The lot was a part of the original Winn property, acquired from Joseph Owen when the town of Winnsboro, was originally laid out.

Mrs. Rebecca Yongue and her husband built the home in the late 1820's. In 1840 Mrs. Yongue conveyed the place to her son, Alexander Yongue, for $3,000.00. Alexander Yongue held the property until 1858, at which time he sold it to C. McClenaghan. George I. Crafts of Charleston bought the home three years later and held it until 1869 when he sold it to James Alexander Brice (1839-1909).

The Brice family resided here until 1909, during which time it became known as the BRICE HOUSE. Janie Kennedy Brice, the widow of J. A. Brice, sold it to John Huey Cathcart (1865-1939; son of Samuel &Anna Elder Cathcart. Mr. Cathcart and his family moved here from their country home at Adger, SC just North of Winnsboro.

John Huey Cathcart's widow—Marion Harris Cathcart—lived in the home until her death in 1961. Since that time, a variety of succeeding owners have made a number of repairs and improvements but long time Winnsboro residents still call this "The Cathcart House"