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Members
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Deceased Date
1/1/1883
Business Address
1327 Buttonwood Street
Date Elected
3/15/1876
First Name
Charles
Last Name
Aaronson
Member Number
438
Middle Name
B.
Project
no known listings
Reference
City Directory - 1854 - C.B., carpenter, Whitehall above 13th; house 210 N. 10th.
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Aaronson, Charles B.
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Deceased Date
1/1/1843
Business Address
376 North 2nd St. (1791, 1800) Prime
Date Elected
1/1/1796
File Number
a
First Name
John
Last Name
Adolph
Member Number
193*
Project
2nd Street above Brown
Cherry Street in kensington, near burial ground
Reference
Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 7. John Adolph was a master builder who was elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1796. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ------------------------ City Directory - 1810 - John, carpenter, corner of St. John & Green. 1814 - John, carpenter and grocer, corner St. John & Green. 1820 - John, carpenter, corner St. John & Green 1824 - John, carpenter, 172 St. John City Directory - 1840 - John Adaulph (sic.), carpenter, 176 St. John's. Also, G. Adaulph, carpenter, 181 St. John's. ------------------------ City Records D.S.B. book # 335 (I forgot to record filing date; sorry; but it was mid-1811) No record of having been satisfied. John Adolph vs. William R. Pritchett. Claim for $200 filed against a certain house situate in east northern liberties (carpenters work for said house.) ------------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed October 22, 1812; satisfied October 19, 1816 John Adolph vs.Ezra Brown estate. Claim for $239.92 filed against the estate of Ezra Brown situte on the east side of Second above Brown street in the Northern Liberties. ------------------------ City Records D.S.B. book #341; filed July 12, 1823; satisfied June 2, 1828 (with his signature) John Adolph vs. _________ Reaber/widow. Claim for $100.94 against a certain house situate in Kensington in Cherry street on the south side thereof about 300 feet from front road adjoining the burial ground, for carpenters work done and materials furnished. ----------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1790-7-79 John Adolph elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1830-18-378 John Adolph applied for a certificate to measure and value carpenters' work which in his absence was granted.
Office Held
Warden, 1813-15
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John Adolph was a master builder who was elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1796. <br /><br /><br />Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/24083">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss.
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Members
Member
Deceased Date
1/1/1874
Business Address
No. 1604 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA
Date Elected
10/21/1868
First Name
Samuel
Last Name
Albertson
Member Number
410
Middle Name
M.
Project
no known listings
Reference
City Directory - 1854 - Samuel W. (sic.), carpenter, 23 Lilly.
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Albertson, Samuel M.
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Birth Date
1/1/1721
Deceased Date
1/1/1772
Date Elected
4/15/1771
File Number
b
First Name
John
Last Name
Allen
Member Number
90a*
Project
no known listings
Reference
Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 7. Was a master builder proposed for membership in The Carpenters' Company by Thomas Nevell (q.v.) and Abraham Carlile (q.v.). He was elected on April 15,1771, but died without taking part in any recorded activities of The Company. ---------------------- Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects and Blue Book both list the name as "Allen," although it is clearly "Allis" (incorrect) on the first floor Board. Signature book at APS is "Allen". --------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1771-2-32,39,54 John Allen proposed; John Allen elected; John Allen paid 15 shillings part of his entrance fee. --------------------- Hannah Roach papers John Allen letters of administration to Nehemiah Allen 25 August 1773 (Admin. Book H, 114, #4:1773). Buried 8.25.1773 age 52 (Southern District Mo. Mtg., 10) -------------------- PA Gazette 9/8/1773 - #16666 "All persons indebted to the estate of John Allen, late of this city, are requested to make speedy payment . . ." Nehamiah Allen, administrator. "Any person that have borrowed books of said John Allen, are desired to return them . . .if they have not his own name in, they have the name of Nathaniel Allen."
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John Allen was a Master Builder proposed for membership in The Carpenters' Company by Thomas Nevell, and Abraham Carlile. He was elected on April 15, 1771, but died without taking part in any recorded activities of The Company. <br /><br />Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/93452">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website.
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Committee Membership
Book Prices Committee, 1783-87,95
Children
William
Deceased Date
1/1/1811
Business Address
2nd st. - 1772 (Roach)
Date Elected
1/1/1773
File Number
a
First Name
Robert
Last Name
Allison
Member Number
99
Project
Washington College, Chestertown, MD.
With David Evans, removed State House bells to Allentown before British occupation of Philadelphia. Also Christ Church.
One of four master carpenters who built President's house, 1795.
Reference
Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 9. A master builder who first appeared as a resident of Southwark at the time of the 1769 tax, was proposed for membership in The Carpenters' Company and elected on February 15, 1773, the same meeting that Joseph Ogleby (q.v.) and William Williams (q.v.) were taken into the Company. He is listed as an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect," 1775, subscribing for two copies. His known apprentices include John Strickland (apprenticed April 6, 1772), Robert Hall (January 12, 1773), Robert Leach and Francis Kain (August 12, 1773.) With the coming of the Revolution, Allison performed several services for the Pennsylvania government. In 1776 the Committee of Safety directed him to erect a fort on Liberty Island in the Delaware river. The following year, Allison, together with David Evans (q.v.) removed the State House bells, Including the Liberty Bell, and transported them to Allentown "at the approach of the enemy." Following the British evacuation of Philadelphia, Allison and his men disassembled the British fortifications for salvagable building materials, and he was paid to provide "suitable materials for repairing the Court room in the State House and draw a plan for the necessary repairs." The only major structure known to have been erected by him is the original Washington College building in Chestertown, MD, c. 1783, a commission he appears to have shared with Joseph Rakestraw (q.v.). Finally in 1790, Allison petitioned the Philadelphia City Council "to be employed as a Carpenter when a City-Hall shall be built." ------------------------- See C.E. Peterson's book, "Robert Smith", page 18, col 2, last para: Smith and John Thornhill measured and valued Thomas Nevell's work at Mt. Pleasant. Thomas Nevell, in turn, had measured Gunning Bedford's Port Royal, among those with whom Smith was most deeply intertwined was Samuel Rhoads. Like Smith, Rhoads sometimes acted as a designer and a contractor although he became wealthy as a developer. Rhoads, along with Joseph Fox, was a manager and designer for the Pennsylvania Hospital, a project for which Smith was a consultant. Rhoads served in the same capacity for the Almshouse. He handled the finances when Smith built Benjamin Franklins house, where another Company member, Robert Allison, executed the interior woodwork. ------------------------------- In Building Records database are two requests from Allison for financial assistance. Both dated 1805. Original documents, on handmade paper, are at APS, box 31. ----------------------------- In his member file, see pages copied from "Fort Mifflin of Philadelphia," telling of his work at the fort protecting Philadelphia. ------------------------------ Rhoads and Smith served together on a committee of the APS, overseeing a platform to observe the Transit of Venus in 1769. ----------------------------- INHP Library - "A petition from Robert Allison praying to be employed as a carpenter when a city hall shall be built was read and ordered to lie on the table." NHP Library - Samuel Rhoads handled the finances for construction of Franklin's house. Robert Smith was the builder; Robert Allison executed the interior woodwork. ---------------------------- Baptismal record of Third Presbyterian Church (at Presbyterian Historical Society) show William born May 7, 1781 and baptised July 16, 1781. ---------------------------- "The Building of Christ Church," on page 140, tells of order from Charles Thomson, secretary of the Continental Congress to Colonel Flower, commissary of military stores, for employment of Allison and others to remove bells from public buildings and store them in Bethlehem (sic.) (in file of John Harrison.) ------------------------- Ancestry.com August 12, 1773, Francis Kain taken as apprentice for 13 years, one month and 26 days. "Apprentice, taught the trade of a house carpenter, read in Bible, write a legible hand and cypher as far as rule of 3." ------------------------- Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter, Oct. 16, 1788, in the Pennsylvania Packet (Ph.)-1800. ------------------------- City Directory - 1810 - Robert, coachpainter, 18 S. 6th. (Is this a son?) ------------------------- See E-mail under Daniel Leech: Duncan was a close friend to Robert Allison to whom he apprenticed his son Robert in 1773. They were also associated with the Loxley and McClure families. ------------------------- "Fort Mifflin of Philadelphia" page 26 Group of carpenters headed by Allison working in early 1777 to strengthen Fort Island, also known as Fort Mifflin. ------------------------- Jrl. of Society of Architectural Historians, Vol. XII; 2:27, May 1953 One of four master carpenters -- Col. William Williams, Joseph Rakestraw, John Smith and Robert Allison -- listed as building President's house (1795); located 9th St. below Market, west side. Not occupied by either Washington or Adams, who lived in former Robert Morris mansion on Market just east of 5th St. Purchased for the first building fo University of Pennsylvania. --------------------------- See "References" under Joseph Rakestraw for role in construction of building at Washington College, in Maryland -------------------------- Hannah Roach paper, page 12aa Paragraph tells about his role in making repairs to State House in 1778, following British occupation of the State House -- and Philadelphia. ------------------------- Donna Rilling speech to Capenters' Company April 1990 Quite detailed information on his financial ups and downs as a house carpenter. ------------------------ PA Gazette 10/16/1766 - #1737 Robert and Margaret Allison settled estate of Thomas Thompson by selling house and ground on east side of Fifth St. PA Gazette 2/21/1776 - #21721 Robert Allison elected to serve a six month term, representing Southwark, for the Committee for City and Liberties. PA Packet 7/25/1778 - # 25078 Robert Allison was one of many Philadelphians who signed a statement July 17,1778, encouraging residents to testify against "enemies of America" during recent British occupation of the city. PA Gazette 8/4/1779 - #27418 Allison re-elected for Committee for City and Liberties. Article cites greatest number of voters ever known and nominees carried by largest majority. He a representative of Southwark. PA Gazette 8/19/1779 - # 27456 Allison, representing Southwark, is one of committee of citizens formed to receive subscriptions to help stabilize the depreciating currency. In effect, they asked others to join them in pre-paying the equivalent of three years' taxes to provide backing for the U.S. currency. PA Gazette 5/2/1787 - #4261 Robert Allison and Robert Smith listed as owning land in Uwchland Township, Chester County.. PA Gazette 12/17/1788 - #5824 Sheriff's sale of property Allison and his wife (Rachel) sold for ground rent. Location: north side of Catherine St. between 2nd and 3rd Sts, in Southwark. PA Gazette 10/17/1792 - #8956 Sold at bankruptcy sale at Merchants' Coffee House in 2nd St.: 8 properties and houses of Allison: 4 properties on Water St., 2 on Wicacoe Lane; a house on Shippen St. near 3rd; 5 acres in Bristol, Bucks Clunty. ---------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1773-2-68-1773 Robert Allison proposed. Managing Committee Minutes-1807-15-72 The President is requested to draw an order on the Treasurer in favor of Robert Allison for $10 to pay him for two architect books. Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-14, 15 Letter receive from Robert Allison requesting the loan of some money. Drawing order for eight dollars for present relief of Robert Allison. The present meeting being convened for the purpose of taking into consideration the situation of our member Robert Allison, who is represented to be in prison for debt; therefore resolved: that George Summers, Daniel Knight and Jacob Lybrand be appointed to call and see him, and give such advice as may occur respecting his situation and see that he is comfortably accommodated and report at our next meeting. Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-18 Committee appointed to call on Robert Allison who is in prison for debt. Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-48 Application be made on behalf of Robert Allison for some aid. Jacob Lybrand and Jonathan Roberts are a committee to call on his and acquaint him that the Company will not consent to assist him until he changes his mode of living. Managing Committee Minutes-1807-15-77, 93, 102,138 Letter from Robert Allison requesting some relief and the President is requested to draw an order on the treasurer in favor of Robert Allison for five dollars present relief. The President is requested to draw an order on the Treasurer in favor of Robert Allison for 15 dollars present relief. Managing Committee Minutes-1809-15-147,151, 156, 160, 166, 168, 171, 173, 197, 198, 199, 205, David Flickwir is requested to furnish Robert Allison with a half cord of wood and overcoat, shoes and stocking and five dollars. Five dollars for relief of Robert Allison and $2.50 be allowed for the weekly relief of Robert Allison. (Seven listings of $5 or $7.50 for Allison's relief.) David Flikckwir is requested to furnish Robert Allison with coating surtout and one cord of wood. Managing Committee Minutes-1810-15-205, 209, 210, 263 David Flickwir reports that he has furnished Robert Allison with 2 1/2 cords of wood and a hat amounting to $11.65. (Two listings of $5 for Allison's relief.) Managing Committee Minutes-1811-15-267 through 300, 301 Total of 14 payments, ranging from $3 to $9, for relief of Robert Allison. Order on David Flickwir for 25 dollars & one cent for a coat and one cord of wood for Robert Allison. Managing Committee Minutes-1811-15-303 Funeral expense of Robert Allison. Managing Committee Minutes-1812-15-305 $14 part of funeral expenses of Robert Allison.
Revolutionary War
XX
Spouse Name
Rachel
Office Held
Vice President, 1781
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<span>Robert Allison, a talented carpenter and master builder, proved to be one of the Carpenters’ Company’s most colorful members. Carpenter, master builder, land speculator and developer, he was a strong supporter of the American cause. Well-known buildings with which he was associated include Benjamin Franklin’s house in Franklin Court, the State House, Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland and the House Intended for the President of the United States.</span>
<p>Presumably of Scottish descent, his first known job in Philadelphia was assisting<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/100731">Robert Smith</a><span> </span>with Benjamin Franklin’s home off of Market Street in 1764 for which he was paid £120. On December 2, 1766, he married Rachel Gunning at the Market Square Presbyterian Church in Germantown. The following March 29, 1767, their daughter, Margaret, was baptized at the First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. A year later, a second daughter, Jane, was also baptized at the First Presbyterian Church on April 13, 1768.</p>
<p>Allison began his land acquisitions in 1767 purchasing two lots of ground on George Street in Southwark from<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26272">Samuel Rhoads</a><span> </span>and his wife. Allison is listed as a resident of Southwark, a carpenter with one servant, on the 1769 tax list. He began his long career of community service by accepting an appointment to a committee to work out suitable financial arrangements for Captain Condy who was overseeing the building of the new Presbyterian Church at Fourth and Pine Streets.</p>
<p>Allison was building on his own as well. In 1771<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/92951">Gunning Bedford</a>, surveyor for The Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire inspected Allison’s home on the west side of “Georges Street between Cedar and Plum Streets in the district of Southwark where he dwells.” This two-story structure, twenty feet front, thirty feet deep, included chimney breasts, double cornices, entry wainscoting and a Doric frontispiece, was not yet finished and ultimately not insured by Allison for a few more years.</p>
<p>The 1770s were busy ones for Allison and his family. A new daughter, Rachel, was baptized at the First Presbyterian Church in 1772 and the household was swelled by the addition of apprentices:<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/90636">John Strickland</a><span> </span>in 1772, and<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/90640">Robert Hall</a>,<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/90643">Robert Leech</a><span> </span>and<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/90644">Francis Kain</a><span> </span>in 1773. All were to be taught the trade of a house carpenter. Robert Leech was to have time to go to evening school one quarter each winter and Francis Kain was to be able to be taught to read the Bible, “write a legible hand and cypher as far as rule of 3.” In addition to teaching his craft, Allison was to provide food, lodgings and laundry. Allison had been elected to the Carpenters’ Company of Philadelphia in 1773 along with<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/90642">Joseph Ogleby</a><span> </span>and<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/21574">William Williams</a>. Records show that he worked on the Jacob Graff house during this period, and presumably also built on his own property, including 2 tenements on the southwest corner of Shippen and George Street, (surveyed by Bedford in 1774). Smaller than Allison’s own home, Bedford noted in his survey that the carpenters’ work was done in a plain way except the hanging of the doors. Allison also applied for a loan of £200 from the Contributionship in 1774 offering as collateral two houses on Penn Street near Cedar. He received the money in February 1775 on the proviso that he insure the houses. Within the year he applied for an additional £150 on the properties which the Board agrees to pay out of the first money that can be spared.</p>
<p>On January 17, 1775 Allison was elected a member of the committee of the Carpenters’ Company for the upcoming year along with Robert Smith,<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/24170">Thomas Shoemaker</a>,<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23899">James Bringhurst</a>,<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26890">Benjamin Loxley</a>,<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23017">William Colladay</a>,<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/118111">James Pearson</a>,<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/97609">Joseph Rakestraw</a>,<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/97277">William Lownes</a>, Gunning Bedford,<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/95133">Thomas Nevel</a>, Joseph Ogelby,<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23421">James Worrel</a>, and<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/93526">Joseph Fox</a>, Esq. He continued his land dealings, purchasing property from Samuel Powel and his wife on Penn Street in late 1774, then selling a section of that land to James Hunter. October 1, 1775 he sold a frame tenement and lot to Francis Gurney. He also purchased two copies of the first architectural book published in the colonies by Robert Bell, Abraham Swan’s<span> </span><i>The British Architect</i><span> </span>with engravings by John Norman (published in England in 1745).</p>
<p>1776 was a momentous year for the colonies, certainly Philadelphia and also for Robert Allison. In January of 1776, he was elected to the Carpenters’ Company’s Standing Committee for Settling Prices along with most of his colleagues from the Committee the prior year. He also began to cultivate political connections. He was elected to the Committee for the City and Liberties of Philadelphia for the District of Southwark for a six-month period. He began the year with a measuring job, shelving at Captain David Sproats’ store with Edward Bonsall, but was soon engaged with the construction of a fort on Liberty Island with James Worrell. Other work took place on Province Island, Mid Island and Fort Mifflin.</p>
<p>A son, George, was born on February 26, 1776, and baptized on March 2, 1776 at the Third Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. It is likely that an earlier son, Robert, was born in 1775 although no birth or baptismal records can be found. (A Robert Allison is recorded as buried at Third Presbyterian in 1822, and we know Allison did have a namesake who handled some details of his father’s funeral in 1811.)</p>
<p>His defense work continued through 1777. Additionally that year he, together with<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/90639">David Evans</a>, removed the State House bells to Allentown for safekeeping. His work for the cause of the Patriots took on a new dimension as he began his service in the militia. Pennsylvania law required all males capable of bearing arms, between the ages of 18 and 53, to serve in the militia for two months of active duty. Philadelphia had eight battalions; it appears that divisions generally fell along neighborhood lines. The men in these divisions elected their officers who were then commissioned by the State and subject to a three-year tour of duty. Allison was elected a lieutenant colonel in 1777 and served until 1780. Seemingly, he was responsible for much of the organization work; he was allotted $100 by the Council of Safety for recruiting expenses at the critical point when General Howe was threatening to invade Philadelphia and was also paid for the procurement of muskets just prior to the Battle of Brandywine. Allison’s sixth battalion was called to active duty at Swedes Ford. However, once the battalion’s two-month tour of active duty ended, a new battalion replaced them. Substitutes could be found or fines paid if one needed to avoid duty. This clearly enabled the colonists to continue as much as possible with everyday life.</p>
