214 50 11136 Object Accession Number ccccp 2010.5.03 Cataloged By bbk Condition excellent Date Cataloged 2010-07-01 Markings contains fire pump and intials F A; has slight red tint Measurements oval: 7.5" wide x 10.75" high Present Location 2011 archives room Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource iron with hollowback; red similar to house paint; drainage knob at top probably #92 in Alwin Blulaw; Footprints of Home Assurance Company, 1953 given by Rose Weiss in memory of her husband in April 2010 Title A name given to the resource Firemark, FA Type The nature or genre of the resource firemark https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/02bd850120d2d1b83757482628f45d68.jpg 4f5ebb1fe22218a5328e4297d95c19d0 https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/1bf721bd810f08d5fc88de52ea1bc242.jpg 54488e906be4865a523a196240ddeab2 Object Accession Number ccccp 02.1.1 Cataloged By bbk Date Cataloged 2010-10-01 History miniature in excellent condition in 2010 Measurements 2-1/4x1-1/2" Present Location archive room shelf in 2010 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource oval miniature of James Ogilby Title A name given to the resource Oval miniature Type The nature or genre of the resource miniature of J. Ogilby Object Accession Number ccccp 232a Cataloged By BBK Condition good Date Cataloged 2011-03-01 History made for 1924 celebration Measurements small items Present Location gray box on shelf containing printing plates Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource 2 coins; tie tac; metal pin; found in office closet in 1991 Title A name given to the resource Items related to 1924 celebration Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/1/1680 Deceased Date 9/12/1741 File Number a First Name John Last Name Henmarsh Member Number 1* Project no known listing Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary of Phila Architects, page 364. Was a master builder and one of the earliest members of the Carpenters' Company, although no Company records prior to the 1760s survive to establish a date for his election. He is recorded as having been admitted to freedom of the city in 1717. Selected bibliography: Moss, Master Builders; Phila. Wills, 1741:218; Roach. An Original Associator, one of 10 men who formed the Company in 1724. Birth date determined by research of Spencer Roach. In 2nd floor file: Two interesting typed sheets telling about Henmarsh's work and properties owned; also on his and his wife's ties to Benjamin Franklin who was a witness to his will and who may have cared for his wife. Transactions APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953) page 97, footnote 4, Listed as one of the ten orignal members including: James Portues, Samuel Powell, Jacob Usher, Edmund Woolley, Joseph Harrison, John Nicholas, John Harrison Spouse Name Elizabeth (R) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Henmarsh, John Description An account of the resource John Henmarsh was a master builder and one of the earliest members of The Carpenters' Company, although no Company records prior to the 1760s survive to establish a date for his election. He is recorded as having been admitted to freedom of the city in 1717.  biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/21987">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/c45f9b66d7f8fa29edcc23954ca56149.jpg 0e7ca77ddbdd736180730fa080c2b368 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/1/1670 Deceased Date 1/1/1737 Descendant Mr. Samuel Hope Carpenter Samuel Hope Carpenter, Jr. (also III) Descendant Address Mr. Samuel Hope Carpenter, 2119 Robin Lane, Pottstown, PA 19465 Samuel Hope Carpenter, Jr. (also III), 23 Rosewood Lane, Essex Jct., VT 05452 File Number b First Name James Last Name Portues Member Number 2* Grantor Records Notes Spelling of name verified in deed (1781-1766, I, 11, 328) Joseph Harrison to James Portues. Project "Slate Roof House" where Wm. Penn stayed (1689) 2nd St. above Walnut Christ Church - work & materials (1711-14) Second St. above Market "Fair Hill," home of Isaac Norris (1716-17) Reference *Tatman & Moss Bio dictionary Phila Architects, page 617. Was a master builder who came to Philadelphia in the service of William Wade, yeoman of the parish of Hankton, Sussex, who died on the "Welcome" bound for Pennsylvania in 1682. Under the terms of Wade's will, Portues (the name is variously spelt Portis, Poultis, Porteus, Portuous, Porties, Portius, and Portus) was remanded for the balance of his term to John Songhurst, carpenter, in whose will he is mentioned as a servant in 1687. By the time of the 1693 Philadelphia tax, he was listed as one of the freeman "who have been out of their servitude by the space of 6 mos.," and worth less than 100 pounds. He applied for his headland in 1704. Scharf and Westcott give the construction of Samuel Carpenter's "Slate Roof House" of c. 1689 (Second above Walnut Streets) to Portues, although no contemporary documentation of this oft-repeated attribution has been discovered. References to payments for work and materials at Christ Church, c. 1711-1714, do survive and he appears to have built Isaac Norris's "Fair Hill" of c. 1716-17. Like most of his contemporaries, Portues is recorded as having been responsible for a number of minor civic improvements and served as City Commissioner, 1723-26. The Carpenters' Company listed him as an early member in 1786, but no Company records prior to the 1760s survive to provide a date. By the time of his death, Portues was a man of property with two Negro and two Indian slaves. William Rakestraw (q.v.) was his apprentice and Edward Warner (q.v.) and Joseph Fox (q.v.) his heirs and executors. Selected Bibliography: Christ Church journals, Hall; Moss, Master Builders, p. 41-43; Wills, 1736:22. Scharf &Westcott, I, 147, 159. rm. *An Original Associator, one of 10 men who formed the Company in 1724. *Birth date determined by research of Spencer Roach. *Building Early America page 38. Reference to construction of Slate Roof House, pictured on opposite page. *File on 2nd floor. Two-page typed biography telling of his arrival on the "Welcome" in 1682, of his properties, family relationships to other carpenters, and civic activities. In "Fox" file is information on Portues' relationship to Joseph Fox and Rakestraw connections. *Hannah Roach paper, page 3aa See file of Richard K. Betts for reference to death date of Mr. Portues. *Hannah Roach paper, page 7aa See file of William Coleman for reference as a county commissioner. *Hannah Roach paper, page 13aa Comments about purchases of lumber from his yard for use in Christ Church. *See Fox file folder For comments on his role with Joseph Fox in Laurel Hill mansion, along the Schuylkill. *(Hannah Roach) notes James Portues, carpenter: will dated 30 November 1736; proved 11 January 1736/7, mentions apprentice William Rakestraw; named Edward Warner and Joseph Fox, carpenters, residuary legatees and executors. Phila. Will Book F, 24 #22, 1736/7. Was a servant of John Songhurst, carpenter, when Songhurst wrote his will in 1687. See Vol II, Welcome Claimants, p. 425. *In his folder — copy of his will and bequests. *In his folder — copy of William Penn cash book - 1699 - APS. *In his folder — copy of page from Norris family papers - 1709-1740. *Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1718/1739; F; 4; 339; Coats, John 1718/1739; A; 9; 269; Marmion, Samuel 1751/1766; H; 4; 183; Roberts, Edward 1766/1781; I; 11; 330; Harrison, Joseph 1777/1800; D; 11; 407; Morgan, Grfiffith 1777/1800; D; 33; 138; Johns, Philip Spouse Name He did not marry Where Born Sussex, England Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Portues, James Description An account of the resource James was a master buider who came to Philadelphia in the service of William Wade, yeoman of the parish of Hankton, Sussex, who died on board on Welcome bound for Pennsylvania in 1682. Under the terms of Wade's will, Porteus (the name is variously spelled Portis, Poultis, Porteus, Portuous, Porties, Portius, Porteus, and Portus) was remanded for the balance of his term to <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/113704">John Songhurst</a>, carpenter, in whose will he is mentioned as a servant in 1687. By the time of the 1693 Philadelphia tax, he was listed as one of the freeman "who have been out of their servitude by the space of 6 mos.," and worth less than 100 pounds. He applied for his headland in 1704. Scharf and Westcott give the construction of Samuel Carpenter's "Slate Roof House" of c. 1698 (Second above Walnut Streets) to Portues, although no contemporary documentation for this oft-repeated attribution has been discovered. Extensive payments for work and materials as Christ Church, c. 1711-1714, do survive and he appears to have built Isaac Norris's "Fair Hill" of c. 1716-17. Like most of his contemporaries, Portues is recorded as having been responsible for a number of minor civic improvements and served as a City Commissioner, 1723-26. The Carpenters' Company listed him as an early member in 1786, but no Company records prior to the 1760s survive to confirm that claim. By the time of his death, Porteus was a man of property with two Negro and two Indian slaves. <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/113591">William Rakestraw</a> was his apprentice and <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/110773">Edward Warner</a> and <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/93526">Joseph Fox</a> his heirs and executors. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23872">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/02a67c15f635645f9d18bae4aa3d0e17.jpg bcc15977d55861c3768bb588ba43157a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/11673 Children Sarah, Samuel, Deborah Deceased Date 6/27/1756 File Number a First Name Samuel Last Name Powell Married 12/19/1700 Member Number 3* Grantor Records Notes All listings for Samuel Powell are under member who died in 1815, even though some probably should be attributed to this man. Overlapping dates make it impossible to distinguish between them. Project Philadelphia Court House (1710) Bridges over Dock Street (1718 & 1735) Bridge over Cobbs Creek (main North-South road, now Woodland Ave. Reference *NOT the same Samuel Powell who was Mayor of Philadelphia. *Subscribed to 4 shares for erection of Hall. *Tatman & Moss,Biographical Dictionary of Phila. Architect page 620 spells Powell with two Ls. Came to Philadelphia as a child in 1685 and was probably apprenticed to his uncle John Parsons, carpenter from Somersetshire. Powell's marriage in 1700/01 to he prosperous orphan Abigail Wilcox was witnessed by William Penn, Edward Shippen, Samuel Carpenter, and David Loyd (among others) and he inherited substantially from the Parsons -- hardly a rags to riches story. Powell became a Regulator of Party Walls and Partition Fences in 1712, and "being a Man remarkable for his Care in promoting Regularity in the Buildings," was soon elected to the Common Council (1717 and 1729). A founder or early member of The Carpenters' Company, he was known -- according to a long-time resident of the city -- as the "rich carpenter." Indeed, Powell made speculative building a big business, moved into foreign trade, and accumulated a vast estate for the time, consisting of over ninety properties in and around Philadelphia. The only building that can be firmly attributed to him is the Philadelphia courthouse of 1710, although he was responsible for the Dock Street bridge of 1718, a bridge over Cobb's Creek c. 1732, and another bridge over Dock Street in 1735-37. Powell's son of the same name followed the trade of carpentry and was also elected to the Common Council and later became an Alderman; he predeceased his father, however, and the accumulated wealth of Samuel Powell, the elder, passed to Samuel Powel, III. Of him, one historian of Philadelphia has written, "the benefits of inherited wealth, superior education and ample leisure, the experiences of extended travel and the effects of changing tastes produced a rounded, urban and cultivated person." Unfortunately, Samuel Powel, III, has been confused with another Samuel Powel (see above, d. 1815). See Selected Bibliography in "Biographical Dictionary of Philadelphia Architects"; Tatman & Moss. Volume at Carpenters' Hall and The Athenaeum of Philadelphia. *An Original Associator, one of a group of 10 men who formed the Company in 1724. *Birth date determined by research of Spencer Roach. *Via Ancestry.com: Phila. wills book Powell had an apprentice Isaac Jenkins, a beneficiary of his will. He was executor for Mary Powell, probably his mother. Samuel Powell's will is Book page: K:422, written November 21, 1752 with a codicil in June 21, 1756. Trustee for money he willed to the poor of the Monthly Meeting of Friends was Samuel Rhoads. *Trans. APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 99 Listed among original subscribers (1770) to construction of Hall. *Hinshaw Encyclopedia, Vol. II, p. 408 The first Samuel Powell died 27th 6 mo 1756. *PA Gazette 7/1/1756 - #7136 "Last Friday evening departed this life after a short illness Mr. Samuel Powell, one of the first settlers in this Province, who by his great industry . . . has been the greatest contributor to its Growth . . . his death, though in extreme old age, is much lamented." *Mss. Dept. HSP. Transcript PMHB, Vol. XIII (1899) p. 248 Samuel Powell of Philadelphia, carpenter, and Abigail Wilcox, daughter of Barnabas and Sarah Wilcox, deceased, married at Philadelphia 19th 12 mo 1700 (1700/1). *Hannah Roach paper, page 7aa Tells about the first Court House (Second and High Streets) and the role of Powell in its construction. *Hand-written biographical information on the family, the mansion, the differences in spelling and the relationship of the Powells to the Carpenters' Company. *(Hannah Roach) notes Samuel Powell, carpenter: died 27 6m 1756 (Hinshaw, II, 408) Phila. Will book K, 422, #274, 1756. *In his folder — copy of page from Norris family papers - 1709-1740. *In his folder— copy of his will with extensive bequests with description of real estate. Spouse Name Abigail Wilcox Where Born Somersetshire, England Office Held Warden, 1771 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Powell, Samuel Description An account of the resource Samuel Powell came to Philadelphia as a child in 1685 and was probably apprenticed to his uncle John Parsons, carpenter from Somersetshire. Powell's marriage in 1700/1 to the prosperous orphan Abigail Wilcox was witnessed by William Penn, Edward Shippen, Samuel Carpenter, and David Lloyd (among others) and he inherited substantially from the Parsons--hardly a rags to riches story. Powell became a Regulator of Party Walls and Partition Fences in 1712 and, "being a Man remarkable for his Care in promoting Regularity in the Buildings" (quoted by Bridenbaugh in Rebels and Gentlemen), was soon elected to the Common Council (1717 and 1729). A founder or early member of The Carpenters' Company, he was known--according to a long-time resident of the city--as the "rich carpenter." (This observation appears to originate in Watson's Annals, v.1, p. 9.) Indeed, Powell made speculative building a big business, moved into foreign trade, and accumulated a vast estate for the time consisting of over ninety properties (according to Joseph Jackson) in and around Philadelphia. The only building that can be firmly attributed to him is the Philadelphia Court House of 1710, although he was responsible for the Dock Street bridge of 1718, a bridge over Cobb's Creek c.1732, and another bridge over Dock Street in 1735-37. Powell's son of the same name followed the trade of carpentry and was also elected to the Common Council and later became an Alderman; he pre-deceased his father, however, and the accumulated wealth of Samuel Powell the elder passed to Samuel Powel, III. Of him one historian of Philadelphia has written, "the benefits of inherited wealth, superior education and ample leisure, the experiences of extended travel and the effects of changing tastes produced a rounded, urban and cultivated person." Unfortunately, Samuel Powel, III, gentleman (1738-1793), has been confused with another Samuel Powel (see above, d.1815). Biography by Roger Moss, from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26460">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>.  https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/61bc92a26f4bcebac1a0d9c39c169f80.jpg c5eb8cd3977fe4a973e9a1a8f762bf39 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/1/1678 Children Ruth(R) Deceased Date 10/12/1738 Business Address W. side of 2nd St. bet. High & Chestnut sts. File Number a First Name Jacob Last Name Usher Married 1708/09 Member Number 4* Grantor Records Notes Several listings for Abraham and John Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes James (1794) Project Phila. Prison & Work House (measured work) Reference *Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila Architects, page 812. The trail of early master builder Jacob Usher is faint at best. He is traditionally listed by The Carpenters' Company as one of its earliest members, although no Company records prior to the 1760s survive to confirm the date or fact of his election. He first appears in Philadelphia as a servant of one Thomas Hooton in 1693 and was yet of age when his step-father, Nathaniel Harding -- Jacob Usher's mother having reversed the usual pre-modern pattern by outliving at least two of her three known husbands -- wrote his will in 1699/1700. Usher was probably of age the next year, however, when he declared his intention to marry Ruth Wood (b. 1680). In 1708/9, Pentecost Teague reported to the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting that he had provided a place for James West with Jacob Usher, carpenter. In 1721 Usher advertised in the "American Weekly Mercury" that he wished to sell 250 acres of land in Chester county, and in 1723 and 1724 he was paid for measuring the carpenters' work at the new Philadelphia prison and work house. See Selected Bibliography in "Biographical Dictionary of Philadelphia Architects"; Tatman & Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila Architects. Volume at Carpenters' Hall and The Athenaeum of Philadelphia. *An Original Associator, one of 10 men who formed the Company in 1724. *Birth date determined by research of Spencer Roach. He says born in "late 1670's." *File on 2nd floor. Two typed pages outlining his real estate transctions, including sale of 250 acres on Naaman's Creek, near Marus Hook; also the repairs to bridges; his family life. *Hannah Roach paper (New Prison & Work-house) Mentions Usher's role in construction. (Copy of print showing building). *(Hannah Roach) Jacob Usher died 10-12-1738 Ruth, wife of Jacob, died 12-12-1714 Ruth, daughter of Jacob and Ruth, died 12-22-1709/10 Jacob Usher, carpenter, died 10 10m (December) 1738 (Hinshaw, II, 429). Was servant of Thomas Hooton of Philadelphia in 1693 when Hooton wrote his will which was proved same year (PGSP, II, 11, #91). Usher was not of age when Nathaniel Harding wrote his will in 1699: "My wife's son Jacob Usher, not of age." (PGSP, III, 25). But he was probably of age on 23 12m (February) 1699/1700, when he declared intentions of marriage with Ruth Wood (Hinshaw, II, 672). On 28 11m (January) 1708/9 Pentecost Teague reported to the Monthly Meeting that he had provided a place for James West with Jacob Usher, carpenter (PGSP, VI, 298) Phila. Deed Book E-7-9, 11: 7 3m (May) 1712, Richard Hill to Jacob Usher, Carpenter. Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1825/1830; GWR; 26; 444; Branson, William Spouse Born 1680 Spouse Name Ruth Wood (R) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Usher, Jacob Description An account of the resource Born: c. 1679, Died: 1738 The trail of early master builder Jacob Usher is faint at best. He is traditionally listed by The Carpenters' Company as one of its earliest members, although no Company records prior to the 1760s survive to confirm the date or fact of his election. He first appears in Philadelphia as a servant of one Thomas Hooton in 1693 and was not yet of age when his stepfather, Nathaniel Harding--Jacob Usher's mother having reversed the usual pre-modern pattern by outliving at least two of her three known husbands--wrote his will in 1699/1700. Usher was probably of age the next year, however, when he declared his intention to marry Ruth Wood (b.1680). In 1708/09, Pentecost Teague reported to the Philadelphia Monthly meeting that he had provided a place for James West with Jacob Usher, carpenter. In 1721 Usher advertised in the American Weekly Mercury that he wished to sell 250 acres of land in Chester County, and in 1723 and 1724 he was paid for measuring the carpenters' work at the new Philadelphia prison and work house. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/21588">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/affebea6eb25db5f0d99183010c70f72.jpg 197fba5b3c0cfa72a2112cebe1f8aac4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Statehouse, Wooley contributed to the project. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PAB via Athaneum of philadelphia Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/1/1690 Children Stephen, Susanna, Rebecca, Mary, Sarah Deceased Date 10/18/1771 Father Edmund, d.1711 File Number 1 First Name Edmund Last Name Woolley Married 1723 Member Number 5* Mother Mary Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes Listing for Emanuel. Project Pennsylvania State House 5th - 6th & Chestnut Sts. Reference *Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila Architects, page 882. The carpenter Edmund Woolley is chiefly remembered as the master builder-architect of the Pennsylvania State House (Independence Hall). Named for his father, Woolley was probably born in England and is known to have been in Philadelphia by 1705. The name of his master is not recorded, but Woolley was admitted a freeman of Philadelphia in 1717. (From time to time the Common Council of Philadelphia had attempted to enforce the freedom law, 1717 being one of those, but ever-increasing population placed enforcement beyond the limited capabilities of the Philadelphia a government. So little was freedom of the city honored that it was necessary on occasion to admit newly elected members of the Common Council as freemen before they could be seated.) Woolley was an early member of The Carpenters' Company, although the loss of all Company records prior to the 1760s makes it impossible to determine exactly when he was elected. By 1732, Woolley, assisted by master builder Ebenezer Tomlinson (q.v.), was at work on the Pennsylvania State House. The project would involve Woolley and his apprentices (see, Thomas Nevell) off an on into the 1750s. Woolley's accounts with the Province of Pennsylvania included "drawing drafts," and a receipt of his from 1735 survives, "To drawing the Elivation of the Frount one End the Roof Balconey Chimneys and Torret of the State House With the fronts and Plans of the Two offiscis and Plazzas Allso the Plans of the first and Second floors of the State House," for which a fee of five pounds was charged. Traditionally, credit for the design of the State House has been given to Andrew Hamilton, who supervised the work, but modern scholarship has gradually reduced the importance of such supervisors -- John Kearsley (q.v.) being the classic example -- as more has been learned of the building trades during the colonial period. When the great hunt for the architects of Philadelphia's colonial buildings began in the late 19th century, it was the supervisor whose name was discovered in the archives and vestry minutes as receiving and distributing funds. Consequently, these men were dubbed "architect" in popular accounts. Hamilton was doubtless consulted, and he probably carried the plans back to his principals for discussion and approval. But the ultimate form and, especially, the final details, were the result of the knowledge and skill of the master builder and his crew of workmen. Fortunately both the receipt quoted above and Woolley's drawing survive at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Woolley owned a library of architectural books that he ordered to be sold after his death. Unfortunately, no list of these has been discovered, and his copy of William Halfpenny's "Practical Architecture" (London, 1730) at the Library Company is the only book that firmly can be proved to have been his. Location of Drawings and Papers: Historical Society of Pennsylvania. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila Architects. Volume at Carpenters' Hall and The Athenaeum of Philadelphia. *An Original Associator, one of 10 men who formed the Company in 1724. *Birth date determined by research of Spencer Roach. *In his file: copy of portion of HSR telling of his role in designing Hope Lodge, in Whitemarsh, for Samuel Morris. *File on 2nd floor. Copy of paper on Woolley by Virginia W. Cute (sp. ?) for course, History of Art. Also, copy of article, "The Colonial Contractor . . . Edmund Woolley" (Constructor, Oct. 1975) giving human-scale view of his building of the State House. *See letter in his file: George Woolley was an executor of will in 1824 of Thomas Brown, not a Company member. *Hannah Roach, page 11aa Good paragraph relating the various Company members who worked on the State House and its revisions. *Hannah Roach paper, page 14aa Owner of lot and a builder of building to hold revivals by George Whitefield and for a free school for poor children. (Roach) Tax list, 1756, Mulberry Ward, Edmund Woolley, carpenter, 60 pounds. *See also "Middleton" for lumber company, Middleton & Woolley, in the early 19th century; possibly descendants. *Contents of paper on Woolley & family in his file: pg. 10 - contents of his will; signature matches those on drawings he made for State House. pg. 11 - relationship to former apprentice Thomas Nevell and construction of fine staircase in Lancaster for Edward Shippen. pg. 13 - footnote on William Dillworth's survey of Thomas Willing's house for Contributionship. pgs. 17-18 - on sources of Woolley's decorative designs for State House interior. appendices - woolley family geneaology; relationship to Coats family; list of Woolley's properties; documents and sources on which paper is based. *Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila Architects, page 152: relationship of Woolley to John Coats, Sr., one member of noted brick-making family. *Hannah Roach papers: Edmund Woolley, house carpenter: will dated 1760 and proved 18 October 1771, Phila. Will Book P, 152, #103:1771. Had a ratable estate of 60 pounds in Mulberry ward, when he was listed in 1756 as a carpenter (PGM XXII, 33). Admitted freeman 22 April 1717 - paid 0.5.6 *PA Gazette 10/26/1752 - #2359 Paid Woolley and John Coates for the Academy of Philadelphia. Paid for partition walls, chimneys. staircase and fitting up apartments for their several schools. (Included a "charity school" for younger children.) PA Gazette 10/3/1765 - #24281 Renting two brick tenements south side of (powder) Magazine St., between 3rd and 4th, half an acre adjoining each. Apply to Edmund Woolley living at upper end of 2nd St. near Dutch Printing Office. Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1683/1777; I; 7; 50; Goodson, Cicelly 1683/1777; I; 13; 104; Whitefield, George 1777/1809; EF; 32; 131; Parsons, William 1739/1751; H; 5; 168; Logan, James Defendents/Sheriff Sales File Data from City of Philadelphia Archives: (Book; Page; Year; Purchaser) B-3; 406; 1782; Henderson, John Spouse Born 1701 (R) Spouse Name Mary Parsons Where Born England Name Suffix , Jr. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Woolley, Jr., Edmund Description An account of the resource The master builder Edmund Woolley is chiefly remembered as the master builder-architect of the Pennsylvania State House (Independence Hall). Named for his father, Woolley was probably born in England and is known to have been in Philadelphia by 1705. The name of his master is not recorded but Woolley was admitted a freeman of Philadelphia in 1717. (From time to time the Common Council of Philadelphia had attempted to enforce the freedom law, 1717 being one of those, but ever-increasing population placed enforcement beyond the limited capabilities of the Philadelphia government. So little was freedom of the city honored that it was necessary on occasion to admit newly elected members of the Common Council as freemen before they could be seated!) Woolley was an early member of The Carpenters' Company, although the loss of all Company records prior to the 1760s makes it impossible to determine exactly when he was elected. By 1732, Woolley (assisted by master builder Ebenezer Tomlinson) was at work on the Pennsylvania State House. This project would involve Woolley and his apprentices (see Thomas Nevell) off and on into the 1750s. Woolley's accounts with the Province of Pennsylvania included "drawing drafts," and a receipt of his from 1735 survives, "To drawing the Elivation of the Frount one End the Roof Balconey Chimneys and Torret of the State House With the fronts and Plans of the Two offiscis And Piazzas Allso the Plans of the first and Second floors of the State House," for which a fee of five pounds was charged. Traditionally credit for the design of the State House has been given to Andrew Hamilton, who supervised the work, but contemporary scholarship has gradually reduced the importance of such supervisors--John Kearsley being the classic example--as more has been learned of the building trades during the colonial period. When the great hunt for the architects of Philadelphia's colonial buildings began in the late nineteenth century, it was the supervisor whose name was discovered in the archives and vestry minutes as receiving and distribution funds. Consequently these men were dubbed "architect" in popular accounts. Hamilton was doubtless consulted and he probably carried the plans back to his principals for discussion and approval. But the ultimate form, and, especially, the final details, were the result of the knowledge and skill of the master builder and his crew of workmen. Fortunately both the receipt quoted above and Woolley's drawing survive at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Woolley owned a library of architectural books that he ordered to be sold after his death. Unfortunately no list of these has been discovered, and his copy of William Halfpenny's Practical Architecture (London, 1730) at the Library Company is the only work that firmly can be proven to have been his. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23425">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/f5712a2eb8f0b8de0643c5a410d6d255.jpg 72e8aa33f23f131096925abfa2acd0e8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 10/3/1681 Children Joseph, Jr., Susannah Deceased Date 12/3/1734 Father John (b. 1651d.1714) File Number b First Name Joseph Last Name Harrison Member Number 6* Mother Mary Project Worked on Gloria Dei Church (1699) Delaware & Swanson Sts. Worked on "Stenton" for James Logan (1719) Prison and Work House (1723) Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila Architects, page 340. The master builder Joseph Harrison was the son of John and Mary Harrison (q.v.) and the brother of John (q.v.) and Daniel Harrison. According to Pastor Eric Bjork, Joseph and John (II) helped their father complete Holy Trinity Church, Wilmington, DE, in 1698, and both are known to have worked at Gloria Dei Church, Philadelphia, the following year. In 1702 he married Mary Van Luvening and in 1710 he married Katharine Noble. In 1719 Joseph Harrison was working for James Logan at his country house, Stenton, although the amounts and dates of payments do not suggest an attribution of that important structure to him. In the early 1720s, Harrison -- together with William Gray and the bricklayer Joseph Redman (q.v.) -- agreed to remove the arch at the end of Mulberry and Front streets. In 1722, Harrison and Thomas Redman (q.v.) presented the Common Council with a "Compleat Draught" of a new Prison and Work House that they erected over the following year. The structure was measured for carpentry in August of 1724; it is the only building that may be firmly attributed to Harrison. Like his brother John, Joseph Harrison was an early member and possible founder of The Carpenters' Company. The loss of Company records during the Revolution makes it impossible to prove the fact of his membership. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila Architects. Volume at Carpenters' Hall and The Athenaeum of Philadelphia. *An Original Associator, one of 10 men who formed the Company in 1724. *Booklets in file on 2nd floor. - Pulpit of Old Swedes Church (Holy Trinity), Wilmington, DE, is oldest known pulpit in the U.S. Made of black walnut, it has a canopy and support board. The pulpit was carved by Joseph Harrison, who used wood given by members of the congregation. John Harrison and son Joseph were hired to get the roof and doors on the church. There are also a few web print out that expand on this topic. *Bldg. Early America page 38. Refers to elder Harrison's (d. 1708) work on Swedish church in Wilmington and at Gloria Dei in Philadelphia. Quote from Pastor on carpentry work. Reference to three sons and their work on page 39. Photos in file show pulpit at Holy Trinity Church, Wilmington, which he carved at part of his contract to complete carpentry for that church. *File on 2nd floor. Two pages of typed notes tell about Joseph Harrison, his family,his work, and children. *THE HARRISON LINEAGE - as extracted and compared with data from paper by Mrs. Roach, Roger Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila Architects's book, and the list of members on the first floor of the Hall: John Harrison - died either in 1698 or 1714, was probably a member of London's Worshipful Company of Carpenters. His father, Thomas, came to America from England. His two sons: John is not listed as a member of the Carpenters' Company; Joseph is listed as a member who died in 1734. Daniel not listed as a member but was listed as a house carpenter, although his accomplishments certainly qualify him as a master builder. Joseph, in turn, had three sons: John, a member of the Company who died in 1760; Joseph and Daniel, both of whom worked as carpenters but are not listed as members. Two additional men named John Harrison are not identified as sons of any of the above members, but could be. One member named John Harrison was elected in 1785 and died in 1801; the other John Harrison was elected in 1788 and also died in 1801. In the file on the second floor, there seems to be quite a bit of information about the Harrison's lineage from the living descendents. *"The Building of Christ Church", page 134 - see John Harrison file Daniel Harrison, not a member of the Carpenters' Company, did a major part of the carpentry and joinery on the present Christ Church. *Hannah Roach notes: See page in folder outlining some family relationships *Hannah Roach paper, page 8aa His role in construction of the Court House, 2nd & High Streets; also he comments on the various family members. *Hannah Roach paper (New Prison and Work-house) Mentions Harrison's role in construction. *(Hannah Roach) notes Joseph Harrison will dated 14 November 1730; proved 3 December 1734, Phila. Will Book E, 310, #387:1734. "Penna. Gazette": 9 Jan. 1734/5, "All persons indebted to the estate of Joseph Harrison, carpenter, late of Philadelphia, deceased, are hereby required to make speedy payment to John Harrison, or John Leech, executors. And those who have any accounts to settle, are desired to bring them in." *Hannah Roach-APS: Will book E/310 #387:1734. Dated 14 Nov 1739, proved 3 December 1734. Wife Catherine and John Harrison execs. Children Joseph, Jr., Susannah, Mary Smith.... *PA Gazette 4/17/1729 - #80 Selling new brick house, not finished, adjoining the sign of the Bear, in Market St. reply to my extensive email from the Company databse on all the Harrison family members: My goodness … you supplied far more than I was expecting! Thank you so very much!!! You apologized for the delay … you could not know that your timing was absolutely perfect! My mother is from North Dakota, but she married a Missouri "boy" and so our family is in the middle of the country. However, Dec 13 will be her 90th birthday and her sister and four daughters decided to surprise her with an early birthday. My aunt and one cousin (both from NoDak) were staying at my house when your message came in. So I was able to share your email with them and send a copy home with my aunt to read on the plane. To make the story even better …. one of my aunt's granddaughters just passed her last test to be an architect and her sister is a landscape architect. So the apple has not fallen far from the tree! :o) As well as being a family historian I am interested in just about anything "historical". My most recent favorite novel is "Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follet. If you are not familiar with this work, it depicts the intrigue of the early building guilds of Europe, the master builders, and the building of a Cathedral. After reading your research, I could not help but draw a corollary between that depiction and the Harrison's work of Philadelphia. What a thrill! I do have some questions … but wanted to get this off to you soonest and let you know how very much your work is being appreciated by multiple members of my family. Will follow with another email later. Cindy Cindy Halcomb Wyant Cindy Halcomb Wyant c-dwyant@webound.com Wyant I believe the John(s) and Joseph Harrisons are sons of John Harrison (1651-1715)of Philadelphia. His son John was purported to have been a carpenter on Independence Hall. I am descended from another brother, Daniel, who was also of Philadelphia. The family were members of Christ Church. Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1683/1739; E; 7-Sep; 303; Britain, Lionell 1683/1739; F; 1; 160; Carpenter, Joshua 1683/1739; F; 2; 387; Gateau, Nicholas 1683/1739; F; 2; 393; Morrey, Humphrey 1683/1739; F; 4; 79; Hill, Richard 1751/1766; H; 9; 532; Brittain, Lionel 1766/1781; I; 11; 327; Payton, Stephen 1766/1781; I; 11; 328; Portues, James 1777/1800; D; 5; 137; Furness, Thomas 1777/1800; D; 19; 206; Harrison, Matthias 1777/1800; D; 20; 377; Harrison, Mary 1777/1800; D; 20; 491; Marsh, Joseph 1777/1800; D; 20; 544; Ralston, Robert 1777/1800; D; 22; 72; White, William 1809/1815; IC; 11; 178; Harrison, Daniel *In file on second floor, there are several pages of handwritten notes containing information from David Wolfe, a descendent of the Harrison's. *In file on second floor, there are several photocopies of portions of journal articles pertaining to the work of Joseph Harrison or the Harrison's generally speaking. Spouse Name Catherine Where Born Philadelphia Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Harrison, Joseph Description An account of the resource The master builder Joseph Harrison was the son of John I and Mary Harrison and the brother of John II and Daniel Harrison. According to Pastor Eric Bjork, Joseph and John II helped their father complete Holy Trinity Church, Wilmington, DE in 1698, and both are known to have worked at Gloria Dei Church, Philadelphia, the following year. In 1702 he married Mary Van Luvening, and in 1710 he married Katharine Noble. In 1719, Joseph Harrison was working for James Logan at his country house, Stenton, although the amounts and dates of payments do not suggest an attribution of that important structure to him. In the early 1720s, Harrison--together with William Gray and the brick layer Joseph Redman--agreed to remove the arch at the end of Mulberry and Front Streets. In 1722, Harrison and Thomas Redman presented the Common Council with a "Compleat Draught" of a New Prison and Work House that they erected over the following year. The structure was measured for carpentry in August of 1724; it is the only building that may be firmly attributed to Harrison. Like his brother John II, Joseph Harrison was an early member and possible founder of The Carpenters' Company. The loss of Company records during the Revolution makes it impossible to prove the fact or date of his membership. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/96734">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss.  https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/d905a86591dc17b43ac642d05f2ff2e1.jpg 8ebe3ee965f045dbc5a8f0a0685c33cd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/1/1700 Children See folder for possible children Deceased Date 2/4/1756 Father Samuel File Number b First Name John Last Name Nicholas Married 1724 Member Number 7* Mother Margaret Moore Grantor Records Notes Also listings for Jane and Jeremiah. Project Worked for Logan on "Stenton" (1723-43) Worked with Thornhills on Christ Church steeple Measured (with John Rakestraw) new stone bridge over Pennypack Creek Reference *Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila Architects, page 573. The master builder John Nicholas was the son of Samuel (d. 1709) and Margaret (Moore) Nicholas (d. 1743) of Philadelphia. He was one of the earliest members and a possible founder of The Carpenters' Company, although no Company records prior to the 1760s survive to confirm the date of his election or, for that matter, the actual founding date of the Company. Nicholas married Jane Roberts in 1723, and in 1731 he was an original subscriber to Benjamin Franklin's Library Company. He served as a Director of the Library Company, 1723-1733. (Nicholas was not the only master builder among the 25 founders of the Library Company; see Reese Lloyd.) Between 1723 and 1743, Nicholas worked for James Logan at his country house, Stenton. The surviving records are not adequate, however, to attribute that important house to Nicholas. He is also recorded as having measured (with Joseph Rakestraw, q.v.) the new stone bridge over Pennypack Creek and joined the Thornhills on Christ Church steeple. In 1736 he received 40 pounds as a legatee of James Portues (q.v.). Like most leading builders of the colonial period, Nicholas served as a witness, executor, or appraiser for the wills and estates of his fellow craftsmen. He was, for example, executor (with Edward Warner, q.v.) of the will of Philip Johns, tavernkeeper, in 1735; an overseer of the estate of Reese Lloyd (q.v.) in 1743; performed (with Joseph Fox, q.v.) the inventory of the estate of Thomas Rush, carpenter, in 1745; and was appointed executor of the will of John ingram, bricklayer, in 1747. Nicholas died in 1756. In his will he provided for the manumission of a lad by the name of Richard Read, "and I give & Bequeathe unto him, all his Working Tools & Utensils of his Trade Mystery to hold to him..." See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila Architects. Volume at Carpenters' Hall and The Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Extensive listing here. *An Original Associator, one of 10 men who formed the Company in 1724. *Birth date determined by research of Spencer Roach. *2nd floor file. Four pages, typed on his life, marriage, work at Christ Church, business and property interests, work done at the Court House (1755). *The Building of Christ Church," page 134, tells of addition of Nicholas to team building Christ Church. (see John Harrison file.) *Hannah Roach paper, page 5aa See under William Coleman for reference to Nicholas, a former apprentice to James Portues, who bequeathed Nicholas 40 pounds and 50 pounds to Nicholas's mother. *Hannah Roach paper, page 10aa Measures work done by John Harrison and John Thornhill on prison, 3rd & High Sts. *Hannah Roach paper, page 13aa Mention of his working with Joseph Thornhill on Christ Church. *Hannah Roach paper,page 14aa His role in construction of building for revivals by George Whitefield, and a free school for poor children. (Roach) Tax list, 1756, North Ward, Jane Nicholas, widow, 60 pounds. John Nicholas, house carpenter: will dated 7 May 1755; proved 4 February 1756, Phila. Will book K, 378, #246:1756. Edward Warner and Joseph Fox, executors. *In his folder, copy of page from William Penn cash book of 1699-APS. *In his folder, copy of his will with bequests. *PA Gazette 9/5/1761 - #928 Executor of estate of Anthony Nicholas, who lived in Church Alley; sale of house, household goods and smith's shop with forge in Market St. PA Gazette 8/30/1759 - #11147 "Richard Nicholas, from county Cornwall, England, who formerly lived here but has gone to Maryland, is hereby informed that his brother's son, John Nicholas, is now in Philadelphia and would be glad to hear from him." Living at upper end of Front St. Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1751/1766; H; 7; 44; Coats, Thomas 1766/1781; I; 2; 26; Clifton, Elinor 1766/1781; I; 2; 26; Clifton, William 1819/1821; IW; 5; 540; --------------, Charles 1821/1825; IH; 9; 647; Warner, Isaac Spouse Name Jane Roberts Where Born Philadelphia, PA Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nicholas, John Description An account of the resource The master builder John Nicholas was the son of Samuel (d. 1709) and Margaret (Moore) Nicholas (d. 1743) of Philadelphia. He was one of the earliest members and a possible founder of The Carpenters' Company, although no Company records prior to the 1760s survive to confirm the date of his election or, for that matter, the actual founding date of The Company. Nicholas married Jane Roberts in 1723, and in 1731 he was an original subscriber to Benjamin Franklin's Library Company. He served as a Director of the Library Company, 1732-1733. (Nicholas was not the only master builder among the twenty-five founders of the Library Company; see Reese Lloyd.) Between 1723 and 1743, Nicholas was working for James Logan at his country house, Stenton. The surviving records are not adequate, however, to attribute that important house to Nicholas. He is also recorded as having measured the State House (Independence Hall) in 1741, the same year he measured (with Joseph Rakestraw) the new stone bridge over Pennypack Creek and joined the Thornhills on Christ Church steeple. In 1736 he received forty pounds as a legatee of James Portues. Like most leading builders of the colonial period, Nicholas served as a witness, executor, or appraisor for the wills and estates of his fellow craftsmen. He was, for example, executor (with Edward Warner) of the will of Philip Johns, tavernkeeper, in 1735; an overseer of the estate of Reese Lloyd in 1743; performed (with Joseph Fox) the inventory of the estate of Thomas Rush, carpenter, in 1745; and was appointed executor of the will of John Ingram, bricklayer, in 1747. Nicholas died in 1756. In his will he provided for the manumission of a lad by the name of Richard Read, "and I gave & Bequeath unto him, all his Working Tools & Utensils of his Trade & Mystery to hold to him...." Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/100825">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss.  https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/4f3178dd7e5a197fb8ed4d286cc44f2d.jpg 92ce563df111b56dfc39d954e7f5a65e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 7/4/1685 Children Joseph, William Deceased Date 6/30/1760 Descendant Charles Overman David Wolfe Descendant Address Charles Overman, 4500 Harbour Pte. Blvd. #1007, Mukilteo, WA 98275 David Wolfe, 12710 Cambridge Lane, Leawood, KS 66209 Father John File Number b First Name John Last Name Harrison Member Number 8* Mother Mary Grantor Records Notes Since deeds were not recorded promptly, and an overlap in dates, there is no way to separate the three men by this name. The earliest date doubtless is the first John Harrison; there are many listings for this name - but how to tell which one? Project Helped father complete Holy Trinity Church, Wilmington, DE (1698) Worked on Gloria Dei Church (1699) Front & Swanson Sts. Fine "inside carpentry" at Christ Church (1711) and State House (1741) Reference *Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila Architects, page 339. The master builder John Harrison (II) was the son of John and Mary Harrison (q.v.) and the brother of Joseph (q.v.) and Daniel (q.v.) Harrison. According to Pastor Eric Bjork, John (II) and Joseph helped their father complete Holy Trinity Church, Wilmington, DE, in 1698, and both are known to have worked at Gloria Dei Church, Philadelphia, the following year. Like his father, John Harrison appears to have specialized in finer carpentry. He received substantial payments for work at Christ Church in 1711 and for "Inside Work of the State House" in 1741. Admitted as a freeman of Philadelphia in 1717, John Harrison may have been a founder of The Carpenters' Company. Doubtless familiar with the London craft companies from discussions with his father, Harrison would have favored the 1705 ordinance "for restraining those that are not admitted freemen of this city to keep open Shopes, or be master workmen." However well intended, the freedom requirement appears to have been more honored in the breach. Since the freedom requirement could not be enforced, the crafts petitioned "to be Incorporated the better to serve ye Publick in their respective Capacities." In February of 1726/7, a group of master carpenters -- including John and Joseph Harrison -- formed The Carpenters' Company. Unfortunately, all the early Company records were lost during the Revolution. What we know of The Company prior to the 1760s is but fragments from unofficial sources. Harrison died in 1760, and his friends and colleagues Thomas Boude and Joseph Thornhill (q.v.) inventories his estate. They noted that he owned "Four Book of Devinety four of Architecture. . .2.0.0." Thomas Boude was bricklayer related both to State House and Christ Church. (See article "The Building of Christ Church," page 134, in this file. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila Architects. Volume at Carpenters' Hall and The Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Extensive listings. *An Original Associator, one of 10 men who formed the Company in 1724. *Birth date determined by research of Spencer Roach. *In "Philadelphia - Three Centuries of American Art" Harrison married Catherine Conoyhall at Christ Church on February 27, 1727. Christ Church Records, Marriages, p. 4053. *THE HARRISON LINEAGE - see notes under "Comments" with Joseph Harrison, who died in 1734. *PA Gazette 7/25/1754 - #4672 Selling lot and two-story brick house near Batchelor's Hall and extends to Queen St. Harrison is living in 3rd St. PA Gazette 7/17/1760 - #4672 All persons indebted to the estate of John Harrison, deceased, to be adjusted by Susannah Harrison. *See photos in Joseph Harrison file of pulpit which he carved for Holy Trinity Church, Wilmington, DE. *Hannah Roach paper, page 9aa John Harrison, brother of the Joseph who died in 1734, worked with John Thornhill on repairs to the Court House, 2nd & High sts. *Hannah Roach paper, page 11aa. There is a paragraph on various Company members who worked on State House. *Hannah Roach paper, page 13aa Comments about his work on Christ Church. "Philadelphia Preserved" - page 67 re: work on steeple. *"The Building of Christ Church" page 133 Credited with design of "old" Christ Church. *(Hannah Roach) Tax list, 1756, Mulberry Ward, John Harrison, carpenter, 16 pounds. *Hannah Roach John Harrison, listed as a carpenter in Mulberry ward in 1756, with a ratable estate of 16 pounds (PGM, XXII, 30). Will dated 24 April 1760 and proved 30 June 1760, Phila. Will Book L, 470 #300:1760. Was a brother of the Joseph Harrison who died in 1734. Inventory of John Harrison's estate includes "Four Books of Devinety four of Architecture. . .2.0.0 and sundry Carpenters tools . . .10.0.0." Admitted freeman 27 May 1717, paid 0.5.6 Spouse died November 12, 1779. R:227 *See this man's folder for extensive reprints on work at Holy Trinity Church, Wilmington, by his forebears. Also, material on construction of house at 708 South Front St., still standing in 2000. House was built for the daughter of John Harrison (Carpenters' Company member) by his son, Daniel, who was not a member. Elizabeth Harrison married the Rev. Enoch David. She died before Enoch and her one-half share of the house at 708 descended to her children. *See notes from David Wolfe - Daniel was not a company member as he suggests. Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1683/1739; F; 8; 152; Cash, Caleb 1683/1739; E; 7-Sep; 303; Britain, Lionell 1683/1739; F; 2; 251; Paschall, Benjamin 1683/1739; F; 10; 91; Macky, John 1683/1751; F; 9; 339; Bradley, Edward 1739/1751; G; 7; 118; Danby, Sarah 1751/1766; H; 14; 496; Beeve, John 1751/1766; H; 3; 312; Moore, Samuel P. 1777/1800; D; 10; 374; Cochran, James 1777/1800; D; 11; 154; Phillips, John 1777/1800; D; 18; 312; Nash, William 1777/1800; D; 15; 2; Harrison, Jr., John 1777/1800; D; 48; 360; Brown, William 1777/1800; D; 47; 66; Cooper, James 1815/1819; MR; 15; 521; Bettle, Samual *In folder card from the Overman family included Spouse Name Susannah Where Born Philadelphia, PA Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Harrison, John Description An account of the resource The master builder John Harrison II was the son of John I and Mary Harrison and the brother of Joseph and Daniel Harrison. According to Paster Eric Bjork, John II and Joseph helped their father complete Holy Trinity Church, Wilmington, DE in 1698, and both are known to have worked at Gloria Dei Church, Philadelphia the following year. Like his father, John Harrison appears to have specialized in finer carpentry. He received substantial payments for work at Christ Church in 1711 and for "Inside Work of the State-house" in 1741. Admitted a freeman of Philadelphia in 1717, John Harrison II may have been a founder of The Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia. Doubtless familiar with the London craft companies from discussions with his father, Harrison would have favored the 1705 ordinance "for restraining those that are not admitted freemen of this City to keep open Shopes, or be master workmen." However well intended, the freedom requirements appears to have been more honored in the breach. Since the freedom requirement was not or could not be inforced, the crafts petitioned "to be Incorporated the better the Serve ye Publick in their respective Capacities." In February of 1726/7, a group of master carpenters--including John and Joseph Harrison--formed The Carpenters' Company. Unfortunately all the early Company records were lost during the Revolution. What we know of The Company prior to the 1760s is but fragments from unofficial sources. Harrison died in 1760, and his friends and colleagues Thomas Boude and Joseph Thornhill inventoried his estate. They noted that he owned "Four Book of Devinety four of Architecture...2.0.0". Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/96556">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/11700 Children William Deceased Date 2/22/1743 File Number a First Name Benjamin Last Name Clark Married 1724 Member Number 9* Project no known listing Reference *Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila Architects page 147. Benjamin Clark was a master house carpenter claimed as an early member of The Carpenters' Company in 1786, although no Company records survive prior to the 1760s. In 1724 he married Mary Hoston from the Haddonfield, West Jersey, Monthly Meeting, by whom he had several children, including William Clark (q.v.) See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila Architects. Volume at Carpenters' Hall and The Athenaeum of Philadelphia. *An Original Associator, one of 10 men who formed the Company in 1724. *Birth date determined by research of Spencer Roach. *See also typed sheet on Clark and Reese Lloyd in 2nd floor file for family and properties he owned. *Benjamin Clark, carpenter: Will dated 21 January 1743/4; proved 22 February 1743/4, Phila. Will book G, 92, #66:1743/4. Mary, widow of Benjamin Clark, died 12 8m 1771, age 68. *PA Gazette 3/15/1744 - #6293 To be sold two brick houses, two-story high each, in 4th St., part of the estate of Benjamin Clark. Inquire of Mary Clark, executor. Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1683/1718; E 7; 9; 26; Carpenter, S. 1683/1718; C; 2; 90; Phipps, J. 1683/1718; C; 2; 91; Phipps, J. Spouse Born Haddonfield NJ Spouse Name Mary Hoston Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clark, Benjamin Description An account of the resource Benjamin Clark was a master house carpenter claimed as an early member of The Carpenters' Company in 1786, although no Company records survive prior to the l760s. In 1724 he married Mary Hoston from the Haddonfield, West Jersey, Monthly Meeting, by whom he had several children, including William Clark. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23054">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss.  https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/aaf790f5af3b5cef023d37ab48248403.jpg 23ac3c50e9ea13945b529b7eeb957399 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/1/1711 Children John, Isaac, Hannah, Sarah Deceased Date 1/1/1794 File Number 1 First Name Isaac Last Name Zane Married 1734 Member Number 10* Grantor Records Notes Many listings for Isaac Zane, Jr. Project comments gives works in progress Reference *Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila Architects, page 893-4. The leading Quaker master builder Isaac Zane was born in New Jersey, the son of Nathaniel and Grace (Rakestraw) Zane. In his early teens he had departed the family farm at the mouth of Newton Creek opposite what is now South Philadelphia to become an apprentice to a house carpenter. In 1734 he married Sarah Elfreth, who bore him eight children; the most famous became the Valley of Virginia ironmaster, Isaac Zane, Jr. (1743-1795). Zane was free of his articles in the early 1730s, and he became an early member of the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia. Unfortunately, no Company records prior to the 1760s survive to provide a date for his membership. By the time of the earliest surviving records, (c. 1763), Zane was no longer attending Company meetings. When The Company applied for incorporation in 1790, Zane was listed as the senior member, although he had not been a practicing builder for many years. Zane was active in Philadelphia social and intellectual affairs, a moving force in the establishment of Quaker schools, and a contributor to the Pennsylvania Hospital. As a prominent friend, his name is often found associated with pronouncements by the Monthly Meeting; he headed, for example, a November, 1788, petition protesting theatre in Philadelphia, which would infest the city, it was alleged, with "jugglers, mountebanks, rope-dancers, and other immoral and irreligious entertainments." Late in a long life Isaac Zane, Sr., continued to lend his name to causes that a less vigorous person might have deferred to a younger generation. While no important buildings have as yet been assigned to Zane's hand, his ledger for the period 1748 through 1759 does survive at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania -- a ripe subject for future study. From Zane's accounts it is also possible to obtain a fair idea of income levels for journeymen and laborers engaged in the building trades in mid-18th century Philadelphia. This is a rare insight worth discussing at some length. Zane engaged the services of other master carpenters when their skill was needed on a particular job and made use of borrowed apprentices, journeymen hired by the day, week, month and year, and common laborers hired on a similar variety of terms. In 1748 Zane had been a free carpenter for 15 years. His children were still at home and there were two apprentices living with the family -- Nathaniel Goforth, grandson of the joiner Aaron Goforth, and Restore Lippincott. In that year Zane's friend, the house-carpenter James Davis, Sr., died leaving a pregnant wife and two minor children. Davis was a fairly successful artisan. Assisted by four apprentices, Davis was building on speculation at the time of his death: two three-story houses on Vine Street, a house on Chestnut near Third, and another on Sixth Street near Market. Isaac Zane was appointed executor (on March 15, 1748) of the estate and it became his lot to complete Davis's four houses and to supervise the apprentices Thomas Hollingshead, Isaac Attmore, William Crage and Francis Bollinger, all of whom had at least three years to serve. To complete these houses and several contracts of his own, Zane began expanding his crew. Frederick Sipole was first engaged as a laborer for 10 pounds ten shillings per year, followed by Robert Jackson who came "to work for two shillings & six pence a day wet & dry & to pay Seven shillings and six pence pr week for his board --but soon after we agreed yt he should work for me by ye year for 18 pound a year and stayed a year." In 1750 one of Zane's own apprentices finished serving his time and was replaced by Samuel Burden, apprentice to Isaac Lobdell, who was then in the fourth year of a six year apprenticeship. Burden was to work for Zane at three shillings a day (to be paid to Lobdell) and Zane fed the lad at his table. Two years later the Davis apprentices were gone, and Zane began engaging the services of journeymen. The first of these was Robert Miller, who was to be paid 27 pounds a year and board; however, Miller "left work for me I.Z. when he had workt one month and one week and two days," so Zane hired one of the former Davis apprentices, William Crage, who "agreed to work one year for the Sum of thirty-five pounds & to have his Meet [sic.] drink and washing & lodging." It is known that Zane valued room and board at 7s 6d to 8s per week, which raises the value of this arrangement to approximately 55 pounds per year. The next year Zane hired Silas Engles at 4s per day with the journeyman supplying his own food and lodging. If it is assumed that Engles worked a six day week the year around, his salary would have amounted to approximately 62 pounds; of course, bad weather and illness could take aa heavy toll of working days. By contracting on a per day rate a journeyman did not have the informal workman's compensation that Zane provided his yearly contract journeymen. When William Crage lost ten days "by a lame hand of which he Eate at my house 6 days," Zane did not dock his pay. Normally work losses were deducted from the final settlement along with the cost of clothing, broken tools and loans made during the year. Jacob Austin was docked when "he lost Some time about a law Site," and when "he & Clevil quarriled." Austin had been hired in 1754, "to work for me at 3 pounds a mo. and I to find him his board with washing," but he only stayed a short time: "by 3 mo. wanting 5 days at 60/0 a month which time began ye 17th. of ye 6th mo. 1754 & Ended the 20th of ye month following in ye Evaning out of which he lost 9 days . . . 8 8 0." The sharp-eyed Quaker kept close track of time. Samuel Burden, too, had been docked at 3/0 a day for "which time he was sick 4 Days and lost a Day a ye Fair." During 1754 Zane hired five journeymen, four of them like Silas Engles at 4 s per day. The journeyman carpenter Samuel Pennock, however, went to work "by ye year and to board at My house (Saving first day he is to eat at home)." Pennock was married with two minor sons to support. He did not own a house and his 244 acre farm in Chester county was heavily mortgaged. Zane recorded, "I agree to give him 25 pounds a year & his rate 6 days in the week, ye year out, for his work & he allowing for lost time." Unfortunately, a few months later Samuel Pennock was dead. He left an estate appraised by his employer at 188 pounds and 12 shillings. Zane's journeymen were paid at different rates depending upon whether they assumed the risk of lost time or whether they were fed and housed. In the case of Samuel Pennock "his rate" would probably have been four shillings a day that under ideal conditions might have netted him 62 pounds plus the 25 pounds flat rate, or a yearly income of 87 pounds. Here is the kind of example we need. Pennock is clearly a contract journeyman. Had he lived, it is reasonable to expect that he would have succeeded in gaining master status; one of the other Zane journeymen of the time, Silas Engles, eventually became a member of The Carpenters' Company. Unlike some journeymen, Pennock maintained a separate residence and the size of his estate would doubtless have qualified him as a taxpayer. Location of Drawings and Papers: Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Swarthmore Friends Coll., Swarthmore College Library. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila Architects. Volume at Carpenters' Hall and The Athenaeum of Philadelphia. *In his file: article from Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography telling of his trip in 1758 to rebuild a village for the Indians who had moved to the Wyoming valley. *An Original Associator, one of 10 men who formed the Company in 1724. *Birth date determined by research of Spencer Roach. *In his file folder: info on children and grandchilden; he was executor for Joseph Marshall, bricklayer, in 1762, Mary Shewbert in 1751 (a widow). A trustee for Catherine Evans in 1758. *In his file folder: Letter to Mrs. Hannah Roach with mention of an Isaac Zane, but not likely this member of the Company. (Roach) Tax list, 1756, North Ward, Issac Zane, carpenter, 50 pounds *Hannah Roach papers Isaac Zane, carpenter, buried 7 3m 1794, age near 84 (Hinshaw II, 440). Was rated in Mulberry ward in 1756 as a carpenter with a ratable estate of 50 pounds (PGSP, XXII, 37). Will dated 6 6m 1789; proved March 17, 1794, Phila. Will Book X, 43, #32:1794. Was an incorporator in 1790 of CCCCP, see Charter and By-Laws (1962, 6) *In his file folder — page copied from his ledger. *PA Gazette 4/16/1777 - #23566 Appears he had a house in Sixth St. PA Gazette 11/17/1784 - #1298 Advertises for return of a gray mare, 14 years old, branded on rump E.W.. Return to Isaac Zane, in 6th St. near Market. Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1739/1751; G; 2; 268; Klampffer, Adam 1739/1751; G; 7; 14; Elwell, Daniel 1739/1751; G; 9; 258; Griscom, Samuel 1739/1751; G; 9; 418; Elwell, Mary 1739/1751; G; 11; 44; Whitehead, Robert 1739/1751; G; 11; 221; Melicher, Gerhard 1739/1751; G; 12; 706; Hill, Richard 1751/1766; H; 2; 355; Climm, William 1751/1766; H; 7; 102; Keyl (?), George 1777/1800; D; 8; 400; Standley, William Revolutionary War X Spouse Name Sarah Elfreth Where Born Farm on Newton Creek, NJ Name Suffix , Sr. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Zane, Sr., Isaac Description An account of the resource The leading Quaker master builder Isaac Zane was born in New Jersey, the son of Nathaniel and Grace (Rakestraw) Zane. In his early teens he had departed the family farm at the mouth of Newton Creek opposite what is now South Philadelphia to become an apprentice to a house carpenter. In 1734 he married Sarah Elfreth who bore him eight children; the most famous became the Valley of Virginia ironmaster, Isaac Zane, Jr. (1743-1795). Zane was free of his articles in the early 1730s, and he became an early member of The Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia. Unfortunately, no Company records prior to the early 1760s survive to provide a date for his membership. By the time of the earliest surviving records (c. 1763), Zane was no longer attending Company meetings. When The Company applied for incorporation in 1790, Zane was listed as the senior member although he had not been a practicing builder for many years. Zane was active in Philadelphia social and intellectual affairs, a moving force in the establishment of Quaker schools, and a contributor to the Pennsylvania Hospital. As a prominent Friend his name is often found associated with pronouncements by the Monthly Meeting; he headed, for example, a November 1788 petition protesting theater in Philadelphia, which would infest the city, it was alleged, with "jugglers, mountebanks, rope-dancers, and other immoral and irreligious entertainments." Late in a long life Isaac Zane, Sr., continued to lend his name to causes that a less vigorous person might have deferred to a younger generation. While no important buildings have as yet been assigned to Zane's hand, his ledger for the period 1748 through 1759 does survive at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania -- a ripe subject for future study. From Zane's accounts it is also possible to obtain a fair idea of income levels for journeymen and laborers engaged in the building trades in mid-eighteenth-century Philadelphia. This is a rare insight worth discussing at some length. Zane engaged the services of other master carpenters when their skill was needed on a particular job and made use of borrowed apprentices, journeymen hired by the day, week, month and year, and common laborers hired on a similar variety of terms. In 1748 Zane had been a free carpenter for approximately fifteen years. His children were still at home, and there were two apprentices living with the family--Nathaniel Goforth, grandson of the joiner, Aaron Goforth, and Restore Lippincott. In that year Zane's friend, the house-carpenter James Davis, Sr., died leaving a pregnant wife and two minor children. Davis was a fairly successful artisan. Assisted by four apprentices, Davis was building on speculation at the time of his death: two three-story houses on Vine Street, a house on Chestnut near Third, and another on Sixth Street near Market. Isaac Zane was appointed executor of the estate, and it became his lot to complete Davis's four houses and to supervise the apprentices Thomas Hollingshead, Isaac Attmore, William Crage and Francis Bollinger, all of whom had at least three years to serve. To complete these houses and several contracts of his own, Zane began expanding his crew. Frederick Sipole was first engaged as a laborer for 10 pounds 10 shillings per year, followed by Robert Jackson who came to work for two shillings & six pence a day wet & dry. & to pay Seven shillings and six pence pr week for his board--but soon after we agreed yt he should work for me by ye year for 18 pound a year and stayed a year. In 1750 one of Zane's own apprentices finished serving his time and was replaced by Samuel Burden, apprentice to Isaac Lobdell, who was then in the fourth year of a six year apprenticeship. Burden was to work for Zane at three shillings a day (to be paid to Lobdell), and Zane fed the lad at his table. Two years later the Davis apprentices were gone, and Zane began engaging the services of journeymen. The first of these was Robert Miller who was to be paid 27 pounds per year and board; however, Miller "left work for me I. Z. when he had workt one month and one week and two days," so Zane hired one of the former David apprentices, William Crage, who "agreed to work one year for the Sum of thirty five pounds & to have his Meet [sic] drink and washing & lodging." It is known that Zane valued room and board at 7s 6d to 8s per week which raises the value of this arrangement to approximately 55 pounds per year. The next year Zane hired Silas Engles at 4s per day with the journeyman supplying his own food and lodging. If it is assumed that Engles worked a six day week the year around, his salary would have amounted to approximately 62 pounds; of course, bad weather and illness could take a heavy toll of working days. By contracting on a per day rate a journeyman did not have the informal workman's compensation that Zane provided his yearly contract journeymen. When William Crage lost ten days "by a lame hand of which he Eate at my house 6 days," Zane did not dock his pay. Normally work losses were deducted from the final settlement along with the cost of clothing, broken tools and loans made during the year. Jacob Austin was docked when "he lost Some time about a law Site," and when "he & Clevil quarriled." Austin had been hired in 1754, "to work for me at 3 pounds a mo. and I to find him his board with washing," but he only stayed a short time: "by 3 mo. work wanting 5 days at 60/0 a month which time began ye 17th. of ye 6th mo. 1754 & Ended the 20th of ye 9th month following in ye Evaning out of which he lost 9 days....8 8 0." The sharp-eyed Quaker kept close track of time. Samuel Burden, too, had been docked 3/0 a day for "which time he was sick 4 Days and lost a Day at ye fair." During 1754 Zane hired five journeymen, four of them like Silas Engles at 4s per day. The journeyman carpenter Samuel Pennock, however, went to work "by ye year and to board at My house (Saving first day he is to eat at home)." Pennock was married with two minor sons to support. He did not own a house, and his 244 acre farm in Chester County was heavily mortgaged. Zane recorded, "I agreed to give him twenty five pounds a year & his rate 6 days in the week, ye year out, for his work & he allowing for lost time." Unfortunately, a few months later Samuel Pennock was dead. He left an estate appraised by his employer at 188 pounds and 12 shillings. Zane's journeymen were paid at different rates depending upon whether they assumed the risk of lost time or whether they were fed and housed. In the case of Samuel Pennock, "his rate" would probably have been four shillings a day that under ideal conditions might have netted him 62 pounds plus the 25 pounds flat rate, or a yearly income of 87 pounds. Here is the kind of example we need. Pennock is clearly a contract journeyman. Had he lived, it is reasonable to expect that he would have succeeded in gaining master status; one of the other Zane journeymen of the time, Silas Engles, eventually became a member of The Carpenters' Company. Unlike some journeymen, Pennock maintained a separate residence and the size of his estate would doubtless have qualified him as a tax payer Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23456">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/1/1725 Deceased Date 7/12/1758 Business Address possibly Blue Anchor Landing Father Benjamin Clark File Number a First Name William Last Name Clark Married 10/26/1746 Member Number 11* Mother Mary Project no known listing Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila Architects page 150. William Clark, son of master house carpenter Benjamin Clark (q.v.) was also a member of the Carpenters' Company. In 1746 he married Beulah Coates at St. Michael's Lutheran Church. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila Architects. Volume at Carpenters' Hall and The Athenaeum of Philadelphia. *See also biographical material in member file which tells of Clark, his family and business -- and makes comparisons with John Mifflin, a contemporary. *(Hannah Roach notes) William Clark, died 12 7m 1758 (sic?). (Hinshaw, II, 346) Married Beulah Coates 26 October 1746 at St. Michael's Lutheran Church (Pa. Arch. 2nd Series, IX, 288) Signed a paper acknowledging his breach of discipline in marriage for Phila. Monthly Meeting 27 12m (February) 1746/7. (PGSP IX, 239) Died intestate, Administration Book G, 128. Thomas Say and Dan Williams made inventory of his estate, calling him a cooper. Included in the inventory was "a Bench and Sunderie Carpenter's tools. . . 3.10.0 and Sunderie Cooper's tools . . .8.8.6" Louise Hall, in "Artificer to Architect" D-77/87, stated at the time of his death he was lessor of the Dock and Blue Anchor Landing. *PA Gazette 9/7/1758 - #9714 "All persons indebted to the estate of William Clark, deceased, are desired to make speedy payment, and any demands to bring their accounts." Beulah Clark, administratrix. PA Gazette 4/5/1759 - #10510 Order of the Orphan's Court to sell various pieces of ground in Frankford. Sale to take place at Tavern at Frankford. Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1718/1739; F; 4; 349; Clark, Jr., William 1683/1718; D-4; LA; 64; Sassiere, Jacob 1683/1718; D-4; LA; 39; Jones, G. 1683/1718; D-2; LA; 174; Richardson, F. 1739/1751; G; 10; 109; Hudson, William 1739/1751; G; 3; 116; Smith, Sr., Richard Spouse Name Beulah Coates Where Born Philadelphia, PA Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clark, William Description An account of the resource William Clark, son of master house carpenter Benjamin Clark, was also a member of the Carpenters' Company. In 1746 he married Beulah Coates at St. Michael's Lutheran Church. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/22985">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss.   Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/1/1690 Children William, Rebecca, Catherine, Anna, Elizabeth Deceased Date 11/11/1754 File Number a First Name Edward Last Name Warner Married 1733 Member Number 12* Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes George (1750) Reference *Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila Architects, page 830. Master builder Edward Warner may have been apprenticed as a house carpenter to James Portues (q.v.) whose heir he was in 1736/7. Warner was admitted as a freeman of Philadelphia by the Common Council in 1717, and by the 1720s he was selling by lottery a house he had built on speculation. Warner married the daughter of the prominent master builder William Coleman (q.v.) in 1733. The Carpenters' Company listed him as an early member in 1786, but no Company records prior to the 1760s survive to provide a date. Nor can any buildings be firmly associated with him; most references to his professional work relate to his civic activity. He was elected a City Assessor in 1730, a County Commissioner in 1731, a Pennsylvania Assemblyman in 1735, a Regulator of Streets in 1737, and in 1741 was appointed one of the Superintendents of the Pennsylvania State House. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Volume at Carpenters' Hall and The Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Some possible articles listed. See "Growing With America, The Fox Family of Philadelphia,"by Joseph M. Fox, published 2006. Copy in Fox file. page 39 - Edward Warner married Ann, William Coleman's daughter. page 44 - Together, Fox and Warner represented 38 years of service in the Pennsylvania Assembly. *Member file: Executor for Arthur Wells, cordwainer, died Oct 7, 1732; William Corker, Sept. 28, 1732; Cornelius Swerts, Sept. 14, 1736; Samuel Nicholas, bricklayer, Oct. 18, 1734; James Portues, a Company member and carpenter, Nov. 30, 1736; Philip Johns, tavernkeeper, Jan. 15, 1733; Thomas Shute, April 8, 1748; John Mayfield, March 15, 1722. Trustee: Robert Tate, a joiner, Dec. 26, 1727. Also, witness for five others. *Member file. 3 typed pages of biographical information, including his properties, civic appointments, marriages and (1741) appointment to a committee to investigate causes of delay in construction of State House, begun in 1732. In August, 1742, he was on a committee with Thomas Leech and Isaac Norris appointed superintendents to complete the structure. *Hannah Roach paper, page 5aa See under William Coleman for relationship of Warner's wife to Coleman. Warner had been apprenticed to James Portues, who bequeathed him portion of his estate. Hannah Roach paper, page 7aa See under William Coleman for reference to Warner as a County Commissioner and election to the Assembly. *Birth date determined by research of Spencer Roach. *Hannah Roach paper, page 11aa Good paragraph on Company members who worked on State House. See Fox member file folder For Warner's relationship to Laurel Hill mansion, along the Schuylkill. *(Hannah Roach) notes) Edward Warner, house carpenter: will dated 4 11m (November) and proved 28 November 1754; Joseph Fox a trustee. Phila. Will book K, 219, #141:1754. Admitted freeman 29 April, 1717 PA Gazette 10/11/1731 - #851 Elected a commissioner for Philadelphia county. PA Gazette 10/2/1735 - #2055 Elected a Representative for Philadelphia county; re-elected several times. PA Gazette 5/10/1739 - #3510 "Strayed a month ago from Edward Warner, a small bay horse . . ." PA Gazette 10/3/51 - #1015 Elected representative of Philadelphia county to the Assembly. PA Gazette 10/5/1752 - #2282 and 10/4/1753 - #4931 Re-elected twice to serve in Assembly. PA Gazette 11/21/1754 - #5135 "About six weeks ago came to the place of the late Edward Warner, at the point (Probably Point-no-Point) a red steer, about four years old . . ." PA Gazette 12/5/1754 - #5188 Sheriff calling for a new election to replace Edward Warner, deceased. (Apparently, he died not long after being re-elected again.) PA Gazette 2/25/1755 - #5428 At his death he had a store at Arch & Water Sts. Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1739/1751; G; 2; 448; Syng, Philip 1739/1751; G; 12; 25; Wistar, Casper 1739/1751; H; 1; 118; Murry, Sebastian 1739/1751; H; 3; 505; Fox, Joseph 1739/1751; H; 7; 236; Bullock, George 1739/1751; H; 7; 334; Wilcox, John 1739/1751; H; 10; 399; James, Abel 1777/1800; D; 12; 125; Mason, Abraham 1777/1800; D; 14; 178; Paschall, Thomas 1777/1800; D; 23; 490; House, George 1777/1800; D; 32; 368; Fox, Joseph 1815/1819; MR; 11; 414; Bullock, George Defendents/Sheriff Sales File Data from City of Philadelphia Archives: (Book; Page; Year; Purchaser) P-17; 115; 1853; Deal, Charles Spouse Name Anna Coleman Warner Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Warner, Edward Description An account of the resource Master builder Edward Warner may have been apprenticed as a house carpenter to James Porteus whose heir he was in 1736/37. Warner was admitted as a freeman of Philadelphia by the Common Council in 1717, and by the 1720s he was selling by lottery a house he had built on speculation. Warner married the daughter of the prominent master builder William Coleman in 1733. The Carpenters' Company listed him as an early member in 1786, but no Company records prior to the 1760s survive to confirm that claim. Nor can any buildings be firmly associated with him; most references to his professional work relate to his civic activity. He was elected a City Assessor in 1730, a County Commissioner in 1731, a Pennsylvania Assemblyman in 1735, a Regulator of Streets in 1737, and in 1741 was appointed one of the Superintendents of the Pennsylvania State House (Independence Hall). Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/110773">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss.   https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/3c9b52ae8121b1af4580fde4e9a2222a.jpg 197fba5b3c0cfa72a2112cebe1f8aac4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/11700 Deceased Date 1/1/1767 Father Joseph File Number a First Name Ebenezer Last Name Tomlinson Member Number 14* Grantor Records Notes Listings for Enoch and Elizabeth but none for Ebenezer. Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes John (1787) Project State House; Andrew Hamilton hired him and Woolley Walnut St bridge over dock creek Reference *Son of Joseph Tomlinson (d. 1719), Gloucester Township, NJ, was a master house carpenter and an early member of The Carpenters' Company. He was in Philadelphia by 1728 when, together with Richard Armitt (q.v.), he witnessed the wedding of Deborah Powell, daughter of Samuel Powell (q.v.), to Joshua Emlen. In 1736 he contributed two pounds toward the construction of a bridge over Dock Creek at Walnut Street and in 1739 advertised a house and lot on Front Street for sale at 80 pounds. When Pennsylvania finally settled on a site for a State House in 1732, Tomlinson and Edmund Woolley (q.v.) were hired by Andrew Hamilton as "the two carpenters employed in building the State house." Tomlinson worked on the building for eight years until 1740 when he and Woolley petitioned "to be excused from doing any more of the work of the State House." In 1750 he reported that he planned to leave Pennsylvania, but in 1764-65 he was being paid a weekly allowance by The Carpenters' Company, probably due to ill health. No record of his death has been located and the only building with which he can be firmly associated is Independence Hall. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects Bio Dictionary Phila Architects. Volume at Carpenters' Hall and The Athenaeum of Philadelphia. See article by Gillingham. *Birth date determined by research of Spencer Roach. *Hannah Roach paper, page 3aa See Richard K. Betts for reference to Tomlinson. *See paper in Edmund Woolley file on construction of State House and role of Ebenezer Tomlinson. *Hannah Roach paper, page 11aa Good paragraph on various members who worked on State House. *PA Gazette 3/24/1737 - #2543 "A piece of land on the Delaware river, about five acres, cleared and fenced with a good house, barn, etc., lately belonged to Swan Bankson. Enquire of Ebenezer Tomlinson, carpenter, in Walnut St." PA Gazette 9/29/1748 - #10079 "William Chapman, staymaker, is removed to the late dwelling house of Ebenezer Tomlinson, in Walnut St. near Front." PA Gazette 12/26/1749 - #11369 "To be lett, a large commodious house below the Drawbridge. Enquire of Ebenezer Tomlinson. Also a lot of land, below Wicacoe, very convenient for a ship carpenter, to be lett for three years by Samuel Rhoads and Ebenezer Tomlinson. PA Gazette 7/13/1750 - #12198 Sheriff's sale of lot on Delaware river, 40 feet on the Delaware, and 400 feet deep. PA Gazette 10/18/1750 - #12326 Sheriff's sale of another lot in Wicacoe, Moyamensing township. PA Gazette 6/11/1752 - #1900 Sheriff's sale of "messuage and lot of land" - (no location given.) PA Gazette 1/19/1758 - #8870 Public sale of lot and messuage on north side of Walnut St. Defendents/Sheriff Sales File Data from City of Philadelphia Archives: (Book; Page; Year; Purchaser) A-1; 48; 1750; Allen, William A-1; 168; 1755; Peel, Oswald A-1; 8; 1752; Stamper, Thomas B-3; 24; 1769; Peel, Oswald Spouse Name Elizabeth Where Born Gloucester Twp., NJ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tomlinson, Ebenezer Description An account of the resource Ebenezer Tomlinson, son of Joseph Tomlinson (d. 1719), Gloucester Township, New Jersey, was a master house carpenter and an early member of The Carpenters' Company. He was in Philadelphia by 1728 when, together with Richard Armitt, he witnessed the wedding of Deborah Powell, daughter of Samuel Powell, to Joshua Emlen (PGSP, vol. 2, p. 71-72). In 1736 he contributed two pounds toward theconstruction of a bridge over Dock Creek at Walnut Street and in 1739 advertised a house and lot on Front Street for sale at 80 pounds. When Pennsylvania finally settled on a site for a State House in 1732, Tomlinson and Edmund Woolley were hired by Andrew Hamilton as "the two Carpenters employed in building the State-house." Tomlinson worked on the buildings now known as Independence Hall for eight years until 1740 when he and Woolley petitioned "to be excused from doing any more of the work of the State-house." In 1750 he reported that he planned to leave Pennsylvania, but in 1764-65 he was being paid a weekly allowance by The Carpenters' Company probably due to ill-health. No record of his death has been located, and the only building with which he can firmly be associated is Independence Hall. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/21616">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/20f2ef35742c64c8be41adc20318edaf.jpg 936634ba58133ccade13696e6ec8d349 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/11711 Deceased Date 4/7/1784 Descendant Mr. Richard L. Hunn Descendant Address Mr. Richard L. Hunn, 3609 Bonniebrook, Plano, TX 75075 (Tel: 972-398-8548) Father John Rhoads File Number a First Name Samuel Last Name Rhoads Member Number 13* Mother Hannah Willcox Grantor Records Notes Also listings for Adam, Ann, Caspar, Hannah and Sarah. Many multiple listings with 7 or more transactions in a sequence. Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes Joseph lost property in 1790; also Sarah in 1785. Office Held President, 1780-83 Project Design of Pennsylvania Hosp. & construction of E. wing Robert Barclay house, 217 Delancey St. John Cadwalder house, 2nd st. below Spruce William Coleman house, N.W. corner 2nd & Pine. Reference *Subscribed to 12 shares for erection of Hall. *A "signer" of paper currency issued May 1, 1760, by Pennsylvania. Also a "signer" in June 18, 1764. And in March 10, 1769. See "Growing With America, The Fox Family of Philadelphia,"by Joseph M. Fox, published 2006. Copy in Fox file. page 43 - Fox and Rhoads prepared plans for Pennsylvania Hospital in 1753. *The Quaker Samuel Rhoads was one of the most influential master builders of the colonial period. Born in Philadelphia county, the son of John and Hannah (Willcox) Rhoads, he first appeared as a speculative builder flourishing in the 1730s and 1740s. Together with Samuel Powell (q.v.), Joseph Fox (q.v.), and John Nicholas (q.v.), he measured Edmund Woolley's (q.v.) work at the Pensylvania State House in 1740-41. In the latter year he was elected to the Philadelphia Common Council, beginning a long period of pubic service. Together with Powell, William Logan, John Stamper, and Benjamin Franklin, he advised the city "on the best means of improving the Swamp between Budd's Building & Society Hill in 1747/48. His friendship with Franklin began about this time and would span over thirty years. Like the printer-statesman, Rhoads devoted increasing amounts of his time and wealth (derived largely from mercantile activity in later years) to charitable and educational works. He was a founding member of the Union Fire Company (1736), the American Philosophical Society (Vice President, 1770-1776), a Director of the Library Company (1739-69,1772-1774), a Manager of the Alms House, a founder and a Manager of the Pennsylvania Hospital (1751-1781), as well as a founding Director of the Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire (1752-1763). In 1761, Rhoads was elected to the Pennsylvania Assembly to represent Philadelphia City; he served until 1764 and was reelected in 1770. As tensions mounted between America and the Crown, Rhoads became politically more active; within a few months during 1774 he was Speaker of the Provincial Convention, a member of the First Continental Congress (meeting at Carpenters' Hall), and Mayor of Philadelphia. Clearly, by the time Rhoads had reached middle age he was no longer a "Carpinter Builder" -- as he once identified himself. This raises difficult questions for historians who must determine Rhoads's role in the design and construction of several buildings with which he was associated after c. 1750 -- particularly the Pennsylvania Hospital. The master builder/architect Robert Smith (q.v.) was at Rhoads's elbow at the Alms House, the Hospital, and Franklin's house. Did Smith collaborate on these designs or was he simply favored by Rhoads as operative builder? Ultimate credit for the design of these buildings must be left for future research. Rhoads was an early member of The Carpenters' Company; how early is impossible to tell because of the loss of all Company records prior to 1763. There is an interesting group of early architectural drawings among the Fairhill manuscripts at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania that have been attributed to him on rather thin grounds; these await more careful study. Rhoads's chief claim to fame as a designer is the monumental Pennsylvania Hospital (1754-56). The early edifice was to consist of three parts, two symmetrical wings connected by a central building, as shown in Claypoole's "A South-East Prospect of the Pennsylvania Hospital with the Elevation of the Intended Plan." Only the East Wing was built prior to the Revolution, but David Evans, Sr. (q.v.) and David Evans, Jr. (q.v.) followed the basic Rhoads design when they later completed the structure (west wing, 1795-96; central pavilion, 1796-99). During this period he was responsible for the Robert Barclay house (c. 1758) at 217 Delancey St., the John Cadwalader house (c. 1760) on Second below Spruce, and the William Coleman house (1766) on the northwest corner of Second and Pine Sts. Also in the 1760s Rhoads designed the house for Benjamin Franklin that Robert Smith built. This house, Franklin wrote to Rhoads, should be "considered as a kind of Pattern House by future Builders, within the Power of Tradesmen & People of moderate circumstances to imitate and follow." Unfortunately, this building that combined the various talents of Franklin, Rhoads and Smith was demolished in 1812. As a manager of the Alms House, Rhoads may also have designed that large, horseshoe-shaped, brick structure erected in 1766-67. As in the case of the Franklin house, Robert Smith obtained the contract. There is no record that Rhoads was an active participant in Carpenters' Company debates or that he served on committees during the 1760s; understandably even his attendance at Company meetings during the early 1770s was irregular. On January 17, 1780, however, he became Master of the Company, serving until 1784. Location of drawings and papers: Historical Society of Pennsylvania See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Volume at Carpenters' Hall and The Athenaeum of Philadelphia. See also list of projects and articles in bibliography. *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 Franklin's 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. *Rhoads elected for one-year term as mayor, October 4, 1774 - while serving as delegate to First Continental Congress. *INHP Library - Samuel Rhoads handled the finances for construction of Franklin's house. Robert Smith was the builder; Robert Allison executed the interior woodwork. *Samuel Powell's will is Book page: K:422, written November 21, 1752 with a codicil in June 21, 1756. Trustee for money he willed to the poor of the Monthly Meeting of Friends was Samuel Rhoads. *PA Gazette 12/26/1749 - #11369 "To be lett, a large commodious house below the Drawbridge. Enquire of Ebenezer Tomlinson. Also a lot of land, below Wicacoe, very convenient for a ship carpenter, to be lett for three years by Samuel Rhoads and Ebenezer Tomlinson. PA Gazette 10/17/1751 - #1090 Selling lot of land on Penn St. below the drawbridge with brick foundation for a building. Apply to Samuel Rhoads or Jacob Lewis. PA Gazette 10/4/1753 - #3592 Elected an assessor for Philadelphia (along with others). Samuel Rhoads elected a Warden. PA Gazette 4/11/1754 - #4222 Samuel Powell, Hugh Roberts, Joseph Fox and Isaac Jones elected directors of the Contributionship insurance. PA Gazette 5/16/1754 - #4389 Joseph Fox, Samuel Rhoads and Hugh Roberts chosen managers of Pennsylvania Hospital. PA Gazette 4/15/1756 - #6870 At meeting of Philadelphia Contributionship, elected Directors: Hugh Roberts, Joseph Fox, Samuel Rhoads, and Jacob Lewis. PA Gazette 5/8/1760 - #12168 Chosen managers of Pennsylvania Hospital: Jacob Lewis, Samuel Rhoads. Treasurer: Hugh Roberts. PA Gazette 1/22/1761 - #13436 Samuel Rhoads and Jacob Lewis selling 20 acres of pasture on the west side of the road leading from Passyunk to the city; to be broken into one- and two-acre lots. PA Gazette 6/11/1761 - #14209 Rhoads elected a commissioner for clearing and rendering the Schuylkill river navigable. Meeting to settle on plan for blowing and removing rocks. Also, Joseph Fox. PA Gazette 10/8/1762 - #14890 Elected a burgess of the city. PA Gazette 6/2/1763 - #18389 Mayor Hugh Roberts, Commissioners Samuel Rhoads and Jacob Lewis among group requiring paving of sidewalks and how water is to be controlled from house gutters and wooden overhangs of houses. PA Gazette 5/21/1767 - #3117 Jacob Lewis, Joseph Fox, Samuel Rhoads among a group elected managers of the House of Employment of the Poor of Philadelphia and suburbs. PA Gazette 1/21/1789 - #5914 Identifies land in Southwark on George St. between Shippen and Plum Sts., and between 2nd & 3rd Sts., near ground of Samuel Rhoads; adjoins ground of Joseph Rhoads, who apparently owned various pieces of ground in the immediate area. *Managing Committee Minutes-1780-2-145 The seals of the Company being received from Mr. Fox's executors was delivered to Mr. Rhoads, Master. Managing Committee Minutes-1784-3-50 The Company proceeding to choose a Master in the place of Samuel Rhoads, deceased, when Thomas Shoemaker was duly chosen Master. *(Hannah Roach) Tax list, 1756, Dock Ward, Samuel Rhoads, carpenter, 100 pounds. *Hannah Roach papers Samuel Rhoads, carpenter, b. 1711; d. 7 April 1784 (PMHB, XIX (1895). 71. Was senior warden of CCCCP at time of death. Estate rated at 100 pounds in Dock ward in 1756 (PGM, XXII, 15). *"Philadelphia Preserved" Pages 4, 26 - built house at 217 Delancey St. (1750-58); sold it in 1758 to Alexander Barclay, comptroller of the Port of Philadelphia. (Rhoads-Barclay House) name: Michael Gallagher email: arbregen@gmail.com phone: 3026908736 address: 216 Fairhill DR city: Wilmington state: DE zip: 19808 ancestor_info: Samuel Rhoads I descend from Mary Rhoads Custer, sister of Samuel Rhoads. She married George Custer who was later killed in the Gnadenhutten Massacre message: I'm interested to know the circumstances of expulsion and resignation. The numbers seemed high, particularly expulsion. Is the Carpenters Company open to relatives of members? responded 5/1/10 Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1718/1739; F; 9; 260; Parham, John 1718/1739; G; 6; 495; Fitzwater, George 1718/1739; G; 9; 81; Jones, James 1718/1739; G; 11; 418; Powell, Samuel 1751/1766; H; 2; 146; Cummins, John 1751/1766; H; 2; 378; Knight, William 1751/1766; H; 8; 98; Evans, Jonathan 1751/1766; H; 10; 136; Lownes, Joseph 1751/1766; H; 11; 376; Moses, Philip 1751/1766; H; 13; 422; Goodwin, John 1751/1766; I; 8; 523; Smith, Robert 1751/1766; I; 13; 248; Allen, William 1777/1800; D; 4; 173; Cooper, James 1777/1800; D; 10; 358; Few, Joseph 1777/1800; D; 18; 557; Lloyd, Hannah 1777/1800; D; 20; 575; Richards, Samuel Defendents/Sheriff Sales File Data from City of Philadelphia Archives: (Book; Page; Year; Purchaser) B-3; 474; 1785; Rhoads, Sarah B-3; 476; 1785; Rhoads, Sarah Where Born Philadelphia, PA Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rhoads, Samuel Description An account of the resource The Quaker Samuel Rhoads was one of the most influential master builders of the colonial period. Born in Philadelphia County, the son of John and Hannah (Willcox) Rhoads, he first appeared as a speculative builder flourishing in the 1730s and 1740s. Together with Samuel Powell, Joseph Fox, and John Nicholas, he measured Edmund Woolley's work at the Pennsylvania State House (Independence Hall) in 1740-41. In the latter year he was elected to the Philadelphia Common Council, beginning a long period of public service. Together with Powell, William Logan, John Stamper, and Benjamin Franklin, he advised the city on "the best means of improving the Swamp between Budds Buildings & Society Hill" in 1747/8. His friendship with Franklin began about this time and would span over thirty years. Like the printer-statesman, Rhoads devoted increasing amounts of his time and wealth (derived largely from mercantile activity in later years) to charitable and educational works. He was a founding member of the Union Fire Company (1736), the American Philosophical Society (Vice-President, 1770-1776), a Director of the Library Company (1739-69, 1772-1774), a Manager of the Alms House, a founder and a Manager of the Pennsylvania Hospital (1751-1781), as well as a founding Director of the Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire (1752-1763). In 1761, Rhoads was elected to the Pennsylvania Assembly to represent Philadelphia City; he served until 1764 and was re-elected in 1770. As tensions mounted between America and the Crown, Rhoads became politically more active; within a few months during 1774 he was Speaker of the Provincial Convention, a member of the First Continental Congress (meeting at Carpenters' Hall), and Mayor of Philadelphia. Clearly, by the time Rhoads had reached middle age he was no longer a "Carpinter(sic) Builder" -- as he once identified himself. This raises difficult questions for historians who must determine Rhoads's role in the design and construction of several buildings with which he was associated after c.1750 -- particularly the Pennsylvania Hospital. The master builder/architect Robert Smith was at Rhoads' elbow at the Alms House, the Hospital, and Franklin's house. Did Smith collaborate on these designs, or was he simply favored by Rhoads as operative builder? Ultimate credit for the design of these buildings must be left for future research. Rhoads was an early member of The Carpenters' Company; how early is impossible to tell because of the loss of all Company records prior to 1763. He did own books of architecture, and surviving bills suggest that Rhoads designed a number of as yet unidentified buildings for the Norris family. There is an interesting group of early architectural drawings among the Fairhill manuscripts at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania that have been attributed to him on rather thin grounds; these await more careful study. Rhoads's chief claim to fame as a designer is the monumental Pennsylvania Hospital (1754-56). The entire edifice was to consist of three parts, two symmetrical wings connected by a central building, as shown in Claypoole's "A South-East Prospect of the Pennsylvania Hostpial with the Elevation of the Intended Plan." Only the east wing was built prior to the Revolution, but David Evans, Sr. and David Evans, Jr. followed the basic Rhoads design when they later completed the structure (west wing, 1795-96; central pavilion, 1796-99). During this same period he was responsible for the Robert Barclay house (c.1758) at 217 Delancey Street, the John Cadwalader house (c.1760) on Second below Spruce, and the William Coleman house (1766) on the northwest corner of Second and Pine Streets. Also in the 1760s Rhoads designed the house for Benjamin Franklin that Robert Smith built. This house, Franklin wrote to Rhoads, should be "considered as a kind of Pattern House by future Builders, within the Power of Tradesmen & People of moderate circumstances to imitate and follow." Unfortunately, this building that combined the various talents of Franklin, Rhoads, and Smith was demolished in 1812. As a manager of the Alms House, Rhoads may also have designed that large, horseshoe-shaped, brick structure erected 1766-67. As in the case of the Franklin house, Robert Smith obtained the contract. There is no record that Rhoads was an active participant in Carpenters' Company debates or that he served on committees during the 1760s; understandably even his attendance at Company meetings during the early 1770s was irregular. On 17 January 1780, however, he became Master of The Company, serving until 1784. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26272">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/11709 Children Samuel, Robert, Martha Deceased Date 4/2/1743 Father Robert File Number a First Name Reese Last Name Loyd Married 1735 Member Number 15* Mother Laury (Lowry ?)Jones Grantor Records Notes Also, many transactions for Isaac S. Loyd. Reference *Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects Bio Dictionary page 493. Loyd (Lloyd) was a master builder and among the earliest Carpenters' Company members listed by The Company in 1786, although no Company records prior to the 1760s survive to confirm that date. He also was an early subscriber to the Library Company of Philadelphia and a charter member in 1742. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Volume at Carpenters' Hall and The Athenaeum of Philadelphia. See article by Gray in listing. *Building. Early America page 49. Tells that Franklin's Library owned 20 volumes on architecture by the time it moved from Carpenters' Hall. Also, that Franklin apparently owned first architecture book owned in America. *Member files. Loyd was the first of the second generation carpenters to be included in the list of early Company members. He was the son of Robert Loyd of Merion, who is said to have come over in 1683 as a young man with the party of Hugh Roberts and his wife, Lowry Jones. Reese was born in Merion Township in 1709, but nothing is known of his early life. He must have been apprenticed to a carpenter in the country and had removed to Philadelphia by 1731, when he acquired a share, late in November of that year, in the newly organized Philadelphia Library of Benjamin Franklin. Young William Coleman, Jr., son of the carpenter who died that year, had been a member of Franklin's Junto; it may have been he who proposed Loyd for a share in the new Library. (Library Company records) Four years later in 1735, he appeared at the Philadelphia Meeting an declared his intention of marriage with Sarah Cox, daughter of Abraham and Martha Cox (PGSP, VIII, 183; Hinshaw II, 583) He must have inherited property, for he had a plantation of 154 acres in Merion, which probably had been his father's. No evidence has been found that he worked on any pubic building, and not until the early spring of 1743, just before his death, that he acquired any city property in his own name. This was a lot on the north side of High between 2nd and 3rd St., which extended back to a "new" alley called Church Alley, on which were two houses, one fronting High St. and the other fronting the Alley. The property had belonged to his mother-in-law's family, the Nicholases, who finally had released the lot to Rees. (D-23, 338, 18 March 1742, Hugh Roberts to Reece Loyd.) The transfer was an involved one;it was preceded by an indenture tripartite of the Nicholas heirs to Rees and his wife, then from them to Hugh Roberts, who reconveyed to Rees alone, reserving a one-third part of the yearly rent charge to Sarah's mother. Reese rented the High St. house to Sam Smith, and lived in the house in Church Alley, where he quite possibly had been living since his marriage. Having established title to the property, and being sick and weak in body, he executed his will the end of March, and died two months later, leaving his widow and three minor children. (Hinshaw, II, 389) Hugh Roberts and John Jervis made the inventory of his estate on 6 May. It included cash of 50 pounds, silver spoons, porringer and tea tongs valued at 8.10 pounds, carpenter's tools at 10 pounds, small case of instruments at 2 pounds, a work shop and stable, a parcel of boards, a cow, a Negro woman - for a grand total of 213.8 pounds. (Will Book G, 47 #23:1743) *(Hannah Roach) notes Reese Loyd, carpenter, died 5 2m (April) 1743. (Hinshaw, II, 389) Will dated 1 March 174[2/13]; proved 27 May 1743. Phila. Will book G, 47 #23:1743. *In Loyd's folder — summary of genealogy. Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1777/1800; Ex-D; 23; 339; Roberts, Hugh 1777/1800; Ex-D; 24; 265; Roberts, Martha 1777/1800; Ex-D; 36; 194; Hansell, Barnitt Spouse Name Sarah Cox Where Born Merion Twp., PA Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Loyd, Reese Description An account of the resource Reese Loyd was a master builder and among the earliest Carpenters' Company members listed by The Company in 1786, although no Company records prior to the 1760s survive to confirm that date. He also was an early (1731) subscriber of the Library Company of Philadelphia and a charter member in 1742. Reese Loyd was a member of the Society of Friends. In 1735 he married Sarah Cox, daughter of Abraham Cox, as recorded in the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting minutes. In 1736, Reese advertised a plantation in Lower Merion totaling 155 acres and complete with a new dwelling house. His will bequeathed a house and lot in High street to his son Samuel and a house and lot, in which Reese himself dwelled, in Church Alley to another son Robert. He left his wife the Plantation in Merion, likely the same one advertised in 1736. His estate included a set of carpenter’s tools valued at 10 pounds and a slave woman. Without his real estate, his estate was worth around 213 pounds. One of the overseers of his will, John Nicholas, was another founder of the Library Company. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=A0854">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss and Thomas Stokes. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/11700 Children Joseph, John, Elizabeth, Hannah Deceased Date 8/1/1750 Descendant Ms. Nancy Cobie Mr. Brad Feldmaier Descendant Address Ms. Nancy Cobie, 7145 Wellington Court, Dublin, OH 43016 Mr. Brad Feldmaier, 462 Main Street, New Canaan, CT 06840 Father Jos. (b1680 - d1700) File Number a First Name Joseph Last Name Rakestraw Married 9/14/1723 Member Number 16* Grantor Records Notes Also listings for Jane. NOTE: Because dates of both Joseph Rakestraws overlap, there is no simple means of separating listings in the Grantor book. Inspecting the actual deeds may help. Project Measured (with John Nicholas) 1741 bridge over Pennypack Creek. Reference *Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 641. Was a master builder listed as an early member of The Carpenters' Company in 1786, but no Company records prior to the 1760s survive to provide a date for his election. He married Elizabeth Fox, the sister of Joseph Fox (q.v.) and granddaughter of Joseph Yard (q.v.), by whom he had a son, Joseph (q.v.), who also became a member of The Company, as did his nephew by the same name. Together with John Nicholas (q.v.), Rakestraw measured the new stone bridge erected over Pennypack Creek (1741). See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Volume at Carpenters' Hall and The Athenaeum of Philadelphia. See "Growing With America, The Fox Family of Philadelphia,"by Joseph M. Fox, published 2006. Copy in Fox file. page 36 -Joseph Rakestraw married Joseph Fox's sister. Father Joseph born in 1680, Oxfordshire, England. Died 1700 in Philadelphia. Info from 1st cousin eight times removed. *Article from "The American Genealogist" on Rakestraw family. *This is Joseph Rakestraw Sr. and the father of Joseph Rakestraw, Jr., who died in 1791. *See Hannah Roach material in file of William Rakestraw. *Birth date determined by research of Spencer Roach. *Hannah Roach paper (New Prison & Work-house) Mentions his role in its construction. *Hannah Roach, page 8aa Reference to measuring the masonry of a new bridge over Cobb's Creek. (Probably where Woodland Ave. crosses creek, which was the old north-south road. Washington said to have stayed overnight at inn (still standing) on his trip to inauguration. - CGK, not Roach) *(Hannah Roach) notes Joseph Rakestraw, house carpenter: will dated 23 July 1750; proved 25 August 1750, Joseph Fox as a witness. Phila Will book EYE, 295, #185:1750. *PA Gazette 9/24/1767 - #3896 Advertises for return of a horse "broke out of pasture in this city 20th September/" Followed by detailed description of horse. "Return to Joseph Rakestraw, in Arch St., reward of 2 shillings." PA Gazette 8/3/1769 - #7866 Sale of 2 lots of ground next to land of Joseph Rakestraw, between 7th & 8th Sts., south side of Arch. 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. *Member file — E-mail dated May 2007 with information on the Rakestraw family. email 10/3/11 Symara Rakestraw SBRakestraw86@yahoo.com phone: 4232849895 705 Rakestraw Rd. McDonald, TN 37353 descendent of Joseph & joseph, Jr. Rakestraw. 6/25/2012: Diana Krause thekrauses@yahoo.com 949-283-3281 10 Palmento WayIrvine CA 9261 Joseph Rakestraw is my ancestor b. 1700 in Philadelphia, d. 1750 in Philadelphia He and 2 of sons were carpenters and members of the Company. response: Thanks for adding this new information to our member database for the Rakestraw Family. If you come to the east coast do stop in to this our historic building that was not here when Joseph was a member but was here for his sons. BBK Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1718/1739; F; 6; 207; Duffield, Benjamin 1739/1751; G; 1; 202; Wright, Edward 1739/1751; G; 3; 50; Tidmarsh, William 1766/1781; I; 14; 6; Pemberton, Joseph 1766/1781; I; 14; 8; Emlen, George 1777/1800; D; 77; 48; Smock, Robert 1777/1800; D; 77; 50; Brown, Thomas 1799/1809; EF; 10; 532; Bettle, Samuel 1799/1809; EF; 29; 463; Colladay, Hannah 1809/1815; IC; 8; 623; Hart, Joseph 1809/1815; IC; 15; 733; Carter, Sharon 1809/1815; IC; 32; 702; Middleton, Jr., Jacob 1815/1819; MR; 11; 130; Whittleseed, Mary Ann 1815/1819; MR; 11; 561; Physick, Abigail Spouse Born 1707 - 1779 Spouse Name Elizabeth Fox Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rakestraw, Joseph Description An account of the resource Joseph Rakestraw was a master builder listed as an early member of The Carpenters' Company in 1786, but no Company records prior to the 1760s survive to confirm that claim. He married Elizabeth Fox, the sister of Joseph Fox and granddaughter of Joseph Yard, by which he had a son Joseph Rakestraw who also became a member of The Company, as did his nephew by the same name. Together with John Nicholas, Rakestraw measured a new stone bridge erected over Pennypack Creek in 1741. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/97610">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss.   Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/1/1713 Children Ann, Rebecca, Grace, William (R) Deceased Date 1/1/1751 Descendant See Samuel Griscom file Laura Forester Descendant Address See Samuel Griscom file Laura Forester, 6880 Poppy Hills Lane #1418, Charlotte, NC 28226 Father Andrew File Number a First Name Tobias Last Name Griscom Member Number 17* Reference *Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 317. Was a master builder and an early member of The Company, although no records prior to the 1760s survive to provide a date. In 1736 he became a shareholder in the Library Company and transferred the share to Benjamin Loxley (q.v.) in 1749. That same year the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting recorded "Whereas Tobias Griscom, late of this City Carpenter, was educated and made profession among us the people called Quakers, but hath for some Time past accustomed himself to keep loose and Idle company to the neglecting of his business & by that to repeated breaches of his promises, for which he hath been often treated with and advised to reform his conduct notwithstanding which he hath since absconded privately from his Family to the prejudice of his creditors, therefore this Meeting doth testify against him and disown him. . ." Griscom appears to have moved to Kent County, DE, where he died. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Volume at Carpenters' Hall and The Athenaeum of Philadelphia. See catalog of books at Library Company of Phila. *additional descendant: John H. Griscom, Jr., 3492 Annette St., Trussville, AL 35173. jgriscom@charter.net *Birth date of Tobias Griscom determined by research of Spencer Roach. *Ancestry.com Will of Richard Morris(s) with a proved date of Jan. 21, 1692; Book page A:196. "Being about to depart the province of Pennsilvania to England - estate to wife Grizell who is executrix, and at her death to Andrew Griscomb(e) of Philadelphia, carpenter, and his son Tobias Griscom. The executors in the event of his wife's death, Jno. Goodson and Philip Richards. *Information from descendant (Ms. Forester) on her lineage from Samuel Griscom's daughter, Sarah, in file. *Note from Patricia Griscom Kays on book: "Betsy Ross, the Griscom Legacy." Family history of the Griscoms from the year 1680. *PA Gazette 2/19/1751 - #122 "All persons indebted to Tobias Griscom, late of this city, house carpenter, are desired to pay the same ". . . also desired to bring accounts to Joseph Fox, one of auditors for account. *See Hannah Roach paragraph under William Rakestraw. *Hannah Roach paper, page 6aa Tobias Griscom, unhappily, was one of the less responsible members of the Company. Married in 1737, by 1749 it was reported to the Philadelphia Meeting that for some time past he had been keeping "loose and idle company to the neglecting of his business" and had "left his wife & family in a clandestine manner being involved in debt." Failure to reform in spite of repeated exhortations to mend his ways, finally led to the Meeting to testify against him, and a copy of the minute of disownment was sent to Duck Creek Meeting in Kent County where he was reported to be. It is of interest to note that his Library Company share, which he had held since 1736 -- before his marriage -- was transferred to the carpenter Benjamin Loxley just three months before the disownment proceedings were begun. He died down in Kent County in 1751, leaving a nun-cupative will, apparently unrepentant. (For anyone wanting to pursue the Rakestraw family, read the article in "The American Genealogist" just a year ago by George McCracken.) *(Hannah Roach) Notes that Tobias Griscom, carpenter: Nunc. will dated 18 March 1751; proved 29 March 1751. Calendar of Kent County Wills, 1680-1800, 143. Phila. Monthly Meeting Minutes, Swarthmore College Library, 1751-1756, p. 89: 26 3m 1749, "Whereas Tobias Griscom, late of this city Carpenter, was educated and made profession among us the people called Quakers, but hath for some time past accustomed himself to keep loose and idle company to the neglecting of his business & by that to repeated breaches of his promises, for which he hath been often treated with and advised to reform his conduct notwithstanding which he hath absconded privately from his family to the prejudice of his creditors, therefore this meeting doth testify against him and disown him to be a Member of our religious society. . . and the clerk is desired to send a copy to some Friend at Duck Creek meeting, where it is said he now is. . ." *PA Gazette 6/17/1742 - #5298 Advertises from Queen Anne, MD, for return of a servant, a joiner by trade. Four pounds reward. *PA Gazette 2/19/1751 - #122 Settling debts against Tobias Griscom, deceased. Court-appointed auditors included Joseph Fox. *3/11/2014: descendant John Griscom jgriscom@charter.net 205-655-9808 3492 Annette Street, Trussville, AL, 35173 country: USA ancestor_info: I am a descendant of Tobias Griscom. *Also included in the Tobias Griscom folder is a photocopy of a journal article entitled: "Betsy Ross: Quaker Rebel." Spouse Name Grace Rakestraw Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Griscom, Tobias Description An account of the resource Tobias Griscom was a master builder and an early member of The Carpenters' Company, although no Company records prior to the 1760s survive to provide an exact date. In 1736 he became a shareholder of the Library Company and transferred the share to Benjamin Loxley in 1749. That same year the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting recorded that "Whereas Tobias Griscom, late of this city Carpenter, was educated and made profession among us the people called Quakers, but hath for some Time past accustomed himself to keep loose and Idle company to the neglecting of his business & by that to repeated breaches of his promises, for which he hath been often treated with and advised to reform his conduct notwithstanding which he hath since absconded privately from his Family to the prejudice of his creditors, therefore this meeting doth testify against him and disown him to be a member of our religious society. . . And the clerk is desired to send a copy to some Friend at Duck Creek meeting, where it is said he now is . . ." Griscom appears to have moved to Kent County, Delaware, to the Duck Creek area (now Smyrna) where he died in 1751. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/22003">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss, and Sandra L. Tatman. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/1/1720 Children Jonathan, John, Rebecca Deceased Date 5/18/1798 Date Elected 1/1/1760 Father John File Number a First Name John Last Name Mifflin Married March 7, 1747 Grantor Records Notes There are early listings for Jonathan Mifflin, John Sr., and John F. Presumably, "Sr." indicates this member, but names are not consistent. Thus, all "John Mifflin" listings are below; inspection of the actual deeds may unsnarl this web. Project 521-523 S. Front St. (demolished) Reference *Please note that there is another John Mifflin in the files as well. *Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 533. Master builder and merchant John Mifflin was the son of John Mifflin of Kent County, DE. He married Hannah Taylor in 1747. Elected to the Carpenters' Company well before the date of earliest surviving records, Mifflin was totally inactive in Company affairs by the 1760s, although his name appears on the rolls and he is listed as a petitioner for The Company's incorporation in 1790. Unfortunately, there are several John Mifflins in Philadelphia at this time, one of whom was a member of the Common Council and an Alderman with Benjamin Franklin. It is not possible to sort out which Mifflin is which. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Volume at Carpenters' Hall and The Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Note collections of Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania. *Hannah Roach papers File on 2nd floor. Son of John Mifflin of Kent county, dec'd, and Hannah Taylor, daughter of Joseph Taylor of Philadelphia., dec'd, married at Phila. Monthly Meeting 7 3m 1747. (Phila. Monthly Meeting Marriages, 136, Ph1F:3, at GSP) Hannah wife of John Mifflin died 9/6/1763 age 44 (Hinshaw, II, 395). John Mifflin buried 5/27/1798, age 78 years. (Southern District Monthly Meeting, 1772-1817, at GSP, 43) Will dated 18 5m 1798; proved 22 January 1799, Phila. Will book Y, 128, #110:1798. He was an Incorporator of CCCCP with Isaac Zane, though he does not appear to have been a practicing carpenter at that time. *"Philadelphia Preserved" (page 20) 521-523 S. Front St. London house plans, built before 1779; demolished 1966. *PA Gazette 4/19/1764 - #20524 "A bill of scantling wanted by subscriber for 3-story house . . . acquaint him with the terms at his house in 2nd St." Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1683/1718; E-3; V-6; 197; Britton, Lionel 1683/1718; E-5; V-7; 254; Ridge, Daniel 1683/1718; E; 1; 72; ------------------- 1739/1751; G; 11; 34; Mifflin, Benjamin 1751/1766; H; 4; 138; Mifflin, Edward 1751/1766; H; 13; 48; Nicolas, Jane 1766/1781; I; 15; 234; Montgomery, Dorcas 1777/1800; D; 1; 489; Dick, Peter 1777/1800; D; 3; 434; Whiteside, Peter 1777/1800; D; 14; 358; Mifflin, Eleanor 1777/1800; D; 14; 358; Mifflin, Jr., John 1777/1800; D; 26; 194; Ashley, John 1777/1800; D; 36; 13; Bertram, Isaac 1777/1800; D; 34; 244; Sommers, John 1777/1800; D; 64; 464; Trustees Germantown School Revolutionary War X Spouse Name Hannah Taylor Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mifflin, John Description An account of the resource Master builder and merchant John Mifflin was the son of John Mifflin of Kent County (DE) who married Hannah Taylor in 1747. Elected to The Carpenters' Company well before the date of earliest surviving records, Mifflin was totally inactive in Company affairs by the 1760s, although his name appears on the rolls and he is listed as a petitioner for The Company's incorporation in 1790. Unfortunately, there are several John Mifflins in Philadelphia at this time, one of whom was a member of the Common Council and an Alderman with Benjamin Franklin. It is not clear if this is the the same John Mifflin who was a member of the Carpenters' Company.  Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=A0939">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Biography written by Roger W. Moss and Thomas Stokes.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/11672 Children Ann see "reference"; also William, Jr., Thomas, Sarah Deceased Date 1/1/1728 Descendant Judith Carol Bemis Descendant Address Judith Carol Bemis, 1405 Waterwinds Ct., Wake Forest, NC 27587 (Tel: 919-518-2473) File Number a First Name William Last Name Coleman Member Number 18* Grantor Records Notes Grantor index has sale of 7 properties in sequence (beginning with H, 1, 516) to Ann Ord. Project 1724-25, was Phila. Commissioner overseeing work on the Court House. see "reference" Reference *Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 154. Was a master builder listed as an early member of the Carpenters' Company in 1786, but no Company records prior to the 1760s survive to confirm the dates of his membership. Typical of early building trade craftsmen, Coleman married Rebecca Bradford; and his daughter, Ann, married master builder Edward Warner (q.v.). This William Coleman may be the same who was apprenticed to Edmond Chesmore in the Worshipful Company of Carpenters, London, 1686-1693. In 1724-25, Coleman was a Philadelphia Commissioner overseeing work on the Court House. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects Bio Dictionary Phila Architects. Volume at Carpenters' Hall and The Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Note Pennsylvania Gazette piece. See "Growing With America, The Fox Family of Philadelphia,"by Joseph M. Fox, published 2006. Copy in Fox file. page 39 - Coleman married Bradford's daughter. *Birth date determined by research of Spencer Roach. *Building. Early America page 45. Earliest member of The Company. Also gives information on later members of his family. *Hannah Roach paper, page 5aa It also became clear (in studying early records) that there was a certain continuity of relationship between these early members -- a continuity which is still in evidence today. For example, the general contractor of the present alterations to this building -- Ray Shoemaker -- a member of the Carpenters' Company since 1952 -- is the father-in-law of John Ball, Jr., a recent president of the Company. In the 18th century, William Coleman, for instance, whose death in 1728 was the first of the "Original Associators," had married Rebecca Bradford, daughter of Thomas Bradford, also a carpenter, who died in 1722/3. When Rebecca Coleman died in 1770, in her 92nd year, it was said she remembered Philadelphia when there were only three houses in it, having come to the Delaware in 1683. Their daughter Ann Coleman married the carpenter Edward Warner who had been apprenticed to James Portues. Portues in his turn had come to Philadelphia on the "Welcome" as an apprentice to William Wade, one of Penn's First Purchasers. After Wade's death on the "Welcome" during the crossing, Portues was apprenticed to John Songhurst, also a carpenter, "Welcome" purchaser and First Purchaser. When Portues died early in 1737, aged about 72, he left his residuary estate to Warner and Joseph Fox, who had also been his apprentice. Other bequests he made included 40 pounds to the carpenter John Nicholas, probably a former apprentice, 50 pounds to Nicholas's mother, and 40 pounds to his then apprentice William Rakestraw. *Hannah Roach paper 6aa Most of the "Original Associators" and early members were responsible in one way or another for a large share of the carpentry that went into the public buildings going up in the city. Some records have survived which throw light on the erection of some of the early ones, notably the Court House at the intersection of 2nd and High or Market Street, the new Prison at the southwest corner of Third and High, the Workhouse south of the Prison on Third Street, and the State House on Chestnut between 5th and 6th. The first three buildings were erected and maintained under the direction of the Philadelphia County Commissioners, and four of the early members of the Carpenters' Company served as commissioners while they were being erected or repaired. William Coleman was the first of these members; his term was from 1722 to 1725. James Portues's term -- 1723-1726 -- overlapped Coleman's. Edward Warner, Coleman's son-in-law, was a commissioner from 1731 to 1734, and then was elected to the Assembly where he represented Philadelphia County until his death in 1754. Joseph Fox served as a commissioner from 1746 through 1748, and in the Assembly represented Philadelphia County from 1753 to 1771. *Hannah Roach paper, 8aa Coleman's role in construction of Court House, 2nd & High Sts. *Hannah Roach paper, page 13aa Comments on his work with others at Christ Church. *See Fox file folder Excerpts from paper on his role in Laurel Hill property. *(Hannah Roach notes) Letters of administration granted 29 November 1728 to the widow Rebecca. Phila. Administration Book C, 186 #49:1731. Rebecca Coleman, widow, d. 12 September 1770, in 92nd year; came to Philadelphia about 1683. Remembered Philadelphia with only three houses. *Hannah Roach paper (New Prison & Work-house) William Coleman's participation in construction. *Note from Ms. Bemis: I am a descendant of George Clymer, who was adopted and raised by Coleman. *Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1739/1751; G; 12; 59; Peters, R. 1751/1766; H; 3; 547; Claypoole, George 1751/1766; H; 1; 516; Ord, Ann 1751/1766; H; 21; 159; Lardner, L. 1766/1781; I; 1; 393; Hart, Thomas 1766/1781; I; 10; 424; Potts, Joseph Defendents/Sheriff Sales File Data from City of Philadelphia Archives: (Book; Page; Year; Purchaser) B-3; 372; 1776; Kling, John Spouse Name Rebecca Bradford Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Coleman, William Description An account of the resource William Coleman was a master builder listed as an early member of The Carpenters' Company in 1786, but no Company records prior to the l760s survive to confirm the dates of his membership. Typical of early building trade craftsmen, Coleman married Rebecca Bradford, daughter of the early Philadelphia house carpenter Thomas Bradford; and his daughter, Ann, married master builder Edward Warner. This William Coleman may be the same who was apprenticed to Edmond Chesmore in the Worshipful Company of Carpenters, London, 1686-1693. In 1724-1725, Coleman was a Philadelphia Commissioner overseeing work on the Court House. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23009">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/11680 Children William, John, Jr., Mary, Ruth, Samuel, Joseph, Benjamin Deceased Date 10/29/1739 Business Address 4th Street File Number a First Name John Last Name Price Married 3/11/1707 (R) Member Number 19* Grantor Records Notes Also listings for Isaac, John Jr., Jonathan and Jesse. Reference *Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 624. Master builder John Price was elected to The Carpenters Company prior to the date of the earliest surviving records. He may be the same John Price granted letters of administration for the estate of Reese Price of Bristol Township, Philadelphia county, yeoman (father ?) on August 18, 1704. A John Price, carpenter, had two daughters baptized at the First Presbyterian Church on March 19, 1735/36, although no daughters are mentioned in this John Price's will of 1739. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. *Hannah Roach paper, page 13aa Comments on his work at Christ Church, in 1727. *Birth date determined by research of Spencer Roach. *(Hannah Roach) notes John Price, carpenter: Phila. Will book F, 135, #124:1739, will dated 20 October 1739, proved 29 October 1739. See page in folder for children and likely second wife, Ruth. *On file: Page copied from William Penn's cash book 1699-APS. *Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1718/1739; F; 3; 101; Hill, Richard 1751/1766; H; 1; 161; Baldwin, Benjamin 1751/1766; H; 2; 174; Brooks, Edward 1751/1766; H; 8; 208; Miles, Griffith 1751/1766; H; 20; 102; Ayres, William 1766/1781; I; 5; 217; Price, William 1777/1800; D; 2; 133; Price, William 1777/1800; D; 4; 133; Norris, Isaac 1777/1800; D; 14; 198; Price, Daniel Spouse Name Hannah Cruisbeck & Ruth (2nd wife) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Price, John Description An account of the resource Master builder John Price was elected to The Carpenters' Company prior to the earliest surviving records. He may be the same John Price granted letters of administration for the estate of Reese Price of Bristol Township, Philadelphia County, yeoman (father?) on August 18, 1704. A John Price, carpenter, had two daughters baptized at the First Presbyterian Church on March 19, 1735/36, although no such daughters are mentioned in his will of 1739. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26257">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss and Thomas Stokes.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/11715 Children John, Elizabeth Deceased Date 2/6/1760 File Number b First Name Joseph Last Name Hitchcock Member Number 20* Project State House as bricklayer (possible) Reference *Tatman & Moss Biographical Dictionary of Phila. Architects page 381. Was a master builder elected to The Company prior to the earliest surviving records. (See John Hitchcock.) See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. *Hannah Roach papers: Joseph Hitchcock, house carpenter: died 4 2m 1760 aged near 45. (Hinshaw, II, 375) Will dated 2 February 1760; proved February 6, 1760, Phila. Will Book L, 380, #244:1760. Rated in Dock Ward in 1756 as a carpenter, with 16 pounds estate. (PGM XXII, 14). *Athenaeum "said to have worked on Statehouse as bricklayer." *PA Gazette 10/13/1757 - #8565 Exposed to public sale, three houses in Walnut St., estate of Joseph and John Hitchcock, seized and taken by the sheriff. *Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1739/1751; G; 3; 280; Hulbear, Philip 1739/1751; G; 3; 428; Ross, John 1739/1751; G; 6; 162; Simms, Joseph 1739/1751; G; 7; 250; Claypoole, Abraham 1739/1751; G; 8; 133; Leech, John 1739/1751; G; 10; 62; Wistar, Caspar 1751/1766; H; 2; 323; Claypoole, Abraham 1751/1766; H; 17; 143; Paschall, John 1799/1809; EF; 11; 1; Davis, George 1809/1815; IC; 3; 39; Jackson, Joseph 1815/1819; MR; 23; 210; Shippen, William Defendents/Sheriff Sales File Data from City of Philadelphia Archives: (Book; Page; Year; Purchaser) A-1; 230; 1757; Bullock, George A-1; 230; 1757; Stephens, James Spouse Name Mary Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hitchcock, Joseph Description An account of the resource Joseph Hitchcock was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company prior to the earliest surviving records.  Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/25213">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/11714 Deceased Date 3/31/1774 File Number a First Name Jacob Last Name Lewis Member Number 32* Grantor Records Notes Also, many other transactions not listed below. Reference *Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 479. Was a master builder who came to Philadelphia from Chester County in 1741 and by 1763 (the date of the earliest records) was already a member of The Carpenters' Company. The traces of his growing prominence in the building trades are faint. In 1745 he took one Abraham Wood as an apprentice; in 1748 he became a member of the "Colony in Schuylkill"; and in 1750, together with Edmond Woolley (q.v.), Samuel Rhoads (q.v.) and Benjamin Franklin, he was appointed by the Pennsylvania Assembly "to view the River Schuylkill, and consider where a Bridge over that River may be most conveniently built." By 1753 Lewis had been appointed a City assessor and in 1758 he became -- together with Samuel Rhoads and Joseph Fox (q.v.) -- a Regulator of Streets and Water Courses in Philadelphia, a coveted civic position usually held by the leading master builder/architects of the Carpenters' Company. From 1756 to 1762 Lewis was a director of the Philadelphia Contributionship and from 1764 to 1769 he was a director of the Library Company. An active supporter of the Pennsylvania Hospital, Lewis made several donations toward construction costs and served as a manager from 1759 until his death. His estate, exclusive of several houses, a country "Plantation" and 12 ground rents, amounted to 3,162 pounds. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Extensive material including article and Scharf & Westcott reference. *A "signer" of paper currency issued May 1, 1760, by Pennsylvania. *(Hannah Roach) Tax list, 1756, South Ward, Jacob Lewis, carpenter, 45 pounds. *Birth date determined by research of Spencer Roach. *Hannah Roach papers Jacob Lewis, listed as a carpenter in South Ward in 1756, with a ratable estate of 45 pounds. Was received on certificate for himself and wife Hannah from Darby Meeting at Phila. meeting 26 1m 1742. (PGSP, VIII, 272) Was buried 31 March 1774 in 61st year in Friends Ground. (Penna. Gazette: 6 April 1774). *PA Gazette 1/17/1749 - #10354 Runaway apprentice lad from Jacob Lewis, of this city, a carpenter. "If taken in town, 20 shillings reward; if at any distance, three pounds and reasonable charges." PA Gazette 10/17/1751 - #1090 Selling lot of land on Penn St. below the drawbridge with brick foundation for a building. Apply to Samuel Rhoads or Jacob Lewis. PA Gazette 10/4/1753 - #3592 Elected an assessor for Philadelphia (along with others). Samuel Rhoads elected a Warden. PA Gazette 4/15/1756 - #6870 At meeting of Philadelphia Contributionship, elected Directors: Hugh Roberts, Joseph Fox, Samuel Rhoads, and Jacob Lewis. PA Gazette 5/8/1760 - #12168 Chosen managers of Pennsylvania Hospital: Jacob Lewis, Samuel Rhoads. Treasurer: Hugh Roberts. PA Gazette 9/25/1760 - #12862 Jacob Lewis selling or renting two lots of ground; in Moyamensing on the east side of Front St., and on 2nd near Spruce. PA Gazette 1/22/1761 - #13436 Samuel Rhoads and Jacob Lewis selling 20 acres of pasture on the west side of the road leading from Passyunk to the city; to be broken into one- and two-acre lots. PA Gazette 3/31/1763 - #17998 Committee including Jacob Lewis and Hugh Roberts are signing orders to regulate construction and placement of "privies and vaults" within built-up areas of the city. PA Gazette 6/2/1763 - #18389 Mayor Hugh Roberts, Commissioners Samuel Rhoads and Jacob Lewis among group requiring paving of sidewalks and how water is to be controlled from house gutters and wooden overhangs of houses. PA Gazette 4/11/1765 - #23004 Jacob Lewis, as a commissioner for "paving and cleansing streets," announces a "Scavenger" will collect household trash once a week without charge for households and at a fee for businesses. (This is beginning of public trash collection in the city.) PA Gazette 5/21/1767 - #3117 Jacob Lewis, Joseph Fox, Samuel Rhoads among a group elected managers of the House of Employment of the Poor of Philadelphia and suburbs. PA Gazette 5/12/1768 - #5231 Elected a manager of Pennsylvania Hospital PA Gazette 10/7/1772 - #14673 Elected a commissioner for Philadelphia county. PA Gazette 4/6/1774 - #17914 Thursday, March 31, departed this life at age 61, devoted to service of his country. Remains interred at Friends Burying Ground. *Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1751/1766; H; 8; 98; Evans, Jonathan 1751/1766; H; 8; 316; Neave, Samuel 1751/1766; H; 9; 1; Abercrombie, James 1751/1766; H; 9; 295; Powell, Samuel 1751/1766; H; 9; 550; Brown, William 1751/1766; H; 10; 279; Fest, John 1751/1766; H; 10; 418; Sanderson, Christopher 1751/1766; H; 10; 332; Rhoads, Samuel 1751/1766; H; 12; 278; Jones, Edward 1751/1766; H; 12; 341; Spofford, William 1751/1766; H; 13; 188; Div. of Greenwich Island 1751/1766; H; 14; 126; Huston, James 1751/1766; H; 14; 300; Baker, Joseph 1751/1766; H; 14; 348; Cooper, Rebecca 1751/1766; H; 15; 40; Lisle, Henry 1751/1766; H; 16; 82; Reeve, Peter 1751/1766; H; 18; 175; Pritchett, Rowland Spouse Name Hannah Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lewis, Jacob Description An account of the resource Jacob Lewis was a master builder who came to Philadelphia from Chester County in 1741 and by 1763 (the date of earliest extant records) was a member of The Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia. The traces of his growing prominence in the building trades community are faint. In 1745 he took one Abraham Wood as an apprentice; in 1748 he became a member of the "Colony in Schuylkill"; and in 1750, together with Edmond Woolley, Samuel Rhoads, and Benjamin Franklin, he was appointed by the Pennsylvania Assembly "to view the River Schuylkill, and consider where a Bridge over that River may be most conventiently built." By 1753 Lewis had been appointed a city assessor and in 1758 he became--together with Samuel Rhoads and Joseph Fox--a Regulator of Streets and Water Courses in Philadelphia, a coveted civic position usually held by the leading master builder/architects of The Carpenters' Company. From 1756 to 1762 Lewis was a director of the Philadelphia Contributionship and from 1764 to 1769 he was a director of the Library Company. An active supporter of the Pennsylvania Hospital, Lewis made several donations toward construction costs and served as a manager from 1759 until his death. At his death his estate, exclusive of several houses, a country "plantation" and twelve ground rents, was 3162 pounds. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/99106">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss.  https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/9c963530b61ba6cd0580895ea99d0f36.PNG c9631c124cd3f78fce72b1ef74a1978b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/1/1709 Business Name see references for all addresses Children Thomasine M., Eliz., Samuel M., Justinian, Joseph M., George, (7 died infants) Deceased Date 1/1/1779 Descendant Joan McFarland Wright Joseph M. Fox, III Business Address 412 N. Front St. (1791-93) (Prime), Phila Descendant Address Joan McFarland Wright, 6907 Savannah Est. Drive, Harrison, TN 37341 Joseph M. Fox, III, 3396 Angelo St., Lafayette, CA 94549-2301 Father Justinian Fox File Number a First Name Joseph Last Name Fox Married 9/25/1749 Member Number 21* Mother Elizabeth Yard Fox Grantor Records Notes He is shown in Grantor index "F" as making dozens of real estate transactions; below is just a sampling. Office Held President, 1763-76,79 Reference *Subscribed to 20 shares for erection of Hall. *Prime Directory: Listed as house carpenter, 412 N. Front St. (1791-93); 32 Vine St. (1794-1800). *A "signer" of paper currency issued May 1, 1760, by Pennsylvania. Also a "signer" in March 10, 1769. *See "Growing With America, The Fox Family of Philadelphia,"by Joseph M. Fox, published 2006. Copy in file; references to various Company members in their files and noted on sheet by Brearley Karsch in the voloume. page 36 - Justinian Fox marries Elizabeth Yard, who were Joseph Fox's parents. page 37 - Joseph Fox becomes a Quaker and marries Elizabeth Mickle. page 39 - Fox apprenticed to James Portues in 1723, when he would have been 13, the same age of his father when we set out for America. pages 40, 41, 43 - Joseph Fox's relationship to the Carpenters' Company, the Rule Book and his job as Barracks Master. page 44 - Together, Fox and Edward Warner represented a total of 38 years' service in the Pennsylvania Assembly. Fox homes and properties: pages 48-49 - on North 3rd St.; page 49 - Point-no-Point on the Delaware river; page 50 - home in Branchtown (Champlost); also John Worrell, probably related to the member. page 59 - Fox and building Carpenters' Hall page 65 - Fox and the British occupation; the loss of Carpenters' Company records and papers. *Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 278. Was a master builder and one of the most prominent leaders among the craftsmen of Philadelphia on the eve of the Revolution. The son of Justinian and Elizabeth (Yard) Fox, Joseph Fox may have been apprenticed to James Portues (q.v.) and became one of his heirs when the prosperous master builder died in 1737. An early member of The Carpenters' Company, he was already Master by 1763 when the earliest surviving minutes begin. (The earliest Company records were kept at Fox's home and were probably destroyed when the British burned his house during the occupation of Philadelphia.) Although Fox's wealth made it possible for him to spend most of his time in public service, he maintained his trade connections, was regular in his attendance to Company affairs, and stood ready on occasion to make personal loans to assist the brotherhood when treasury funds were low. Unlike most of his colleagues, there is no evidence that Fox designed any Philadelphia buildings after 1750. He did lay out a lot for Isaac Zane, Sr. (q.v.), on which was to be built a house for John Smith; and he measured two houses on Market Street in 1754. Four years later he measured Zane's carpentry on a house just built for Samuel Powell (q.v.). As Master of the Company and surveyor for the Contributionship, most of his professional activity appears to have centered on measuring and surveying. His investments in land and trade provided additional income, and, from 1758 until the Revolution, he was Barrack Master "with full power to do and perform every manner and thing which may be requisite for the comfortable accommodation of his Majestye's troops." This doubtless was a lucrative post as it involved provisioning the troops and maintaining a large physical plant. Fox was considered "a man of wealth, but no way avaritious, of great spirit, and esteemed a very honest man." Consequently he was in great demand as executor and trustee of the estates of numerous tradesmen. Even among his political foes of the Governor's party he was considered "a person of some influence in the city." He became a Regulator of Streets in 1748, the same year that his friend Benjamin Franklin was elected to the Common Council, and within two years both men had entered the Assembly as representatives of Philadelphia City. In 1752 both were defeated, whereupon they stood from the County. This time Franklin was elected and Fox defeated. The following year Fox was able to gain a Philadelphia County seat that he held without interruption for the next eight years. Fox's tenure in the Assembly spanned the Albany Convention, the French and Indian war, the Pontiac conspiracy and Paxton Boys, and the Stamp Act controversy. During the Revolution he was particularly involved with problems of defense and supply, for which he was disowned by the Philadelphia meeting. He was also singled out by the Paxton Boys as a particular target for threats. To Governor Thomas Penn and his party, Fox was one of the "veriest Partisans against the Proprs and moderate measures as could be picked out of the Town." All the more reason for Penn to object when, in October 1764, Fox was appointed Speaker of the Assembly. Once seated, Fox presided over the Assembly that dispatched Franklin to England as an agent to lobby against the Proprietary Government. It was also during Fox's speakership that delegates were elected for the Stamp Act Congress. As the Colonies moved toward Revolution, Joseph Fox was at the center of the American cause organizing the craftsmen. (The role of Fox and The Carpenters' Company in the Revolution is discussed in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects "Master Builders.) He was Master of the Carpenters' Company at the time of his death during the British occupation of Philadelphia. The destruction of his papers has unfortunately deprived Fox of his rightful place in history as a revolutionary leader. *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. *Proved date of his will: March 22, 1780; Book page R:263. Was executor for John Nicholas, proved date Feb. 4, 1756. Executor with Edward Warner for James Portues, proved date Jan. 23, 1736. copy of James Portues will giving most of his property to Joseph Fox is in the Portues folder. *In Fox file folder: Copy of portion of paper , "A Country Property Along the Banks of the Schuylkill," by Martha Cary Halpern, for the Women of Greater Philadelphia, Laurel Hill Mansion, 1985, updated 1989. Includes quotes from letter written by early occupant of mansion (Peggy Rawle) and information on the family and possible clues to house's builder. *In Fox file folder: "Chestnut Wood was built in 1857, by Dr. George Fox, a surgeon whose practice was in Philadelphia. He was the grandson of Joseph Fox, Speaker of the Colonial Assembly in 1765, who built Champlost. The descendants of Dr. George Fox resided at Chestnut Wood until 1940 and Jerold and Grattis Frederic have been in residence since 1977. Also in folder: good genealogical summary of Fox, his wife and relationship to Portues and Rakestraw family. From website of Fox family. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss"Biographical Dictionary of Philadelphia Architects". Note some references to articles. *Transactions of APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 98 The oldest record book preserved among the manuscripts of the Philadelphia Company shows that by 1763 the erection of a meeting hall was contemplated: ". . . the following Members was appointed Jos. Fox, Jno Thornhill, Jno Goodwin, Benjn Loxley & Guning Bedford to fix upon a Propper Lott of Ground to Build a Hall for the Use of the Sd. Company(12) . . to meet in as occasion may require, to Transact the Business of Sd. Company. & to Calculate & Settle their private Accots of measuring & Valueing Carpenters work."(13) page 99: Listed among original subscribers (1770) to construction of Hall. *PA Gazette 10/6/1748 - #10110 Elected an assessor for Philadelphia. PA Gazette 2/19/1751 - #122 "All persons indebted to Tobias Griscom, late of this city, house carpenter, are desired to pay the same ". . . also desired to bring accounts to Joseph Fox, one of auditors for account. PA Gazette 4/12/1753 - #2909 Elected a director of the Contributionship insurance, together with Hugh Roberts. PA Gazette 4/11/1754 - #4222 Samuel Powell, Hugh Roberts, Joseph Fox and Isaac Jones elected directors of the Contributionship insurance. PA Gazette 10/4/1753 - #3592 Elected a representative to Assembly from Philadelphia county. PA Gazette 5/16/1754 - #4389 Joseph Fox, Samuel Rhoads and Hugh Roberts chosen managers of Pennsylvania Hospital. PA Gazette 1/14/1755 - #5293 Fox named to committee of Assembly who were empowered to borrow up to 5,000 pounds for "purchasing fresh victuals and other such necessaries" for the King's troops on their arrival. (Were to be delivered to Winchester, VA, for Braddock's forces before their ultimately disastrous march westward.) PA Gazette 4/15/1756 - #6870 At meeting of Philadelphia Contributionship, elected Directors: Hugh Roberts, Joseph Fox, Samuel Rhoads, and Jacob Lewis. PA Gazette 6/11/1761 - #14209 Rhoads elected a commissioner for clearing and rendering the Schuylkill river navigable. Meeting to settle on plan for blowing and removing rocks. Also, Joseph Fox. PA Gazette 10/17/1765 - #24383 Chosen Speaker of the Provincial Assembly. PA Gazette 8/15/1766 - item #698 Petition to General Gage, commander of British forces, signed by Joseph Fox, speaker of Assembly. PA Gazette 5/21/1767 - #3117 Jacob Lewis, Joseph Fox, Samuel Rhoads among a group elected managers of the House of Employment of the Poor of Philadelphia and suburbs. PA Gazette 3/19/1767 - #2740 Lists address on Third St. adjoining Friends Burying Ground. PA Gazette, 4/16/1767 - #2882 Gunning Bedford and Joseph Fox among those chosen as directors of the Philadelphia Contributionship Insurance Co. PA Gazette 10/4/1770 - #10258 Benjamin Loxley on commikttee to enforce embargo on British goods as protest of recently imposed taxes on tea. Joseph Fox is committee chairman; anolther member is James Pearson. PA Gazette, 7/17/1782 - 30281 Last of 74 entries for Fox describes ground adjoining former Joseph Fox between Sixth & Seventh Sts. south side of Mulberry. *Hannah Roach paper, page 2aa See "References" on Fox under Benjamin Loxley. Also, see page 5aa -- for reference to bequest from Portues to his former apprentice. Also, see Hannah Roach comments under William Rakestraw. *Hannah Roach paper, page 7aa. See William Coleman for reference to Fox as County Commissioner and election to the Assembly. Also see page 9aa for his various repairs to the Court House, 2nd and High Sts. *Hannah Roach paper, page 11aa: Good paragraph on Company members who worked on State House. Also included: tax list, 1756, North Ward, Joseph Fox, carpenter, 220 pounds *Hannah Roach papers Joseph Fox, carpenter, buried 12/10/1779, age 70 (Hinshaw, II, 364) Will Book R, 263, #281:1780. Estate rated at 200 pounds in Mulberry ward in 1756. (PGM, XXII, 35) See also PMHB, XXXII (1908), 178 f. *Managing Committee Minutes-1780-2-145 The seals of the Company being delivered from Mr. Fox's executors was delivered to Mr. Rhoads, Master. *Newspaper: The North American, Philadelphia, Sunday, 7 April 1912 "Old Philadelphia Families: cv. Fox; by Frank Willing Leach. Long article on Joseph Fox and his relatives in his file folder. *April 7, 2004; e-mail from Joseph Mickle Fox, III about the homes of Joseph Fox in the Eighteenth Century. "Dear Mr. Karsch, (April 7, 2004) You raise an interesting question, since Fox had several residences. From what I can deduce, however, it must have been the house at Branchtown, just off the Old York Road. His son, George, inherited the house - fixed it up, called it Champlost and used it as his residence for many years. It was torn down in 1905. I'm attaching a couple of articles about Champlost, which I copied from old newspaper clippings. They are somewhat overblown and inaccurate but fascinating As far as I can tell, Fox stayed in the city during the British occupation - the house was burned in November 1777. He must have put the Carpenters' Company papers out there for "safe keeping." Fox had been Assembly Speaker at the time of the Stamp Act - back in 1764/5/6 -and then for part of a term in 1769. He retired from the Assembly in 1772. I have it that he became president or master of the Carpenters' Company in 1763 and remained so until his death in 1779. He had been Barracksmaster from 1758 to March 1776, when he turned the job over to Major Nicola. He had been actively resisting the British through about 1774 and the Boston Tea Party but, after that, his active participation was limited, except for his work as Barracksmaster. I believe this was due to the influence of the Quaker leaders on his wife. Also he was in his late-sixties. My theory is that he used his influence as head of the Carpenters' Company to work behind the scenes for the patriot efforts. After all, Carpenters' Hall was used for many revolutionary activities. Didn't he actually have an office there? I'd certainly be interested in anything you might have that would corroborate this theory and I would very much like to get a copy of his signature on the articles of the Company.. My regards, Joe Fox" *There is a great deal of correspondence in this folder from the Fox family. *Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1683/1751; G; 4; 159; Edgell, Rebecca 1683/1751; G; 12; 25; Wistar, Casper 1751/1777; H; 1; 105; Warner, Edward 1751/1777; H; 3; 412; Hodge, Andrew 1751/1777; H; 3; 505; Warner, Edward 1751/1777; H; 4; 486; Cooper, Rebecca 1751/1777; H; 6; 85; Odenheimer, John 1751/1777; H; 10; 180; Petty, John 1751/1777; H; 10; 399; James, Able 1751/1777; H; 10; 575; Warner, Edward 1751/1777; H; 13; 53; Mifflin, John 1751/1777; H; 13; 430; Goodwin, John 1751/1777; H; 14; 342; Clark, Joseph 1751/1777; H; 16; 247; Boyer, William 1751/1777; H; 17; 82; Boar, David 1751/1777; H; 20; 349; Penrose, Thomas 1751/1777; I; 3; 10; Musselman, Samuel 1751/1777; I; 6; 523; Bradford, Cornelius 1751/1777; I; 17; 408; Brown, Magdalena Defendents/Sheriff Sales File Data from City of Philadelphia Archives: (Book; Page; Year; Purchaser) B-3; 392; 1779; Humphries, Whitehead Revolutionary War XX Spouse Born Died 1/1/1805 Spouse Name Elizabeth Mickle Where Born Philadelphia, PA Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fox, Joseph Description An account of the resource Joseph Fox was a master builder and one of the most prominent leaders among the craftsmen of Philadelphia on the eve of the Revolution. The son of Justinian and Elizabeth (Yard) Fox, Joseph Fox was apprenticed to <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23872" href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23872">James Portues</a> and became one of his heirs when the prosperous master builder died in 1737. An early member of The Carpenters' Company, he was already Master of The Company by 1763 when the earliest surviving minutes begin. (The earliest Company records were kept at Fox's home and were probably destroyed when the British burned his house during the occupation of Philadelphia.) Although Fox's wealth made it possible for him to spend most of his time in public service, he maintained his trade connections, was regular in his attendance to Company affairs, and stood ready on occasion to make personal loans to assist the brotherhood when treasury funds were low. Unlike most of his colleagues, there is no evidence that Fox designed any Philadelphia buildings after 1750. He did lay out a lot for <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23456" href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23456">Isaac Zane, Sr.</a> (see Zane account books) on which was to be built a house for John Smith, and measured two houses on Market Street, in 1754. Four years later he measured Zane's carpentry on a house just built for Samuel Powell. As Master of The Company and surveyor for the Contributionship, most of his professional activity appears to have centered on measuring and surveying. His investments in land and trade provide additional income, and, from 1758 until the Revolution, he was Barrack Master, "with full power to do and perform every manner and thing which may be requisite for the comfortable accomodation of his Majestye's troops." (Scharf & Westcott, 2, 1006) This doubtless was a lucrative post as it involved provisioning the troops and maintaining a large physical plant. Fox was considered "a man of wealth, but no way avaritious, of great spirit, and esteemed a very honest man." (Letter from William Allen to Thomas Penn, quoted in Cresson, "Biographical Sketch," PMHB, 2, 1908) Consequently he was in great demand as executor and trustee of the estates of numerous tradesmen. Even among his political foes of the Governor's party he was considered "a person of some influence in the city." (Letter from James Tilghman to Thomas Penn, quoted in Cresson, "Biographical Sketch," PMHB) He became a Regulator of Streets in 1748, the same year that his friend Benjamin Franklin was elected to the Common Council, and within two years both men had entered the Assembly as representatives of Philadelphia City. In 1752 both were defeated, whereupon they stood from the County. This time Franklin was elected and Fox defeated. The following year Fox was able to gain a Philadelphia County seat that he held without interruption for the next eight years. Fox's tenure in the Assembly spanned the Albany Convention, the French and Indian War, the Pontiac Conspiracy and Paxton Boys, and the Stamp Act controversy. During the War he was particularly involved with problems of defense and supply, for which he was disowned by the Philadelphia Meeting. He was also singled out by the Paxton Boys as a particular target for threats. To Governor Thomas Penn and his party, Fox was one of the "veriest Partisans against the Proprs and moderate measures as could be picked out of the Town." All the more reason for Penn to object when, in October 1764, Fox was appointed Speaker of the Assembly. Once seated, Fox presided over the Assembly that dispatched Franklin to England as an agent to lobby against the Proprietary Government. It was also during Fox's speakership that delegates were selected for the Stamp Act Congress. As the Colonies moved toward Revolution, Joseph Fox was at the center of the American cause organizing the craftmen. (The role of Fox and The Carpenters' Company in the Revolution is discussed in Moss, Master Builders.) He was Master of The Carpenters' Company at the time of his death during the British occupation of Philadelphia; the distruction of his papers has deprived Fox of his rightful place in history as a revolutionary leader. Biography from <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org" href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.philaathenaeum.org" href="https://www.philaathenaeum.org">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/400130f59024ff86d2563a704193ab8a.PNG c5066a6813b10f08c8c79f82a4acc03a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1763-72 Birth Date 3/17/1714 Deceased Date 5/17/1797 Descendant Ms. Karen Thornhill Ware Business Address Norris Alley bet. Front & 2nd. - 1785 (Roach), see "Comments" Descendant Address Ms. Karen Thornhill Ware, 37 Powell Road, Columbia, MS 39429 (Tel: 601-731-2330) Father Joseph Thornhill File Number a First Name Joseph Last Name Thornhill Married prior to 1760 Member Number 22* Mother Elizabeth Fitzpatrick Project Christ Church steeple, 1744/45; Joseph & John Thornhill 2nd St. above Market. Reference *Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 790. Was the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Thornhill, elder brother of master builder John Thornhill (q.v.), and uncle of master builder Joseph Thornhill, Jr. (q.v.). As early as 1756 he was a resident of Philadelphia's Mulberry Ward and continued to live in that district throughout the Revolution. Prior to 1760 he married Martha Hubbs of Philadelphia, and prior to 1763 he had become a member of The Carpenters' Company. In the latter year he was appointed to the important Company committee that set the prices for carpentry work in Philadelphia. A parishioner of Christ Church, Joseph, together with John Thornhill, was asked in 1741 if he would undertake the steeple then to be erected. Christ Church journal records payments to Joseph Thornhill in 1744 and 1745.. In 1775 Thornhill was a subscriber to the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan, "The British Architect," the first book of architecture printed in America. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Also extensive material and article references. *"The Building of Christ Church," page 134, tells of payments to John and Joseph Thornhill, parishioners, for work on new building. (see John Harrison file). Page 137 tells of his work on steeple, together with Robert Smith. *Hannah Roach paper, page 14aa Mention of working with John Nichols on Christ Church. *Via Hannah Roach: 1756 tax list, Mulberry Ward, Joseph Thornhill, carpenter, 24 pounds. *Address - 1793 - 11 Willings Alley (Hannah Roach) *Hannah Roach papers Joseph Thornhill, carpenter, will dated 8 September 1792; proved 26 November 1793 (Will book W, 646 #385:1793). Estate rated in Mulberry ward in 1756 at 24 pounds (PGM, XXII, 33) Also owned the "Sign of the Jolly Post" in Oxford Township on the Bristol Road (Penna. Gazette, 10 March, 1779) *PA Gazette 3/10/1779 - #26978 Advertises to rent stables and house "suitable for a tavern, known by name of Jolly Post, near Frankford." *Buried in Christ Church Graveyard Section O on page 478. *From Karen Thornhill Ware (2002): "Coincidentally, my father, Grandfather Thornhill and his father all were in the carpentry business. Guess old family habits never die." Spouse Name Martha Hubbs Where Born Philadelphia, PA Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Thornhill, Joseph Description An account of the resource Joseph Thornhill was the son of John and Elizabeth Thornhill, elder brother of master builder John Thornhill and uncle of master builder Joseph Thornhill, Jr.. As early as 1756 he was a resident of Philadelphia's Mulberry Ward and continued to live in that district throughout the Revolution. Prior to 1760 he married Martha Hubbs of Philadelphia, and prior to 1763 he had become a member of The Carpenters' Company. In the latter year he was appointed to the important Company committee that set the prices for carpentry work in Philadelphia. A parishioner of Christ Church, Joseph together with John Thornhill was asked in 1741 if he would undertake the new steeple then to be erected. Christ Church journal records payments to Joseph Thornhill in 1744 and 1745. In 1775, Thornhill was a subscriber to the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan, The British Architect, the first book of architecture printed in America. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/97608">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1763-74,81-82 Birth Date 10/23/1716 Children Joseph Deceased Date 1/7/1784 Father Joseph Thornhill File Number a First Name John Last Name Thornhill Married 1/1/1741 Member Number 23* Mother Elizabeth Project Committee to select lot for C.H. (1763); one of largest contributors to construction in 1770 Worked on Christ Church steeple (1746-1763) Measured work of Jacob Knorr, builder of Cliveden (1767) Reference *Subscribed to 12 shares for erection of Hall. *Tatman & Moss Biograhpical Dictionary of Phila. Architects page 790. John Thornhill, "one of the most celebrated mechanicks in this or any other state. . . particularly distinguished for his abilities as an Architect," was the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Thornhill. In 1741 he married Jane Cook at Christ Church who the next year gave birth to Joseph Thornhill (q.v.). In 1746 he appears as the witness to the will of carpenter William Russell, in 1748 as executor of the estate of John Winckles, and in 1753 he performed the inventory of the estate of carpenter Andrew Jolley. A long time resident of the Mulberry Ward of the city, Thornhill was elected to membership in the Carpenters' Company prior to the date of the earliest surviving records. In 1763 he was elected to the important "Committee to Sett Prises" and to a committee to locate a lot for the future Carpenters' Hall. In 1770 he was one of the largest contributors toward the construction of the Hall. In 1776 he was elected Assistant of The Company and as late as 1781 was serving on Company committees. As so often is the case with colonial master builders -- even those of such obvious importance as John Thornhill -- virtually nothing is known of his work. As a parishioner of Christ Church, Thornhill was asked in 1741 if he would undertake the steeple then to be erected. According to the building committee, Thornhill "would cheerfully serve the church," but was unfamiliar with that sort of work and would need the help of other craftsman. Between 1746 and 1763 Thornhill received payments for work at Christ Church, including the final steeple account in 1759. (See Robert Smith, q.v.) Thornhill was also asked to measure the work of Jacob Knorr, builder of Cliveden (1767). See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Good other material listed here. *See 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. *Trans. APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 98 One of five members to "fix upon a Propper Lott of Ground to Build a Hall for the Use of the Sd. Company. . ." *Hannah Roach paper, page 10aa Tells of his work with John Thornhill on the prison at 3rd and High Sts. *Via Hannah Roach Tax list, 1756, Mulberry Ward, John Thornhill, carpenter, 20 pounds. * (sic) 1797 lists John Thornhill (possibly a son?) as a "plaisterer" in Willings Alley. (I was unable to find what this was in reference to; left here for legacy reasons). *Hannah Roach notes: OC 20/71, 72 - June 16, 1802 Petition of Ann Pastorius and Charles Machnet Pastorius by next friend John Tull - they are minors under 14 and have no guardian. Francis Daniel Pastorius who was appointed being dead - court appoints Charles Machnet, guardian. 22/60 - March 21, 1806 #94 JOHN THORNHILL appointed guardian of his minor children Richard, above 14 now on voyage to the East Indies, and Margaret under 14. *Note in his file folder: (Hannah Roach) several notations including: 23 June 1753 - John Thornhill and Harrison to replace balusters of the Court House steps and 2 handsome turned columns to support the pediment on the Court House stairs. 3 Aug 1753 - John Thornhill order for 5 pounds for entertainment at the raising of the new addition to the prison. *Hannah Roach papers John Thornhill, carpenter, buried 8 January 1783, Christ Churchyard. Admin Book EYE, 56, #4:1783. Estate rated at 24 pounds in Mulberry ward in 1756 (PGM, XXII, 33). *In his folder (R) is a copy of page from William Penn cash book - 1699 - APS. *"The Building of Christ Church," page 145, has note on Thornhill's carpentry bill for Christ Church, which was considered "extravagant." Also, notation work performed. (in file of John H. Jarrison). Another note says he lived on North Third St. and owned a Vine street tavern, "At the Sign of the Tennis Court," according to Pennsylvania Gazette. *PA Gazette 12/31/1761 - #15356 Tenant of lot on Mulberry St. to be sold by Pennsylvania Land Company. PA Gazette 7/5/1765 - #24089 Agent for sale of land on south side of Vine St., between 3rd nd 4th; he "living in Third St. near new Presbyterian Church." PA Gazette 6/7/1786 - #3292 Requests to settle his estate by Joseph Thornhill, administrator. Also signing are John and Richard, apparently sons. *Buried Christ Church Burial Ground, Section O listed on page 481 (presumably) in Edward Clark's inventory of Christ Church Burial Ground. Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1683/1751; G; 3; 566; Danby, John 1683/1751; G; 11; 308; Roberts, Hugh 1751/1781; H; 5; 23; Hughs, Hugh 1751/1781; I; 4; 502; Tait, Robert 1751/1781; I; 8; 467; Ewing, John 1777/1800; D; 10; 7; Dorsey, Leonard 1777/1800; D; 10; 206; Keiser, Jacob 1777/1800; D; 14; 160; Thornhill, Richard 1777/1800; D; 14; 462; Thornhill, John 1777/1800; D; 19; 536; Pafilay, John 1777/1800; D; 21; 144; Young, William Spouse Name Jane Cook Office Held Vice President, 1762,64,76 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Thornhill, John Description An account of the resource John Thornhill, "one of the most celebrated mechanicks in this or any other state...particulary distinguished for his abilities as an Architect," was the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Thornhill. In 1741 he married Jane Cook at Christ Church who the next year gave birth to Joseph Thornhill. In 1746 he appears as the witnesses to the will of the carpenter William Russell, in 1748 as the executor of the estate of the painter John Winckles, and in 1753 he preformed the inventory of the estate of the carpenter Andrew Jolley. A long-time resident of the Mulberry Ward of the city, Thornhill was elected to membership in The Carpenters' Company prior to the date of the earliest surviving records. In 1763 he was elected to the important "Committee to Sett prises" and to a committee to locate a lot for the future Carpenters' Hall. In 1770 he was one of the largest contributors toward the construction of the Hall. In 1776 he was elected Assistant of The Company and as late as 1781 was serving on Company committees. As so often is the case with colonial master builders--even those of such obvious important as John Thornhill--virtually nothing is known of his work. As a parishioner of Christ Church, Thornhill was asked in 1741 if he would undertake the new steeple then to be erected. According to the building committee, Thornhill "would cheerfully serve the Church," but was unfamiliar with that sort of work and would need the help of other craftsmen. Between 1746 and 1763 Thornhill received payments for work at Christ Church, including the final steeple account in 1759. (See Robert Smith) Thornhill was also asked to measure the work of Jacob Knorr, the builder of Cliveden (1767). Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/24150">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss.  https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/2937ae82a3f61cccb9e0a237c21a4c5f.jpg 0c9429918383e8bc78d38b7b147f4d7d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1763-76 Birth Date 1/14/1722 Children John, James, Henry, Hester Deceased Date 2/11/1777 Father John File Number a First Name Robert Last Name Smith Married 12/23/1749 (R) Member Number 29 Mother Martha Lawrie Grantor Records Notes Many other listings for this mmber. Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes Total of 21 properties sold in 1790. Project Walnut Street Prison (6th & Walnut) Presidents House for Princeton U.; Bldgs Coll of Rhode Island Christ Church Steeple row houses on Third St. North side Spruce between 4th & 5th Streets Reference *Subscribed 20 shares for erection of Hall. *Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 741/42. The chief Philadelphia claimant for the title of America's first architect is the master builder Robert Smith, who was born in Dalkeith Parish, Midlothian Scotland, near Edinburgh, the fourth son of John and Martha (Lowrie) Smith. His father was a baker, but Robert was apprenticed to a builder. This is not particularly surprising for the younger son in a family already prominent as masons. Robert Smith may, in fact, have been distantly related to the Scottish architect, James Smith (c. 1645-1731), who employed several of Robert's relatives as masons at Dalkeith House (1702-1710), a property of Anne, Duchess of Buccleuch. It is also thought that late in the lad's apprenticeship he encountered William Adam (1689-1748) who also was engaged at Dalkeith House and other nearby estates, c. 1740. Whether or not Smith was employed by Adam may never be known; it is probably happenstance that Smith first appeared in Philadelphia a few months after Adam's death Whatever his immediate background, Smith was in America and in command of his craft by 1749. In that year he began remodeling Governor James Hamilton's "Bush Hill" overlooking the Schuylkill and, together with Gunning Bedford (q.v.), was commissioned to erect the Second Presbyterian Church at Third & Arch Sts. It has been suggested that Hamilton may have recruited Smith during a trip to Britain, and certainly Hamilton was involved -- at least as a donor -- with several of Smith's early commissions. By 1752-53, Smith had designed the Christ Church steeple (2nd above Market Sts.) and both Nassau Hall and the President's House at Princeton, NJ. The latter project may have led to his being commissioned to provide plans for the College of Rhode Island (now Brown University) c. 1770-1772. In fact, Smith's reputation as a designer of large public buildings spread throughout the colonies. In 1770 he was responsible for the design of the new public hospital for the insane in Williamsburg, VA, and in Philadelphia he designed Carpenters' Hall -- certainly a mark of esteem among his fellows of The Carpenters' Company -- and the large fireproof Walnut Street Prison (6th & Walnut Sts.), 1773-1774. Smith was a member of the American Philosophical Society, and he assisted in erecting the platform in State House Square from which the philosophers observed the Transit of Venus. He was also a member of the St. Andrews Society and by the City of Philadelphia was appointed a Regulator of Party Walls and Partition Fences. Like most building trades craftsmen, Smith warmly supported the Revolution. He was a member of the Committee of Correspondence from the First Continental Congress (1774), and in 1775 he presented to the Committee of Safety "a model of a machine for obstructing Navigation of the River Delaware." He freely offered his services to construct these "chevaux de frises" and other defenses for the city. Supervising this work during the winter of 1776/77 probably contributed to his early death. The "Pennsylvania Evening Post" reported on February 13, 1777, "last Tuesday morning, Mr. Robert Smith, architect, died at his house in Second Street, in the fifty-fifth year of his age . . .Several public buildings in this city, and its environs are, ornaments of his great abilities." The inventory of Smith's estate shows that he owned "Sundrey Books of Architecture and Drawing Instrumts" valued at nearly twenty-four pounds. Of these books we know the titles of three: Colin Campbell, "Vitruvius Brittannicus; or The British Architect" (London, 1731), purchased by Smith in 1756; Batty Langley, "The City and Country Builders Treasury of Design" (London, 1750), purchased in 1751; and Andrea Palladio, "The Four Books of Andrea Palladio's Architecture" (London, 1738), purchased in 1754. It is likely that Smith owned other books of architecture; he was a friend of David Hall, who imported large numbers of pattern books in the 1760s; through Hall, Smith sent cash to his mother in Scotland during the late 1750s and 1760s. Smith was recognized as a leader of his profession. Owen Biddle (q.v.) discussed his design for Christ Church steeple in his "Young Carpenter's Assistant" (Philadelphia, 1805); he featured the design in a large folding plate (perhaps based on Smith's original drawing), and wrote, "for the justness of its proportions, simplicity and symmetry of its parts is allowed by good judges to be equal if not superior in beauty to any Steeple of the spire kind, either in Europe or America." Nearly two decades after his death, the Columbianum, or American Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture sponsored an exhibition that included several architectural drawings by Smith, John Sproul (q.v.), Abraham Colladay (q.v.), and Smith's son-in-law, William Williams (q.v.). So far as is known this was the first exhibition of architectural drawings ever held in the United States. Unfortunately, no drawings by Smith are known to survive. 1753 - Christ Church steeple; Nassau Hall, Princeton University 1754 - President's House, Princeton University; completed 1756 1758 - St. Peter's Church, 3rd & Pine Sts. "Philadelphia Preserved" - page 28. 1763 - two 3-story houses , 3rd St. 1768 - Carpenters' Hall 1770 - College of Rhode Island edifice, Providence (now Brown University) 1771 - Christ Church; 4 houses north side of Spruce between 4th & 5th Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. also lists demolished structures Historian emeritus Peterson attributes design of the original T-shaped "Eastern Wing and Ward" on Eighth street to Robert Smith. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects Bio Dictionary Phila Architects. Extensive listing of projects and sources. *In library is book owned by Smith: Andrea Palladio's "Architecture." Signed: "Robert Smith, his book, Feb. 1754, in Philadelphia." *"The Building of Christ Church," page 145, has notation concerning letter transmitting money from Smith to his widowed mother, and a suggestion he may have shared in work at Dalkeith under the direction of William Adam. See also note on page 146 telling of assistance by Smith's son, also a house carpenter. (in file of John Harrison.) *Cheval-de-frise - article in Philadelphia Inquirer, 11,15,2007; found one Revolutionary War Cheval off New Jersey shore near Red Bank Battlefield (current site of Sunoco Refinery). It is being preserved at Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia. see article in Smith folder. *Article in Philadelphia Inquirer, November 2009. Article discussing the archival items found during dredging of the Delaware River. Part of Cheval-de-frise, cannon ball, etc. *NHP Library - Samuel Rhoads handled the finances for construction of Franklin's house. Robert Smith was the builder; Robert Allison executed the interior woodwork. *Managing Committee Minutes -October 9, 1991-page 196 Report by Historian Emeritus: Christ Church steeple was designed and built by Robert Smith in 1757. A few years ago it was restored but no detailed drawn record was made. Member Nick Gianopulos did the engineering scheme to strengthen the frame and the work was carried out by Bill Cornell. Two sheets of detailed Historic American Buildings Survey drawings have been commissioned by the Robert Smith Fund, to be deposited in the Library of Congress. *Managing Committee Minutes -April 12, 1995-pgs 490-493 Report by Historian Peterson on Smith's role in German Reformed Church, 4h & Race Sts., and successor by William Colladay. (See article in Colladay's file). *Minutes - Annual Meeting, 1998. Peterson's report. Tells of Smith's efforts in 1777 in building defenses against approaching British invasion, and of his death. Also, the problems in settling his estate owing to variety of construction projects. Includes two plot plans showing some of his properties. *Member File. Extensive genealogical account of Smith family. He buried 11 February 1777 (age 55) in Friends Burial Ground. *Hannah Roach notes: Esther Smith buried July 16, 1783, age 58; widow of Robert. (Southern District Meeting) *"Philadelphia Preserved" page 25 - As builder for renovations to Samuel Powel house, 244 S. Third St. page 96 - As builder, 1760-61 of St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church, 225 S. 3rd St.; many renovations. *"The Building of Christ Church," page 137, tells of his work on Christ Church steeple. (in file of John Harrison.) Page 138 tells of Smith's work in making repairs to steeple in 1771. *Trans. APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 98 In 1768 Smith was one of three who acquired site on south side of Chestnut St. for the Hall. page 99 Listed among original subscribers (1770) to construction of Hall. page 101 Master Carpenter Robert Smith, like some other members of the Carpenters' Company, was active in this movement and was soon appointed to the Philadelphia "Committee of Correspondence" which met at Carpenters' Hall on June 27.