Posted in Instagram The Austin-Craig-Laney house. Built in 1858 by lawyer Aaron Austin. Austin married Chesterfield native Margaret Jane Craig. Union soldiers attempted to burn the house in 1865, but a slave extinguished the fire and the house was spared. Margaret gifted the home to Mr. and Mrs. George Kershaw Laney as a wedding present in 1903 Author: chris Published Date: June 29, 2018 Leave a Comment on The Austin-Craig-Laney house. Built in 1858 by lawyer Aaron Austin. Austin married Chesterfield native Margaret Jane Craig. Union soldiers attempted to burn the house in 1865, but a slave extinguished the fire and the house was spared. Margaret gifted the home to Mr. and Mrs. George Kershaw Laney as a wedding present in 1903 Instagram filter used: Normal Photo taken at: Chesterfield, South Carolina View in Instagram ⇒ Author: chris