<p>Allison’s carpentry work continued through 1778 with the commission to remove the plank, scantling etc. left by enemy troops and remove them to safety. He was also asked to draw plans for repairs to the courtroom in the State House and provide needed materials. In September he was to deliver to Colonel Bull the materials he retrieved from enemy redoubts to complete structures at Billingsport and Mud Island. He was also paid for repairs on the old workhouse, the Schuylkill bridge, and sundry small jobs. One of the most interesting was the removal of lead spouts from houses upon order of the Council of Safety with<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/25871">Evan Evans</a><span> </span>and James Worrell, to be delivered to J. Watkins, presumably the lead was to be used for ammunition. Allison, Evans and Worrell petitioned Congress in 1779 to appoint someone to value the lead and repay those citizens who were affected.</p>
<p>Allison maintained a strong political presence; the issues of currency devaluation were of paramount interest to him. He served as the committee representative from Southwark to stop the issuance of paper money and to raise money by subscriptions raised by canvassing the neighborhood, although apparently nothing came of this. It may, however, have led to the petition submitted to Congress by hundreds of citizens, requesting that its members determine the extent and quantity of paper money to be issued and when it shall stop. They further suggest raising revenue by subscription. This was read on September 13, 1779.</p>
<p>In May of that same year Allison and others sent another petition to Congress regarding the decay of credit and depreciation of money. His concerns reached beyond the financial, however. In a city where political sympathies were divided, tensions could run high. Allison signed a petition pledging support for those loyal to the American cause who were being dissuaded by Loyalists from testifying against them during the time of the British occupation. He was elected again as a member of the Committee for the City and Liberties in the late summer of 1779. He also took the time to aid individual colleagues, signing a petition with others including David Rittenhouse and Robert Smith in support of William Brown’s efforts to become the auctioneer of the city in 1779. In 1778 he signed a petition endorsing John Norman’s efforts to raise funds to finish the publication of a treatise on artillery. Even earlier in 1777 he was one of 19 Master Carpenters who signed a petition to the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania supporting George Ingels for the office of measurer for the city.</p>
<p>In 1780 Allison received £720 from David Rittenhouse, payable to Messrs. Allison and Smith, for planks used in refitting the public stables for the use of members of the Assembly etc. It is likely that this was the stable at Sixth and Chestnut Streets, advertised for sale in 1778 with stalls for 22 horses, and room for hay. The stable was used by the local militia during the war and was offered at public auction in 1782, listed as lately occupied by the Militia Lighthorse. Allison served on the Sheriff’s Committee in 1780 to divide the estate of his colleague, Robert Smith, who had died in 1777. Given the timing of this project it was probably Robert Smith’s son John, who worked with Robert Allison on this project. The 1782 and 1783 supply tax lists show entries for “Smith & Allison, “ but it is unclear whether this is related to his work with Robert Smith’s estate or a partnership with the son.</p>
<p>In 1781 Allison was chosen assistant Master of the Carpenters’ Company working with Master Samuel Rhoads. Allison is credited with building Washington College’s first building in Chestertown, Maryland in 1783, a work he undertook with Joseph Rakestraw. By 1784 he returned to Philadelphia and together with Gunning Bedford, measured the carpenters’ work on the Free Quakers’ Meeting House. In 1785 he was paid for measuring and painting , carpenters’ work for T. Worrell in settlement of Eden Haydock’s estate, who died in 1776. Allison continued to reside at 35 East George Street. He remained active in the Carpenters’ Company proposing Ebenezer Ferguson and Francis McAllison as new members in 1785.</p>
<p>By the late 1780s the depression which engulfed the city took its toll on Robert Allison and he entered into bankruptcy on October 9, 1788. The following day, Ebenezer Ferguson entered his claim for £200. Notices appeared in the Pennsylvania Packet soon after and on October 16, 1788, Robert Allison, “house carpenter, dealer and chapman” was to surrender himself to commissioners for the bankruptcy commission as well as on November 18 and November 26 at which time his creditors were to come prepared to prove their debts.” (A chapman is defined as one who buys and sells, a peddler, a hawker or in 1793, a “cheapener.” That same year his property on Catherine Street was sold at Sheriff’s sale. In 1789, ten Southwark lots (some developed) belonging to Robert Allison along George Street and Shippen Street were sold at Sheriff’s sale. Additional lots on Water Street, Swanson Street and Love Lane were also sold. ` Allison rebounded from this major blow, and in 1790 petitioned City Council “to be employed as a Carpenter when a City-Hall shall be built.” He continued to reside on George Street, according to the 1790 census. Residing with him were 9 free white males under 16, presumably some apprentices, and 5 white free females. Along with other master builders he endorsed the work of Zane Chapman & Company makers of composition ornaments.</p>
<p>By 1792 Allison was purchasing property again with James Corkrin from John Dickinson Sargeant. He also finally paid off his bond and interest to The Philadelphia Contributionship. Throughout the next few years Allison bought and sold different pieces of the property from South to Gaskill Streets between Third and Fourth Streets. He moved his family to the property on South Street by 1793. After the death of William Williams in 1794, Allison and<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/97314">John Smith</a><span> </span>were employed as master carpenters on the house intended for the President of the United States. Allison devoted more time to Carpenters’ Company affairs in these years, and was chosen as a member of the Committee of the Carpenters’ Company in 1795.</p>
<p>In 1796 Allison repurchased the adjoining South Street properties held by James Corkrin and then sold sections of the property to John Smith, John Batten, Barney McCarrell, and Joseph Knox. He continued to live at 117 South Street, the 1798 direct tax values the property at $1237.50.</p>
<p>John Smith sold the South Street property back to Allison in 1801 who in turn sold it as part of a larger lot including two houses, to Joseph Sims for $5,000. It is likely that this was the Smith house as well as Allison’s own home. In the midst of this transaction, his wife, Rachel Allison, died, on March 5, 1801. Her death was recorded in both the deed and in the newspaper, a simple line: “Mrs. Allison, wife of Col. Robert Allison.”</p>
<p>The money disappeared quickly and in 1802 Allison applied to the Carpenters’ Company for both a loan as well as relief money. He continued his commitment to the company, this time serving as one of a committee of 15 to revise the price guide. In March of 1804 he offered to sell the Carpenters’ Company his copy of<span> </span><i>Gibbs Designs</i>, which it purchased for $8.</p>
<p>Still funds were hard to come by as he explains in a letter to the Committee in February of 1805.</p>
<p><i>With pain I am under the Disagreeable necessity to beg your favours for some small trifle to help me a little along. You know the severity of the winter having hardly anything to do and I could not get any money from those that owned moneys. It’s made me live very miserable. If it is as much as [the] purchase of a half Cord of wood as I am afraid wood will be higher. Do Oblige if you can.</i></p>
<p>In 1806 Allison’s financial affairs hit bottom. An undated letter to the Carpenters’ Company reveals a myriad of financial concerns, of debts owed to him and by him, and legal issues and court sittings, and it is likely from this same trying period. A note towards the end of his letter hints at tension between Allison and the Company:</p>
<p><i>I have been troublesome I must own but God knows far against my will. I am a member of this Company – you will therefore Judge of my ___situation at present.</i></p>
<p>While Allison blames his financial difficulties on lack of work, and debts owed, the Carpenters’ Company records show another side of the issue. In 1806 Allison was imprisoned for debt, and a special meeting of the Carpenters’ Company Managing Committee had been called “for the purpose of taking into consideration the condition of our member, Robert Allison, who is represented to be in prison for debt.”<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/115990">George Summers</a>,<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26865">Daniel Knight</a><span> </span>and<span> </span><a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26873">Jacob Lybrand</a><span> </span>were appointed a committee to check on the situation and be certain he was “comfortably accomodated.” Five days later the committee reported that they had done this. Seven months later, the committee’s minutes note that application was made on behalf of Robert Allison for aid. Jacob Lybrand and Jonathan Roberts were directed “to call on him and acquaint him that the committee will not consent to assist him until he changes his mode of living.” Within six months, on July 1, 1807, the committee authorized the payment of five dollars to Allison for relief. According to the Philadelphia City Directory Allison lived on Lombard Street at his point, listed as “measurer of carpenters’ work.”</p>
<p>It is uncertain how plentiful work was but Allison began to rely more heavily on relief funds from the Carpenters’ Company. He received another $5 in 1807 and a total of $20 in 1808. These amounts began to increase in 1809 and the Company began to provide goods as well as money. In 1809 the committee instructed David Flicknir to provide Allison with a half of cord of wood, overcoat, shoes, stockings and $5. Other payments followed n 1809 and by 1810 he was receiving stipends every other week, sometimes $5 and sometimes $3, perhaps to keep him from squandering larger sums.</p>
<p>Allison died on December 20, 1811.<span> </span><i>Poulson’s American Daily Advertiser</i><span> </span>of December 23, 1811 carried the following notice:</p>
<p><i>Died – on Friday morning in the 73rd year of his age, after a short but painful illness, which he bore with Christian fortitude and resignation, Mr. Robert Allison, a respectable inhabitant of this City.</i></p>
<p>The Carpenters’ Company paid for many of the funeral expenses. The Committee reimbursed William Powell for $16 for funeral expenses for Robert Allison on December 20, 1811, and paid David Flickner $14 for part of Allison’s funeral expenses. They also paid Henry Connelly $10 for his plain walnut coffin. A final entry in the minutes from January 8, 1812 reads:</p>
<p><i>Robert Allison handed to the Committee several bills of the Funeral Expenses of his father. Jacob Lybrand was directed to pay two dollars the amount of two bills and inform him that the committee would not pay the other bills.</i></p>
<p>Allison clearly was a skilled master builder, a trusted Patriot and a willing supporter of colleagues and friends. He appears in his prime years to have been respected by colleagues and it is thought he may have been a worthy successor of Robert Smith, although at this time few major building connections have been found. He was extremely proud of his militia rank of Colonel and used it frequently. He and his wife left behind a sizeable family, although unfortunately little is known of their lives. Allison counted among his contemporaries some of the city’s leading and wealthier citizens. Unfortunately he seems to have lived beyond his means for much of his life and his financial misfortunes ultimately overshadowed his earlier contributions.</p>
<em>Written by Carol Smith, for the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/24088">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website.</em>
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Members
Member
Committee Membership
Book Prices Committee, 1863-65,74-87
Managing Committee, 1860-62,65-67,69-71,73-75,86,87
Deceased Date
1/1/1889
Business Address
31 Montgomery St. (CD) (1840)
Date Elected
7/18/1853
First Name
Walter
Last Name
Allison
Member Number
375
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More listings for William and William, Jr., than Walter.
Office Held
President, 1878
Vice President, 1877
Warden, 1857-59
Project
Smythe Bldg., 101-105 Arch St. (demolished, facade
restored.
Reference
Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1876-292 Communication from Walter Allison relating to his resignation from Managing Committee ----------------------- City Directory - 1840 - Walter Allison, carpenter, 31 Montgomery. 1845 - Walter, carpenter, St. Joseph's Ave. 1850 - Walter, carpenter, 18 Chancellor West (of) Schuylkill 7th. 1854 - Walter, carpenter, 18 Chancellor West (of) 16th. ----------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #402 (see item under George Brown, his partner) City Records D.C. Liens book #405 (see Geo. Brown) City Records D.C. Liens book #405 (see William Eyre) ----------------------- "Philadelphia Preserved" Page 98. Built by "Brown and Allison, carpenters". Front dismantled and stored by Fairmount Park Commission.
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Walter Allison was a master builder of Philadelphia elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1853. Allison was partnered with George Brown, another member of the Carpenters' Company elected in 1853. Allison worked with Brown on the now demolished Smythe building at 101-105 Arch street. Unlike Brown who died in 1860, Allison lived until 1889 and served in multiple official positions for the Carpenters' Company including many terms on the Managing Committee and Book Prices Committee in the 1860s, 1870s and 1880s. He also served as a Warden (1857-59), Vice President (1877) and President (1878).<br /><br />Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=C52C8C63-155D-010A-02543AB057A94DD0">Philadelphia Architects and Building</a>, a project of the <a href="https://philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom Stokes.
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Member
Deceased Date
1/1/1865
Descendant
Herbert D. Hart
Business Address
45 Coates alley (CD) (1830)
Descendant Address
Herbert D. Hart, 602 Hazell Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19116-1726 (Tel: 215-676-1905)
Date Elected
1/1/1833
File Number
L
First Name
Jacob
Last Name
Amos
Committee Membership
Managing Committee, 1844-46,53-55
Member Number
314*
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Broad and Thompson Streets - see references
8th Street in Penn Township - see references
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City Directory - 1824 - Jacob, 37 Coates Alley; dwelling 48 Vine City Directory - 1830, 35 - Jacob, house carpenter, 45 Coates Alley 1840 - Jacob, carpenter, 22 Coates Alley, house 11 Vine. 1845, 50, 54- Jacob, carpenter, Coates' Alley; house 67 New. (Callowhill St.) ------------------------ E-mail in member file on 2nd floor giving some family information. also in file: obit from "Public Ledger" sent by Mr. Hart. ------------------------ City Records D.S.B. book #342; filed August 22, 1825; satisfied January 29, 1830 (with his signature) Jacob Amos vs. Henry Beagle. Claim for $1700 against a three story brick house situate and being erected on a lot 17 feet 4 inches front and about 80 feet deep, the west side of Delaware 5th street above Callowhill in the Northern Liberties, bounded on the south by house and lot of Jno. Davis on the north by ground of said Henry Beagle on the east by the aforesaid on the west by ground of ___________. For carpenter work done and and materials furnished provided in and about this house. ----------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #344; claim filed June 25, 1831; no note of satisfaction Jacob Amos vs. Daniel J. Rhoades. Claim for $800 against a new two story brick house and lot situated on a lot in Beneret (?) street south side between 11th and12th streets between Arch & Filbert street bordered on the east by a house and lot of Charles S. Bird and on the south by ground of __________, for carpenters work done and materials provided. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #345; claim filed March 2, 1832; satisfied November18, 1833 (with his signature) Jacob Amos vs. Joseph Siddall. Claim for $400 against a new frame building situate and erected on a lot between Race & Cherry streets on the west side of Broad street bounded on the east by Broad street and on the south by ground of Mark Richards and on the west by ground of _______ and on the north by ground of Grosheaff, said building about 60 feet west of Broad street , for carpenters work done. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #347; claim filed November 18, 1833; satisfaction not noted Jacob Amos vs. Adam Householder. Claim of $225 against a two and a half story frame house situate on a lot of ground the west side of Apple street about 200 feet north of George street, bounded on the north by a court or lot of said to belong to Philip Shoeder on the south by a lot held by Benj. Wilson on the east by Apple street on the west by a street not opened in the Northern Liberties. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #348; claim filed October 2, 1834; satisfied February16, 1835 (with his signature) Jacob Amos vs. William Chapman. Claim for $1010 against two, 2 story brick houses situate on the north side of Buttonwood street 34 feet west of Lawrence street , each 16 feet front and 60 feet deep, for carpenters work done. -------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #349; claim filed April 14, 1836; satisfied November 24, 1838 (with his signature) Jacob Amos vs. Stotesbury & MacAdam. Claim for $438.97 against a 2-story brick house situated on the south side ofShippen street 54 feet 9 inches west of George street, bounded on the north by Shippen street , east by a lot owned or held by the said Stotesbury & MacAdam, west by lot owned or held by Garrett Beckhouser, said building or lot being about 25 feet 9 inches front by about 32 feet 6 inches in length or depth. For work done and materials furnished as a house carpenter. ------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #349; claim filed April 25, 1836; satisfaction not noted Jacob Amos vs. JacobWeaver & HenryVolkmar. Claim for $1800 against all that 3-story brick house piazza & kitchen or building situated on the east side of 8th street Penn township, bounded on the west by 8th street north by a lot held by Moses Lame, east by Logan street south by a lot held by John Marston, for work done and materials found as a house carpenter. ------------------ City Records D.C. Liens book #413; filed November 18, 1870; satisfied January 21, 1871 Uriah F. Amos (probably a relative) vs. James Clare. Claim for $1,807.26 for work and materials against a 3-story brick hotel and dwelling house and lot of ground on the northeast corner of Broad & Thompson streets, containing in front on Broad street 22 feet and in depth eastward along the north side of Thompson street 100 feet.
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Jacob Amos was a master builder of Philadelphia elected to the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia in 1833. His business address was 45 Coates Alley. His home address was 48 Vine street in 1824, and 67 New street (Callowhill) in 1845. For more information on the work of Amos see the reference section of his entry on the archive site of Carpenters' Hall. Amos died in 1865.<br /><br />Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=338DF87F-155D-0A04-06893326568AD184">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="https://philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom Stokes.
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Armitage noted in the Carpenter's Company Minutes, 1770.
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1/1/1807
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a
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James
Last Name
Armitage
Member Number
36*
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Old Pine Presbyterian Church (1768)
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*Subscribed to 6 shares for erection of Hall.
*Tatman & Moss Biographical Dictionary of Phila. Architects. Page 13. A master builder elected warden of The Carpenters' Company (1770) and Assistant Master (1781). He took Isaac McAlee as an apprentice in 1773. Armitage was the principal carpenter for the construction of Old Pine Presbyterian Church in 1768. Booklet published by Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church is in Armitage folder.
*Ancestry.com. March 6, 1773, Isaac McAfee taken as apprentice for four years. "Apprentice, taught the trade of a house carpenter, found all necessaries except six pair shoes which his father is to send him."
*Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter, of Philadelphia, in April 25, 1765, New York Gazette and April 7, 1790 in Pennsylvania Journal (Ph.)
*James Armitage is listed on the membership list (first floor of the Hall), but no Robert Armitage is listed there. Robert, however, was elected a Warden, and the years correspond -- somewhere there has been an error in transcribing.
*Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-5. Jacob Lybrand and Daniel Knight are appointed a committee to settle James Armitage's account.
*Defendents/Sheriff Sales File Data from City of Philadelphia Archives:
(Book; Page; Year; Purchaser)
C-4; 41; 1788; Fullerton, Esther
Office Held
Vice President, 1781
Warden, 1770
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James Armitage was a master builder elected Warden of The Carpenters Company (1770) and Assistant Master (1781). He took one Isaac McAlee as an apprentice in 1773. Armitage was the principal carpenter for the construction of Old Pine Presbyterian Church in 1768. <br /><br /><em>Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/21425">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. </em>
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Armitt noted in Carpenter's Company meeting minutes 1770.
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Members
Member
Deceased Date
1/1/1790
Date Elected
1/1/1767
File Number
a
First Name
Richard
Last Name
Armitt
Member Number
44*
Grantor Records Notes
In addition to these listings for Richard, there are perhaps a half-dozen for Ann Armitt, possibly his wife.
Project
no known listing
Reference
*Subscribed to 12 shares for erection of Hall.
*Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 13. Was a master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company prior to 1767. He supplied lumber for the decoration of John Cadwalader's town house on Second Street, 1769-1770, and is recorded as taking Alexander Duguid as an apprentice in 1773. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See also article noted.
*Ancestry.com Alexander Duguid taken as apprentice April 16, 1773, for a term of three years, eleven months and nine days. "Apprentice taught the trade of a house carpenter, found meat, drink, washing and lodging, and apparel during the last half of his apprenticeship."
*Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter, April 7, 1790 in Pennsylvania Journal - but no address.
*Copy of invoices for "seasoned pine boards" for John Cadwallader, and signed by Thomas Nevell and Armitt. (R)
*Hannah Roach-APS EP 14 June 1777. in 2nd near Union to sell houses in Cable lane, etc. PP 19 June 1779. & Peter Thomson opened office for sale of real estate in Race between Front & 2nd. PP 1 Feb. 1780. Thompson & Armitt in Race St. to sell large house in Germantown. PG 21 July 1781. & Peter Thompson Race between Front & 2nd to sell 2 frame houses south of Race between Front & 2nd - also new Risng Sun - at fork of Germantown & Old York Road burnt by the British. PG 4 May 1785. to let lots in 4th between Chestnut & Walnut adjacent Friends School House.