(49) *See "References" under Joseph Rakestraw for data on building at Washington College, in MD *See Benjamin Loxley member file: for copy of article by Charles Peterson, principally about Loxley, but containing reference to Smith and erection of Carpenters' Hall. *See member file on James Armitage. Booklet published by Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church tells of its design by Robert Smith and construction by James Armitage. *Hannah Roach paper, page 14aa Payment for his work on steeple of Christ Church. *Managing Committee Minutes -1770-2-15 The Company receive from Robert Smith 10 shillings old arrears. *Hannah Roach papers Robert Smith died 11 February 1777 as per Penna. Evening Post of 13 February 1777: "Last Tuesday morning Mr. Robert Smith, architect, died at his house in Second street in the 55th year of his age." He first appears in Philadelphia records in 1752 when he began work on Christ Church steeple. Born in 1723, he could not have been elected to CCCCP in 1736!! See Peterson, "Carpenters' Hall", 119, 121, in Trans. APS Vol. 43, Pt. 1, 1953. *PA Gazette 5/29/1755 - #5755 A contributor to Pennsylvania Hospital. PA Gazette 7/7/1757 - #8220 Richard Thatcher advertises for return of a Dutch servant woman. "She served first indented time with Robert Smith, a house carpenter, and was bought out of Philadelphia prison for her fees . . . says she was got with child while in prison." PA Gazette 4/30/1767 - #2950 Advertises for rent - ground and houses on Five Mile Road, 2 miles south of Philadelphia. "Apply to Robert Smith, carpenter, on Society Hill." *Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1751/1766; I; 4; 546; Fullerton, Humphrey 1751/1766; I; 7; 47; Bedford, Gunning 1751/1766; I; 11; 544; Morton, John 1751/1766; I; 15; 481; Stewart, Rose 1767/1800; D; 5; 505; Leech, Duncan 1767/1800; D; 17; 437; O'Neal, John 1767/1800; D; 24; 346; Miller, Joseph J. 1767/1800; D; 34; 190; Cooke, Joseph 1767/1800; D; 36; 126; Travis, John 1767/1800; D; 42; 102; Keller, Joseph 1767/1800; D; 68; 429; Lake, Thomas 1767/1800; D; 72; 273; Baxter, James 1799/1809; EF; 16; 48; Smith, Elizabeth 1799/1809; EF; 16; 455; Sansom, William 1799/1809; EF; 19; 298; Kaighn, John 1799/1809; EF; 20; 90; Smith, Jacob Defendents/Sheriff Sales File Data from City of Philadelphia Archives: (Book; Page; Year; Purchaser) B-3; 5; 1769; Moyes, John C-4; 187; 1790; Lennox, Hugh (3 props.) C-4; 171; 1790; Thomson, Charles (2 props.) C-4; 235; 1790; Williams, William (3 props.) Revolutionary War XcccccccfX Spouse Name Esther Jones Where Born Dalkeith Parish, Scotland Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smith, Robert Description An account of the resource Characterized as "among the most important and skilled archiect-builders in colonial America" by his biographer Charles Peterson, the chief Philadelphia claimant for the title of America's first architect is the master builder Robert Smith who was born in Dalkeith Parish, Midlothian, Scotland, near Edinburgh, the fourth son of John and Martha (Lowrie) Smith. His father was a baker, but Robert was apprenticed to a builder. This is not particularly surprising for the younger son in a family already prominent as masons. Robert Smith may, in fact, have been distantly related to the leading Scottish architect, James Smith (c. 1645-1731) who employed several of Robert's relatives as masons at Dalkeith House (1702-1710), a property of Anne, Duchess of Buccleuch. It is also thought that late in the lad's apprenticeship he encountered William Adam (1689-1748) who also was engaged at Dalkeith House and other nearby estates, c. 1740. Whether or not Smith was employed by Adam may never be known; it is probably happenstance that Smith first appeared in Philadelphia a few months after Adam's death. Whatever his immediate background, Smith was already in command of his craft by 1749. In that year he began remodelling Governor James Hamilton's "Bush Hill" overlooking the Schuylkill and, together with <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/92951">Gunning Bedford</a>, was commissioned to erect the Second Presbyterian Church at Third and Arch streets. It has been suggested that Hamilton may have recruited Smith during a trip to Britain, and certainly Hamilton was involved--at least as a donor--with several of Smith's early commissions. By 1752-1753, Smith had designed the Christ Church steeple (Second Street above Market) and both Nassau Hall and the President's House at Princeton. The latter project may have led to his being commissioned to provide plans for the College Edifice at the College of Rhode Island (now Brown University), c. 1770-1772. In fact, Smith's reputation as designer of large public buildings spread throughout the colonies. In 1770 he was responsible for the design of the new public hospital for the insane in Williamsburg, VA, and in Philadelphia he designed Carpenters' Hall--certainly a mark of esteem among his fellows of the Carpenters' Company--and the large, fireproof Walnut Street Prison (Sixth and Walnut streets), 1773-1774. Smith was a member of the American Philosophical Society, and he assisted in erecting the platform in State House Square from which the philosophers could observe the Transit of Venus. He was also a member of the St. Andrew's Society and by the City of Philadelphia was appointed a Regulator of Party Walls and Partition Fences. Like most building trades craftsmen, Smith was warmly supportive of the Revolution. He was a member of the Committee of Correspondence from the First Continental Congress (1774), and in 1775 presented to the Committee of Safety "a model of a machine for obstructing the Navigation of the River Delaware." He freely offered his services to construct these "chavaux-de-frise" and other defences for the city. Supervising this work during the bitter winter of 1776-1777 probably contributed to his early death. The Pennsylvania Evening Post reported on 13 February 1777, "last Tuesday morning Mr. Robert Smith, architect, died at his house in Second-street, in the fifty-fifth year of his age.... Several public buildings in this city, and its environs, are ornaments of his great abilities." The inventory of Smith's estate shows that he owned "Sundrey Books of Architecture and Drawing Instrumts" valued at nearly twenty-four pounds. Of these books we only know the titles of three: Colin Campbell, Vitruvius Brittannicus; or, the British Architect (London, 1731) purchased by Smith in 1756; Batty Langley, The City and Country Builder's Treasury of Designs (London, 1750) purchased in 1751, and Andrea Palladio, The Four Books of Andrea Palladio's Architecture (London, 1738), purchased in 1754. It is likely that Smith owned other books of architecture; he was a friend of David Hall who impored large numbers of pattern books in the 1760s, and through Hall Smith sent cash to his mother in the late 1750s and 1760s. Smith was recognized as a leader of his profession. <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23885">Owen Biddle</a> discussed his design for the Christ Church steeple in his Young Carpenters' Assistant (Philadelphia, 1805); he featured the design in a large folding plate (perhaps based on Smith's original drawing), and wrote, "for the justness of its proportions, simplicity and symmetry of its parts is allowed by good judges to be equal if not superior in beauty to any Steeple of the spire kind, either in Europe or America." Nearly two decades after his death, the Columbianum or American Academy of Painting, Sculpture, Architecture sponsored an exhibition that included several architectural drawings by Smith, <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/25636">John Sproul</a>, <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23020">Abraham Colladay</a> and Smith's son-in-law, <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/21574">William Williams</a>. So far as is known this was the first exhibition of architectural drawings ever held in the United States. Unfortunately, no drawings by Smith are known to survive. biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/100731">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings,</a> a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss.<a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/100731"></a> https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/c078ed3244a2d4d78a2d79891e6a058e.jpg bfc1945b1cefd2bbc2681ff3d0fd8126 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Loxley Court by Benjamin Loxley Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PAB via Athaneum of philadelphia Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1763-73,75-76,83-84 Birth Date 12/20/1720 Children 2 by Jane; 12 by Catherine (remarried, Catherine Cox 1 Sept. 1761 Deceased Date 10/15/1801 Descendant Don F. Sharpley Business Address 24 Spruce St. (1799) (Prime) Descendant Address Don F. Sharpley, Rt. 2, Box 160, Metter, GA 30439 (Tel: 912-685-4333) Father Benjamin Loxley File Number f First Name Benjamin Last Name Loxley Married 28 March 1743. Member Number 24* Mother Elizabeth Pullen Grantor Records Notes Page 15 of Grantor index lists 12 transactions in sequence. Also listings for Benjamin, Jr., and George Loxley. Project Supplied roofing shingles for Christ Church (references) Reference *Subscribed to 20 shares in erection of Hall. *Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 493. A prominent master builder "conspicuous for talents, ingenuity and industry; as a citizen, distinguished for active participation and usefulness; and as a man, for integrity and the faithful discharge of the various duties of social life." Born in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, the son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Pullen) Loxley, he came to Pennsylvania in 1734 to live with his maternal uncle who placed him as an apprentice to W. Joseph Watkins. Free of his articles in 1742, Loxley promptly married his former master's sister, and armed with -- as he later recalled -- "a choice chest of tools, books of architecture, a bible and a Psalm book. . .I went on right well and got plenty of work and good pay." A timely inheritance and successful investments gradually made Loxley prosperous (he would later claim losses of $60,000 from the British occupation of Philadelphia), and like Joseph Fox (q.v.), Robert Smith (q.v.), and Thomas Nevell (q.v.), he became one of the leading members of The Carpenters' Company, which he served on committees or as an officer through the years prior to the Revolution. No structures can specifically be associated with Loxley. Like most senior members of The Carpenters' Company, he realized the bulk of his income from dealing in lumber, speculative building, and measuring the work of other craftsmen. Most of the surviving documents refer to these business activities. In 1768, Loxley, Nevell and Robert Smith were appointed a committee to acquire the lot on which Carpenters' Hall would ultimately be erected to Smith's design. That same year, Loxley and Smith were jointly proposed for membership in the American Society but were not elected, "being members of the American Philosophical Society." Loxley was an "encourager" to the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan, "The British Architect" (printed by R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book of architecture published in America; he subscribed for two copies (the only other person to take two was Robert Allison, q.v.) Like most of his fellow master builders, Loxley actively supported the Revolution. During both the French and Indian war and the Revolution, he served as an officer of artillery and recruited heavily for the American cause among the building trades. Jane Watkins, his first wife, died 22 September 1760. Later married Catherine Cox. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See also articles at Athenaeum, papers at Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Scharff & Westcott. In Archive Box 150, File 43 of Archives are two books described in Archives entry. Inscribed with hand-written note on cover 2: "Carpenter Evans Loxley, direct descendant of Benjamin Loxley herein named a member of original Carpenters' Company." On first page: "To Hobard Pollard from his life-long friend Earle Nelson Barber, Jr., 1927. At back of book is full-size reproduction of signature page from members of First Continental Congress who signed the embargo (called the Association) on importing or exporting goods from Great Britain. This is the master used for display on first floor table, recalling the First Continental Congress. *In Box , File of Archives is a spiral bound copy of "Benjamin Loxley's Memorandum book made and begun the 6th of January, 1768 concerning the Carpenters' Company's interest and buildings." Includes early map of property and those adjoining, list of persons purchasing shares for Hall, etc. *Benjamin Loxley's Company - 1776; Thomas Nevell, Clerk of Stores; Third Sergeant, Joseph Thornhill; Fourth Sergeant, John thornhill (see file for full list of Company) Muster Rolls of Associators; Officers of Association - 1775; Captains: Banjamin Loxley (artil), Thomas Procter (artil) (see file for full list) *"The Building of Christ Church," page 145, has notation concerning Loxley's supplying a "large quantity of shingles which (in the Philadelphia manner) were shaved and joined on the job." (see file of John Harrison.) *Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter April 7, 1790 in the Pennsylvania Journal; 24 Spruce St. (1799) 32 Spruce St. (1791); 30 Spruce St. (1799-99) *Building Early America page 41. Refers to 187 "encouragers" of the Swan book and their varied occupations. *Building Early America page 43. Illustration shows Loxley's house in 1828. Copy of this print also on file . *In member file: papers from Judith Buttala, a Loxley descendant. *PA Gazette 3/4/1755 - #5443 Living near the drawbridge and selling a variety of lumber. PA Gazette 3/25/1756 - #6795 Commissioned by Governor to New Artillery Co.: Benjamin Loxley, 1st Lieut., John Goodwin, 2nd Lieutenant. (Revolution) PA Gazette 12/15/1757 - #8777 Benjamin Loxley and Thomas Shoemaker administrators of the will of Joseph Davis, a harness maker. PA Gazette 1/17/1760 - #11741 Loxley involved in a dispute of sale of a Negro woman (slave) who has "distemper." PA Gazette 1/17/1760 - #11746 Loxley selling "young Negro wench (slave) who does house work, 21 years old, and a two-year-old son names Caesar." PA Gazette 2/1/1770 - #8865 Identifies location of Loxley property, between Second and Front Sts., on the south side of Spruce. PA Gazette 10/4/1770 - #10258 Benjamin Loxley on commikttee to enforce embargo on British goods as protest of recently imposed taxes on tea. Joseph Fox is committee chairman; anolther member is James Pearson. PA Gazette 7/19/1775 - #20637 Soliciting subscriptions for publication of "The Prussian Evolution" of military tactics and strategy with 30 folio copper plates. Subscriptions received by Thomas Nevell "at the sign of the Carpenters' Hall, in Fourth St., and by Benjamin Loxley, among others. PA Gazette 7/17/1775 - #20646 Quarterly meeting of "Society of Englishmen and Sons of Englishmen in Distress" postponed because of "present critical situation of affairs." Benjamin Loxley, vice president. PA Gazette 2/21/1776 (21721) Benjamin Loxley elected to serve a six-month term for the Committee for City and Liberties. He was a representative of the City. PA Packet 7/25/1778 - #25078 Loxley one of many Philadelphians who signed on July 17, 1778, a statement encouraging residents to testify against "enemies of America" during recent British occupation. PA Gazette 11/5/1783 - #32133 Loxley one of three owners of Pettie's Island in the Delaware river petition the legislature of New Jersey to pass a law enabling owners "to build a bank and other water works to prevent the tide from overflowing the island." PA Gazette 3/7/1787 - #4104 Involved in property transfer, paid in cash or lumber, Benjamin Loxley, near the Drawbridge or Benj. Loxley, Jun., in Arch St. PA Gazette 5/16/1787 - #4294 Letter from a friend in Rhode Island commenting on the death of a daughter, Maria Loxley, age 23. Buried at Baptist burying ground in 2nd st. 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 6/24/1789 - #6281 Announces sale of a house, buildings and 9 acres "suitable for a gentleman's country seat" in Moyamensing Road. He may be the agent, not the owner. PA Gazette 1/5/1791 - #7676 Elected a manager of the Society for the Relief of the Poor by the Baptist meeting. PA Gazette 2/24/1796 - #11392 Daughter Ann Loxley married Morgan John Rhees by Rev. Mr. Ustick. *File on 2nd floor: File with copy of an article by Charles Peterson on Loxley, containing his autobograhical notes; also copies of documents and correspondence. His autobiography is quite interesting and specific on his military activities before and during the Revolution. (Note in John Mifflin file: "Benjamin Loxley, house carpenter of this city, died on Thursday 15 October 1801, aged 81 years. On Friday his remains were deposited in the family vault contiguous to the Baptist Church, attended by the Carpenter's Society, of which he was the most ancient member. . ." (Poulson's American Daily Advertiser, 23 October 1801. Phila. Administration Book K, 88, #221:1801. See also Charles E. Peterson, "Benjamin Loxley and Carpenter's Hall," Journal of Society of Architectural Historians, XV, No. 4 (Dec. 1956), 23. Loxley was rated as a carpenter in Dock Ward in 1756 on an estate of 80 pounds. (PGM, XXII (1961) 14). *Transactions APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 98 One of five selected to select plot of ground for Hall. (1763) Five years later (1768) a site on the south side of Chestnut Street was acquired in the name of three members -- Benjamin Loxley, Thomas Nevell and Robert Smith.(14) This was a narrow lot with a 66-foot frontage on which there were already some buildings, and for which a ground rent of 176 Spanish milled pieces of eight were paid. The property ran back 255 feet to Howel's tanyard on the south branch of Dock Creek and behind the old public school on Fourth Street (15) (fig. 3.) *Hannah Roach paper, page 2aa Benjamin Loxley, an early member and Incorporator, in a memorandum book which he began in 1768 (now in the Historical Society) entered the cryptic note "The Company of Carpenters of Philadelphia 1726/7 in feby as per Book at Mr. Foxes." Unfortunately, the book "at Mr. Foxes" -- possibly the first minute book of the Company -- has not survived, nor have any of Joseph Fox's papers. The earliest surviving Company minutes date from 1763; also surviving is the important 1765 Articles to which every incoming member down to this day must subscribe his name before he is considered a full-fledged member. This 1765 list begins with Joseph Fox's signature; he had been Master or President of the Company since before 1763, and would retain that office until his death in 1779 at the age of 70. See also Hannah Roach paper under Tobias Griscom. *Via Hannah Roach: Tax list, 1756, Dock Ward, Benjamin Loxley, carpenter, 80 pounds. *Hannah Roach papers Benjamin Loxley, "house carpenter of this city, died on Thursday 15 October 1801, aged 81 years. On Friday his remains were deposited in the family vault contiguous to the Baptist Church, attended by the Carpenters' Society, of which he was the most ancient member. . ." Poulson's American Daily Advertiser, 23 October 1801. Phila. Administration Book K, 88, #221:1801. See Charles E. Peterson, "Benjamin Loxley and Carpenters' Hall," Journal of Society of Architectural Historians, XV, No. 4 (Dec. 1956), 23. Loxley was rated as a carpenter in Dock ward in 1756 on an estate of 80 pounds. (PGM, XXII (1961)) 14.) see copy in file. *In his folder: copy of Loxley "memorandum Book made and begun the 6th of January, 1768." *In his folder (R) copy of page from William Penn cash book - 1699 - APS. *In his folder - copy of pages from Loxley Bible with full lineage beginning with his parents; copies of his company in the Revolution; membership in APS and contributions to PA Hospital name: walter lowry west email: westresort@roadrunner.com phone: 843-368-2044 address: 9 conservancy court city: hilton head island state: SC zip: 29926 ancestor_info: direct descendant of Benjamin Loxley thru his son george washington loxley, benjamin reed loxley, anna rhees loxley who married Rev. Robert Lowry, Harry Moore Lowry, Margaret Jean Lowry *There is snippet from the 1959 Philadelphia Sunday Bulletin as well as a formal essay that describes Loxley Court, property that belonged to Loxey that still stands today. * A watercolered manuscript plan at the British Library shows both a site plan and elevations of the Houses for Officers & Barracks for Soldiers near the City of Philadelphia. The plan is labeled "B. Loxley fecit." giving a strong case that Loxley designed the barracks erected in 1757. Loxley, Benjamin, and Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies. "Plans & Sections of Houses for Officers & Barracks for Soldiers near the City of Philadelphia." Map. Philadelphia?: B. LOXLEY fecit,, [1757]. Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center, https://collections.leventhalmap.org/search/commonwealth:hx11z296p (accessed October 11, 2024). *A print of the British Barracks by William L. Breton is at the Library Company originally published in John F. Watson's Annals of Philadelphia in 1830. The barracks were razed soon after the American Revolution. (Residence of Washington in High Street, Philada.; British Barracks, Philadelphia. [graphic] / W.L. Breton delt., Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| BW - Residence [9245.Q.31a&b].*Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1751/1766; H; 7; 216; Growden, Lawrence 1751/1766; H; 7; 225; Beddome, Joseph 1751/1766; H; 7; 233; Moore, Samuel P. 1766/1781; I; 19; 208; Roberts, Isaac 1766/1781; I; 19; 211; Roberts, Hannah 1766/1781; I; 17; 521; Loxley, Jr., Benjamin 1777/1800; D; 33; 47; Stevenson, Robert 1777/1800; D; 51; 18; Kuhn, Michael 1777/1800; D; 66; 365; Welsh, Miles 1799/1800; EF; 9; 430; Dingee, Christopher 1799/1800; EF; 10; 250; Clark, Samuel Revolutionary War XX Spouse Name Jane Watkins Where Born Yorkshire, England Office Held Vice President, 1763 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Loxley, Benjamin Description An account of the resource Benjamin Loxley was a prominent master builder who, according to his obituary, was conspicuous for talents, ingenuity and industry; as a citizen, distinguished for active participation and usefulness; and as a man, for integrity and the faithful discharge of the various duties of social life. . . . His disinterested services, aided by his skill and ingenuity in casting of cannon, and conducting the public laboratory in the early stages of the revolution, when the knowledge of those arts were confined to a few, were of the highest importance to our country. Born in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, the son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Pullen) Loxley, he came to Pennsylvania in 1734 to live with his maternal uncle who placed him as an apprentice to W. Joseph Watkins to learn the "Carpenter's, Joiner's and plain Cabinet making trades," according to Loxley's autobiographical manuscript. Free of his articles in 1742, Loxley promptly married his former master's sister, and armed with--as he later recalled--"a choice chest of tools, books of architecture, a bible and Psalm book..., I went on right well and got plenty of work and good pay." Although Loxley briefly joined in a partnership with carpenter William Henderson, a timely inheritance and successful investments gradually made Loxley prosperous (he would later claim losses of $60,000 from the British occupation of Philadelphia), and like Joseph Fox, Robert Smith, and Thomas Nevell, he became one of the leading members of The Carpenters' Company which he served on committees or as an officer through the years prior to the Revolution. No structures can specifically be associated with Loxley. Like most senior members of The Carpenters' Company, he realized the bulk of his income from dealing in lumber, speculative building, and measurings the work of other craftsmen. Most of the surviving documents refer to these business activities. In 1768 Loxley, Nevell, and Robert Smith were appointed a committee to acquire the lot on which Carpenters' Hall (Chestnut below Fourth Street) would ultimately be erected to Smith's design. That same year, Loxley and Smith were jointly proposed for membership in the American Society but were not elected, "being members of the American Philosophical Society." Loxley was an "encourager" to the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan, The British Architect (Printed by R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America, and he subscribed for two copies (the only other person to take two was Robert Allison). Like most of his fellow master builders, Loxley actively supported the Revolution. During both the French and Indian War and the Revolution, he served as an officer of artillery and recruited heavily for the American cause among the building trades. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26890">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss, and Sandra L. Tatman https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/2396761728680504ef49f834c764e108.PNG c606ff630ee08072940547ae612a9226 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1763-76 Birth Date 1/1/1731 Deceased Date 1/1/1797 Descendant Thad James Worrell Descendant Address Thad James Worrell, 260 Sunset Drive, Indiana, PA 15701-1430 (Tel: 724-495-3099) Father Peter (R) File Number 1 First Name James Last Name Worrell Member Number 31 Grantor Records Notes Also listings for Joseph, John H., Jacob and Jonathan. Reference *Subscribed 20 shares to erection of Hall. *Tatman & Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects Bio Dictionary Phila Architects page 884. The master builder James Worrell first comes to historical attention when he married Hannah Parsons, daughter of William Parsons, at Christ Church on 11 October 1749. When his father-in-law died in 1757, Worrell received forty pounds with which "to make up and decorate the graves and tombs of my late dear mother" and his three children, including Worrell's first wife who had died in 1753. Worrell continued to live in Parson's house near the corner of Second and Vine (which placed him in the Northern Liberties, Vine being the northern-most boundary of the city at that date) throughout the pre-Revolutionary War years. He was also a founding member (1756) of the Northern Liberties Fire Company. A keen patriot during the Revolution -- as were most of the master builders -- Worrell was an officer of the 1st Company of Artillery of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia (see Benjamin Loxley). Together with Robert Allison (q.v.) Worrell worked on the Liberty Island fort in 1776 and in 1777; again with Robert Allison and also with Evan Evans (q.v.) he removed lead down spouts prior to the fall of the city to the British. Worrell became a member of The Carpenters' Company prior to the date of the earliest surviving records of the 1760s. Certainly he was fully active in his craft by the 1750s; he worked for Edmund Woolley (q.v.) at the State House (1751-1752), and in 1758 he performed a variety of repairs to the Rolls Office of the State House. By the 1760s he was a leading member of The Company. In 1763 he was on the important committee that set the prices for carpentry work in Philadelphia; in 1765-1767 and again in 1775-1779, Worrell was Assistant of The Company. At some time in the 1770s he took Joseph Armitage as an apprentice and in 1773 assigned him to his father, Benjamin Armitage (q.v.). Worrell was also an "encourager" to the Philadelphia, 1775, edition of Abraham Swan, "The British Architect," the first book of architecture printed in America. While Worrell took the oath of allegiance to the State of Pennsylvania in 1779, a James "Warrell" was attainted and his property confiscated during the Revolution. Since there were two men with such similar names in Philadelphia, it is unclear which James Worrell was elected to the American Philosophical Society on December 20, 1768, and was a subscriber to the Silk Society in 1770. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See references and papers at Dilks College, Christ Church, Historical Society of Penneylvania. *In file on 2nd floor. Worrell's account sheets for construction of Carpenters' Hall (APS, #23) Three typed pages telling of his relationship to the American Philosophical Society, his work for the Committee of Safety in the Revolution relating to construction of fortifications at Mud Island (Fort Mifflin) and removal of lead spouting from city roofs to make bullets. *In his file, see pages copied from "Fort Mifflin of Philadelphia," telling of his work at the fort protecting Philadelphia. *Hannah Roach notes on parentage (father) - James Worrell Adm.H/263 - 1797 #40 WO 12, RO 42, Peter Worrell 1663-1722 at (?) had issue John, James, Benjamin. *F.S. Hannah Roach notes on bio form, in file: married twice: 1. Hannah Parsons, born ca. 1731, married Oct. 11, 1749; died Jan. 17, 1752 2. Mary Stuart, married April 24, 1757; died Feb. 28, 1758. With Robert Allison, fortifications at Fort Island, 1777. With Evan Evans and Robert Allison, removed lead spouts from State House, and made an evaluation. Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, #24, page 106. Sold lots 2nd & Vine Sts., south of Joshua Emlen's alley. Rolls Office in State House, paid 15 Feb 1758. *Hannah Roach paper, page 12aa Mention of him and Robert Allison making repairs to State House following British occupation; in addition, mention of his working with Allison on fortifications to Fort Island, 1777, before British occupation. *"Fort Mifflin of Philadelphia" page 23 James Worrell, working on strengthening of the Fort, reported grumbling among the workers who handled heavy logs. *PA Gazette 7/13/1758 - #9509 James Worrell living on "a very good lot of ground in Vine St. near 2nd with large 3-story brick messuage/" Property for sale. PA Gazette 2/21/1776 - #21721 James Worrell eleced to six-month term for Commitee for City and Liberties. PA Gazette 1/14/1784 - #37 Owned land in Blockley township, 4 1/2 miles from Philadelphia. PA Gazette 8/27/1783 - #31795 Owned land in Blockley, county of Philadelphia (University City area). Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1777/1800; D; 4; 378; Miller, David 1777/1800; D; 7; 445; Herley, George 1777/1800; D; 15; 484; Robbles, Michael 1777/1800; D; 4; 427; Mans, Frederick 1777/1800; D; 18; 333; Seyferheld, B. 1777/1800; D; 44; 246; Summers, George 1777/1800; D; 71; 379; Wolff, John 1809/1815; IC; 28; 632; Scheuffele, Lewis 1815/1819; MR; 19; 388; Dehart, James Revolutionary War XX Spouse Name See "Reference" Office Held Vice President, 1765,75 Warden, 1762 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Worrell, James Description An account of the resource The master builder James Worrell first comes to historical attention when he married Hannah Parsons, daughter of William Parsons, at Christ Church on 11 October 1749. When his father-in-law died in 1757, Worrell received forty pounds with which he was "to make up and decorate the graves and tombs of my late dear mother" and his three children, including Worrell's first wife who had died in 1753. Worrell continued to live in Parson's house near the corner of Second and Vine (which placed him in the Northern Liberties, Vine being the northern-most boundry of the City at that date) throughout the pre-Revolutionary War years. He was also a founding member (1756) of the Northern Liberties Fire Company. A keen patriot--as were most of the master builders--Worrell was an officer of the 1st Company of Artillery of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia (see, Benjamin Loxley). Together with Robert Allison, Worrell worked on the Liberty Island fort in 1776 and in 1777 (again with Robert Allison and also Evan Evans) he removed lead downspouts prior to the fall of the city to the British. Worrell became a member of The Carpenters' Company prior to the date of the earliest surviving records of the 1760s. Certainly he was fully active in his craft by the 1750s; he worked for Edmund Woolley at the State House (Independence Hall), 1751-1752, and in 1758 he performed a variety of repairs to the Rolls Office at the State House. By the 1760s he was a leading member of The Company. In the 1760s he was on the important committee that set the prices charged for carpentry work in Philadelphia; in 1765-1767 and again in 1775-1779, Worrell was Assistant of The Company. At some time in the 1770s he took Joseph Armitage as an apprentice and in 1773 assigned him to his father, Benjamin Armitage. Worrell was also an "encourager" to the Philadelphia, 1775 edition of Abraham Swan, The British Architect, the first book of architecture printed in America. While Worrell took the oath of allegiance to the State of Pennsylvania in 1779, a James Worrell of Philadelphia was attainted and his property confiscated during the Revolution. Since there were two men with such similar names in Philadelphia, it it unclear which James Worrell was elected to the American Philosophical Society on December 20, 1768, and was a subscriber to the Silk Society in 1770. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23421">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/c80c6e548ed4b47265175d469d126719.PNG c606ff630ee08072940547ae612a9226 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1763-72 Birth Date 1/11720 Children Hannah, Sarah Deceased Date 1/9/1775 Father John File Number a First Name John Last Name Goodwin Member Number 25* Reference *Subscribed 16 shares to erection of Hall. *Tatman & Tatman & Moss Biographical Dictionary of Phila. Architects page 311. Goodwin was a successful master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company before 1763, although no Company records prior to the 1760s survive to confirm the date of his membership. He was highly respected by his colleagues, Goodwin served on the important Company price book committee that set the rates for carpentry work. He was also appointed trustee for The Company to conduct negotiations leading to the acquisition of a lot and construction of Carpenters' Hall, to which Goodwin was a major contributor. At the time of his death, Goodwin's estate was valued in excess of 2,500 pounds. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Biographical Dictionary Phila. Architects. See material related to Pennsylvania Hospital, Phila. City Archives. *Birth date determined by research of Spencer Roach. *In member file: Listing shows buried in St. Peters Churchyard Jan. 9, 1775. *Trans. APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 99: Listed in 1770 among original subscribers to construction of Hall. Page 98: One of members appointed to select a lot of ground for the Hall (1763). *Hannah Roach papers Phila. Mnthly meeting records, 453, 10/28/1772; Deborah wife of John Goodwin, 50 years. *Hannah Roach papers: John Goodwin (Jr.) was a house carpenter, buried St. Peters Churchyard 9 January 1775. Will dated 6 December 1774, proved 16 January 1775 (Will Book Q, 96 #80:1775). *PA Gazette 3/25/1756 - #6795 Commissioned by Governor to New Artillery Co.: Benjamin Loxley, 1st Lieut., John Goodwin, 2nd Lieutenant. PA Gazette 10/9/1760 - #12926 Elected an Assessor for Philadelphia. PA Gazette 2/1/1775 - #19738 On January 27, 1775 - settling his estate: sale at the London Coffee House of a house and lot east side of Front St., 3 stories high, 20 feet front, 40 feet deep. Also house on south side of Union between Second and Third Sts, the house being 2 stories high with two-story kitchen. Hannah Goodwin, executor. Various personal and household items sold earlier at private sale. *Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1751/1766; H; 20; 272; Daw, Thomas 1766/1781; I; 1; 96; McDowell, Peter 1777/1781; D; 39; 212; McGlathery, John 1777/1800; D; 64; 300; Morey, Elizabeth 1809/1815; IC; 14; 200; Harrison, Thomas 1815/1819; MR; 16; 47; Smith, William H. Defendents/Sheriff Sales File Data from City of Philadelphia Archives: (Book; Page; Year; Purchaser) B-3; 354; 1775; Gambell, William B-3; 356; 1775; Peterkin, David B-3; 358; 1775; Kerlin, William Spouse Name Deborah West Name Suffix Jr. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Goodwin, John, Jr. Description An account of the resource John Goodwin, Jr., was a successful master buider elected to The Carpenters' Company before 1763 although no Company records prior to the 1760s survive to confirm the date of his membership. Highly respected by his colleagues, Goodwin served on the important price book committee that set rates for carpentry work. He was also appointed trustee for The Company to conduct negotiations leading to the acquisition of the lot and construction of Carpenters' Hall, to which Goodwin was a major contributor. At the time of his death, Goodwin's estate was valued in excess of 2,500 pounds. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/35726">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/ab1ccf5a463e4fdae5da92228a34c8f3.jpg bcc15977d55861c3768bb588ba43157a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Quaker Meeting House (left) that Carlile worked on. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PAB via Athenaeum of Philadelphia Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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.  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. https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/e786524639ad3947433a1976de67489f.jpg 9e8e7e5579db8211b81e9c6b4636ee18 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource 217 Spruce Street. Davis worked on this project. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PAB via Athaneum of philadelphia Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bernie Cleff Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Children James, William, Ann, Sarha (?), Mary, Elizabeth, Thomas Deceased Date 1/1/1774 Father James, Sr. File Number a First Name James Last Name Davis Member Number 30* Mother Rachel Project 217 Spruce St. (1758) Reference *Subscribed to 10 shares for erection of Hall. *Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 186. Was the son of a house carpenter and a successful master builder in his own right. The Carpenters' Company lists him as an early member; he is first mentioned as present at meetings in 1766, although no Company records prior to the 1760s have survived to confirm the date of his election.. Davis was elected Assistant Warden of The Company, 1767-1770, and was one of the larger contributors toward the construction of Carpenters' Hall. (See Trans. APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 99.) See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. *Item 19 - Accounts & Friendship (Hannah Roach) 8 May 1789 - Cash paid Elizabeth Davis, widow of James Davis, Jr., for her daughter, left to her by James Davis, Sr., as appears by his will 2 pounds, 10 shillings *Prime Directory: Lists as carpenter Aug. 23, 1744 in Pennsylvania Gazette - no address given. *Via Hannah Roach: Tax list, 1756, Dock Ward, James Davis, carpenter, 16 pounds. Son Thomas apprenticed to George Wood in 1770; assigned with consent to James Armitage 1772-75. Will Book Q/73:1774 (written Nov. 24, 1763) - copy of will and codicil in folder. Will proved November 19, 1774. *"Philadelphia Preserved" Page 12 - Built house at 217 Spruce St. in 1758. Known as Davis-Lenox house. *In file: further details on owners of Davis-Lenox house and building's current state of preservation. *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. Spouse Name Elizabeth, Silla (2nd wife) Name Suffix , Jr. Office Held Vice President, 1767 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Davis, Jr., James Description An account of the resource James Davis, Jr., was the son of a house carpenter and a successful master builder in his own right. The Carpenters' Company lists him as an early member; he is first mentioned as present at meetings in 1766, although no Company records prior to the l760s have survived to confirm the date of his election. Davis was elected Assistant Warden of The Company, 1767-1770, and was one of the larger contributors toward the construction of Carpenters' Hall. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/22457">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Sandra L. Tatman.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/1/1719 Deceased Date 8/3/1766 Father Reese Price File Number a First Name Ellis Last Name Price Member Number 33* Mother Ann Grantor Records Notes Also listings for Evan, Elisha and Enoch. Reference *Tatman & Moss Biographical Dictionary Phila. Architects page 624. Master builder Ellis Price was elected to The Carpenters' Company prior to the date of the earliest surviving records from the 1760s. In 1756 he married Sarah Osborne at Christ Church and was disowned by the Friends the following year. At the time of his death in 1766 he styled himself an innholder. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See piece in Pennsylvania Archives. *Ellis Price, letters of admin. granted to Sarah Price 26 August 1766: (Adm. Book H, 28 #81:1766). Died 8.3.1766, age 47 (Hinshaw, II, 409) *Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1683/1777; H; 20; 270; Fuller, John Spouse Name Sarah Osborne Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Price, Ellis Description An account of the resource Master builder Ellis Price was elected to The Carpenters' Company prior to the date of the earliest surviving records from the 1760s. In 1756 he married Sarah Osborne at Christ Church and was disowned by the Friends the following year. At the time of his death in 1766 he styled himself an innholder. Ellis Price was the son of Reese Price, a yeoman who died in 1760. Ellis was included in Reese Price’s will along with his siblings John, Edward, Mary Harry, Margaret Paschall, Jane and Ellias. Ellis was also an executor of Rebecca Rees’s will and listed as a “Friend” along with siblings John and Jane as well as a Elizabeth Price whose relation to Ellis is unclear. Rebecca Rees was Ellis Price’s step-grandmother. She married his grandfather Edward Reese, the father of Reese Price, and outlived him without issue. Reese Price is called Reese Rees in his father’s will. Reese Price married three times. His second wife was Elizabeth Ellis, the daughter of Ellis Ellis, whom he married in 1718. This is most likely the source of Ellis Price’s first name. Rees Price was the second landlord of the Blue Anchor Tavern on Dock Creek (now Dock street), the site where William Penn first landed in Pennsylvania. While Ellis Price was also an innholder, his inn is unknown and was assuredly not the Blue Anchor. Ellis’s surname, Price, most likely comes from the Welsh tradition of males putting “Ap” in front of their father’s name, thus Rees became Aprees and eventually anglicized to Price. Both Rebecca Rees’s and Reese Price’s will list Merion as their residence. Merion belonged to the Welsh Tract. Many Welsh Quakers settled this area and their families, such as the Prices and the Ellis’s, kept close ties. Ellis Price had already been disowned by the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting due to his marriage outside of the religion at the time of his father’s death. At the time of his own death, Ellis Price had an inventory worth three hundred and eleven pounds after administration. His will included “some old tools and lumber in the Garrets”, valued at one pound and five shillings. Evidently, he still practiced, or had recently practiced, carpentry at the end of his life. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/102059">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss and Thomas Stokes. https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/ab3cb3d2b1aa4cd783d748539ae449bb.jpg bd489847c39d5fe27acc2432380e30b0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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.  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. https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/23014f3132e7fe72276bf85c2d6ebc00.jpg 00dbee1a86198c818f72e842c72542de Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Mt. Pleasant. Thomas Nevel contributed to construction. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PAB via Athaneum of Philadelphia Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1763-90 Birth Date 1/1/1721 Children John & Eleanor (twins by first wife not Elizabeth Weed) Deceased Date 1/1/1797 Business Address Front bet. Market & Arch (1785, 93) (Prime) Father Thomas File Number a First Name Thomas Last Name Nevell Member Number 35* Project Mt. Pleasant (1763) for Capt. MacPherson His house at 338 S. Fourth St. (1769) Reference *Subscribed 12 shares to erection of Hall. *Tatman & Moss Biographical Dictionary of Phila. Architects. Pages 568-569. Nevel (Nevell) was he master builder/architect Thomas Nevell, who designed the most famous Philadelphia country house -- Mt.. Pleasant (1763) -- and founded a school of architecture in Philadelphia (1771) -- was the son of Thomas and Mary Nevell. By 1730 both of his parents had died, and the lad was placed in a series of foster homes until apprenticed to Edmund Woolley (q.v.) to learn house carpentry. Woolley was one of the most influential master builders in the city and during Nevell's apprenticeship was engaged in what was for the time the largest building project in Philadelphia's history -- the Pennsylvania State House. From Woolley Nevell must have gained more than the basic education usually specified by indentures of apprenticeship, and he probably received the additional fillip to his career of nomination into the select Carpenters' Company of master builders. An independent master by 1745, one of Nevell's earliest known commissions was a double twist staircase -- no mean feat of geometry and joinery -- causing him to be called by his client "an ingenious House Carpenter." Little is known of Nevell's work during the 1750s. He helped his former master erect the State House tower and steeple (that he would demolish in 1781) and built a "fine stair case" for Edward Shippen's house on south 4th St. Following a period in jail for unpaid debts, Nevell is known to have worked at the Pennsylvania Hospital. It was in 1763, however, that Nevell began what would come down in history as his masterpiece. On July 27,1763, Nevell recorded in his account book under Capt. John MacPherson's name: "One Jeniral plan for all The Buildings at ye Plantation" for which he charged one pound and "two difrant plans & Elivations for his Country Seat" for which he charged six pounds. By September Nevell charged MacPherson for the centerings to complete the distinctive chimneys at Mt. Pleasant, and by March 23, 1764, Nevell recorded that Robert Smith (q.v.) and John Thornhill (q.v.) had valued the Schuylkill frontispiece at 25 pounds. The date of Nevell's election into The Carpenters' Company is unknown; it certainly predates the earliest surviving Company records of 1763. By 1768 he was on the committee with Robert Smith and Benjamin Loxley (q.v.) to purchase a lot for Carpenters' Hall. Nevell was the second highest contributor to the cost of the Hall, probably made possible by income from the renovations of John Cadwalader's grand town house on the west side of 2nd street between Spruce and Delancey Sts. Concurrently, Nevell erected for himself a house at (modern) 338 south Fourth St., 1769-1770, where at the "sign of the Carpenters' Hall," Nevell opened Philadelphia's first school of architecture. Approached by several persons "anxious to improve themselves in the art of architecture, Nevell announced (See Statement on page 569) By the use of models the students would study these principles, "after which I propose to proceed to teach . . . the drawing of the five orders, and designs . . . requisite to form a true and compleat architect." Any persons of "common capacity" could assimilate all of these skills "in two months at most" by attending the school four nights a week. The cost would be "Ten shillings for entrance, and twenty shillings per month." These students would not be Nevell's first. In 1766 he had taken John King (q.v.) "to instructions in the Art of Drawing Sundry Propositions in Architecture." In 1771, however, his list of paying students included: David Williamson, Joseph Howell, Duncan McKeller, John Alexander, Thomas Proctor (q.v.), Joseph Grub, Thomas Savery (q.v.), John Priest, and John Sanders. Nevell's school was sufficiently successful to encourage a second season "for instructing a number of Youth in the Art of Drawing," and in the fall of 1773, he announced a third and what would prove to be the final term. His accounts mention only payments from John Taylor. (Interestingly, Nevell charged his students one pound for a "T square & draught board" and one pound 14s 6d for a case of drawing instruments.) During the Revolution, Nevell was fully engaged with the patriot cause. On the eve of the war, however, he had acted as agent for the engraver John Norman in the latter's edition of Swan's "The British Architect"; and when the Company voted to publish their price book in 1785, it was Nevell who offered the "Plates representing different parts of Carpenters work . . . draughts necessary for the Engraver." The 35 engraved plates that illustrate The Company's "Articles of the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia and their Rules for Measuring and Valuing House-Carpenters Work" (Philadelphia 1786), was the first such work of architecture native to America and provided a fitting memorial to the "ingenious House Carpenter" whose brief efforts at founding a school of architecture anticipated the transition from apprenticeship-trained carpenter/builder to professional architect. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Account books and drawings at Van Pelt Library, University of Pennsylvania. Also articles listed. *See C.E. Peterson's book, "Robert Smith", page 14, Col 1, para 2&3 for information on his school for architecture and a quote advertising the opening of a drawing school. *In his file, see pages copied from "Fort Mifflin of Philadelphia," telling of his work at the fort protecting Philadelphia. *James Sullivan: Thank you for your valuable information on the restoration of Mount Pleasant. I have added your name and Unkefer Brothers Construction to the historic record for this article and the database files for you and Unkefer Brothers Construction as well as John Milner Architects. See: "Thomas Nevell: An ingenious House Carpenter" For Carl (C.G.K.), a major reason to prepare these articles was to connect as many Company members as possible to specific buildings and history through the centuries. He was not aware of Unkefer Brothers Construction and this restoration. *Also see archives file Box 150, file 40 for detailed information on Francis Daymon, who acted as translator for Franklin and John Jay with Bonvouloir, at the meeting in the Library Company's rooms on the second floor, now the Dalkeith room. *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. *A biography of Nevell and reprints of articles written by him for the "Philadelphia Gazette" and material signed by him are in Archives Box 167, file 42. *"Fort Mifflin of Philadelphia" (page 21) In February, 1776, Nevell received an emergency contract to build gun carriages and mount 18-pound cannon - because the completed work proved inadequate. *Member file. Copy of advertisement in the "Pennsylvania Gazette," 30 September 1772, for his school of architecture. Text of Deed conveying site of Carpenters' Hall from George and Ann Emlen to Nevell and other members of the Company. Reprint from "Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians" by Hannah Benner Roach on life of Thomas Nevell. Typed sheets (4) tell of his activities in the Revolution, his work on construction of the State House steeple and its demolition, together with advertisement for materials removed from the State House. *In his member file, a copy of a report by John Millner Architects, Inc. who in 2005 undertook an extensive roof stabilization and roofing replacement at Mount Pleasant. Also a sheet with the name of the contact person at the Art Museum. *In his member file: copy of letter from him to Company thanking them for assistance and requesting additional help, plus firewood. *Copy of invoices involving "seasoned pine boards" for John Cadwallader, signed by both Nevell and Richard Armitt. *March or April issue of PA Magazine of History & Biography - article on Woodlands mentions Nevell (note from Roger Tatman & Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects Bio Dictionary Phila Architects) *Minutes - Quarterly Meeting, July 1999 In information on Gunning Bedford, Peterson quotes from Thomas Nevell's account book, which tells of Bedford's building Port Royal, a mansion in Frankford, which was later demolished and partly restored at the Winterthur museum. *Trans. APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 98 In 1768, a site for the Hall on the south side of Chestnut Street was acquired in the name of three members -- Benjamin Loxley, Thomas Nevell, and Robert Smith. page 100 This agreement (with the Library Company) was reached on October 26, 1772, and the Carpenters' Company proceeded "to furnish the House ready for the Library Company to move in."(31) The latter appointed a committee for fitting up the new quarters and Thomas Nevell of the Carpenters' Company was engaged to do the joinery. The minute book shows that the new furnishings included carved cabinets and book shelves protected with wire lattice work. The windows were fitted with inside shutters (32) and the rooms heated by an open fire.(53) *PA Gazette 3/11/1755 - #5454 Demands against Thomas Nevell, deceased, house carpenter. (Father or grandfather ?) PA Gazette 5/8/1766 - #684 Advertises for runaway apprentice; 30 shillings reward. PA Gazette 6/9/1768 - #5421 "To be let, a commodious room well calculated for a school" opposite Union St., in Fourth. PA Gazette 9/20/1770 - #10203 The subscriber "has with some reluctance consented to attend three nights in each week from 6 to 9 o'clock in his house on Fourth St., to begin October till March" Proposes instruction in geometry and construction methods; he then lists types of construction to be included. PA Gazette 10/31/1771 - #12662 Opens a school for carpenters in the "art of architecture." PA Gazette 9/30/1772 - #14639 Proposes opening a school "for instructing a small number of youth in the art of drawing, or the right use and construction of lines." Attendance four nights a week from 6 to 9 for two months. PA Gazette 9/30/1772 - #14639 Thomas Nevell has taken into partnership "for carrying on the carpenters' business" John Lort, Jr. PA Gazette 10/20/1773 - #16967 Proposes a school in the art of drawing, on the right use and construction of lines. PA Gazette 7/19/1775 - #20637 Soliciting subscriptions for publication of "The Prussian Evolution" of military tactics and strategy with 30 folio copper plates. Subscriptions received by Thomas Nevell "at the sign of the Carpenters' Hall, in Fourth St., and by Benjamin Loxley, among others. PA Gazette, 5/22/1776 - #22207 Committee of Safety appointed Frazer Kinsley, Thomas Nevell and others to receive lead, paying at the rate of six pence per pound; clock weights excepted since iron weights not yet available. 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 7/7/1790 - #7240 "Syrup for the flux. . .as formerly prepared by Dr. George Wood, and afterwards by his widow, and for these ten years past by Mrs. Nevell, are now prepared and sold by Thomas Nevell and George, son of Dr.George Wood, in Front near Arch, on the bank side." *Managing Committee Minutes-1775-2-106 Copy of certificate given to Thomas Nevell April 20, 1775: This is to certify that Thomas Nevell hath advanced to the Carpenters' Company the sum of 33 pounds one shilling and three pence which is to be paid to the said Thomas Nevell his heirs Executors Administrators or assignee out of the rents and profits arising to the said Company in a just proportion with the sums advanced by other members in the month of January every year until the sum or sums be fully paid. *Philadelphia Preserved page 21. Description of his house and alterations. *Managing Committee Minutes-1785-3-92 Plates representing different parts of carpenters' work were laid before the Company at the request of Thomas Nevell, who designed the drafts necessary for the engraver, that if the members should judge them useful to the Company they may have them at the first cost, being 32 dollars. Managing Committee Minutes-1792-5-32 On application of Thomas Nevell the Company directed the committee to recommend such sum as they may judge necesary for his relief the winter season. The Company on considering a letter from Thomas Nevell directed to them, now agree to his proposition of continuing at his present dwelling allowing him his request for one dollar and a half per week and the further sum of 20 dollars to be disposed of at the discretion of the committee in supplying the firewood and other necessaries. Managing Committee Minutes-1792-5-38 At a quarterly meeting of the Company held at their Hall April 17th, 1792, Resolved that the Committee be authorized to pay the sum of 15 pounds being the ground rent now due on the house in possession of Thomas Nevell late the estate of Widow Weed, in order to extricate the goods from the demands of the ground landlord, and also to take the goods of the said Thomas Nevell as security for the sum advanced, and place him at board where he may be well accommodated, the goods being sent with him. Managing Committee Minutes-1793-5-60 Annual Meeting. In further consideration of Thomas Nevell's situation the Company agree to allow him the further sum of half dollar a week during this winter and sixteen dollars in addition thereto in order to supply him with fire wood and such necesaries as he may stand in need of, and also the sum of 30 dollars to repay George Ingels for money advanced him at sundry times within the course of the last year. On a further consideration of Thomas Nevell's situation the Company agree to allow him the further sum of a half dollar per week during this winter and 16 dollars addition thereto in order to supply him with firewood and such necessaries as he may stand in need of, and also the sum of 30 dollars to repay George Ingels for money advanced him at sundry times within the course of the year. Managing Committee Minutes-1794-7-13 The Company now agree that the Committee be instructed to supply Thomas Nevell with such necessary clothing and cash sufficient to pay his board decently. Managing Committee Minutes-1795-7-29 The committee on Thomas Nevell's case report: Having completed the business to which they were appointed they are therefore discontinued. Managing Committee Minutes-May 8, 1991-pg. 164 Report by Historian Emeritus: "After frustrations of many, many years, I finally have in hand a microfilm of the Nevell account book (gift of Mrs. Beatrice Garvan.) There are problems. The pages at the beginning are undated and don't seem to be in chronological order. . . .The very first page has two undated items (but 1762) but quoted below . Both were from Robert Smith designs and reaffirm what we have known for a long time - that Robert Smith and Nevell were closely associated. Quotes concern construction of Second Presbyterian Church (on Arch Street) and Third Presbyterian Church, "Old Pine." Mr. Peterson's secretary is transcribing 40 pages, which will take weeks to complete. The handwriting is difficult in many places and some words will always remain puzzles. However, important information will be recovered about major Philadelphia buildings, including Carpenters' Hall. Original document from which microfilm was made is at Van Pelt library of University of Pennsylvania. *Hannah Roach paper, page 12aa His role in removing deteriorating tower of State House (1781), construction of spire, and text of advertisement offering wooden parts from steeple for sale. *Hannah Roach paper, page 11aa Good paragraph telling about various Company members who worked on the State House. *Hannah Roach paper, page 13aa Mention of his holding first architectural classes known to have been in Philadelphia. *Article by Charles E. Peterson, "American Notes" Copy of article by Peterson on Benjamin Loxley (and in his file) contains reference to Nevell (which seems mispelled in article) and his work on Carpenters' Hall. *Hannah Roach via Tax list, 1756, Dock Ward, Thomas Nevell, carpenter, 8 pounds. Also: transcription of his deeds recorded; and, copy of text admitting him to Pennsylvania Hospital as a mental patient, having cut his throat. *Paper in Woolley file, starting page 11 Tells of work of this former apprentice of Edmund Woolley in Lancaster, PA *Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1683/1800; G; 12; 494; Story, Sarah 1683/1800; I; 7; 46; Bedford, Gunning 1683/1800; D; 22; 437; Linnon, Thomas 1799/1819; MR; 5; 160; Roach, George 1835/1842; GS; 12; 244; Noble, Samuel 1835/1842; GS; 36; 505; Nixon, John Revolutionary War XX Spouse Born 1/20/1779 (R) Spouse Name Elizabeth Weed Where Born Philadelphia, PA Office Held Warden, 1765 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nevell, Thomas Description An account of the resource The master builder/architect Thomas Nevell, who designed the most famous Philadelphia country house--Mt. Pleasant (1763)--and founded a school of architecture in Philadelphia (1771), was the son of Thomas and Mary Nevell. By 1730 both of his parents had died and the lad was placed in a series of foster homes until apprenticed to Edmund Woolley to learn house carpentry. Woolley was one of the most influential master builders in the city and during Nevell's apprenticeship was engaged in what was for the time the largest building project in Philadelphia's history--the Pennsylvania State House (Independence Hall). From Woolley, Nevell must have gained more than the basic education usually specified by indentures of apprenticeship, and he probably received the additional fillip to his career of nomination into the select Carpenters' Company of master builders. An independent master by 1745, one of Nevell's earliest known commissions was a double twist stair case-no mean feat of geometry and joinery-causing him to be called by his client "an ingenious House Carpenter." Little is known of Nevell's work during the 1750s. He helped his former master erect the State House tower and steeple (that he would demolish in 1781) and built a "fine stair case" for Edward Shippen's house on South Fourth Street. Following a period in jail for unpaid debts, Nevell is known to have worked at the Pennsylvania Hospital. It was in 1763, however, that Nevell began what would come down in history as his masterpiece. On July 27, 1763, Nevell recorded in his account book under Capt. John MacPherson for the centerings to complete the distinctive chimneys at Mt. Pleasent, and by March 23, 1764, Nevell recorded that Robert Smith and John Thornhill had valued the Schuylkill frontispiece at twenty-five pounds. The date of Nevell's election to The Carpenters' Company is unknown; it certainly predates the earliest surviving Company records of 1763. By 1768 he was on the committee with Robert Smith and Benjamin Loxley to purchase a lot for Carpenters' Hall. Nevell was the second highest contributor to the cost of the Hall, probably made possible by income from the renovations of John Cadwalader's grand town house on the west side of Second Street between Spruce and Delancy Streets. Concurrently, Nevell erected for himself a house at (modern) 338 South Fourth Street, 1769-1770; where, at the "sign at the Carpenter's Hall," Nevell opened Philadelphia's first school of architectural drawing. Approached by several persons "anxious to improve themselves in the art of architecture," Nevell announced, " . . .I will take upon me to instruct a small number of youth, or others, the right use and construction of lines for the formation of regular or irregular arches, groins for vaults, or ceilings, brackets for plaistered cornices, and the like; the best method for striking out the ramp, and twist rails for stair cases; the most expeditious and approved method of diminishing colums and pilasters; the readiest rule for laying out the flutes and fillett, the method of forming raking cornices for pediments, &c. The geometrical rules for finding the length, back and bevel of hip or valley rafters, to any constructions, streight or circular, and to lay down principal roofs in ledgement. . . ." (Pennsylvania Gazette 31 October 1771, and quoted in "Thomas Nevel (1721-1797): Carpenter, Educator, Patriot", by Hanna Benner Roach) By the use of models the students would study these principles, "after which I propose to proceed to teach...the drawing of the five orders, and designs...requisite to form a true and compleat architect." Any person of "common capacity" could assimilate all of these skills "in two months at most" by attending the school four nights a week! The cost would be "Ten Shillings for entrance and Twenty Shillings per month." These students would not be Nevell's first. In 1766 he had taken John King "to instructions in the Art of Drawing Sundry Propositions in Architecture." In 1771, however, his list of paying students included: David Williamson, Joseph Howell, Duncan McKeller, John Alexander, Thomas Proctor, Joseph Grub, Thomas Savery, John Priest, and John Sanders. Nevell's school was sufficiently successful to encourage a second season "for instructing a small number of Youth in the Art of Drawing," and, in the fall of 1773, he announced a third and what would prove to be the final term. His accounts mention only payments from John Taylor. (Interestingly, Nevell charged his students one pound for all "T Square & draught board" and one pound 14s 6d for a case of drawing instruments.) During the Revolution, Nevell was fully engaged with the patriot cause. On the eve of the war,however, he had acted as agent for the engraver John Norman in the latter's edition of Swan's British Architect, and when The Company voted to publish their price book in 1785 it was Nevell who offered the "Plates representing diferent sic parts of Carpenters work...draughts necessary for the Engravers." The thirty-five engraved plates that illustrate The Company's Articles of the Carpenters Company of Philadelphia and their Rules for Measuring and Valuing House-Carpenters Work (Philadelphia, 1786), was the first such work of architecture native to America and provided a fitting memorial to the "ingenious House Carpenter" whose brief efforts at founding a school of architecture anticipated the transition from apprenticeship-trained carpenter/builder to professional architect. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/95133">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/1edb67cb03a58a18750f83dfd67db769.PNG 85de1584d8ef0741b7c97598257ee04f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Armitage noted in the Carpenter's Company Minutes, 1770. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived American Philosophical Society Digital Collections Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1807 File Number a First Name James Last Name Armitage Member Number 36* Project Old Pine Presbyterian Church (1768) Reference *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 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Armitage, James Description An account of the resource 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. 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. https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/acc541aff55586558af7972dee2684e5.PNG 4ce87c822cc9495ce615d8abc6374304 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Samuel Griscom noted in Carpenter's Company minutes. 1771 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived American Philosophical Society Digital Collections Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/1/1717 Children Elizabeth, Sarah Deceased Date 1/1/1793 Descendant Weston Adams Allen Griscom Business Address 54 Vine St. (1791) (Prime) Descendant Address Weston Adams, 303 Saluda Ave., Columbia, SC 29205 Allen Griscom, 156 Whispering Oaks Drive, West Chester, PA 19382 File Number a First Name Samuel Last Name Griscom Member Number 37* Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes Rebecca lost property in 1790. Project Said to have helped erect belfry of State House Reference *Subscribed to 8 shares for erection of Hall. *Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 317. A master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company before 1766, although no records prior to the 1760s survive to confirm the date of his membership. His daughter was Elizabeth (Betsy) Ross (1752-1836). See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Notes on Elizabeth Griscom: School she attended is believed to be the one just west of the Hall and marked by brick wall. If correct, she was there prior to the Hall's construction. In the basement of the Gloucester County Historical Society, in Woodbury, NJ, is the brick fireplace removed from Hugg's Tavern. This is the fireplace before which she and John Ross stood for their marriage. The tavern was demolished in the course of making a park and small marina along the waterfront, at the southern end of Gloucester City. On a wall in the Free Friends Meeting House, at 5th & Arch Sts., there is a sheet of signatures of members. Elizabeth Claypoole, the name of her third husband, is on this list. *Prime Directory: Carpenter, April 7, 1790, Pennsylvania Journal; McCullough's Court (1793); 54 Vine St. (1791). Also lists a possible ancestor, Andrew Griscombe, carpenter, Ph. Wills of Richard Morris. Bk A No. 77, Aug. 20, 1690. *Hannah Roach-APS: 2 Aug 1764. his new dwelling on north side of Mulberry st. between 3rd and 4th. *PA Gazette 7/15/1762 - #16465 Selling at London coffee house a lot on north side of Sassafras (Race) St. Information from Samuel Griscom. PA Gazette 5/2/1765 - #23187 Selling at London coffee house four acres of pasture, off Lower Ferry Road in Southwark. PA Gazette 11/16/1782 - #30587 Samuel Griscom (and Evarard Bolton) listed as selling property on Arch and Cherry Sts. near the Friends Burial Ground. *Information on Giscom family can be found at the Camden County Historical Society.. *City Directory - 1814 - Rachel, dry good shop, 52 Race. (possibly Samuel's widow ?) *In member file: Copy of article,"Betsy Ross, Quaker Rebel," which recounts history of Griscom family and location of dwellings. Andrew Griscom said to have built first brick house in the city. Also, Samuel said to have helped erect belfry of State House, completed some years after main building. As of 2017, the article no longer seems to be in the file? *in member file: notation from a descendant (Harker) of a book published by the Cultural and Heritage Commission, through the auspices of the Salem County Board of Chosen Freeholders (1983), on the Griscom family. Book titled: "Betsy Ross, the Griscom Legacy," by Timmins and Yarrington. *In member file: newspaper clipping giving Betsy Ross story and her history. Press Focus, 2001. Ron Pritsch. *See Hannah Roach paragraph under Wiliiam Rakestraw. Hannah Roach notes - With Isaiah Worrel built a barn near Frankford 1768 for Henry (?) also worked on meeting house 1789; died of yellow fever in 1793. *Via Hannah Roach: Tax list, 1756, High Street Ward, Samuel Griscom, carpenter, 24 pounds. *Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1791-11-29 Order for Thomas Nevell and Samuel Griscom 12 pounds each for their present relief, they being much indisposed. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1794-116 Order for walnut coffin for Samuel Griscom, 3 pounds 15 shillings. *City Records D.S.B. book #338; filed January 7, 1819; no record of satisfaction Samuel Griscom (possibly a descendant - son?) vs. Charles Tontag. Claim for $191.21 against a three story brick dwelling house situate on the north side of Walnut street about 60 or 70 feet east of 11th street in the city of Philadelphia. *Two more claims in City Records D.S.B. book #338 filed February 4, 1819, for "work and labour" against the same building. *Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1739/1751; G; 9; 225; Loyd, Elizabeth 1751/1766; H; 16; 164; Rush, William 1751/1766; H; 17; 499; Kaighn, John 1777/1800; D; 5; 417; Clarkson, Matthew 1777/1800; D; 6; 385; Shaffer, David 1777/1800; D; 14; 47; Kearsley, John 1777/1800; D; 42; 266; Bolton, Edward 1777/1800; EF; 8; 393; Geisse, Francis 1809/1815; IC; 28; 261; Middleton, Samuel 1815/1819; MR; 5; 440; Nicholson, Jr., William 1821/1825; IH; 6; 465; Hoskin, Thomas Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Griscom, Samuel Description An account of the resource Samuel Griscom was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company before 1766 although no records prior to the 1760s survive to confirm the date of his membership. His daughter was Elizabeth Ross (Betsy Ross, 1752-1836). Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/22005">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1763-73,74-5,83-94-7,1800,03 Membership Committee, 2001-05 Birth Date 1/1/1735 Deceased Date 1/1/1813 Business Address 3 N. 7th St. (1791) (Prime) File Number a First Name James Last Name Pearson Member Number 38* Project Observatory at Independence Square, from which the Declaration was first read. Reference *Subscribed 16 shares to erection of Hall. *City Directory - 1810 - James, city surveyor, 17 N. 7th *Tatman & Moss Biographical Dictionary of Phila. Architects. Pages 597-98. Master builder James Pearson was an early member of The Carpenters' Company, although the actual date of his election is unknown due to the loss of all Company records prior to 1763. In those earliest surviving records Pearson is mentioned as a member of the important "Committee to Sett Prises." Among the most active members of The Company throughout his life, Pearson served as Warden (1764-1766), Assistant (1770-1773, 1785-1788), and as a member of virtually every special committee. A member of The American Philosophical Society, Pearson was one of the official observers of The Transit of Venus (June 3, 1769) from the State House yard. An active supporter of the Revolution -- as were most of his fellow Company members -- Pearson manufactured firearms for the Committee of Safety (1775). In the 1780s he made extensive repairs to the State House for which his bills survive in the Pennsylvania Archives, Harrisburg, PA. When Company member Ezekiel Worrell (q.v.) died, his widow petitioned the Company for help in "placing one of her sons Apprentice to a House Carpenter." Company records strongly suggest that that son was Joseph Worrell and that he was taken as apprentice by Pearson. On 21 January 1788, "James Pearson proposed Joseph Worrel (sic.) Son of ye Late Ezekiel Worral" (sic.) as a member of The Company. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See material at American Philosophical Society. *PA Gazette 4/10/1766 - #502 As an officer of the "Amicable Library,' calls a meeting to consider adding 40 shillings to each share to permit joining with another library company. PA Gazette 6/8/1769 - #7559 A report on his participation in the American Philsophical Society project to observe the Transit of Venus. PA Gazette 8/9/1770 - #9941 William and James Pearson renting three-story brick house with fireplace in the cellar, on the north side of Market St. between 6th and 7th Sts. PA Gazette 11/27/1782 - #30758 The Major General of the Pennsylvania militia thanks officers for their service in the Revolution; James Pearson is listed as a Captain. 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. PA Gazette 11/1/1786 - #3764 Among subscribers to new building for American Philosophical Society. PA Gazette 2/4/1795 - #10649 Agent for land and buildings in Blockley township, 5 miles from Philadelphia. He listed at N. 7th St. PA Gazette 4/1/1789 - #6082 Signed as secretary of a meeting of manufacturers and mechanics of Philadelphia, districts of Northern Liberties and Southwark, petitioning Congress to lay duties on foreign manufactures imported into the states, Managing Committee Minutes-April 8, 1992-page 125 Historian Peterson's report: Before Carpenters' Hall was built - just a few feet to the west - a two-story brick schoolhouse was newly in place. According to Quaker historian Wilman Spawn, drawing survive for an observatory attached to the south side of that building. Mr. Spawn says it was the first observatory in this city, antedating that built soon afterwards on Independence Square by Robert Smith and James Pearson to observe the Transit of Venus. The latter was the structure from which the Declaration was first read to the public. *Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter, April 7, 1790, in PA Journal. Also a listing for Henry Pearson, possibly a brother, as house carpenter, 7th above Cherry St. (1795, 96) *PA Gazette 10/4/1770 - #10258 Benjamin Loxley on committee to enforce embargo on British goods as protest of recently imposed taxes on tea. Joseph Fox is committee chairman; anolther member is James Pearson. *City Directory - 1805 - reference to "James, late city surveyor, 17 N. 7th" (the right man?) *Trans. APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 99 Listed as an original subsciber (1770) to construction of the Hall . page 116 Footnote 162 lists Pearson as working (1769) on the "front house" on the property owned by the Company. page 120 Footnote 19: Robert Smith was appointed (Feb. 17, 1769) a member of an American Philosophical Society Committee to erect an observatory for the transit of Venus. The observatory was erected a short time afterwards by James Pearson in the State House Yard (Proc. Ameri. Philos. Soc. 22 (119):31,36, 1884). It was from this wooden structure that the Declaration of Independence was first read on July 8, 1776. *Managing Committee Minutes-1788-4-12: James Pearson on behalf of the Committee appointed to procure fire buckets and ladders. Managing Committee Minutes-1807-15-93 James Pearson and William Garrigues are appointed to value the party wall between Edward Tilghman and the store occupied by the Custom House. *Pearson's observatory is depicted in a painting by Peter Frederick Rothermel. Currently (2017) hanging in the Union League of Philadelphia. *Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1766/1781; I; 16; 24; Howell, Joshua 1777/1800; D; 5; 42; Brown, Mary 17177/1800; D; 5; 115; Rudolph, Tobias 1777/1800; D; 12; 531; Rundle, Daniel 1777/1800; D; 16; 1; Bartram, Moses 1777/1800; D; 17; 284; Hartt, Sarah 1799/1809; EF; 15; 216; Hartt, Jane Revolutionary War XX Office Held Vice President, 1770,85 Warden, 1764 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pearson, James Description An account of the resource Master builder James Pearson was an early member of The Carpenters' Company, although the actual date of his election is unknown because of the loss of all Company records prior to 1763. In those earliest surviving records, Pearson is mentioned as a member of the important "Committee to Sett prises." Among the most active members of The Company throughout his life, Pearson served as Warden (1764-1766), Assistant (1771-1773, 1785-1788), and as a member of virtually every special committee. A member of the American Philosophical Society, Pearson was one of the official observers of the transit of Venus (June 3, 1769) from the State House yard (Independence Square). An active supporter of the Revolution--as were most of his fellow Company members--Pearson manufactured firearms for the Committee of Safety (1775). In the 1780s he made extensive repairs to the State House for which his bills survive in the Pennsylvania Archives, Harrisburg, PA. When Company member Ezekiel Worrell died, his widow petitioned The Company for help in "placing one of her sons Apprentice to a House Carpenter." Company records strongly suggest that that son was Joseph Worrell and that he was taken as an apprentice by Pearson. On 21 January 1788, "James Pearson proposed Joseph Worrel [sic.] Son of ye Late Ezekial Worral [sic.] as a member of The Company."  Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/118111">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Children Isaac (?) Deceased Date 3/1/1764 File Number a First Name John Last Name Wayne Member Number 39* Reference *Tatman & Moss Biographical Dictionary of Phila. Architects. Page 840. The master builder John Wayne is traditionally carried on the rolls of The Carpenters' Company as a member elected prior to the earliest surviving Company records of the 1760s. Wayne died in 1765 and letters of administration were issued to Thomas and Samuel Williams and Abraham Wayne. The builder had probably been ill for some time; Isaac Wayne advertised in the "Pennsylvania Gazette" in March 15, 1764, that monies owed to John Wayne, house carpenter, should be paid to him, Lester Faulkner and Nathaniel Richards.. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See also article in Pennsylvania Gazette, noted. *Hannah Roach papers John Wayne, house carpenter, letters of administration granted 19 July 1765 to Thomas and Samuel Williams and Abraham Wayne: (Admin. Book G, 445, #85:1765). Debts of John Wayne, house carpenter, payable to Isaac Wayne, Lester Falkner and Nathaniel Richards. Penna. Gazette, 15 March 1764. *PA Gazette 2/19/1761 - #13580 Selling plantation in Willistown township, Chester county, the owner, "John Wayne, living in 3rd St., between the two new churches." PA Gazette 1/19/1764 - #19955 Agent for sale of houses and land in several city locations. He living in 3rd St. near St. Paul's Church. PA Gazette 3/15/1764 - #20320 "All persons with demands against the estate of John Wayne, late of this city, house carpenter, are desired to bring account . . ." Isaac Wayne, an executor. PA Gazette 3/22/1764 - #20374 Sheriff's sale of low and "new brick kitchen" east side of 7th St. Sale "at the home of the Widow Gray, at the sign of the Bull's Head, in Market St." PA Gazette 7/12/1764 - #21165 Sheriff's sale of ground east side of 3rd St. between Walnut & Spruce "with new 3-story brick dwelling house and a good kitchen." Also, selling lot next door with a "2-story wooden tenement." PA Gazette 10/31/1765 - #24470 Sheriff's sale of "three tenements and lots of ground south side of Christian St. in Southwark." *Defendents/Sheriff Sales File Data from City of Philadelphia Archives: (Book; Page; Year; Purchaser) A-1; 361; 1764; Faulkner, I. A-1; 364; 1764; Alexander, James Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wayne, John Description An account of the resource The master builder John Wayne is traditionally carried on the rolls of The Carpenters' Company as a member elected prior to the earliest surviving Company records of the 1760s. Wayne died in 1765, and letters of administration were issued to Thomas and Samuel Williams and Abraham Wayne. The builder had probably been ill for some time; Isaac Wayne advertised in the Pennsylvania Gazette on 15 March 1764, that monies owed to John Wayne, house carpenter, should be paid to him, Lester Falkner and Nathaniel Richards.  Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/103792">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/b1d5020c9e74066f3f1ff86cdc1227aa.jpg 0a7615c87f9a619e1144bb0d0595f5cd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Philosophical Hall, a building which William Roberts was a carpenter for. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived PAB via Athaneum of philadelphia Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1808 Business Address Chestnut bet. 6th & 7th Sts. (Roach) File Number a First Name William Last Name Roberts Member Number 40* Reference *Subscribed 4 shares to erection of Hall. *Tatman & Moss Biograohical Dictionary of Phila. Architects page 667. William Roberts was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company prior to the date of the earliest surviving records; he was first noted as present at a Company meeting in 1768. Roberts was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan, "The British Architect" (1775), the first book on architecture published in America. During the Revolution he made ammunition boxes, built guard houses, and made various repairs to the State House. A resident of the Middle Ward of Philadelphia as early as 1769, Roberts was listed in the Philadelphia Directories for 1791-1800 at 163 Chestnut St., probably the same house "on north side of Chesnut (sic.) St. near 5 where I now live" mentioned in his will. Roberts marched in the Grand Federal Procession of July 4, 1788, carrying a placard painted to display "designs in architecture." See Selected Bibliography Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Also see several important items, noted. *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." *Via Hannah Roach, APS records: William Roberts (d. 1808) not elected a member but signature is among members elected 16 January 1784. Roberts was ouse carpenter who lived on Chestnut St. between 6th & 7th. Receipted bills at APS show in 1800 and 1801 he made cases and doors for books and did other carpentry for APS. Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter October 6, 1768 in Pennsylvania Journal. *City Directory - 1805 - William, carpenter, 163 Chestnut. *Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1683/1718; E; 7-Sep; 174; Morris, Anthony 1739/1751; G; 2; 163; Roberts, Timothy 1739/1751; G; 4; 131; Roberts, John 1739/1751; G; 11; 223; Roberts, Ann 1751/1766; H; 19; 77; Clouss, William 1766/1781; I; 12; 469; Yatt, Thomas 1779/1800; D; 20; 481; Smith, William 1779/1800; D; 35; 186; Caldwell, Andrew 1809/1815; IC; 29; 373; Von Osten, Joseph 1809/1815; IC; 31; 1; Simmons, Joseph Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roberts, William Description An account of the resource William Roberts was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company prior to the date of the earliest surviving records; he was first present at a Company meeting in 1768. Roberts was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan, The British Architect (1775), the first book of architecture published in America. During the Revolution he made ammunition boxes, built guard houses, and made various repairs to the State House (Independence Hall); the latter service he continued throughout the war. The resident of the Middle Ward of Philadelphia as early as 1769, he is listed in the Philadelphia directories for 1791-1800 at 163 Chestnut Street, probably the same house "on north side of Chesnut (sic) st near 5 where I now live" mentioned in his will. Roberts marched in the Grand Federal Procession of July 4, 1788, carrying a placard painted to display "designs in architecture." Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/97301">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss.  https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/1ca3d2355200e26819a3a62382146aab.PNG 7165f7a6859dc1c7beaa97a9391a22ea Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Levi Budd noted in 1770 Carpenter's Company minutes. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived American Philosophical Society Digital Collections Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member 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 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Budd, Levi Description An account of the resource 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.   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. https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/5cc1c00bdea53a58392157ae0049984d.PNG 2ec47bafed19d43e2bef505515038800 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Entry in the April 1770 Carpenter's Company minutes; Plim's reinstatement. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived American Philosophical Society Digital Collections. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/1/1733 Deceased Date 9/15/1775 File Number a First Name George Last Name Plim Member Number 42* Grantor Records Notes Also listings for George, Sr. Project worked on Carpenters' Hall "Frontispiece" Reference *Tatman & Moss Biographical Dictionary of Phila. Architects. Page 613. George Plim was an early member of The Carpenters' Company who first appears in extant records on April 19, 1770, where it is recorded that "haveing (sic.) some time ago desired to have is name discontinued as a member, now Attended the Compy mettt, & requested that his name might be reinstated, which being Considered, it was agree'd . . ." In association with Joseph Govett, Jr., (q.v.) he erected the "frontispiece" and doors of Carpenters' Hall in 1773 under the direction of Thomas Nevell (q.v.) (Above cited in Managing Committee Minutes-1770-2-20) See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. *Hannah Roach papers: George Plim, Jr., of Philadelphia, carpenter, will dated 23 February and proved 15 September 1774 (Will Book Q, 40 #41:1774). Joseph Govett, Jr., was an associate of Plim in 1773 and Matthew Sadler in 1791. *PA Gazette 11/23/1774 - #19368 Executors to sell house abd lot "wherein he dwelt," on Chestnut St. near corner of 3rd St. Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1683/1800; I; 9; 406; Reed, John Name Suffix , Jr. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Plim, Jr., George Description An account of the resource George Plim (Plym) was an early member of The Carpenters' Company who first appears in the extant records on April 19, 1770, where it is recorded that "haveing some ago desired to have his name discontinued as a Member, now Attended the Compy mett, & requested that he might be reinstated, which being Considered, it was agree'd...." In association with Joseph Govett, Jr. he erected the "frontispiece" and doors of Carpenters' Hall in 1773 under the direction of Thomas Nevell. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26445">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/1b53752b9cdf08ca46b4ff51b96ca2a3.PNG ff88c97394c1ad4a430371bfcd2bac7a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Lefever noted in July 1770 Carpenter's Company Minutes. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived American Philosophical Society Digital Collections. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1779 Date Elected 1/1/1767 File Number b First Name Isaac Last Name Lefever Member Number 43* Grantor Records Notes Also listings for James Lefever. Reference *Subscribed to 6 shares for erection of Hall. *Tatman & Moss Biographical Dictionary of Phila. Architects. Page 474. Isaac was a master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company prior to 1767. Marked deceased by The Company in 1779, he may be the same Isaac Lefever who died that year in Berks County. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. *Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1751/1766; H; 1; 402; Lefever, Samuel 1751/1766; H; 9; 463; Lefever, Philip Revolutionary War X Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lefever, Isaac Description An account of the resource Isaac Lefever was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company prior to 1767. Isaac Lefever begins with an easily traceable history that quickly becomes obscure during the American Revolution. After the Company directed Evan Peters to make a state-of-the-art pump and place it near the Hall, the surrounding neighborhood began to frequently utilize the Company’s water source. In 1774, the Company decided to charge the neighborhood for use of the Company’s pump, according to the Wardens’ minutes, “think it advisable that every family who are able, shall pay at the rate of 6 shillings per year and we further direct Isaac Lefever to collect the same for the benefit of the Company.” Isaac Lefever likely lived near the Hall at this time if he was instructed to collect this small sum from the neighborhood. Later in 1776, the Company decides to “pay a Mrs. Lefever - already working on (at) State Hall - a stipend of 10 pounds per year for teaching at this building.” Although it cannot be proved, this probably was Isaac’s wife. Also, Isaac or a namesake was one of those employed as Door-Keepers and messengers to the First Continental Congress in Carpenters’ Hall in 1774. Isaac was marked dead on the Warden’s list in 1779 which aligns him with an Isaac Lefever of Hereford, Berks County, whose will was proved the same year. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=A0820">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss and Thomas Stokes. https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/e99047021ecfb1a63dc46362f18f5334.PNG 04ab878a32c014d65a70a7c0793ad4db Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Subject The topic of the resource Armitt noted in Carpenter's Company meeting minutes 1770. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived American Philosophical Society Digital Collections. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 X Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Armitt, Richard Description An account of the resource 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. 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.  https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/39df337f1b44ef827105227d042557f8.PNG 47c7f73594920b80a2c0271d6cf57278 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource James Potter noted in 1798 Carpenter's Company Minutes. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived American Philosophical Society Digital Collections. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1809 Business Address 6 Elbow Lane (1791) (Prime) File Number a First Name James Last Name Potter Member Number 45* Reference *Tatman & Moss Biographical Dictionary of Phila. Architects page 618. Was a master builder from the Southwark section of the city elected to The Carpenters' Company prior to the date of extant Company records of the 1760s; he is first recorded as present at a Company meeting in 1769. He was an "encourager" to the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan, "The British Architect (1775), the first architectural book published in America. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. *Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter April 7, 1790 in Pennsylvania Journal. *Trans. APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 99 Listed among original subscribers (1770) to construction of Hall. *Managing Committee Minutes-1782-3-21 James Potter 5 shillings this evening for quarterages and old arrears. Managing Committee Minutes-1792-5-39 Resolved: that the committee be authorized to advance the sum of 25 pounds to James Potter on the assignment of Isaac Lort's bond if they judge it to be a sufficient security. *Managing Committee Minutes-1794-5-83 Samuel Pancoast proposes that a compensation be made to James Potter for sundry services rendered the Company which is left to the next meeting to determine thereon. *Managing Committee Minutes-1794-7-7, 12 The proposal of making compensation to James Potter for services rendered this Company is directed to be left to the care of the standing committee until next meeting. The standing committee are directed to attend to James Potter's case in making compensation for services rendered this Company; also the situation of his family they are desired to afford him such relief as they may judge necessary & report a mode for his further accommodation to our next or future meeting. *Managing Committee Minutes-1795-4-56 On motion it was agreed that James Potter be appointed to give notices of the interment of any members of this Corporation and that he be allowed for any such invitation the sum of five dollars as a compensation. *Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-1, 4, 10, 21, 24, 26, 30, 37, 45 On motion resolved: that a committee be appointed to procure suitable clothing for James Potter; George Summers and Alphonso Ireland are appointed for that purpose. Daniel Knight is requested to make a door for the chamber of James Potter. The President is requested to draw an order on the Treasurer in favor of James Potter for $15, it being for services rendered. $15 in favor of James Potter for services rendered. Joseph Morris is directed to purchase sheets etc. for James Potter. Order in favor of James Potter $10 for services. Order on Treasurer in favor of Sarah Taylor for $5 it being for keeping James Potter's house. The President is requested to draw an order on the Treasurer in favor of Sarah Taylor for $5, it being for keeping James Potter's house five weeks. The President is requested to draw an order on the Treasurer for $10 in favor of James Potter, it being for services rendered. *Managing Committee Minutes-1807-15-56, 59, 62, 64, 71 Three listings: $5 for present relief of James Potter. Joseph Morris is appointed a committee to make arrangements for Mrs. Mulock to move in with James Potter. (See file of Edward Mulock). $6.76 in favor of James Potter to pay for clothing. *Managing Committee Minutes-1808-15-98, 127, 136, 138, 139 $10 present relief of James Potter $10 to Sarah Taylor for keeping house for James Potter. $6 for pair of blankers for James Potter. $6 present relief of James Potter. $10 in favor of Sarah Taylor for keeping house for James Potter. $7.61 for relief of James Potter. *Managing Committee Minutes-1809-15-139, 143, 153, 158, 171, 173 $6.75 for relief of James Potter. $7 for relief of James Potter and bill of sundries. $6.87 for relief of James Potter and sundries. $13.75 for relief of James Potter. $9.05 for relief of James Potter and sundries. *Managing Committee Minutes-1810-15-213 $18 funeral expenses of James Potter. Jonathan Roberts and John How are appointed a committee to take an account of the furniture belonging to the estate of James Potter. *Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1777/1800; D; 16; 430; Graham, William Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Potter, James Description An account of the resource James Potter was a master builder from the Southwark section of the city elected to The Carpenters' Company prior to the date of extant Company records of the 1760s; he is first recorded as present at a meeting in 1769. He was an "encourager" to the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan, The British Architect (1775), the first architectural book published in America. Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26465">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1786 Date Elected 1/1/1770 File Number a First Name Benjamin Last Name Mifflin Member Number 86* Reference *Tatman & Moss Biographical Dictionary of Phila. Architects. Page 533. Was a master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company by 1770, although no Company records prior to the 1760s survive to provide a date. He was often absent from Philadelphia, and references to his working in northern Delaware suggest that he may have moved there after the Revolution. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. *Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1739/1751; G; 7; 448; Turner, Robert 1739/1751; G; 9; 177; Maddox, Joshua 1751/1766; H; 4; 138; Mifflin, Edward 1751/1766; H; 7; 125; Everly, John 1751/1766; H; 10; 154; Arell, Richard 1751/1766; H; 14; 78; Potts, Samuel 1751/1766; H; 16; 238; Kile, Henry 1766/1781; I; 6; 503; McPherson, John 1766/1781; I; 9; 46; Hassert, Jr., Arrent 1777/1800; D; 1; 389; Parrish, John 1777/1800; D; 17; 282; Stern, Joseph 1777/1800; D; 55; 443; Mifflin, John 1779/1809; EF; 11; 624; Abuckle, James 1779/1809; EF; 25; 133; Messimier, John Revolutionary War X Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mifflin, Benjamin Description An account of the resource Benjamin Mifflin was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company by 1770, although no Company records prior to the 1760s survive to provide a date. He was often absent from Philadelphia, and references to his working in northern Delaware where he became a member of the Duck Creek Monthly Meeting suggest that he may have moved there after the Revolution. Written by Thomas Stokes and Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26901">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website.  https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/8ba1a16e03f2eb433dfb07759fd93be6.PNG 1c25487663cbcde13fd94d472bb50696 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource George Wood noted in Carpenter's Company minutes, 1800. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived American Philosophical Society Digital Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1772,84 Deceased Date 1/1/1818 Business Address S. 5th bet. Spruce & Pine (1791) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1770 File Number 1 First Name George Last Name Wood Member Number 87* Project 335-37 South Fifth St. (demolished) Reference *Subscribed to 4 shares for erection of Hall. *Tatman & Moss Biographical Dictionary of Phila. Architects. Page 880. George Wood was a master builder was a resident of the North Ward of Philadelphia in 1769 (he lived near Isaac Zane, Sr. q.v.) and of the Northern Liberties in 1774. There is confusion concerning his election to the Carpenters' Company that suggest two men of the same name, although the Company only claims one and after the Revolution only one George Wood appears in the Philadelphia city directories. A George Wood first appears as present at a meeting of the Company in April 2, 1767. On April 19, 1770, however, George Wood of the Northern Liberties was proposed for membership and elected. From the 1770s on George Wood was a member of the committees or an officer. In his will -- written 1816, proved 1818 -- he bequeathed $100.00 "for bilding (sic.) a church in the District of Southwark in the County of Philadelphia." See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. *City Directory - 1805, 10 - George, carpenter, 90 Gaskill. *Trans. APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 99 Listed among original contributors (1770) to construction of Hall. *"Philadelphia Preserved" 335-37 South Fifth St., built after 1767; demolished 1964. * Managing Committee Minutes-1788-4-12 George Wood amd George Ingels are appointed a Committee to call on those persons that have signed our Articles and have not paid their entrance and inform them that if they do not pay their entrance money at or before our next stated meeting they will be no longer considered as members and their names will be erased from our Book. Managing Committee Minutes-1770-2-19 George Wood of Northern Liberties elected. *PA Gazette 9/27/1764 - #21772 In Darby leasing a "public house;" apply to George Wood, living in Moyamensing, near Philadelphia. Subscriber is Hannah Wood. Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1681/1777; H; 4; 237; Wood, John 1683/1777; H; 12; 299; Shoemaker, Benjamin 1683/1777; I; 4; 103; Wood, Andrew 1777/1800; D; 1; 344; Dickinson, P. 1777/1800; D; 10; 68; Twining, David 1777/1800; D; 39; 107; Wegmer, George 1777/1800; D; 40; 512; Gibbons, Francis 1777/1800; D; 47; 447; Stuart, James 1777/1800; D; 58; 240; Burnside, James 1777/1800; D; 63; 207; Durang, Jacob 1809/1815; IC; 8; 326; Harrance, Frederick 1809/1815; IC; 27; 324; Kingon, Stephen 1815/1819; MR; 14; 558; Taylor, Elizabeth Revolutionary War X Office Held Warden, 1776 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wood, George Description An account of the resource The master builder George Wood was a resident of the North Ward of Philadelphia in 1769 (he lived near Isaac Zane, Sr.) and of the Northern Liberties in 1774. There is confusion concerning his election to The Carpenters' Company that suggests two men of the same name, although The Company only claims one and after the Revolution only one George Wood appears in the Philadelphia city directories. A George Wood first appears as present at a meeting of The Carpenters' Company on April 27, 1767. On April 19, 1770, however, George Wood of the Northern Liberties was proposed for membership and elected. From the 1770s on George Wood was a member of committees or an officer. In his will--written 1816, proved 1818--he bequeathed $100.00 "for bilding a church in the District of Southwark in the County of Philadelphia. . . ." Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23430">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website.  https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/8589315bce7a034fffbca359ac5d28c7.PNG 8d0fc33ca729bc21d0959ced4f8e47af Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Ezekiel Worrell noted 1771 Carpenter's Company minutes. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived American Philosophical Society Digital Library. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Affiliated Members of Company Brother (?) James #31; son Joseph #155. Brother-in-law (?) John King #111. Children Joseph Deceased Date 1/15/1781 Descendant E. Gary Marshall Descendant Address E. Gary Marshall, R.D. 6, Box 475, Coatesville, PA 19320 Date Elected 1/1/1770 File Number 1 First Name Ezekiel Last Name Worrell Married 8/7/1760, St. Pauls Member Number 50 Personal Background Wife may have been sister (?) of John King #111. On July 16, 1781, his widow asked help in having one of her sons apprenticed to a house carpenter. Warden's Book. Pennsylvania Archives 3rd series, vol. 14, page 297, listed him as Carpenter, Mulberry Ward (1744) Page 24, July 1766: sheriff's sale house & lot north side Arch St., 40' x 82'. Reference *Subscribed to 4 share for erection of Hall. *Tatman & Moss Biographical Dictionary of Phila. Architects. Pages 883-884. This master builder became a member of The Carpenters' Company prior to the date of the earliest surviving Company records of the 1760s. He is first noted as present at a meeting of the Company in 1770. On 7 August 1760 Worrell had married Ann King at St. Paul's Church, Philadelphia. In 1775 he was an "encourager" to the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect," the first architectural book printed in America. Following Worrell's death in 1781, his widow petitioned the Carpenters' Company for help in "placing one of her sons Apprentice to a House Carpenter." That son was probably Joseph Worrell (q.v.) See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. *Trans. APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 99 Listed among original subscribers (1770) to construction of Hall. *(In his member file is a copy of his certificate of membership and a description of certificate of membership from the display case on the first floor of the Hall, May 2004. Older copy is in Archives Box 121 #39. *In member file, there is some correspondence with E. Gary Marshall, a descendent. *Via Hannah Roach: wife may have been sister of John King. On 16 July 1781 his widow asked help in having one of her sons apprenticed to a house carpenter. (Warden's Book) Pennsylvania Archives 3rd series, vol. 14, page 297, listed as carpenter, Mulberry ward (1744). PG 24 July 1766: sheriff's sale house and lot north side of Arch st., 40' by 82'. *Managing Committee Minutes-1772-2-51 At this meeting the sum of three pounds was paid by Ezekiel Worrell in part of his subscription. . . Managing Committee Minutes-1781-2-163 Death of Ezekiel Worrell. Managing Committee Minutes-1781-2-163 William Robinson reported to the Company the death of Ezekiel Worrell and that his widow requested him to propose to the Company for to assist her in placing one of her sons apprentice to a house carpenter. The Company on consideration appointed William Robinson and Samuel McClure to examine into the circumstances of the widow and make report to the next meeting. Managing Committee Minutes-1781-2-164 William Robinson and Samuel McClure to examine into the circumstances of the widow and children of Ezekiel Worrell. *Defendents/Sheriff Sales File Data from City of Philadelphia Archives: (Book; Page; Year; Purchaser) A-2; 29; 1766; Ralston, William Revolutionary War X Spouse Name Ann King Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Worrell, Ezekiel Description An account of the resource The master builder Ezekiel Worrell became a member of The Carpenters' Company prior to the date of the earliest surviving Company records of the 1760s. He is first noted as present at a meeting of The Company in 1770. On 7 August 1760 Worrell had married Ann King at St. Paul's Church, Philadelphia. In 1775 he was an "encourager" to the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect, the first architectural book printed in America. Following Worrell's death in 1781, his widow petitioned The Carpenters' Company for help in "placing one of her sons Apprentice to a House Carpenter." That son was probably Joseph Worrell. Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23422">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website.