifetime. He was married to Lena Coulson and was the father of Lilly May Hankins, James Clarence Hankins and Thomas Ada Hankins. Thomas Ada Hankins was married to Evie Tucker and they were the parents of Lena Kate and Sarah May Tucker. Evie Tucker will be remembered as being a minister in Livingston and one of the founders of Memorial Baptist Church. Thomas Ada Tucker taught at Livingston Academy for many years. The Hankins family had bought the property from W.R. Officer who was a prominent lawyer in Overton County at that time. It is unknown if Mr. Officer and his family actually lived on the property although tax records seem to indicate an improvement being erected on the property during his ownership. It is a strong possibility that Mr. Hankin later lived in the house he built for the Officer family. W. R. Officer acquired the property by purchasing a portion of the 12 acre farm of James Harvey and Rebecca Lea Speck in September, 1896 . James and Rebecca, who were the parents of Burr Speck and Nora Speck Dale, resided in what was later known as the Nora Dale home on Broad Street in Livingston.