He returned there annually until his death two decades later, when his son donated the property to Harvard University as a memorial.

His son donated it, still furnished, to the town in 1980.

In 1934, his sons donated land (including his original house) to the city for construction of a library.

A second son inherited her house in High Street, and later donated it to All Saints.

Kittredge's son donated the property to the City of Charleston on June 1, 1963.

In the early 20th century Green's son donated it to the local historical society.

Later, his son William Henry Vanderbilt donated a further 4 acres (16,000 m2).

Jack F. Kellner and his sons donated an additional $2.5 million to the project.

Upon her death in 1995, her son donated many of the albums to Paducah area nursing homes.

Smith's sons paid for the plaque and donated it to the park.