*PA Gazette 3/3/1784 - #206 Leasing for 3 years 70 acres with house and barn in Kingsessing township, Philadelphia. Advt. stresses "nearness to Phildelphia market."
PA Gazette 3/3/1784 - #206 Benjamin Paschall and Richard Armitt listed as agents "at the Blue Bell in Kingsessing."
PA Gazette 5/4/1785 - #1937 Advertises for lease a number of plots of ground in Fourth St. between Chestnut & Walnut adjoining Friends school house (where Betsy Ross said to have gone to school) and close to Carpenters' Hall.
*Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives:
(Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee)
1684/1777; G; 2; 8; H. Dexter
1684/1777; G; 8; 39; A. Hamilton
1777/1800; D; 21; 366; Thos. Bell
Revolutionary War
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Richard Armitt was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia prior to 1767. He supplied lumber for the decoration of John Cadwalader's town house on Second Street, 1769-1770, and is recorded as taking on Alexander Duguid as an apprentice in 1773. <br /><br /><em>Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/21426">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website. </em>
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William Ashton noted in Carpenter's Company Minutes.
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A name given to the resource
Members
Member
Deceased Date
1/1/1795
Business Address
146 Arch St. (1797) (Prime)
Date Elected
1/2/1770
Date Expelled
#
File Number
a
First Name
William
Last Name
Ashton
Member Number
80*
Project
North corner Front and Pegg Streets
Northern Liberties
Reference
*Tatman & Moss Biographical Dictionary of Phila. Architect. Page 16. Ashton was a master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company on April 19, 1770. He was an "encourager" to the 1775 Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect," the first architectural book published in America.
*Prime Directory: Listings for William Ashton and William Ashton, Jr., as follows: William Ashton, house carpenter, at 292 N. Front St. (1791) 294 N. Front St. (1794), Back St. near Callowhill, N. Liberties, (1795). For "Jr." at 168 N. 3rd St. (1794)
*Prime Directory: Lists a Samuel Ashton as a cabinet maker near 146 Arch St. (1797) and 233 Arch St. (1798, 1799, 1800).
*City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed December 7, 1812; no record of having been satisfied Susanah Ashton for William Ashton vs. George Ashton. Claim for $200 against a brick building, part two stories and part three stories high, situate the north corner of Front and Pegg streets in the Northern Liberties of the County of Philadelphia. (Lien possibly filed by Ashton's widow?)
*Managing Committee Minutes-1798-8-9 On motion resolved: that the name of William Ashton be erased out of our list of members agreeable to the 4th section of the by-laws. 5/3/2010 Mrs. Karsch, Thank you for your efforts researching WIlliam Ashton. It seems there were quite a few of them in late eighteenth century Philadelphia. My William Ashton ancestor married Eva Maria Klein, the daughter of a German immigrant, at St. Michael's and Zion Lutheran Church in 1793; he died in 1812. Their daughter, Hannah, married Peter Krall in 1819. It seems the Carpenter's Company Ashtons lived in the same area north of Market Street where my German ancestors lived. Since Peter Krall was listed as a house carpenter in the 1799 City Directory, it suggests a connection, but I haven't found one. Whichever Ashtons were mine, it's still fun to walk around the Old City area knowing that Peter Krall, Maria Klein, and WIlliam Ashton walked the same streets and saw the same buildings -- like Carpenter's Hall. I regret that the Lutherans dug them up. I enjoyed our conversation as well and hope to meet you again. Jack Krall jackkrall@aol.com
*In member file: 4/24/12: John Ulrich julrich@fosterchamberlain.com 215-882-3415 211 Fitzwater Street Philadelphia PA 19147 ancestor_info: William Ashton 7 May 1734- 24 Sep 1800. Descendant through his daughter Mary (Ashton) Keller. message: We're hoping to visit Carpenter's Hall tomorrow - Thursday April 25, 2012. William Ashton is listed as a member from 1770 to 1795 when he was expelled. If possible, I'd be interested in learning why he was expelled.
*In member file: 4/30/2012: Mr. Ulrich First I apologize for not answering your email request prior to your visiting Carpenters' Hall last Thursday. I do hope you found your visit interesting and helpful. The reason William Ashton was expelled is not listed in our records. The usual reason is non-payment of dues not some legal issue. Our member database has no information on his family and for this reason I suggest you contact the Pennsylvania genealogical Society through the website of the Pennsylvania Historical Society at 13th and Locust Streets here in Philadelphia. There are a number of Ashton families listed in Philadelphia and they will be able to give you details about each one. Your second question concerning Owen Biddle's book The Young Carpenters' Assistant has more than one answer. He published the book in the early 19th century with plans to open an architecture school in Philadelphia with The Carpenters' Company. Unfortunately he died at an early age. When The Company moved to develop and offer such a school John Haviland used this book with updates as the basis for instruction. On The Carpenters' Hall website you will find numerous articles that relate history to the Company. First click on History and then move down to More History to find the article First School of Architecture near the end of this listing. This will summarize the role that Biddle's book played in this first school. The Hall Library is not open for use but the Athenaeum of Philadelphia library on 6th Street just south of Walnut does have a copy available for you to see. I suggest a phone call to arrange for your visit. I wish you the best in exploring your ancestors — a most rewarding experience.
*In member file: 5/1/2012 Ms. Karsch, Thanks for getting back to me. No apologies are necessary – I know I contacted you with very short notice. And thank you for the information – I had been curious about the book because William Ashton's son-in-law or grandson (I'm not sure which because they shared a common name) had owned a copy printed in 1815. Ashton's son-in-law was an undertaker who had a home and business on 5th Street between Arch and Race Streets so it seems natural that he might have owned the book. However, he would have been in his late 50s by 1816, and there is something about the way that the book was signed and dated that makes me think it is more likely that it was a book/textbook that belonged to his son (William Ashton's grandson) who would have been a teenager at the time. I thought there might have been some connection between the book and Carpenter's Hall that could shed some light on it for me. Thanks again for the suggestions! Best regards, John Ulrich
*Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives:
(Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee)
1683/1777; H; 7; 60; Samuel Emlen
1799/1802; EF; 1; 373; J. Heimer
1809/1815; JC; 14; 180; George Ashton
*Defendents/Sheriff Sales File Data from City of Philadelphia Archives:
(Book; Page; Year; Purchaser)
A-1; 197; 1756; Hower, Samuel
Revolutionary War
X
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Ashton, William
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An account of the resource
William Ashton was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company on April 19, 1770. He was an encourager to the 1775, Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect. <br /><br /><em>Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/22262">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website. </em>
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Members
Member
Deceased Date
1/1/1862
Business Address
112 St. John St. (CD) (1835)
Date Elected
1/1/1830
First Name
Jacob
Last Name
Bachman
Member Number
301*
Project
Ann and Callowhill in Northern Liberties
see comments
Delaware Front Sts in Kensington
Between Otter and Price
Reference
Dissertation by Donna J. Rilling, Chapter 4, page 32. (See information on Bachman entered under listing of Moses Lancaster, for their association in a lumber yard.) page 58 In addition to labor transiency and seasonality, labor disputes could prove an annoyance or unanticipated expense, if not completely devastating, for a builder. Following the 1836 strike by journeymen house carpenters, Edgar Shivers chronicled his losses, pointing to "the price of Materials & wages to jurnemen and the pressure of the times" as contributing to his insolvency. Jacob Bachman echoed Shivers' complaints emphatically, asserting that he "lost considerable by the raise of journey men's wages on contracts he had undertaken" which precipitated his financial ruin. ----------------- City Directory - 1835 - Jacob Bachman house carpenter, 112 St. John. 1840, 45 - Jacob Bachman, carpenter, Sansom's Alley, house 47 Green. 1850, 54 - Jacob, carpenter, 114 Green. Bus. Dir. (APS) 1860, pg. 1023, J. Bachman, 205 William St., carpenter ----------------- Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1860-45 Communication from Jacob Bachman for assistance in defraying his wife's funeral expense. ----------------- City Records D.S.B. book #343; filed June 9, 1829; satisfied July 10, 1829 (with his signature) Jacob Bachman vs Jacob Rutherford. Claim for $570.58 against a certain new three story brick house and piazza and two story brick kitchen situate at the southwest corner of ___ and Callowhill streets in the Northern Liberties containing in breadth on Ann (?) street 17 feet, on Callowhill 16 feet , kitchen and piazza 17 feet 3 inches in front on Callowhill street 12 feet 10 inches in depth, for carpenter's work done. ----------------- City Records D.S.B. book #347; filed June 29, 1833; satisfied in judgment Jacob Bachman vs. William B. Mott. Claim for $1000 against a certain large two story messuage or tenement with the appurteaces situate on the east side of Delaware Front street being the first house north of the Upper Creek between Otter and Price streets in the District of Kensington containing 21 feet 7 inches in front of the said Front street exclusive of the side yard adjoininng onthe south, for carpenters work done and performed.
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Bachman, Jacob
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An account of the resource
Jacob Bachman was a master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1830. In 1835 Bachman resided at 112 St. John Street. He died in 1862. <br /><br />Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=029158C0-155D-0A04-06191A0D9CE38E83">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom Stokes.
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Title
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Members
Member
Deceased Date
1/1/1816
Date Elected
1/1/1802
First Name
Samuel
Last Name
Baker
Member Number
219*
Grantor Records Notes
No listings for Samuel Baker, Jr., although possibly some of Samuel Baker's transctions may be for "Jr."
Project
no known listing
Reference
City Directory - 1805 - Two men with this name; one must be "JR.", but directory doesn't say. Samuel, carpenter, 7th near Lombard Samuel, carpenter, 115 N. 5th. 1810 - Samuel, carpenter, 72 N. 4th Samuel, carpenter, 7th near Fitzwater. 1814 - Samuel, carpenter, 39 Filbert Samuel, carpenter, 7th near Baker. 1820 - Samuel, carpenter, 49 North 6th 1824 - Samuel, carpenter, 47 N. 6th --------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1802-9-12 Samuel Baker elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1820-18-8 $20 widow Baker's allowance. Managing Committee Minutes-1821-1822-19-54, 64, 78, 89, 99 (Quarterly payments of $20 to widow Baker.) Managing Committee Minutes-1823-18-126, 144, 157,186 $20 payments to widow Baker. Managing Committee Minutes-1824 thru 1827-18-194, 203, 210, 236, 247, 255, 255, 262, 271 Payments of $20 to widow Baker; pg. 255- On motion resolved: that the widow Baker's quarterly allowance be reduced to $15. Managing Committee Minutes-1827 thru1836-18-279, 285, 292, 308, 314, 324, 333, 345, 360, 376, 397. 406, 423, 432, 491, 500, 536, 544 Quarterly payments of $15 to widow Baker.
Name Suffix
, Jr.
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Baker, Jr., Samuel
Description
An account of the resource
Samuel Baker jr. was elected to the Carpenters’ Company in 1802. Following his death, his widow received an allowance of 20$ quarterly payments. In 1826, the Company resolved to reduce the payments to 15$.<br /><br />Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=2D184BAE-155D-0A04-064769D51670E459">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom Stokes.
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Title
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Members
Member
Committee Membership
Book Prices Committee, 1826
Managing Committee, 1812,14-16,23-25
Deceased Date
1/1/1852
Business Address
166 Mulberry St. (CD) (1835)
Date Elected
1/1/1803
First Name
Michael
Last Name
Baker
Member Number
227*
Grantor Records Notes
There are more than a score of additional Grantor listings for Michael Baker -- too many to include here. Often a listing for Mary Baker immediately follows his transaction; perhaps this was his wife. Also, there are some listings for Michael Baker, Jr.
Office Held
President, 1836-38
Treasurer, 1818-20,27-35
Warden, 1809-11
Project
North side Poplar near Third St. Northern Liberties
see comments
Cadwallader near Second St., Northern Liberties
see comments
Reference
City Directory - 1805 - Michael, carpenter, 166 Mulberry 1810 - Michael, lumber merchant, 74 Brown Michael, hardware store, 59 High (right man?) 1814 - Michael, lumber merchant, 74 Browne & corner of 2nd. 1820, 24 - Baker, Michael, & Son, lumber merchants, NW corner Browne & North 2nd. Michael, hardware store, 59 High; dwelling 166 Arch Michael, lumber merchant, 74 Browne corner 2nd. City Directory - 1835, 40, 45, 50 - Michael, gentleman, 166 Mulberry. Also same name but no occupation listed at NW corner 12th & Locust. ----------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed June 4, 1811; satisfied Nov. 15, 1814 Michael Baker vs. Sophia Wood. Claim $416.76 filed against a certain house situate in the township of Germantown...on the west side of Germantown Turnpike opposite the burying ground. ----------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed June 4, 1811; satisfied July 3, 1812. Michael Baker vs. William Carmel. Claim for $300.24 filed against a certain house situate in the Township of the Northern Liberties in Philadelphia county on the east side of Germantown Turnpike near the first gate. ----------------------- City Records D.S.B. book#335; filed August 12, 1812; satisfied August 11, 1813 Michael Baker vs. Francis Harmer & Henry Erdman. DSB judgement confessed for $666.92 by warrant on bond dated August 11, 1812, conditioned for the payment of $333.46 in one year from the date hereof with interest for the same. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #336; filed March 3, 1813; satisfied November 24, 1813 Michael Baker vs. John Coats. Claim for $221.24 against a house on the east side of 4th street between Coats & Browne at ...................street in the Northern Liberties for lumber. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book # 336; filed February 17, 1814; satisfied August 29, 1817 Michael Baker vs. Joseph Able. Claim for $195.52 against a certain house situate on the north side of Poplar lane between Saint John and Third street in the incorporated part of the Northern Liberties in the county of Philadelphia, for lumber. --------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #337; filed February 20, 1815; satisfied January 17, 1818 Michael Baker vs. Isaac Wartman. Claim for$133.78 against a house in Cadwallader street between Carmack & Second street in the township of the Northern Libertie in the county of Philadelphia, for lumber. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #337; filed Nov. 19, 1816; satisfied July 29, 1817 Michael Baker & Son vs. Joseph Knox. Claim for $577.39 against a house situate on the east side of 6th street near Germantown turnpike, Penn township and county of Philadelphia, for materials. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #338; filed April 15, 1818; satisfied July 30, 1821 Michael Baker & Son vs. Benjamin Thompson. Claim for $200.40 against houese situated on the south side of Callowhill street between 2nd and Ann street in the incorporated part of the Northern Liberties in the county of Philadelphia, for lumber. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #339; filed March 3, 1820 Michael Baker & George A. Baker trading under the firm of Michael Baker & Son. Claim $379,18 for lumber - (note that company still in business at that date.) -------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #341; filed October 14, 1822 Same firm in business as of this date, filed claim for $110.81 for lumber. ------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1803-9-36 Michael Baker elected. ----------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1825-18-227 $10 present relief of Michael Baker.
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Baker, Michael
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Michael Baker was a carpenter and lumber merchant elected to the Carpenters’ Company in 1803. During his membership, he held many positions such as Warden, Treasurer, and even President. He also served on Book Prices Committee and the Managing Committee. His residence was situated at 166 Mulberry street (Arch street). Initially, in 1805 he was listed in the directory as a carpenter. In 1810, he was listed as a lumber merchant and by 1835 he had attained the status of a gentleman.<br /><br />Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=9C6BEA89-155D-0A04-06F6CA4EBAEF002A">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom Stokes.
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Title
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Members
Member
Deceased Date
1/1/1827
Business Address
49 N. 6th (CD) (1826
Date Elected
1/1/1810
First Name
Samuel
Last Name
Baker
Committee Membership
Managing Committee, 1821-23,26-28
Member Number
248*
Grantor Records Notes
Listings for this member run through 1836.
Project
no known listings
Reference
See Samuel, Jr. City Directories not show a "JR." --------------- City Directory - 1826 - Samuel, house carpenter, 49 N. 6th
Office Held
Warden, 1818-20
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Baker, Samuel
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Samuel Baker was a house carpenter elected to the Carpenters’ Company of Philadelphia in 1810. He was an active member, serving as Warden from 1818-1820 and on the Managing Committee from 1821-1823 and again for the 1826-1828 term. This second term on the Managing Committee was cut short due to Baker’s death in 1827. Samuel Baker resided at 49 North 6th street (1825).<br /><br />Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=71A6902B-155D-0A04-0631D533795E6EE9">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.athenaonline.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom Stokes
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Title
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Members
Member
Committee Membership
Book Prices Committee, 1860-62
Deceased Date
1/1/1889
Business Address
262 Coates (CD) (1845)
Date Elected
1/1/1849
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Balderston
Member Number
358
Project
no known listings
Reference
City Directory - 1845 - Mark Balderson (sic.), carpenter, 262 Coates. 1850 - Mark, builder, 8th above Brown; house 262 Coates. Bus. Dir. (APS) 1878, pg. 161: Balderston & Hutton, 120 N. 13th St., carpenter
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Balderston, Mark
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Mark Balderston was the brother of architect Charles Balderston. He was associated with several building enterprises, including Balderston & Albertson, Mark Balderston & Co., and Balderston & Hutton. Balderston joined the Carpenters Company of Philadelphia in 1849. He served on the Book Prices Committee from 1860-1862. <br /><br />Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=B9B53EDC-1E46-4B81-B62ADEDD09719521">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of <a href="https://philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom Stokes.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Members
Member
Deceased Date
1/1/1846
Date Elected
1/1/1815
First Name
Jacob
Last Name
Ballenger
Committee Membership
Managing Committee, 1822-24,31-33,35-37
Member Number
267*
Project
no known listings
Reference
City Directory - 1805 - Jacob, carpenter, 98 N. 11th 1810, 20, 24 - Jacob, carpenter, 70 N. 9th City Directory - 1830 - Jacob Ballenger, city commissioner, 70 N. 9th St. 1835 - Jacob, carpenter, 70 N. 9th St. 1840, 45 - Jacob, 70 N. 9th
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Ballenger, Jacob
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An account of the resource
Jacob Ballenger was a master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia in 1815. In 1805, he resided at 98 North 11th street. By 1810, he had moved to 70 North 9th street. In 1830, he was listed in the Directory as a city commissioner. He served three terms on the Managing Committee, first from 1822-24, next from 1831-34, and finally from 1835-37. He died in 1846.<br /><br />Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=3BBC6C4B-155D-0A04-06AB41CAE0D197FB">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom Stokes.<br />
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Members
Member
Deceased Date
11/2/1882
Business Address
1616 No. 13th St., Philadelphia, PA
Date Elected
4/26/1865
First Name
Allen
Last Name
Bard
Committee Membership
Managing Committee, 1875-76
Member Number
395
Project
no known listing
Reference
Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1883-413 Widow of Allen Bard on list of annuitants. ---------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #406; filed May 19, 1858; satisfied January 27, 1859 Allen Bard vs. The President, Directors and Company of the Bank of Pennsyvania. Claim for $807.65 for work and materials against a 4-story fireproof granite and brick building and banking house built on a lot of ground on the east side of Chestnut street 141 feet 4 inches westward from the west side of 4th street, 70 feet 4 inches front on Chestnut street and 210 feet more or less deep, and the lot of ground and cartillage. ---------------------- City Directory - 1845 - Allen, carpenter, Clinton above Brown 1854 - Allen, carpenter, 7th & Poplar
Office Held
Warden, 1871-73
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Bard, Allen
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Title
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Members
Member
Deceased Date
1/1/1789
Date Elected
1/1/1786
File Number
f
First Name
John
Last Name
Barker
Member Number
135*
Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes
Since Mr. Barker died in 1791, these sales must be to settle his estate.
