Another later owner was Mr. John Linley of Anderson. M r. Frederick W. Symmes of Greenville who had roots in Pendleton was the last individual owner. After his death, Ashtabula Plantation was bought by the Mead Corporation for a tree farm. In 1961 the Corporation gave the house and ten acres of land to the Foundation for Historical Restoration in the Pendleton Area. There are many oustanding furnishings and a few smaller items which belonged to the early families.
All workers are volunteers.
All gifts to the Foundation of funds or items are tax deductible.