In 1855 , he purchased Milton House built by Mr Eldridge , the chemist , and his family lived there until about 1864 , after which he continued to own the property but leased it to various tenants .
In 1855 , he purchased Milton House built by chemist Ambrose Eldridge ( the house and associated Milton Farm give the name to the suburb of Milton ) . 
 The McDougall family lived there until about 1864 , after which they continued to own the property but leased it to various tenants .