Project
See "references"
Reference
Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects 45. A master builder who first became a member of the Friendship Company, signing the Articles in 1775. When that company merged with the Carpenters' Company in 1786, he transferred his membership. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects shows him on page 45 as elected 1775, died 1789 (see first Managing Committee Minutes item) ----------------------- Hannah Roach-APS EP 20 May 1777. removed from Combs alley into 3rd, 5 doors below Mr. Jacobs tavern, between Market & Arch, where he carries on business as usual. PP 2 Aug 1783. running for sheriff (?) FJ 29 Sept. 1784. St. Tamany Fire Co. to meet at house of Col. John Barker on 1 Oct. PP 7 Mar 1786. at home of Capt. John Barker in Arch, J.P.s for High St. Ward elected. Friendship C. Co. to CCCCP. 16 ? 1786. John Barker member. MCCCCP-1791-1792, pg. 4. 3 Feb. 1791. S. Pancoast applies for aid for widow and children of John Barker, 6 pounds. Adm #88:1789. inventory carpenters tools 21.17.0 - accts. of debts owed and paid. ----------------------- "The Building of Christ Church," page 144, has note on book which he authored entitled, "The Measurer's Guide," at one time in the library of Christ Church. ----------------------- PA Gazette 8/4/1779 - #27418 Barker re-elected to Committee for City and Liberties. Article cites greatest number of voters ever known and carried by largest majority. PA Gazette 11/27/1782 - #30758 Captain Barker one of many officers commended in address by commanding general of the Pennsylvania militia during the Revolution. PA Gazette 12/28/1785 - #2766 James Pearson, John Barker and Levi Budd among signers of petition to State Assembly for renewing charter of Bank of North America. ----------------------- Prime Directory: Lists as carpenter (estate of) April 12, 1790, in Pennsylvania Packet ----------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1789-4-37 Calling on widow of John Barker for Book of Prices. Managing Committee Minutes-1790-4-44 Getting Book of Prices from the widow Barker. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1791-11-4 Samuel Pancoast makes application for relief of widow and children of John Barker; order drawn in her favor for 6 pounds. Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-47 Joseph Morris states that the widow Barker is in want of some relief. Managing Committee Minutes-1807-15-86, 151, 165, 178 (Three payments of $15 and two for $20 to widow Barker.) David Flickwir reported that he had visited the widow Barker and found her in want of some assistance and furnished her with 1/2 cord of wood for $15. Managing Committee Minutes-1811-15-272 David Flickwir and Alphonso Ireland are appointed a committee to call on the administrator of the estate of widow Barker respecting payment of funeral expense. Managing Committee Minutes-June 12, 1991 Report by Historian emeritus: The John Barker who helped compile the inventory (of William Williams's estate) was probably the Treasurer (1793) of the Congress Hall project on Independence Square on which Williams worked and which he probably designed. (Copy of report in Williams's file.)
Revolutionary War
XX
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Barker, John
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John Barker was a master builder who first became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company, signing the articles in 1775. When that Company merged with The Carpenters' Company in 1786, he transferred his membership. <br /><br />Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/22299">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss.
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Title
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Members
Member
Deceased Date
1/1/1865
Business Address
43 Union St. (CD) (1835)
Date Elected
1/1/1839
First Name
Jacob
Last Name
Bartholomew
Member Number
343
Project
3-story brick house south side Prime east of Arabells
in Southwark - see comments
Tell St. near Locust in Hamilton Village - West Phila.
Reference
City Records D.C. Liens book #402; filed November 21, 1843; satisfaction not noted Jacob Bartholomew vs. Geoge W. Mulford. Claim for $216.39 for work done and materials furnished against a 3-story brick house on the south side of Prime street about 34 feet east of Arabella street in the District of Southwark. ---------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #402; filed April 7, 1846; satisfied December 17, 1846 (with his signature) Jacob Bartholomew vs. Joshua Robinson. Claim for $118.69 for carpenters work against a 2-story stone house and lot of ground situate on the westerly side of Tell (?) street at the distance of 100 feet northward from Locust street in Hamilton Village, West Philadelphia. --------------------- City Directory - 1835 - Jacob, carpenter, 43 Union. 1840 - Jacob, carpenter, 4th above German, house 43 Union. 1845, 45 - Jacob, carpenter, 382 South 4th. 1854 - Jacob, carpenter, 486 S. 4th
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Bartholomew, Jacob
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Jacob Bartholomew was a master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia 1839. In the 1840 City Directory, Bartholomew was listed as a carpenter at 4th above German street with his residence at 43 Union street. Bartholomew was listed deceased on the Company roll in 1865. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=0E326AB9-155D-0A04-06AFDC47548F1E1B">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site. Biography from the <a href="https://philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom Stokes.
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Member
Children
David, William, Mary (total 12 children)
Deceased Date
1/1/1838
Descendant
Richard W. Lloyd (1972)
Lynda Howell
Business Address
N. 7th St. bet. Arch & Race (1785-1800) Prime
Descendant Address
Richard W. Lloyd (1972), 411 Pine St., Camden, SC 29020
Lynda Howell, 9823 Scenic Hills Drive, San Antonio, TX 78255
Date Elected
1/2/1785
File Number
a
First Name
Conrad
Last Name
Bartling
Member Number
112*
Project
no known listing
Reference
Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 49. A master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1785. He became a Warden of the Company in 1791. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. --------------------- City Directory - 1805 - Conrad, carpenter, 38 N. 7th 1810 - Conrad, carpenter, near 129 Cherry 1814 - C., head inspector of lumber, 255 N. Front Conrad, carpenter, near 126 Cherry 1824 - Conrad, carpenter, 455 Arch above 12th City Directory - 1835 - Conrad Bartting (sic.), 2 Carpenters Court. --------------------- Donna Rilling's speech to Carpenters' Company Mentions his work as measurement of others' carpentry as a source of livelihood. -------------------- On April 25, 1792 (?) Conrad Bartling paid $13.41 for carpenters' work in building first U.S. mint, at 7th & Arch Sts. His name seen in display of accounts paid on 2nd floor of Mint on north 5th St. -------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1784-3-67 Silas Engles proposed Conrad Bartling Managing Committee Minutes-1785-3-85 Conrad Bartling elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1823-18-129 Informing Conrad Bartling of his appointment to take charge of the Company's property in place of Mrs. Derbyshire who reported that C. Bartling was ready to come at any time the Committee were prepared to receive him. (Thereafter, monthly notations of payments for his services, including sawing & piling wood, kindling, candles, installing iron door for ashes. Managing Committee Minutes-1829-18-338 On motion resolved: that an order be drawn on the Treasurer for $18.73 in favor of Conrad Bartling for monthly services and sundry expenses. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1839-125 Meeting called for selecting a superintendent for Hall to fill the place of Conrad Bartling.
Office Held
Warden, 1791-93
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Bartling, Conrad
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Conrad Bartling was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1785. He became a Warden of The Company in 1791. <br /><br />Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/21462">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Members
Member
Committee Membership
Book Prices Committee, 1763-90
Birth Date
1/1/1720
Children
Gunning, Peter, Ann, Mary Ann, Martha, Elizabeth Ann
Deceased Date
4/1/1802
Descendant
John G. Bedford, Jr., P.E.
See Bedford file for others
Business Address
Lombard bet. 3rd & 4th (1785, 1790) Prime
Descendant Address
John G. Bedford, Jr., P.E., 1948 Art School Road, Chester Springs 19425 (Tel: 620-827-7330)
See Bedford file for others
Father
Gunning Bedford
File Number
a
First Name
Gunning
Last Name
Bedford
Member Number
34*
Mother
Mary
Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes
Listing also for William.
Office Held
President, 1791-94
Vice President, 1766,87
Warden, 1763
Project
several 18th century bldgs no longer standing
see comments
Reference
*Subscribed 12 shares to erection of Hall.
*Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 54-55. Was an important master builder who remained active in the building trades throughout his life, although few buildings can be attributed to him. The son of Gunning and Mary Bedford of New Castle, DE, he appears in Philadelphia by 1746 and as early as 1749 is associated with Robert Smith (q.v.) at the Second Presbyterian Church, 3rd & Arch Sts. Following service as a lieutenant in the French and Indian War, he is engaged as a surveyor for The Carpenters' Company. And, in fact, Bedford was a prominent member of The Company; his election predated the earliest surviving records of the 1760s, and he served on committees or an an officer prior to the Revolution and a President from 1791 to 1794. Like most members of The Carpenters' Company, Bedford supported the Revolution and the Federal Constitution. According to Jacob Hiltzheimer's diary, Bedford built the ill-fated triumphal arch erected on Market St. in 1784. Decorated with paintings by Charles Willson Peale, the 40-foot-high structure was to mark the conclusion of peace. Unfortunately the freshly executed painting caught fire and the entire structure and a supply of fireworks were spectacularly destroyed. Bedford's triumphal arch erected for the July 4, 1788, celebration of the ratification of the Federal Constitution survived to its purpose. Bedford joined in the Grand Federal Procession to carry at the head of four hundred fifty "architects and house-carpenters" a placard painted to display "designs in architecture." The following year, Bedford was elected an Alderman for Philadelphia. A portrait of him by Charles Willson Peale survives in the possession of Mrs. Hugh C. Montgomery, a descendant. (Painting located on 1st floor of Carpenters' Hall). Analysis of painting by John C. Milley, formerly of INHP, in Bedford file, 2nd floor. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Papers at American Philosophical Society, and article reference.
*Bedford was a "signer" of Continental paper currency.
*See C.E. Peterson's book, "Robert Smith", page 18, col 2, last para: Smith and John Thornhill measured and valued Thomas Nevell's work at Mt. Pleasant. Thomas Nevell, in turn, had measured Gunning Bedford's Port Royal, among those with whom Smith was most deeply intertwined was Samuel Rhoads. Like Smith, Rhoads sometimes acted as a designer and a contractor although he became wealthy as a developer. Rhoads, along with Joseph Fox, was a manager and designer for the Pennsylvania Hospital, a project for which Smith was a consultant. Rhoads served in the same capacity for the Almshouse. He handled the finances when Smith built Benjamin Franklins house, where another Company member, Robert Allison, executed the interior woodwork. Rhoads and Smith served together on a committee of the APS, overseeing a platform to observe the Transit of Venus in 1769.
*INHP Library - Gunning Bedford and David Evans named to committee to prepare a plan and estimate of expense of erecting a city hall (5th & Chestnut Sts.)
*Will proved April 2, 1802. Book page Y:670. A witness in July 19, 1768, to a codicil to the will of James Davis, a member.
*Ancestry.com: January 10, 1772, James Black, Jr., taken as apprentice for period of six years, two months. "Apprentice, taught the house carpenter trade, found meat, drink, washing, lodging and shoes."
*PA Gazette 5/29/1755 - #5755 Samuel Caruthers listed among contributors to establish Pennsylvania Hospital; also lists Gunning Bedford.
PA Gazette PA Gazette 9/4/1760 - #12748 "A likely Negro man (slave), about 24 years old, has had small pox and measles, and is fit for town or country business. Inquire of Gunning Bedford, living in Lombard St, near the New Church on Society Hill."
PA Gazette 4/23/1761 - #13946 Advertises for sale or let a mill, stable and buildings "a little below the New Market." Mill is worked by horses. Same address as item above.
PA Gazette 8/20/1761 - #14611 A member of a group of city ministers and church officers asking the governor and Assembly to help set a stronger moral tone for the colony. Bedford signed with the Presbyterians.
PA Gazette 4/15/1762 - #15890 On Board of Directors of the Contributionship Insurance. PA Gazette 4/14/1763 - #18071 Gunning Bedford and William Dillworth on Board of Directors of Contributionship Insurance.
PA Gazette 7/7/1763 - #18609 Advertises to rent a stable near corner of 2nd and Plum Sts. in Southwark. PA Gazette 8/25/1763 - #18908 Selling house and lot on south side of Lombard, between 3rd and 4th St., near St. Peter's Church.
PA Gazette 1/26/1764 - #20014 "Selling likely Negro (slave) wench; has had smallpox and measles, about 19 years old. Also Negro man about 40 years old; had been generally used to a lumber yard and house work." Inquire of Gunning Bedford, house carpenter, in Society Hill."
PA Gazette 4/11/1765 - #23028 Re-elected to Board of Directors of Philadelphia Contributionship. PA Gazette, April 16, 1767 - item #2882 Gunning Bedford and Joseph Fox among those chosen as directors of the Philadelphia Contributionship Insurance Co.
PA Gazette 6/5/1774 - #19019 William Lownes elected an assessor in Philadelphia together with Gunning Bedford.
PA Gazette 5/11/1785 - #1977 Joseph Rakestraw and Gunning Bedford elected among others as Managers of Contributors to the Corporation for Relief and Employment of the Poor in Philadelphia - i.e. as overseers of the almshouse.
PA Gazette 5/101786 - #3215 Gunning Bedford, Joseph Rakestraw and Silas Engles among others elected to Committee, above.
PA Gazette 3/14/1788 - #4118 Gunning Bedford, Joseph Rakestraw and Silas Engles among others submitting report on operation, funding and need for support of almshouse.
PA Gazette 7/9/1788 #5393 Lengthy, detailed description of Grand Federal Procession, celebrating ratification of U.S. Constitution. Includes description (item 24 in report) of "The New Roof, or Grand Federal Edifice" . . . "built in 4 days by Mr. W. Williams & Co." . . . "was followed by 450 architects and house carpenters carrying insignia of their trade.". . . "Preceded by Benjamin Loxley, Gunning Bedford, Thomas Nevill, Levi Budd, Joseph Ogilby, William Roberts." PA Gazette 4/15/1789 - #6125 Bedford elected to 7-year term as city Alderman.
*"The Building of Christ Church," page 67, has informative notation on Bedford's life drawn from various sources. (in file of John Harrison.)
*HSR on City Tavern On pg. 32, lists Gunning Bedford having made fire insurance survey, dated 11/2/1773 for Philadelphia Contributionship.
*HSR on Old City Hall On pg. 5, Bedford listed as being named to committee to "prepare plan and estimate expense for erecting a City Hall."
*In member file: There is a good deal of correspondence having to do with the aquisition and conservation of the Bedford Portrait. Likewise, enclosed is an agreement between the Carpenter's Company and Chester C. Montgomery. Initially, the Company was allowed to display the painting for three years.
*Minutes - Quarterly Meeting - July 1999 Peterson reports on history of the Gunning Bedford portrait and how only a copy of it in the Hall. Also, an account of the construction and removal of Port Royal, a mansion in Frankford similar in style and size to Mt. Pleasant. Fort Royal later demolished and partly reconstruction at Winterthur Museum.
*Trans. APS, Vol. 43, Part I (1953) Article by Charles E. Peterson December 22, 1773 completed survey of Carpenters' Hall for Philadelphia Contributionship for the Assurance of Houses against Loss by Fire
*Trans. APS, Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 98 1763 - among five members to select site for Hall. By 1770 the Company was ready to build their new Hall. On January 20, title in the lot was transferred from Gunning Bedford et al (17) and at a meeting on the thirtieth it was voted to proceed.(18) Twenty-two members subscribed nearly two hundred pounds (19) and a few days later -- February 5 -- construction was begun.(20) The original list of subscribers was: James Pearson, John Goodwin, Robert Smith, Joseph Rush, James Davis, John Hitchcock, John Keen, Silas Engles, Levi Budd, Gunning Bedford, Mathew McGlathery, William Lownes, James Graisbury, James Potter, Isaac Coats, George Wood, William Robinson, Joseph Govett, Samuel Powell, Abraham Carlile, Ezekiel Worrell, Joseph Fox.
*Hannah Roach paper, page 16aa His work with Charles Willson Peale in constructing triumphal arch in front of Washington's house (1783) in celebration of Treaty of Paris, concluding the Revolution. Also, information on presentation to Bedford of engraved silver tankard by Penn family, on their departure in 1788. Mention of John, Jr., leaving "Solitude," now on property of Philadelphia Zoo; and the elder John leasing his place, "Lansdowne," to William Bingham.
*Via Hannah Roach: Tax list 1756, Dock Ward, Gunning Bedford, carpenter, 36 pounds.
*In his folder (R) copy of page from Norris family papers 1709-1740 5/15/2012 Mary Ann Bradburn Stockstill gramamas@gmail.com 703 960-8358 6201 The Parkway Alexandria VA 22310 We only have what we have gotten from the internet. Hope you have something to add. We are members of the DAR and have been approved as descendants of Gunning Bedford, Architect. Do you have a picture of Gunning that we can receive a copy? We are coming to Philadelphia in early July and are planning to visit Carpenters' Hall response 5/18:Ms. Mary Anne Stockstill Thanks for your interest in one of the members of The Carpenters Company — Gunning Bedford. Listed below is the information from our member database that will be of interest to you. If you wish I will meet you at The Hall when you visit in July and give you a tour of the building. I would appreciate knowing the date of your trip in advance when you know it. Attached is a copy of the portrait of Mr. Bedford that hangs on the south wall in The Hall. Enjoy your search of the Eighteenth Century. Good Afternoon, > Thank you so much for your willingness to meet with us and for the picture you > sent. We will be in the Philadelphia area on July 3 and would love to came > and visit Carpenter's Hall after lunch that day. We hope that this time will > work for you. We are very excited to see and learn about the building in > which one of our ancestor played an important role. We can be reached the > following ways: Telephone 703-960-8358 (H) 703-795-6819 (C) BBK I am delighted to hear that you will be visiting historic Philadelphia on July 3rd. I will meet you at Carpenters' Hall for an afternoon tour of this sight so well known to your ancestors. I suggest we meet at 1:30pm in the Hall. If you prefer another time let me know. How many will be in the group? My home phone is 215-545-4641 if you need to speak with me. We will meet you at 1:30 on July 3rd at Carpenter's Hall. There will be a minimum of 5 or a maximum of 11 people. My nieces and their husbands may be there to join us. I will have a definite answer closer to the 3rd. Looking forward to meeting with you.
*Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives:
(Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee)
1683/1777; G; 7; 457; Draison, Matthew
1777/1800; D; 5; 486; Osman, John
1683/1777; L; 14; 6; Pemberton, James
1683/1777; L; 7; 48; Carpenters' Company
1777/1800; D; 7; 332; Cuthbert, Thomas
1777/1800; D; 49; 254; Rickey, Samuel
1777/1800; D; 42; 344; Shoemaker, Jay
1777/1800; D; 38; 252; Robeson, Thomas
1777/1800; D; 19; 507; Young, William
1777/1800; D; 70; 49; Shinn, Samuel
1777/1800; D; 76; 440; Johns, Matthew
1799/1809; EF; 5; 14; Ord, John
1799/1809; EF; 8; 502; Rickey, Samuel
1799/1809; EF; 8; 504; Rickey, Samuel
1799/1809; EF; 8; 504; Sandwith, Mary
1799/1809; EF; 14; 153; Herman, Elizabeth
Defendents/Sheriff Sales File Data from City of Philadelphia Archives:
(Book; Page; Year; Purchaser)
B-3; 398; 1782; Roberts, Mordecai
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Title
A name given to the resource
Bedford, Gunning
Description
An account of the resource
Gunning Bedford was an important master builder who remained active in the building trades throughout his life, although few buildings can firmly be attributed to him. The son of Gunning and Mary Bedford of New Castle (DE), he appears in Philadelphia by 1746 and as early as 1749 is associated with Robert Smith at the Second Presbyterian Church, Third and Arch streets. Following service as a lieutenant in the French and Indian War, he was engaged as a surveyor for the Philadelphia Contributionship, a position usually held by members of The Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia. And, in fact, Bedford was a prominent member of The Company; his election predates the earliest surviving records of the 1760s, and he served on committees or as an officer prior to the Revolution as a President from 1791 to 1794. Like most of the members of The Carpenters' Company, Bedford supported the Revolution and the Federal Constitution. According to Jacob Hiltzheimer's diary, Bedford built the ill-fated triumphal arch erected on Market Street in 1784. Decorated with paintings by Charles Willson Peale, the 40-foot-high structure was to mark the conclusion of peace. Unfortunately the freshly executed painting caught fire, and the entire structure and a supply of fireworks were spectacularly destroyed. Bedford's triumphal arch erected for the July 4, 1788, celebration of the ratification of the Federal Constitution survived to its purpose. Bedford joined in the Grand Federal Procession to carry at the head of four hundred fifty "architects and house-carpenters" a placard painted to display "designs in architecture." The following year, Bedford was elected an Alderman for Philadelphia. <br /><br /><em> Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/92951">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss.</em>
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Title
A name given to the resource
Members
Member
Birth Date
1/1/1840
Deceased Date
7/14/1904
Descendant
Mrs. Janeen LaFaver
Business Address
No. 1511 Filbert Street
Descendant Address
Mrs. Janeen LaFaver, 120 Carol St., New Cumberland, PA 17070
Date Elected
8/4/1875
Father
Richard K.
File Number
g
First Name
Charles
Last Name
Betts
Committee Membership
Managing Committee, 1882-84
Member Number
435
Middle Name
Meigs
Mother
Anna Brooks
Project
see file
Reference
See genealogy and family history information in file. -------------------------- Ancestry.com Phila. City Directory - 1890 Charles M. Betts (Charles M., Betts & Co.) and vice president, Merchants' Exchange. Home: 721 N. 6th. Franklin B. Betts (Charles M. Betts & Co.) Home:721 N. 6th. Charles M. Betts, builder. 1506 Cuthbert; home: 2042 Arch. Charles M. Betts & Co. (Charles M., Edward T., C. Walter & B. Franklin Betts) lumber. 26 South 7th. C. Walter Betts (Charles M. Betts & Co.), 26 S. 7th Edward T. Betts (Charles M. Betts & Co.), 26 S. 7th
Spouse Name
single
Where Born
Philadelphia, PA
Office Held
Warden, 1879-81
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Title
A name given to the resource
Betts, Charles Meigs
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Title
A name given to the resource
Members
Member
Birth Date
5/12/1836
Children
Alice H., Helen C., Clara G., Dauphin M.
Deceased Date
1/1/1931
Descendant
Mrs. Janeen LaFaver
Business Address
113 North 15th St., Philadelphia, PA
Descendant Address
Mrs. Janeen LaFaver, 120 Carol St., New Cumberland, PA 17070
Date Elected
10/18/1864
Father
Richard K.
File Number
j
First Name
John
Last Name
Betts
Married
11/24/1863
Member Number
391*
Middle Name
Brooks
Mother
Anna Brooks
Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes
Property held jointly with Jeanette C. Betts lost in 1877.
Office Held
President, 1908
Secretary, 1906
Vice President, 1907
Project
no known listing
Reference
Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1864-99 Richard Betts proposed his son John B. Betts.
Spouse Name
Jeanette S. Carter
Where Born
Philadelphia, PA
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Title
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Betts, John Brooks
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Title
A name given to the resource
Members
Member
Committee Membership
Book Prices Committee, 1859-63,66-71,73-87
Library Committee, 1853-87
Managing Committee, 1855-57,59-61,63-65,68-70,72-74
Birth Date
1/1/1807
Children
Hanna, John Brooks, Charles Meigs, Pemberton and Rodman
Deceased Date
1/1/1890
Descendant
Mrs. Janeen LaFaver
Business Address
22 N. Sch. (CD) (1840)
Descendant Address
Mrs. Janeen LaFaver, 120 Carol St., New Cumberland, PA 17070
Date Elected
1/1/1841
Father
Samuel C.
File Number
a
First Name
Richard
Last Name
Betts
Member Number
348
Middle Name
K.
Mother
Grace Biles
Reference
Transactions APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 115 The Hall proved to be a great attraction to Philadelphia visitors during the Centennial Exposition of 1876. Seventy thousand copies of the booklet "Carpenters' Hall and Its Historic Memories" by Richard K. Betts were given away at that time.(154) ---------------------------- City Directory - 1840, 45- R.K., carpenter, 22 N. Sch., 8th; house 8th near Ann. 1850 - Richard K., carpenter, Filbert near Schuylkill 8th; house 22 N. Schuylkill 8th. 1854 - Richard K., carpenter, 297 Filbert. ----------------------------- Married to: Mary Louwnes in 1830; Anna Brooks in 1835; Rebecca C. in 1852 ------------------- In his member folder is a copy of the booklet "Carpenters' Hall and its Historic Memories" written by R. K. Betts to give to visitors during the 1874 celebration; this is a revised copy printed in 1882. ----------------------------- Ancestry.com Phila. City Directory - 1890 Richard K. Betts, measurer. Home: 2042 Arch Rodman L.Betts, bookkeeper. Home: 2042 Arch. ----------------------------- Hannah Roach paper, page 2aa About 1852, Richard K. Betts, who had been elected a member in 1841, decided that the asterisks (indicating deceased members) were too indefinite. He thereupon undertook to supply the year of death of all deceased members, as well as the year of their election. In his own rule book he entered in ink beside each name such data as he could locate, presumably drawing his information from the roll books of the Company and the minute books kept by the wardens and assorted committees. In the course of his investigations he picked up from the early surviving minutes the name of a member who should have been included in the 1786 list as a deceased member. This was Ebenezer Tomlinson who was last mentioned in the warden's minute book in 1767, when he received assistance from the Company. But for the 21 names in the 1786 Rule Book which preceded Joseph Fox's name, Betts was able to locate only two death dates, and one of those -- for James Portues -- was incorrect. --------------------------- Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1891-111 Thanks of Company to widow of R.K. Betts for valuable Book of Prices. -------------------------- Hannah Roach notes: 1837 - 22 North Schuylkill 8th st. 1850 - Filbert North of Schuylkill 8th st. 1866 - 1508 Cuthbert; h. 1511 Filbert 1886 - measurer, 2042 Arch St. In folder, copy of family relationships. Is first known compiler of Company history, who first assigned dates of election and death to the list of members in his own 1852 Book of Prices. Copy in file of invoice for Company dinner menu 1885. --------------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #402; filed December 5, 1846; no note of satisfaction R. K. Betts vs. Thomas Blacks et al. Claim for $564.14 for work and materials against a certain dwelling house or farm house situate in Bristol township, on the east side of the Old York Road about 4 1/2 miles from the city.
Spouse Name
See "Comments"
Where Born
Lancaster, PA
Office Held
Warden, 1854
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Betts, Richard K.
Description
An account of the resource
Richard K. Betts was a master builder of Philadelphia elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1841. He served as Company Warden in 1854, on the Library Committee from 1853-87, on the Managing Committee from 1855-57, 1859-61, 1863-65, 1868-70, and 1872-74. Betts served on the Book Prices Committee from 1859-63, 1866-71, and 1873-87. Betts was on the subcommittee to inquire on reoccupying Carpenters' Hall in 1856. Mark Isaksen, in his Thesis, Early Concepts of Hist Early Concepts of Historic Preservation: The Restoration: The Restoration of Carpenters' Hall, 1857-1876, Betts was the primary force behind the restoration and essentially became the first Company Historian by managing historical records and objects and putting them on display for the Carpenters' Company and the public. Betts also wrote a booklet on the history of the Carpenters' Company. Betts hailed from a Quaker family and lived on Filbert street near Schuylkill 8th. He died in 1890.<br /><br />Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=77FC8075-155D-0A04-0690A715CEF4B867">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="https://philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom Stokes.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Members
Member
Birth Date
1/1/1813
Deceased Date
1/1/1845
Business Address
Cherry above 13th (CD) (1835)
Date Elected
1/1/1842
Father
Samuel C.
File Number
j
First Name
William
Last Name
Betts
Member Number
351
Middle Name
Cary
Mother
Grace Biles
Reference
City Records D.C. Liens; filed November 12, 1835; satisfaction not noted Willliam C. Betts vs. Daniel Necill owner in trust for the Pennsylvania Hall Association and Joseph M. Truman, contractor. Claim for $1945.76 for carpenter work against that three story granite and brick building called the "Pennsylvania Hall" situate in 6th street between Cherry & Race streets on the west side of 6th street and on the south side of Haines street , containing in front on 6th street 62 feet 10 inches and in lengh or depth 99 feet. ------------------ City Directory - 1835 - William Bets (sic.) carpenter, Cherry above 13th St. 1840 - William C., carpenter, 43 Cherry.
Spouse Name
Ruth Anna Wayne
Where Born
Wilmington, DE
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Betts, William Cary
Description
An account of the resource
<p>William Cary Betts was a master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia in 1842. Betts was listed at 43 Cherry street in the 1840 Philadelphia Directory. He worked on the construction of Pennsylvania Hall in 1835. Betts was marked deceased in 1845.<br /><br /></p>
<p>Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=90892A26-155D-0A04-064699803802C523">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="https://philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom Stokes.</p>
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Members
Member
Birth Date
1/1/1774
Deceased Date
1/1/1806
Business Address
Spruce above 7th (CD) (1805)
Date Elected
1/1/1800
File Number
a
First Name
Owen
Last Name
Biddle
Member Number
210*
Project
Author, "The Young Carpenter's Assistant . . ." Revised by John Haviland in 1833.
330 Arch St., architect for east wing and center building.
Reference
Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 68. "House carpenter and teacher of architectural drawing," he is primarily remembered as the author of "The Young Carpenter's Assistant, or a System of Architecture, Adapted to the Style of Building in the United States." Illustrated with 44 plates, this is one of the earliest books on architecture written and published in America, and it was widely reprinted throughout the first half of the 19th century. In 1833 John Haviland (q.v.) revised the original text, added a new introduction and 20 plates, and reissued it as "An Improved and Enlarged Edition of Biddle's Young Carpenter's Assistant. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Papers & drawings at the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Also articles listed. -------------------- EARLY RECORDS DO NOT DISTRINGUISH between Owen Biddle, Sr., and his son, the architect, born in 1774 - and died still a young man in his early 30's.) Also in file is sheet telling of relationship of his book to proposed architectural school by the Company - and the proposal's defeat. -------------------- In INHP library report on construction of First Bank there is a copy of an illustration showing the front facade of the building; drawing appeared in edition of "Young Carpenters' Assistant." -------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-March 5, 1992-page 135 Report from Historian Peterson on Owen Biddle's association with the Company's architecture school. Also information on his life. Copy of page in file. ------------------- "The Building of Christ Church," page 139, tells of Biddle's including in his book a carefully engraved plate (No. XLIV) and a tribute to Robert Smith and the Christ Church steeple. (in file of John Harrison.) -------------------- City Directory - 1805 - Owen, carpenter, Spruce above 7th ------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1800-8-116,129 George Summers proposed Owen Biddle; Owen Biddle elected. ------------------ "Philadelphia Preserved" page 60 - Architect for east wing and center building of Friends Meeting, 330 Arch St. ----------------- "Fort Mifflin of Philadelphia" - pag 24 Biddle, Sr. (not a Company member, and father of the member) appointed one of three superintendents of Fort Island (Fort Mifflin); requests from barracks master to Biddle for supplies to make repairs to Fort. In his file, see pages copied from "Fort Mifflin of Philadelphia," telling of his work at the fort protecting Philadelphia. ----------------- Excerpt in member his file telling of carting cannon balls by his father (Biddle, Sr.) from the Batsto iron works to Philadelphia. Charles Thomson, secretary to the Congress, retained financial interest in the Batsto operation. ----------------- "Philadelphia: a 300 Year History. Page 130; Owen Biddle listed as Chairman of the Pennsylvania Board of War, announced that a Committee of Fifty had been formed to remocve from the city all equipment and provisions that might aid the British. (Owen Biddle, Sr.) ----------------- PA Gazette 11/1/1775 - #21201 Owen Biddle re-appointed to Committee of Safety by Assembly. (Owen Biddle, Sr.) PA Gazette 8/28/1775 - #20833 At election at State House, Silas Engles was elected to represent Southwark in the Committee for the City of Philadelphia. Owen Biddle elected to represent the City; Isaac Coats for the Northern Liberties. PA Gazette 5/8/1776 - #22133 Owen Biddle elected one of four burgesses of the city. PA Gazette 7/10/1776 - #24555 Owen Biddle elected as a representative of Philadelphia at the Provincial Convention. PA Gazette 9/4/1776 - #22731 Owen Biddle appointed a Justice of the Peace under the new Pennsylvania Constitution. PA Gazette 4/23/1777 - #23594 William Managing Committee Minutesullin on committee of 50 established by Pennsylvania War Office to work between Trenton and Philadelphia to "collect provisions and stores useful to the enemy or that may be necessary to the Army of the U.S.." Owen Biddle is chairman of War Office. (Sr.) PA Gazette 3/17/1784 - #285 An executor for sale of various properties. PA Gazette 1/3/1798 - #12554 Owen Biddle one of signers of document submitted from Society of Friends complaining of various "nuisances disturbing Sabbath observances." Complaint was to Assembly and Mayor. He signed for the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. William Garrigues signed for the Northern District. email 4/24: John Ulrich julrich@fosterchamberlain.com 215-882-3415 211 Fitzwater Street Philadelphia PA 19147 ancestor_info: William Ashton 7 May 1734- 24 Sep 1800. Descendant through his daughter Mary (Ashton) Keller. message: We're hoping to visit Carpenter's Hall tomorrow - Thursday April 25, 2012. William Ashton is listed as a member from 1770 to 1795 when he was expelled. If possible, I'd be interested in learning why he was expelled. I just sent an earlier request, but was curious whether a book - "The Young Carpenter's Assistant or A System of Architecture Adapted to the Style of the United States" published in 1815 by Owen Biddle is in any way connected to Carpenter's Hall response 4/29 Mr. Ulrich First I apologize for not answering your email request prior to your visiting Carpenters' Hall last Thursday. I do hope you found your visit interesting and helpful. The reason William Ashton was expelled is not listed in our records. The usual reason is non-payment of dues not some legal issue. Our member database has no information on his family and for this reason I suggest you contact the Pennsylvania genealogical Society through the website of the Pennsylvania Historical Society at 13th and Locust Streets here in Philadelphia. There are a number of Ashton families listed in Philadelphia and they will be able to give you details about each one. Your second question concerning Owen Biddle's book The Young Carpenters' Assistant has more than one answer. He published the book in the early 19th century with plans to open an architecture school in Philadelphia with The Carpenters' Company. Unfortunately he died at an early age. When The Company moved to develop and offer such a school John Haviland used this book with updates as the basis for instruction. On The Carpenters' Hall website you will find numerous articles that relate history to the Company. First click on History and then move down to More History to find the article First School of Architecture near the end of this listing. This will summarize the role that Biddle's book played in this first school. The Hall Library is not open for use but the Athenaeum of Philadelphia library on 6th Street just south of Walnut does have a copy available for you to see. I suggest a phone call to arrange for your visit. I wish you the best in exploring your ancestors
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Biddle, Owen
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Owen Biddle, "House carpenter and teacher of architectural drawing," is primarily remembered as the author of The Young Carpenter's Assistant, or A System of Architecture, Adapted to the Style of Building in the United States. Illustrated with forty-four plates, this is one of the earliest books on architecture written and published in America, and it was widely reprinted throughout the first half of the nineteenth century. In 1833 John Haviland revised the original text, added a new introduction and twenty plates, and reissued it as An Improved and Enlarged Edition of Biddle's Young Carpenter's Assistant. Of Biddle's lamentably brief and promising career, little is known. He was the son of Owen Biddle, Sr., a member of the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, and from 1799 to 1801, was associated with the carpenter Joseph Cowgill. Biddle was elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1800 and designed the Arch Street Meeting House (330 Arch St., Phila.) in 1803, for which his drawing survives. When the Schuylkill Permanent Bridge was constructed (1798-1805), Biddle was hired "to perform the workmanship of the covering, agreeably to a design furnished by them to him." The president of the bridge company wrote that the covering "was executed with singular fidelity and credit, by Mr. Owen Biddle, an ingenious carpenter and architect of Philadelphia who made additions to the design." Biddle's account of the project appeared as a "Description of the Schuylkill Bridge," in the Literary Magazine and American Register (October, 1805). He also served as master builder of John Dorsey's Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Building (1805-1806; burned, 1845). <br /><br />Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23885">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss.
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Member
Deceased Date
1/1/1913
Business Address
1817 Filbert Street
Date Elected
12/27/1890
First Name
Joseph
Last Name
Biles
Member Number
483*
Middle Name
S.
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no known listings
Reference
See Comments on Chrles R. Doan. They were business partners. ---------------------- Ancestry.com Phila. City Directory - 1890 Joseph S. Biles (Doan & Biles). Home:1817 Filbert St. Doan & Biles (Charles R. Doan & Joseph S. Biles, carpenters. Home: 1725 St. Joseph's ave.
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Biles, Joseph S.
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Member
Deceased Date
1/1/1933
Business Address
Windsor Hotel
Date Elected
1/25/1890
First Name
Joseph
Last Name
Bird
Member Number
480
Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes
Twelve additional properties lost in 1899; three more in 1900.
Project
no known listings
Reference
Ancestry.com Phila. City Directory - 1890 Joseph Bird, carpenter, 1021 Highland. Joseph Bird, builder, 1021 Highland & president, 17 N. Juniper. Home: 1225 Filbert. -------------------- E-mail from descendant reported that Joseph Bird built the Biard building at 11th & Race Sts.
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Bird, Joseph
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Member
Children
William, Margaret and Charles
Deceased Date
1/1/1817
Business Address
98 Filbert (CD) (1810)
Date Elected
1/1/1812
First Name
Charles
Last Name
Blain
Member Number
256*
Project
north side of Locust between 9th and 10th
Reference
City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed October 1, 1812; satisfied March 31, 1814 Charles Blaine (sp.) vs. Gray & Wylie. Claim for $445.04 against a brick building situate on the north side of Locust St. between 9th and 10th streets from the river Delaware in the City of Philadelphia. ----------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1802-9-18 William Powel proposed Charles Blain. Managing Committee Minutes-1812-9-228 Charles Blain elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1819-17-2 An order was drawn in favor of John Hoskins for schooling William & Charles Blain one quarter $10. Tuition of Margaret Blain $1.60 Managing Committee Minutes-1819-11, 21, 22, 27 37, 39 Schooling of Margaret, Charles and William Blain 3 months $15. $20 widow Baker's quarterly allowance. Application made by widow Blain for assistance. Loaning widow Blain $40. Managing Committee Minutes-1820-18-9 Schooling widow Blain\s children $11.37. 1821-1822-1823-18-41, 51, 64, 72, 87, 121 (Payments for widow Blain's children; last two payments for tuition of Margaret and Charles.) Managing Committee Minutes-1823-18-135, 145 Two payments ($8.46 & $7) for stationery and tuition of Margaret Blain. Managing Committee Minutes-1834-18-511 Communication received from widow Blain. ----------------- City Directory - 1810, 14 - Charles, carpenter, 98 Filbert 1820 - widow of Charles, 100 Filbert 1826 - widow, Margaret, gentlewoman, 98 Filbert City Directory - 1830 - Margaret Blain, 100 Filbert St.
Spouse Name
Margaret
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<span>Charles Blain was a house carpenter elected to the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia in 1812. Earlier, in the Fall of 1797 he had worked on the greenhouse, wings and kitchen of Robert Morris's country seat named "The Hills". This estate was later bought by merchant Henry Pratt who built Lemon Hill, a famous Federal Philadelphia mansion, on the same estate. Blain lived at 98-100 Filbert street until his death in 1817. Following his death, the Carpenters' Company provided financial assistance for his family. His wife received a quarterly allowance and his children received payments for their schooling.</span>
<p>Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=074369AD-155D-0A04-069E5CB6B7310340">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a><br />Written by Tom Stokes.</p>
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Members
Member
Deceased Date
1/1/1873
Business Address
213 S. 9th St. (CD) (1835)
Date Elected
1/1/1841
File Number
N
First Name
Henry
Last Name
Bockius
Committee Membership
Managing Committee, 1854-56,58-60,62-64
Member Number
350
Middle Name
J.
Grantor Records Notes
Also listings for Jennetta and Jesse.
Reference
City Records D.C. Liens book #406; filed August 4, 1859; satisfied with judgment Harry J. Bockius vs. James Harmer. Claim for $291.76 for work and materials against a 3-story brick building and lot of ground situate at the S.W. corner of 11th and Barley street , containing in front on 11th street 20 feet more or less and extending in length or depth 82 feet to a 20 feet wide street. ------------------ City Directory - 1835, 40, 45, 50, 54 - Henry J., carpenter, 213 S. 9th St. ----------------- John Henry Bockius III e-mail reports his father, John H. Bockius, Jr., was born in Sharon Hill, PA; the grandfather, John H. Bockius was born in 1910, died in 1975. ----------------- E-mail from descendant (Linda Hauns) gives some genealogical information on both William and Henry
Office Held
Warden, 1851-53
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Bockius, Henry J.
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Henry J. Bockius was a master builder of Philadelphia elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1841. He was elected as the Company Warden in 1851 and served until 1853. He served on the Managing Committee from 1854-1856, from 1858-1860 and finally from 1862-1864. In the 1835 City Directory Bockius was listed at 213 S. 9th street. He was marked deceased in 1873.<br /><br />Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=903C01D0-155D-0A04-065DFB13F8BE6C7C">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="https://philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of the Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom Stokes
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Member
Deceased Date
1/1/1848
Business Address
81 Union St. (CD) (1830)
Date Elected
1/1/1823
First Name
William
Last Name
Bockius
Committee Membership
Managing Committee, 1837-39
Member Number
287*
Middle Name
H.
Reference
City Directory - 1814 - William, carpenter, 24 Cypress Alley 1820, 24, 26 - William, carpenter, 270 Lombard; dwelling 81 Union City Directory - 1830 - William H. Bockius, house carpenter, 81 Union St. 1835 - William, carpenter, 217 S. 9th St. 1840 - William, carpenter, Pine above 10th, house 217 S. 9th. 1845 - William, visitor of poor, 217 S. 9th (also the home of Henry Bockius). ------------------------ E-mail from descendant (Linda Hauns) gives some genealogical information on both William and Henry ------------------------ City Records D.S.B. book #341; filed July 24, 1823; satisfied but date not noted William Bockius vs. William Miller. Claim for $450 against a certain two story house 21 feet in front and 35 feet 5 inches in depth, erected on a certain farm situate on the east side of Darby creek adjoining lands now or late of Justice Cox, John Hunt, Adam Guier (?), in the township of Kingsessing county of Philadelphia, for carpenters work. ---------------------- Next item also against William Miller on same date; satisfaction acknowledged by attorney. Claim for $250 against a two story stone stable 24 feet in front and 60 feet in depth (on same property) for carpenters work done. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #344; filed July 30, 1831; satisfied November 7, 1831 (with his signature) William Bockius vs. John Starr. Claim for $171.52 against a certain two story stone house finished plain, about 18 feet square, adjoining the old buildings, situate in Moreland township and county of Philadelphia about a mile and a half back of Bustleton and about two miles from the Fox Chase, which is on the old Oxford road built upon a certain plantation and tract of land (lengthy site measurements follow for purposes of exactly locating the building) for carpenters work done and materials furnished.
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Bockius, William H.
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An account of the resource
William H. Bockius was a master builder of Philadelphia during the first half of the 19th century. He was elected to the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia in 1823. In addition to being a member, he served the Company as a member of the Managing Committee for one term in 1837-1839. According to Company records, many of his projects were in the suburbs and rural areas surrounding Philadelphia. In 1814, Bockius was listed in the directory at 24 Cypress Alley. In 1820 and until 1830, Bockius lived at 81 Union street.<br /><br />Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=D35D9583-155D-0A04-06CDD88A806476A3">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.athenaonline.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom Stokes.
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Members
Member
Deceased Date
1/1/1797
Business Address
6 High St. (1791) (Prime)
Date Elected
1/1/1785
File Number
a
First Name
Andrew
Last Name
Boyd
Member Number
110*
Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes
Note earlier death date, compared with sales. Estate settlement?
Reference
Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 88. A master builder who signed the articles of The Carpenters' Company in 1785. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ----------------- Hannah Roach-APS PP 25 Nov. 1784. in tenure of house and lot in 4th bet. Race & Vine app Branch to be sold. apply to John Lowns in 3rd or Wm. Pancroft in 6th near Race. ----------------- Prime Directory: Lists as carpenter, April 7, 1790 in Pennsylvania Journal. Also at 4th St. (1785), Callowhill St. (1791 & 1793), 6 High St. (1791). ----------------- PA Gazette 12/26/1792 - #9098 One of 6 purchasers of 2,400 acres in Mahoning township and 16,000 acres on Fishing Creek, both in central Pennsylvania. ------------------ Managing Committee Minutes-1784-3-67 Joseph Ogilby proposed WILLIAM BOYD Managing Committee Minutes-1785-3-85 WILLIAM BOYD elected. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1796-11-20 Order for $24 for Sarah Boyd, widow of our late member, Andrew Boyd.
Spouse Name
Sarah
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Andrew Boyd was a master builder who signed the articles of The Carpenters' Company in 1785. <br /><br /><br />Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/24078">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss.
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Members
Member
Deceased Date
1/1/1823
Business Address
5th bet. Cherry & Arch (CD) (1814)
Date Elected
1/1/1788
Father
William Boyer
File Number
a
First Name
James
Last Name
Boyer
Member Number
158*
Project
Lower Dublin Academy
Reference
Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects Bio Dictionary Phila Architects page 97. A master builder and probably the son of William Boyer (q.v.). He was elected to membership in the Carpenters' Company on January 18, 1790. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ---------------------- City Directory - 1814 - carpenter, 5th between Cherry & Arch. (First name missing in Directory but no other carpenters listed. ---------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1789-3-84 William Garrigues proposed James Boyer. Managing Committee Minutes-1790-4-44 James Boyer elected. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1842-170 Elizabeth Boyer placed upon roll for widows' relief. Paul pickering paul.pickering1@verizon.net 8110 frankford ave.,Philadelphia, PA 19136-2324 message: Information on James Boyer Elected, 1788. Died, 1823. Known > building worked on: Lower Dublin Academy, completed, 1808. Thank you. responded 6/24/11
Spouse Name
Elizabeth
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James Boyer was a master builder and probably the son of William Boyer. He was elected to membership in The Carpenters' Company on January 18, 1790 after being proposed by William Garrigues. <br /><br /><br />Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/24070">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Thomas Stokes.
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Member
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1/1/1775
Date Elected
1/1/1770
File Number
a
First Name
William
Last Name
Boyer
Member Number
79*
Reference
Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 98. A master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1770. He was an "encourager" of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect" (Philadelphia, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America.
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William Boyer was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1770. He was an "encourager" to the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect (Philadelphia: R. Ball for J. Norman, 1775). Boyer was listed in the Mulberry Ward in 1769 and 1774.<br /><br />biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/24068">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss and Thomas Stokes.
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Title
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Members
Member
Deceased Date
5/10/1910
Descendant
Sharon Kleinstuber
Business Address
No. 209 North 17th St., Philadelphia, PA
Descendant Address
Sharon Kleinstuber, 34 Cape Cod Drive, Blackwood, NJ 08012 (Tel: 856-228-8707)
Date Elected
1/1/1869
File Number
N
First Name
Oliver
Last Name
Bradin
Committee Membership
Managing Committee, 1877-79,87
Member Number
414
Project
Northwest corner Broad and Parrish Street
North side Race east of 16th Street
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, 3700 Chestnut St.
Reference
City Records D.C. Liens book #402; filed April 16, 1845; satisfied April 19, 1845 Oliver Bradin vs. Jacob Trump. Claim for $426.40 for work and labour done & materials furnished against all that certain 3-story brick dwelling house situate on the northwest corner of Broad & Parrish streets. ---------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #405; filed August2, 1855; satisfied July 5, 1856 Oliver Braden (in ?) vs. Sarah Bickerton. Claim for $298 for work & materials against 2-story brick building situate on the north side of Race street 34 feet east of 16th street , the building in front 10 feet 6 inches and in depth 16 feet and the lot of ground appurtenant to said building. --------------------- "Philadelphia Preserved" Page 216. Oliver Bradin, superintendent of construction, for Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, S.W. corner, built 1884-86 --------------------- Bus. Dir. (APS) 1860, pg. 1024 Oliver Bradin, 1533, Moravian St., carpenter-builder Bus. Dir. (APS) 1878, pg. 162: Oliver Bradin, 110 S. 20th., carpenter --------------------- Ancestry.com Phila. City Directory - 1890 Oliver Bradin, carpenter. Home: 117 N. 21st.
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Committee Membership
Book Prices Committee, 1772-75
Birth Date
1/1/1730
Deceased Date
1/1/1792
Descendant
Kenneth W. Bringhurst
Russell John Bringhurst
Descendant Address
Kenneth W. Bringhurst, 407 Pennington Drive, Mt. Holly, NJ 08060 (Tel: 609-267-8133)
Russell John Bringhurst, 8134 S. Oak Creek Drive, Sandy, Utah 84093
Date Elected
1/9/1763
File Number
a
First Name
James
Last Name
Bringhurst
Married
Nov. 19, 1761
Member Number
66*
Grantor Records Notes
Also, listings for John and Joseph Bringhurst.
Reference
*Subscribed to 6 shares for erection of Hall.
*Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 104. Was a master builder who subsequently became a successful merchant. He was elected to The Carpenters' Company before 1768, but no Company records prior to the late 1760s survive to give a specific date. Prior to the Revolution, Bringhurst served as an officer or committee member of the Company; afterwards he was inactive. Elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1774, he was a member of the building committee for Philosophical Hall, erected on what is now Independence Square, in the 1780s. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects.
*Silhouette portrait of Bringhurst is in Collections Database # CCCCP-054; unframe in 8/2011 to preserve, stored large box
*In member file: E-mail from Russell Bringhurst 8/20/2003 James Bringhurst is my GGGGG grandfather. My GG grandfather (Samuel Bringhurst) left Philadelphia in 1845 for Nauvoo, ILL. Then to Utah in 1847. We've been here ever since. I have an "indenture" document signed in 1794 by GGGGG grandfather James, his third wife, Ruth, and his son James, Jr., that I bought on ebay. . ."
*In member file: E-mail from Joan Reid Hyde 11/19/2005 Tells of marriages and his death date, which differs from that listed in Company records. Has information on his relationship to the American Philosophical Society.
*Prime Directory: Lists as house carpenter, April 7, 1790, in Pennsylvania Journal - but no address.
*PA Gazette 5/20/1762 - #16085 "Strayed or stolen out of the pasture near Swede's church, a dark bay horse, about 15 hands high . . . reward of 20 shillings." (Reports 4 other animals strayed or stolen within the same year.)
PA Gazette 10/13/1763 - #19292 Reporting run-away apprentice, 16 years old; "thought he took stage boats to New York; he has been used to the sea." 50 shillings reward.
PA Gazette 1/25/1770 - item #8853 tells of availability of ground bordering that owned by the Carpenters' Company and containing a house which appears to be where present Pemberton house is located on Chestnut St. Inquiries to be made of Gunning Bedford and James Bringhurst. PA Gazette 10/24/1771 - item #12588 offers land and dwelling in Mt. Holly, NJ, and on Cedar St. in Philadelphia, including three acres and houses. Bringhurst apparently was something of a real estate agent.
PA Gazette 12/ 2/1772 - item #15018 advertisement for a wide variety of merchandise to be sold at his warehouse "in the Bank on Front and Water Sts., between Walnut St. and the drawbridge." PA Gazette 3/2/1785 - #1686 One of three agents for four lots of land on "Wissahickon Road, 2 miles from the city."
PA Gazette 11/1/1786 - #3764 Listed as one of many subscribers to American Philosophical Society building, "given land beside the State House."
*Managing Committee Minutes-1792-5-30 Josiah Matlack of the committee respecting James Bringhurst reports that he continues determined to refuse payment of the quarterages and fines and if the Company think proper to take his name from the list of members in consequence of that refusal he shall willingly submit to it. Managing Committee Minutes-1792-5-30 Annual meeting 16th of first month 1792. Josiah Matlack of the Committee respecting James Bringhurst reports that he continues determined to refuse payment of the quarterages and fines & that if the Company think proper to take his name from the list of members in consequence of that refusal he shall willingly submit to it. On motion of the President, shall his name be erased out of the book it was agreed in the affirmative.
Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives:
(Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee)
1683/1777; H; 20; 189; Call, Ebenezer
1683/1777; H; 13; 291; Lowther, James
1683/1777; I; 3; 416; Bringhurst, Joseph
1683/1777; EX; 6; 778; Guest, John
1683/1777; I; 9; 338; Jones, Caleb
1683/1777; I; 7; 558; Benson, Mary
1683/1777; I; 7; 48; Carpenters' Company
1683/1777; I; 14; 8; Bringhurst, George
1683/1777; I; 14; 6; Penrose, Joseph
1683/1777; I; 13; 83; Bringhurst, John
1683/1777; I; 13; 5; Bringhurst, John
1683/1777; I; 13; 1; Foulke, Mary
1683/1777; I; 12; 313; Craig, Isaac
1683/1777; I; 17; 150; Downing, John
1683/1777; D; 3; 10; Gurney, Francis
1777/1800; D; 14; 95; Harrison, Thomas
1777/1800; D; 14; 68; Downey, John
1777/1800; D; 14; 66; Downey, John
1777/1800; D; 13; 199; Starr, James
1777/1800; D; 12; 102; Whitlock, Thomas
Revolutionary War
X
Spouse Name
Anna Pole
Office Held
Warden, 1769
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James Bringhurst was a master builder who subsequently became a successful merchant. He was elected to The Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia before 1768, but no Company records prior to the 1760s survive to give a specific date. Prior to the Revolution Bringhurst served as an officer or committee member of The Company; in later years he was inactive. Elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1774, he was a member of the building committee for Philosophical Hall, erected in the 1780s on what is now Independence Square. At the time of his death Bringhurst was residing in Rhode Island. <br /><br />Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23899">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website.
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Members
Member
Deceased Date
1/1/1932
Business Address
3619 North 6th Street, PA
Date Elected
7/17/1893
First Name
Harry
Last Name
Brocklehurst
Member Number
491*
Office Held
President, 1909
Secretary, 1907
Vice President, 1908
Project
no known listings
Reference
Ancestry.com Phila. City Directory - 1890 Brocklehurst & Ewing (Henry Brocklehurst & William Ewing) builders, 514 Norris. Henry Brocklehurst (Brocklehurst & Ewing). Home: 3619 N. 6th. William Ewing (Brocklehurst & Ewing).
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Members
Member
Deceased Date
1/1/1860
Business Address
Wood near 12th St. (CD) (1830)
Date Elected
7/18/1853
First Name
George
Last Name
Brown
Member Number
374
Project
South side of Arch St. west of 18th Street
several bldgs around Logan Square
see comments
Smythe Bldg., 101-5 Arch St. (demol., facade preserved
Reference
City Directory - 1835 - George W. Brown, carpenter, Wood near 12th St. (possible relative) 1840 - George, carpenter, 81 N. 9th. Also, George W., carpenter, 4 Carlton. 1845 - George, carpenter, Schuylkill 6th above Pine; house Schuylkill 3rd north of Lombard. Also listing for same name, carpenter, at 97 New Market. 1850 - George, carpenter, Schuylkill 6th above Pine; house Schuylkill 3rd near Lombard. 1854 - George, carpenter, 237 S. 17th; house 20th near Lombard Bus. Dir. (APS) 1860, pg. 1024: Turner & Brown (right man?) Elbow Lane, carpenter ------------------ City Records D.C. Liens book #402; filed April 12, 1847; satisfied October 25, 1847 (with his signature) George Brown & Walter Allison trading under the firm of Brown & Allison vs. William Cross. Claim for $155 for materials and work and labour against a 3-story brick house situate on the north side of Harmstead street beginning at the distance of 118 feet eastward from the east side of Schuykill 3rd street. ------------------ City Records D.C. Liens book #405; filed January 17, 1855; satisfied February 22, 1855 George Brown & Walter Allison trading as Brown & Wilson. Claim for $2,859.61 for carpenters work against a 3-story brick building with brown stone front and lot of ground situate on the south side of Arch street beginning at the distance of 132 feet westward from the west side of 18th street in front 22 feet in length or depth 160 feet the building 117 feet in depth. ------------------ City Records D.C. Liens book #405; three claims filed June 14, 1855; satisfied April 11, 1856 George Brown & Walter Allison trading as Brown & Allison vs. Richard Kimble. Claim for $2,528.45 for work and materials against 3-story marble front building and lot of ground situate on the west side of Logan Square commencing 121 feet north of Race street in front on said square 32 feet 6 inches and in depth 120 feet. Claim for $5,056.90 for work and materials against 2 3-story marble front buildings situate on the west side of Logan Square commencing 121 feet north of Race street in front on said square 32 feet 6 inches and in depth 120 feet. No. 2 on the north side and adjoining No. 1 of the same front and depth as No. 1, apportioned. Claim for $2,528.45 for work and materials against 3-story marble front building and lot of ground situate on the west side of Logan Square commencing 153 feet 6 inches north of Race street in front 32 feet 6 inches and in depth 120 feet. ------------------ "Philadelphia Preserved" Page 98. Smythe Building, 101-105 Arch St., built probably by this "Brown" and Walter Allison, 1855-57. Demolished for trolley loop; facade dismantled by Fairmount Park Commission.
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Brown, George
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George Brown was a master builder of Philadelphia around the middle of the 19th century. Brown built multiple "marble front" residences in the Logan Square neighborhood during the 1850s. He also probably built the Smythe building at 101-105 Arch street which has been demolished. Brown was elected to the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia in 1853. According to City Directories from the 1830s, 1840s and 1850s Brown's address, both business and home, changed multiple times. In 1845 and 1850 George Brown, a carpenter, was working out of a property on Schuylkill 6th above Pine and his home was on Schuylkill 3rd near Lombard. Brown died in 1860.<br /><br />Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=28B60475-155D-010A-0226447D0C098360">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="https://philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom Stokes.
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Members
Member
Deceased Date
1/1/1889
Business Address
1010 Wood St., Philadelphia, PA
Date Elected
4/15/1867
File Number
g
First Name
James
Last Name
Buckingham
Committee Membership
Managing Committee, 1879-81
Member Number
408
Project
See Marriner for listings of partnership.
Reference
City Directory - 1854 - James, carpenter, 89 Race Bus. Dir. (APS) 1860, pg. 1024: Marriner & Buckingham, 1013 Hunter, carpenter-builder Bus. Dir. (APS) 1878, pg. 165: Marriner & Buckingham, 716 Cherry, carpenter Two ledger books listed in Collections database moved to APS 2010.
Office Held
Warden, 1876-78
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Levi Budd noted in 1770 Carpenter's Company minutes.
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American Philosophical Society Digital Collections
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Birth Date
1/1/1726
Children
Rachel, George
Deceased Date
8/8/1791
Descendant
James Budd Delacour
Descendant Address
James Budd Delacour, 2818 NW 69th St., Seattle, WA 98117 (Tel: 206-789-6342)
Father
Thomas Budd
File Number
a
First Name
Levi
Last Name
Budd
Married
1749 and 1762
Member Number
41*
Grantor Records Notes
In addition, there are a number of transctions by Susanna Budd from 1800 to 1845.
Reference
*Subscribed 5 shares for erection of Hall.
*A "signer" of Continental paper currency in April 10, 1777. Also in June 1, 1780, and March 16, 1785. Two pieces of currency bearing his signature (donated by a Budd descendant and volunteers Brearley & Carl Karsch - 2006) are in Archives Box 150, File 42.
*Tatman & Moss Biographical Dictionary of Phila. Architects. Page 116. Budd was a master builder of the Northern Liberties who became a member of The Carpenters' Company prior to 1770. Elected Assistant of the Company (1780-1782), he was one of the six members "displaying designs in architecture" at the head of the 450 "architects and house carpenters" who marched in the Grand Federal Procession in Philadelphia, July 4, 1788. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects.
*Prime Directory: Lists as carpenter, estate of, Sept. 21, 1791, in Pennsylvania Packet.
*PA Gazette 7/9/1788 #5393 Lengthy, detailed description of Grand Federal Procession, celebrating ratification of U.S. Constitution. Includes description (item 24 in report) of "The New Roof, or Grand Federal Edifice" . . . "built in 4 days by Mr. W. Williams & Co." . . . "was followed by 450 architects and house carpenters carrying insignia of their trade.". . . "Preceded by Benjamin Loxley, Gunning Bedford, Thomas Nevill, Levi Budd, Joseph Ogilby, William Roberts." PA Gazette 10/6/1784 - #1119 Owned land on west side of 3rd St. and also on Budd St. PA Gazette 12/28/1785 - #2766 James Pearson, John Barker and Levi Budd among signers of petition to State Assembly for renewing charter of Bank of North America.
*Hannah Roach-APS: June 24, 1762: Thomas Coats at upper end of Front in N. Lib. a little above the sugar house & apprentice Joseph Fisher have lumber for sale. License 30 Dec. 1749. Levi Budd and Elizabeth Coats Edge, widow of Richard Edge (son of Andrew). St. Paul's Episcopal Church: Nov. 28, 1762, Levi Budd & Elizabeth Shields. Pg. 14, Feb. 1765: Debts due partnership of Budd & Coats to be paid. 1st May 1767: Expired partnership of Budd & Coats debts to be paid to James Nevil. PM - 21 May 1789. Died Fri. last in 21st year, Rachel, daughter of. buried Sunday in Campingtown family ground. Will Book w/155 #84 1/2:1791. of Northern Liberties, carpenter. Dated 4 April 1789, proved 8 Aug. 1791.
*Trans. APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 99 Listed among original subscribers (1770) to construction of Hall.
*Managing Committee Minutes-1771-2-47 Levi Budd paid three pounds to the Master it being the balance of his subscription.
*Hannah Roach papers Levi Budd of Northern Liberties, carpenter, will dated 4 April 1789 and proved 8 August 1791 (Will book W, 155 #84-1/2: 1791).
*Member folder: See correspondence from descendant, James Budd Delacour.
*Also in file: e-mail from Budd Jordan concerning gift of Continental currency donated by Mr. Budd in gratitude for research assistance on his family. Also, copies of currency which was deposited at APS as part of Hall archives. (One piece of paper currency donated by Brearley & Carl Karsch.) see archives database for Box #. 4/6/2013: Donley Budd Jordan buddjrdn@yahoo.com, 828 669 8845 1068 Old US 70 W, Black Mountain, NC zip: 28711 ancestor_info: Levi Budd, 1727-1790, was my 5th great grand father. message: Complete genealogy can be accessed at Ancestry.com under Budd Family Genealogy. sent thank you, BBK
*Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives:
(Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee)
1683/1777; H; 5; 315; Syng, Philip
1683/1777; H; 5; 319; Say, Thomas
1683/1777; H; 9; 205; Hart, Thomas
1683/1777; H; 14; 503; Cooper, William
1683/1777; I; 2; 359; Philips, John
1683/1777; I; 13; 150; Budd, Thomas
1683/1777; I; 13; 151; Budd, Thomas
1683/1777; I; 16; 280; Keen, John
1777/1800; D; 4; 253; Norris, Mary
1809/1815; IC; 2; 318; Gilbert, Robert
1809/1815; IC; 3; 397; Gilbert, Robert
1799/1809; EF; 19; 300; Lutz, John
1777/1800; D; 11; 302; Leak, Hannah
1777/1800; D; 16; 458; Church, John
1777/1800; D; 17; 500; Heyman, Henry
1777/1800; D; 17; 503; Forrest, Thomas
1777/1800; D; 18; 621; Heston, David
1777/1800; D; 19; 101; Morgan, John
1777/1800; D; 78; 383; Fyan, John
*Defendents/Sheriff Sales File Data from City of Philadelphia Archives:
(Book; Page; Year; Purchaser)
G-4; 88; 1789; Sergeant, Jonathan O.
Spouse Name
Eliz. Edge & Elizabeth Shields
Office Held
Vice President, 1780
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Levi Budd (1726-1790) was a master builder of the Northern Liberties who became a member of The Carpenters' Company prior to 1770. Elected Assistant of The Company, 1780-1782, he was one of the six members "displaying designs in architecture" at the head of the four hundred and fifty "architects and house-carpenters" who marched in the Grand Federal Procession, Philadelphia, July 4, 1788. <br /><br /><em> <br />Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23025">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss.</em>
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Members
Member
Birth Date
10/4/1837
Deceased Date
3/19/1921
Descendant
Lea Simitz Busby
Business Address
2040 Camac Street
Descendant Address
Lea Simitz Busby, New York
Date Elected
4/22/1891
Father
Abel Buzby
File Number
k
First Name
William
Last Name
Buzby
Member Number
486*
Middle Name
Paul
Mother
Rachel W.
Office Held
President, 1905
Secretary, 1903
Vice President, 1904
Project
no known listings
Reference
Bus. Dir. (APS) 1878, pg. 165: Phillipi & Buzby, 1027 Sansom, carpenter ---------------------- Ancestry.com Phila. City Directory - 1890 William P.Buzby, carpenter, 1015 Sansom. Home: Burlington, NJ
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Buzby, William Paul
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Title
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Members
Member
Deceased Date
6/26/1886
Business Address
106 North 19th St., Philadelphia, PA
Date Elected
10/17/1864
First Name
Samuel
Last Name
Bye
Member Number
390
Middle Name
K.
Project
see references #1,2,3,4, for existing bldgs
SW corner 22nd and Sansom Streets
Reference
City Directory - 1840 - Samuel K. Bye, carpenter, corner 11th & Pearl. 1845 - Samuel K., carpenter, Callowhill below 11th; house 131 Buttonwood. 1854 - Samuel K., carpenter, 135 N. 12th. -------------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #402; claim filed November 4, 1846; no note of satisfaction Samuel K. Bye vs. Horatio N. Burroughs. Claim for $964.07 for carpenters work & labour against a 3-story brick house with back buildings on the south side of Spruce street at the distance of 50 feet eastward from the east side of Delaware 8th street. ------------------------ City Records D.C. Liens book #410; filed September 30, 1868; satisfied October 9. 1868 John D. Cheston vs. Samuel K. Bye, owner and contractor. Claim for #143.39 for work and materials against all that certain 4-story brick dwelling house situate on the east side of 17th street 122 feet north of Pine street , No. 331 south 17th street, about 20 feet front and 90 feet deep. ---------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #410; filed February 18, 1869; satisfied May 6, 1869. William B. Irvine vs. Samuel K. Bye, owner and contractor. Claim for $426.50 for stone etc. against all those 4 certain 3-storied brick messuages and lots of ground whereon the same are erected, situate at the northwest corner of 20th and Sansom streets, containing each in front on 20th street 18 feet 4 inches and in depth westward 80 feet. ---------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #410; filed March 19, 1869; satisfied May 4, 1869. Thomas Laughlin vs. Samuel K. Bye, owner and contractor. Claim for $112. for materials against 4 brick dwellings and lots of ground situate on the west side of 20th street , beginning at the northwest corner of 20th and Sansom streets. . . ---------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #410; filed May 13, 1869; satisfied June 5, 1869 Hugh Maxwell & Co. vs. Samuel K. Bye, owner, and William Knight, contractor. Claim for $217.25 for lime etc. against four contiguous 3-story buildings and lots of ground situate on the west side of 20th street beginning at the north side of Sansom street . . . ---------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #410; filed May 19, 1869; satisfied June 5, 1869. Warren Kirk & Co. vs. Samuel K. Bye, owner and contractor. Claim for $253.86 for work and materials against 4 adjoining 3-story brick buildings with 3-storied back buildings situate on the west side of 20th street, commencing at the northwest corner of Sansom street, extending together in front on 20th street (each building being 18 feet 3 inches more or less in front) . . . ---------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #411; filed November 4, 1869; satisfied January 21, 1871. Charles Harbart, John C. Davis, George Russell, and Isaac D. Harbert, trading as Harbert & Davis, vs. Samuel K. Bye. Claim for $750 for materials furnished against a brick messuage and lot of ground situate on the west side of 20th street at 36 feet 6 inches north of Sansom street (No. 114) 18 feet 3 inches front and 77 feet deep. ---------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #411; filed January 21, 1870; satisfied February 23, 1870 Charles Harbert, John C. Davis George Russell and Isaac D. Harbert, trading as Harbert and Davis vs. Samuel K. Bye. Claim for $290.30 for lumber against a 3-story brick dwelling house, erected on a lot or piece of ground situate on the west side of 20th street 18 feet 2 inches more or less north of Sansom street, numbered 116 south 20th street, lot in front on 20th street 18 feet by 77 feet deep to a 3 foot wide alley. ---------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #413; filed December 7, 1870; satisfied March 2, 1871. John Muller and John Killin trading as Muller & Killin vs. Samuel K. Bye, owner and contractor. Claim for $18,200 for materials etc. against four 4-story brick buildings with brown stone front and lot of ground described as being on the north side of Walnut street 12 feet, 146 feet, 165 feet and 184 feet, respectively, west of 19th street; each with 19 feet in front and 140 feet deep. ----------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #412; filed February 14, 1871; satisfied March 16, 1871. William B. Irvine and Andrew Carty vs. Samuel K. Bye, owner and contractor. Claim for $603.40 for materials against 5 lots of ground with 3-story brick back buildings thereon, described as beginning on the southwest corner of 22nd and Sansom streets. ----------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #412; filed August 10, 1870; satisfied July 21, 1871 Louis J. Carre and DeAngeli H. Carre, trading as L.J. Carre & Sons, vs. Samuel K. Bye, owner and contractor. Claim for $895.70 for work against 4 contiguous 4-story brick buildings with brown stone fronts and lots of ground, described as beginning on the north side of Walnut Street 127 feet west of 19th Street, each with 19 foot fronts and in depth 140 feet. ---------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #414; filed February 28, 1872; satisfied December 7, 1872 Jacob Jarden and Samuel H. Jarden, trading as J. & S.H. Jarden, vs. Samuel K. Bye, owner and contractor. Claim for $3,354.70 for bricks against six 3-story brick buildings with 3-story back buildings and lots of ground and curtilages, described as beginning on the southeast corner of 23rd and Sansom streets , each with 18 foot front and 84 feet in depth. Same plaintiffs: Claim for $7,324.50 for bricks against 7 brick buildings with mansard roofs and lots of ground and curtilages described as beginning on the northeast corner of 23 rd and Walnut streets, each with 20 foot fronts and 126 feet in depth. ----------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #417; filed April 11, 1872; satisfied May 11, 1872 Jacob Jarden and Samuel H. Jarden trading as J. & S.H. Jarden, vs. Samuel K. Bye. Claim for $1646.10 for bricks against two 4-story brick and brown stone buildings with French roof and lots of ground and curtilage descrkibed as beginning on the south side of Walnut street 150 feet east of 23rd street , with 18 foot front and 120 feet depth, and the next building 168 feet east of 23rd street. ------------------------ City Records D.C. Liens book #417; filed April 18, 1872; satisfied May 7, 1872 Job Bartlett, Joseph B. Bartlett and Charles F. Bartlett, trading as Job Bartlett & Sons vs. Samuel K. Bye, owner and contractor. Claim for $315.40 for ranges against a 3-story brick building with 4-story brick back building attached and lot of ground and curtilage on west side of 22nd street 18 feet 3 1/2 inches south of Sansom street, containing in front on 22nd street 18 feet and in depth 97 feet 3 inches to a 3-foot wide alley. ----------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #417; filed May 15, 1872; satisfied December 16, 1872 Israel Maule, Edward Maule and Henry Maule, trading as Maule Brother & Company, vs. Samuel K. Bye, owner & contractor. Claim for $9,600.12 for lumber against 13 adjoining buildings, back buildings and lots of ground described: (7 houses) beginning on the northeast corner of 23rd and Walnut streets and extending 123 feet east of 23rd street, each with 23 foot front and 130 foot depth; also 6 houses beginning on the southeast corner of 23rd and Sansom streets and extending on the east side for 87 feet 6 inches, each with 17 foot fronts and 75 feet in depth to a 5 foot wide alley. (See also Volume #424, pages 77-79 for individual suppliers who filed suit against these properties.)
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Bye, Samuel K.
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Members
Member
Committee Membership
Book Prices Committee, 1850-70
Managing Committee, 1868-70
Deceased Date
1/1/1880
Business Address
156 Cedar St. (CD) (1830)
Date Elected
1/1/1832
First Name
James
Last Name
Campbell
Member Number
305
Middle Name
A.
Office Held
President, 1860-62
Secretary, 1854-56
Treasurer, 1874-80
Vice President, 1857-59
Project
north side McDuffy between Schykil 3rd & 4th Sts.
Reference
Transactions of APS, Vol. 43, Part I (1953) Article by Charles E. Peterson Mr. Campbell shown as participating in insurance survey with Daniel R. Knight, dated October 22, 1888. Death date in this record, however, is 1880. ------------------- City Directory - 1824 - James, carpenter, 9th below Lombard City Directory - 1826, 30 - James A. Campbell, house carpenter, 156 Cedar. 1835 - James A., house carpenter, 315 Cedar. 1840 - James A., carpenter, NW corner, 8th & Fitzwater. 1845 - James A., Alderman, NW 8th & Fitzwater. 1850 - James, A. house carpenter, NW 8th & Fitzwater. 1854 - James A., measurer, NW corner 8th & Fitzwater ------------------- Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1904-376 Application for relief of Mary Campbell. ------------------- City Records D.S.B. book#349; filed February 16,1835; satisfied May 18, 1836 James A. Campbell vs. Wiliam Moore. Claim for $175.30 against three 3-story brick buildings situate on the north side of McDuffy street between Schuylkill 3d and 4th streets, being for carpenters work done on said buildings.
Spouse Name
Mary
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James A. Campbell was a master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia in 1832. Campbell served the Company extensively: first as Secretary (1854-1856), Vice President (1857-1859), President (1860-1862) and Treasurer (1874-1880). He also served on the Book Prices Committee (1850-1870) and the Managing Committee (1868-1870). James A. Campbell was listed in the 1826 City Directory at 156 Cedar street. In 1840, Campbell was listed at the NW corner of 8th and Fitzwater street.<br /><br />Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=E27FE3AD-155D-0A04-0685A391E11966ED">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom Stokes.
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Quaker Meeting House (left) that Carlile worked on.
Source
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PAB via Athenaeum of Philadelphia
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Title
A name given to the resource
Members
Member
Committee Membership
Book Prices Committee, 1763-72,76
Birth Date
1/1/1720
Children
Rebecca, Abraham D1837 age 73 or 79? see file
Deceased Date
11/4/1778
Descendant
William Kirkbride Carlile
Descendant Address
William Kirkbride Carlile, 8632 North 12th St., Phoenix, AZ 85021 (Tel: 602-944-6027)
Father
John Carlile
File Number
a
First Name
Abraham
Last Name
Carlile
Married
2/19/1748
Member Number
26*
Mother
Mary Galding
Grantor Records Notes
First listing is at bottom of page which is torn, making deed page illegible.
Project
Quaker Meeting, 2nd & Market Sts., materials from which
were used in 12th St. Meeting House. See "Comments"
Reference
*Subscribed 12 shares to erection of Hall.
*Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 129. Was a master builder and lumber merchant. The exact date of his election to the Carpenters' Company is unknown because all company records prior to the 1760s are lost. He was, however, an active member and one of the largest contributors toward the construction of Carpenters' Hall in 1770. During the British occupation of Philadelphia 1777-1778, Carlile accepted a position as gatekeeper under Joseph Galloway's Loyalist civil administration, making him one of the few craftsmen of the building trades who did not serve in the American army in the Revolution or flee the city during the occupation. In September, 1778, he was indicted for high treason, tried, sentenced to death, and executed on November 4, 1778. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Also note catalog of books at Library Company of Philadelphia and article.
*Trans. APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 99 Listed among original subscribers (1770) to construction of Hall.
*Hannah Roach paper, page 9aa His work with Joseph Fox on repairs to Court House, 2nd & High sts. (Hannah Roach) Tax list, 1756, Mulberry Ward, Abraham Carlile, carpenter, 26 pounds.
*PA Gazette 5/28/1761 - #14151 Reports loss of mare. Return to owner in Bordentown, NJ, or Abraham Carlile, house carpenter, in Philadelphia. 40 shillings reward.
*Clipping inmember file folder ("Philadelphia Quakers 1681-1981," by Robert H. Wilson, pgs. 64-65 (This is only reference where the name is spelled "Carlisle:" signature book and elsewhere it is spelled "Carlile." Interesting narrative of Carllile's activities leading to his conviction and hanging; includes quotes from diary of Elizabeth Drinker on hanging. Also, pgs. 100-101 Photos and captions of Twelfth St. Meeting House, erected from materials salvaged from original Quaker meeting at 2nd. & Market Sts.; reference to signature of Carlile and his apprentice having scratched their initials and date of 1755 in a floor joist.
*See member file for extensive genealogy from descendant.
*Managing Committee Minutes-1819-17-7 $32.50 widow Carlile's quarterly allowance. (no indication of WHICH Carlile, since BOTH members have died by this date.) Managing Committee Minutes-1819-17-34 $38.37 quarterly allowance of widow Carlisle. Managing Committee Minutes-1820-18-8 $4 for tuition of Rebecca Carlile. $24 quaarterly allowance of widow carlile. Managing Committee Minutes-1821-18-36, 46, 51, 57, 58, 69 $24 quarterly allowance for Mrs. Carlile It was resolved that the allowance of wdow Carlile be reduced to $20. $4 for schooling widow Carlile's daughter. $20 quarterly allowance for widow Carlile. $4.87 for schooling widow Carlile's child. Widow Carlile's allowance. Managing Committee Minutes-1822-18-82, 90, 101, 114 Widow Carlile's allowance. $25.12 quarterly allowance of widow Carlile and schooling her son. $20 quarterly allowanceof widow Carlile. $20 quarterly allowance of widow Carlile. Managing Committee Minutes-1823-18-128, 146 $20 quarterly allowance of widow Carlile. $15 quarterly allowance of widow Carlile. Managing Committee Minutes-1824-18-172, 179 $15 quarterly allowance of widow Carlile. $15 quarterly allowance of widow Carlile. Managing Committee Minutes-1825-18-210 $15 widow Carlile's allowance. Managing Committee Minutes-1826-18-257 $15 quarterly allowance of widow Carlile. Managing Committee Minutes-1828-18-316, 346, 361 $15 quarterly allowance of widow Carlile. $15 quarterly allowance of widow Carlile. $15 quarterly allowance of widow Carlile. Managing Committee Minutes-1830-18-365, 366, 368 Application was made by the widow Carlile for some assistance and C. Stevenson and William Randolph were appointed to inquire into her situation. The committee in the case of thewidow Carlile reported in favor of granting her $25 present relief, which was agreed to. $15 quarterly allowance of widow Carlile. Managing Committee Minutes-1832-18-434, 454 Cord of wood for the widow Carlile. $15 qarterly allowance for the widow Carlile. Managing Committee Minutes-1833-18-460, 476, 483 $15 present relief of widow Carlile $15 quarterly allowance for the widow Carlile. $15 quarterly allowance for the widow Carlile. $15 quarterly allownce of widow Carlile.
*PA Gazette 7/12/1744 - #6498 Run away from James Davis of this city, carpenter, an apprentice lad named John Jones. . .There was a total of four runaways from four men, including Abraham Carlile, "stole a boat 17-foot keel, square sprit sail, new pine rudder." Three pounds reward for each runaway; 20 shillings for the boat.
PA Gazette 5/28/1761 - #14151 Advertises for return of a mare, strayed or stolen, from a merchant in Bordentown, NJ. Return to Abraham Carlile, house carpenter, in Philadelphia.
PA Gazette 5/13/1778 - #24737 "A Proclamation by the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" lists persons "that stand and be attainted of high treason to all intents and purposes and shall suffer such pains and penalties . . .as persons attainted of high treason ought to do."
PA Gazette 4/14/1779 - #27099 State asks for claims to be submitted for settlement of confiscated estates of men convicted of high treason.
*Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives:
(Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee)
1766/1781; I; 7; 48?; Carpenters' Company
1766/1781; I; 14; 6; Pemberton, Joseph
1766/1781; I; 14; 8; Emlen, George
1766/1781; I; 11; 61; Napper, George
1777/1800; D; 43; 154; Stiles, Edward
Revolutionary War
X
Spouse Name
Ann(a) Brooks
Office Held
Vice President, 1771
Warden, 1767
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Title
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Carlile, Abraham
Description
An account of the resource
Abraham Carlile was a master builder and lumber merchant. The exact date of his election to The Carpenters Company is unknown because all company records prior to the 1760s are lost. He was, however, an active member and one of the largest contributors toward the construction of Carpenters' Hall in 1770. During the British occupation of Philadelphia in 1777-1778, Carlile accepted a position as gatekeeper under Joseph Galloway's Loyalist civil administration, making him one of the few craftsman of the building trades who did not serve in the American army or flee the city during the occupation. In September of 1778 he was indicted for high treason, tried, sentenced to death, and executed on November 4, 1778. <br /><br />Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/22450">Philadelphia Architect and Buildings</a> a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss.
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Title
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Members
Member
Deceased Date
1/1/1815
Business Address
73 Lombard St. (1796) Prime
Date Elected
1/1/1796
Date Expelled
#
File Number
p
First Name
Isaac
Last Name
Carlile
Member Number
196*
Reference
Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 130 A master builder elected to the Company in 1796. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ---------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1796-7-80 Isaac Carlile elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1821-18-24 $5.50 for tuition of Isaac Carlile (son of this member ?)
Revolutionary War
X
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Carlile, Isaac
Description
An account of the resource
Isaac Carlile was a master builder elected a member of The Carpenters' Company in 1796. <br /><br /><br />Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23007">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss.<br />
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Title
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Members
Member
Deceased Date
9/27/1916
Business Address
1546 North 12th Street
Date Elected
5/7/1890
First Name
Charles
Last Name
Carman
Member Number
482*
Middle Name
C.
Project
several bldgs in Germantown see references
south side Bainbridge east of 22nd St.
Reference
Ancestry.com Phila. City Directory - 1890 Charles C. Carman, carpenter, 1546 N. 12th St. William Carman, clerk, home 1546 N. 12th William A. (?) Carman, carpenter, Home: 6815 Kirby Ave., Oak Lane Station --------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #407; filed January 27, 1860; satisfied February 10, 1860 Charles C. Carman vs. John Fraser. Claim for $1091.42 for work against 2-story stone messuage situate on northhwest side of Tulpehocken street about 55 feet front and about 58 feet deep with a piazza back and front. That lot of ground situate on northwest side of Tulpehocken street beginning 343 feet 9 3/4 inches southwest of Green street and thence north 46 degrees 12 minutes 378 feet 9 inches more or less to Washington Lane . . . ------------------ City Records D.C. Liens book #407; filed June 18, 1861; satisfied but no date Charles C. Carman vs. Samuel Lukens. Claim for $375.for work and materials against a 3-story brick dwelling with 2-story back building situate on the east side of Howard street 132 feet north of York street, in front 18 feet and in depth including back building 57 feet and the lot of ground. ----------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #407; filed August 24, 1861; satisfied with judgment Charles C. Carman vs. Henry Chapman. Claim for $5,425. for work and materials against 3-story rough cast dwelling in front 42 feet and 32 feet deep and lot of ground No. 17 in plan laid out by Chas. H. Shoemaker situate on the northwesterly side of Chestnut street Germantown, beginning 480 feet westerly from Morton street. ----------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #410; filed November 13, 1868; satisfied October 31, 1870. Elizabeth Wright and and John H. Sharpley co-partners trading as E. Wright & Co. vs. Charles C. Carman, owner, and Jacob S. Beam, contractor. Claim for $742.49 for materials etc. against all those 28 certain adjoining 3-story brick dwelling houses, 24 of which are situated on the east side of 17th street extending from Master street to Jefferson street and 4 on Master street . . . ----------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #411; filed November 6, 1869; satisfied June 19, 1875 Daniel Buck vs. Charles C. Carman, owner or reputed owner and contractor. Claim for $1,273.42 for materials furnished against four brick messuages and lots of ground situate as follows: beginning on the southwest corner of Jefferson and Wellington streets, each 17 feet wide and 92 feet deep. ---------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #411; filed December 10, 1869; satisfied May 21, 1870 Henry Dager, Charles Heritage and Solomon Gilbert, trading as Dager, Heritage & Co., vs. Charles C. Carman, owner and contractor. Claim for $180 for work and materials against a lolt or piece of ground situate at the southwest corner of Jefferson & Willington streets, front on Jefferson street 17 feet and depth along said Willington street 89 feet to a 2 foot 8 1/2 inch wide alley leading into said Willington street, the building is a 3-story brick store built up square. ---------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #417; claim filed April 5, 1872; satisfied August 10, 1872 William Armstrong vs. Bethany Presbyterian Church, owner, and Charles C. Carman, contractor. Claim for $5000. for work and materials against an unfinished stone building and cellar and lot of ground and curtilage on the south side of Bainbridge street 105 feet 8 inches east of 22nd street, containing in front on Bainbridge street 112 feet and in depth 138 feet 6 inches.
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Carman, Charles C.
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Members
Member
Deceased Date
1/1/1941
Business Address
1546 North 12th Street
Date Elected
7/18/1892
First Name
William
Last Name
Carman
Member Number
487*
Middle Name
C.
Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes
Listings for James and John.
Office Held
President, 1910
Secretary, 1908
Vice President, 1909
Project
no known listings
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Carman, William C.
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Old Pine Presbyterian Church. Carson worked on the Pews.
Source
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PAB via Athaneum of philadelphia
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Members
Member
Deceased Date
1/1/1775
File Number
a
First Name
Robert
Last Name
Carson
Member Number
57*
Project
Pews for Third (Old Pine) Presbyterian Church of 1768
Fourth & Pine Sts.
Reference
*Tatman & Moss Biographical Dictionary of Phila. Architects. Page 131. Robert Carson was a master builder who became a member of the Carpenters' Company prior to 1770. He is recorded as having built pews for the Third (Old Pine) Presbyterian Church of 1768 (Fourth & Pine Sts.) See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Noter source at Presbyterian Historical Society.
*Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives:
(Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee)
1777/1800; D; 16; 517; McCutcheon, James
1799/1809; EF; 8; 699; Shower, John
1809/1815; MR; 12; 447; Whitebread, Charles
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Carson, Robert
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Robert Carson was a master builder who became a member of the Carpenters' Company prior to 1770. He is recorded as having built pews for the Third (Old Pine) Presbyterian Church of 1768. During the American Revolution, English soldiers utilized the church as a hospitals and used the pews for firewood. <br /><br />Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/22846#">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Sandra L. Tatman and Thomas Stokes.
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Title
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Members
Member
Birth Date
1/1/1759
Deceased Date
7/26/1830
Business Address
Lombard bet. 2nd & Front (1785, 1794) Prime
Date Elected
1/1/1804
File Number
a
First Name
Thomas
Last Name
Carstairs
Member Number
230*
Project
"The Castle" on Delaware near Andalusia for State of
Schuylkill
See "references" South side Jewelers' Row
Sansom St. between 7th and 8th Sts.
(Sheet of plans at Library Company)
Reference
Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects pages 131-132. Was an "Architect and House-Carpenter from Largo, County Fife, Scotland, first noted in Philadelphia when he announced in the "Pennsylvania Packet" (February 5, 1784) that he had "lately arrived in this city from London, (and) begs leave to inform the Public, that he intends to follow his profession in all its various branches. Being regularly bred to it, and well acquainted with all its modern improvements, he flatters himself he will give satisfaction to such gentlemen as please to employ him." That same year -- in what must have been viewed as a considerable breach of etiquette -- he petitioned the Carpenters' Company for membership, but he was not elected until 1788; he then ignored the invitation. In 1789 he received the second prize of five pounds in the Library Hall competition won by William Thornton (q.v.) The only commission that can be firmly attributed to Carstairs is a block of 22 speculative row houses designed for William Sansom and erected on the south side of the newly developed Sansom St. between 7th and 8th Sts., c. 1800-1802, for which a single sheet plan and elevation is preserved at the Library Company of Philadelphia. ("Philadelphia Preserved" page 53.) Carstairs, together with William Williams (q.v.) may be an important link to British neoclassicism in Philadelphia. How quickly Carstairs established himself in Philadelphia is shown in 1793 when Stephen Hallet (q.v.) and James Hoban attacked William Thornton's design for the United States Capitol. President Washington, at his wits' end over the bickering between these three, sent Hallet and Hoban to Philadelphia to meet with Samuel Blodget (q.v.), Superintendent of Public Buildings, and Thornton. Since Blodget also thought Thornton's plan "impracticable," Thornton arrived at the meeting with William Williams and Thomas Carstairs as his advisors. The amateur architect Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson presided over this extraordinary meeting that resulted in some changes in the Thornton plan. Carstairs is listed in the Philadelphia city directories as a house carpenter, 1796-1807, and as a house carpenter and "draugtsman" at 76 S. 8th St. from 1809 to 1819. In 1804 he was elected to the Carpenters' Company and this time signed the articles on January 21, 1805. ----------------------------- In photo file are copies of portraits of Mr. & Mrs. Carstairs provided through the courtesy of the Chester County Historical Society, in West Chester, PA. Both portraits are hanging there. Letter in file dated 1981 from Charles Peterson. Ellen E. Endslowe is the Society's curator and director. ------------------------------ City Directory - 1805 - Thomas, carpenter, 76 South 8th. 1810, 14, 20 - Thomas, carpenter and draughtsman, 76 S. 8th. ----------------------------- Dissertation by Donna J. Rilling, Chapter 4, page 6 In 1815 John Bonsall (who carried on a conveyancing practice) assisted house carpenter Thomas Carstairs in procuring a mortgage of $1,000 for which, in addition to the expense of drawing up the appropriate documents, Carstairs paid the conveyancer nearly $17. page 17 Salesmanship also entered into a house carpenter's (or architect's) visual representations. Thomas Carstairs might have produced his plan for William Sansom's row houses on Sansom Street to impress the merchant with his architectural skills. ----------------------------- "Historian Emeritus Corner" by Charles E. Peterson, July 2, 1997 Maria Thompson, our research assistant for the Robert Smith Project, while working on the records of the ancient State in Schuylkill, the rural men's dinner club, discovered that "The Castle" on the Delaware River near Andalusia was designed by Carstairs. Reproduced here is an engraving from Thompson Westscott, "The Historic Mansions and Buildings of Philadelphia and Some of Their Owners and Occupants," Philadelphia, 1877. We have previously reported that Carstairs, was consulted (along with our better known member Col. William Williams) by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson on the design of the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Carstairs had previously designed a house on Market St. for Jefferson -- complete with solarium and an alcove bed that appeared later at his Monticello in Virginia. Carstairs had already won second place in the competition for Library Hall on Fifth St. across from Old City Hall. ------------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed December 24, 1811; no record of having been satisfied ThomasCarstairs vs. Vincent Ducomb. Claim for $964.21 filed against a certain three story brick house No. 55 Walnut St. between Second & Dock streets in the City of Philadelphia. (for lumber found and provided and labour and services rendered.) ------------------------- Donna Rilling's speech to Carpenters' Company Mention of Carstairs putting up bail money to keep Robert Allison out of debtors' prison, but was eventually unsuccessful. (A tragic end for the man who saved the Liberty Bell from the British army - CGK) ------------------------ Letter from Charles Peterson to Mr. Roach (May 1, 1981) Portraits of Thomas Carstairs and his wife are hanging in the West Chester (PA) Historical Society. ----------------------- City Directory - 1830 - Thomas Carstairs, 31 Lombard St. ------------------------ Managing Committee Minutes-1784-3-68 Petition of Thomas Carstairs to be admitted as a member of the Company. Managing Committee Minutes-1785-3-86 The consideration of Thomas Carstairs applicant caused a debate that ended in a question: At what time shall foreigners be eligible to be chosen as members of this Company? Managing Committee Minutes-1790-4-44 Thomas Carstairs not considered a member. Managing Committee Minutes-1789-4-36 Matthias Sadler is desired to acquaint Thomas Carstairs that unless he pays his entrance money and signs our articles before the next meeting he will not be considered a member. Managing Committee Minutes-1790-4-44 Thomas Carstairs not considered a member. Managing Committee Minutes-1804-9-70 William Roberts proposed Thomas Carstairs
Spouse Name
Sarah Hood Carstairs
Where Born
Largo, County Fife, Scotland
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Carstairs, Thomas
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Title
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Members
Member
Deceased Date
1/1/1780
Descendant
John D. Caruthers, Jr.
Descendant Address
John D. Caruthers, Jr., 400 Travis St., Ste. 1510, Shreveport, LA 71101 (Tel: 318-222-0285)
Date Elected
1/2/1771
File Number
a
First Name
Samuel
Last Name
Caruthers
Member Number
89*
No Signature
X
Reference
Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 132. Was a house carpenter elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1771, although he never signed the articles and there is no record of his attending meetings. He is primarily of interest as a manufacturer and dealer in hand tools for the building trades from his Third Street shop at the "Sign of The Carpenter's Plane and Hand Saw," 3rd door above Church alley in 3rd St. (PA Gazette, 26 Dec. 1765.) ------------------ See also article on Israel White, colonial plane maker in Archives Box 150, File 32. ------------------ PA Gazette 5/2/1754 - #4339 Advertises sale of assortment of "White's saws, including a large assortment of hardware peculiar to carpenters, joiners, coopers. At the Sign of the Jack Plain [sic.]" On 3rd St. between Market & Arch. PA Gazette 5/29/1755 - #5755 Samuel Caruthers listed among contributors to establish Pennsylvania Hospital; also lists Gunning Bedford. PA Gazette 7/8/1756 - #7181 Shop 2nd door above post office in 3rd St. Extensive list of tools. PA Gazette 3/6/1760 - #11950 "Third house turning up from Church Alley, in 3rd St., remarkable for boarded awning over the pavement." PA Gazette 2/17/1763 - #17723 "To be sold to a Plantation Man only, an able bodied servant lad (probably a slave) about 20 years old. Enquire of S.C. in 3rd St. PA Gazette 12/26/1765 - #24682 "At the Sign of the Carpenter's Plane and Hand Saw," all sorts of planes, "his work having recommended itself these 20 years in this city . . ." PA Gazette 12/201770 - #10754 advertisement telling he made carpenters' tools and sold hardware from his shop "in Third St., the third door turning up from Church Alley." PA Gazette 5/2/1771 - # 11519 advertisement announces sale of his house and hardware business on Third St., the third door turning up from Church Alley, "a noted hardware store for many years past." He will continue his business of plane-making at his shop fronting Church Alley. PA Gazette 1/201773 - #15288 On January 18 a notice tells of his going out of business of carpenters' tools, noting his hardware business of 25 years. He asks that everyone settle accounts with him. ----------------- Hannah Roach-APS 26 Dec. 1765. Plane maker at Sign of the Carpenter's Plane and Hand Saw. 3rd door above Church Alley in 3rd st.. Votes VI, 5059, July 1759. Samuel Caruthers for sundries for Fort Augusta 9.2.10. ----------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1771-2-39 Samuel Caruthers elected.
Revolutionary War
X
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Caruthers, Samuel
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Samuel Caruthers was a house carpenter elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1771, although he never signed the articles and there is no record of his attending meetings. He is primarily of interest as a manufacturer and dealer in hand tools for the building trades from his Third Street shop at the "Sign of the Carpenter's Plane and Hand Saw."<br /><br />Written by Roger W. Moss and Sandra L. Tatman, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/22818">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website.