216 50 11136 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, 1790-92 Deceased Date 4/30/1798 Business Address Corner of 5th & Arch (1785) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1781 File Number b First Name Matthias Last Name Sadler Member Number 105* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 682. A master builder apprenticed to Joseph Ogilby (q.v.) from 1771 to 1776. He served during the Revolution in Baldwin's Artillery Artificer regiment and by 1780 appears as a resident of Mulberry Ward in Philadelphia. On April 30, 1781, he was proposed for membership in The Carpenters' Company by Joseph Gavotte (q.v.) and elected shortly thereafter. In 1786 Sadler became Warden of The Company. He worked on the Library Company's hall for which he received two shares in the library. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See also other sources noted here. ---------------- e-mail from descendant says her relative wasa private in "his corps of artificers." ----------------- INHP Library - Sadler and Govett paid 2000 lbs. for carpentry work on Congress Hall, the largest single invoice listed for construction. Also - "a petition from Joseph Govett and Mathias Sadler to be employed as carpenters in building a city hall was read and ordered to lie on the table. Also - "Govett and Sadlers account amounting to 9.3.4 . . .was read and referred to committee on accounts. ---------------- In his folder (R) copy of page from Minutes of Library Company shares - 1789. Joseph Govett, Jr., was an associate of George Plim, Jr., in 1773; and of Matthew Sadler in 1791. ----------------- City Directory - 1805 - Eleanor, widow near 251 Mulberry. (Address close to that on 1st page; may be member's widow. ------------------ Managing Committee Minutes-1781-2-162, 163 Joseph Govett proposed Matthias Sadler; Matthias Sadler elected. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1798-11-89 Late member Matthias Sadler's widow to be offered aid. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1799-11-113 Eleanor Sadler presents Company with set of branding irons No. 1 to No. 9 and a brand with the letters "TEXT" (?). (Hannah Roach) The irons to be kept in the Hall for the use of the members. ------------------- Hannah Roach notes Will Book X/721 - Mathias Sadler of Philadelphia, carpenter. 17 September 1794 - 30 April 1798 wife and executrix Eleanor. Nephew William Mans (?), Elizabeth Talman. wit: John Baker, John Sproul, and Joseph Govett. ------------------ PA Gazette 7/25/1778 - #25078 One of many signers of document pledging "to disclose facts about persons who are enemies of America during the occupation of the city." PA Gazette 10/18/1797 - #12438 Elected to Common Council of the City. Noted as being a carpenter. ----------------- Spouse Name Eleanor Office Held Warden, 1786 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 Sadler, Matthias Description An account of the resource Matthias Sadler was a master builder apprenticed to Joseph Ogilby from 1771 until 1776. He served during the Revolution in Baldwin's Artillery Artificer Regiment and by 1780 appears as a resident of Mulberry Ward in Philadelphia. On April 30, 1781 he was proposed to membership in The Carpenters' Company by Joseph Govett and elected shortly thereafter. In 1786 Sadler became Warden of The Company. He worked on the Library Company's hall for which he received two shares in the library. Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/101775">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 1/1/1809 Business Address Old Town, Baltimore, MD (R) Date Elected 1/1/1782 File Number a First Name James Last Name Gibson Member Number 106* Grantor Records Notes Many listings; a sampling below. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 303. A master and an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect" (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. Throughout the Revolution he served, as did many of the building trades craftsmen, in Baldwin's Artificer Regiment, rising from 1st Lieutenant to Captain between 1777 and 1781. He was elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1782 but appears to have left Philadelphia for Baltimore shortly thereafter; he became a member of the Carpenter's Society of Baltimore in 1790 and returned his copy of The Carpenters' Company price book from that city in 1807. See Selected Bibliography in "Biographical Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See Library Company of Philadelphia catalog, listed here. -------------------- PA Gazette 5/12/1773 - #15923 On May 1, sale of lot and partially completed foundation for house 21 feet from corner of 8th and Market Sts. -------------------- PA Gazette 2/7/1778 - #24387 Listed as Lieutenant under Colonel Benjamin Flower, calling for enlistment of various craftsmen as "artificers." -------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1782-3-1, 2 James Gibson proposed; James Gibson elected. 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 Gibson, James Description An account of the resource James Gibson was a master builder and an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. Throughout the Revolution he served, as did many of the building trades craftsmen, in Baldwin's Artillery Artificer Regiment, rising from 1st Lieutenant to Captain between 1777 and 1781. He was elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1782 but appears to have left Philadelphia for Baltimore shortly thereafter; he became a member of the Carpenter's Society of Baltimore in 1790 and returned his copy of The Carpenters Company price book from that city in 1807. Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/37898">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 Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1786-94 Deceased Date 1/1/1827 Business Address 22 Cable Lane (1796) (Prime) Date Elected 1/2/1782 File Number b First Name George Last Name Ingels Member Number 107* Office Held President, 1795-1813 Vice President, 1786 Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 409. A master builder elected to The Company in 1782, and he actively served The Company as a member of committees or an officer (President, 1795-1813). He marched at head of 450 "architects and house carpenters" in the Grand Federal Procession (July 4, 1788), carrying The Company banner showing their arms and the motto, "Justice and benevolence." See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. --------------------- In member file of James Mitchell is copy of his membership certificate signed by Ingels as President and Cornelius Stevenson as Secretary. Also, a description of the certificate of membership in the display case on the first floor, as of May, 2004. --------------------- City Directory - 1810 - George, naval storekeeper, Laboratory (right man?) 1824 - George, county commissioner, 22 New Market 1826 - George, inspector of butter & lard, 7 Wood (Brewer's Alley) --------------------- PA Gazette 2/22/1786 - #2959 Persons indebted to Joseph Rush, late coroner of the city and county of Philadelphia, should make payments and settle accounts with Mary Rush and George Ingels, executors. PA Gazette 10/11/1797 - #12428 Living at No. 20 N. 5th St., Thomas Savery joins appeal for people impoverished by yellow fever epidemic. Committee included William Linnard, South 2nd St. in Southwark and George Ingels, New Market St., in Northern Liberties. PA Gazette 11/29/1797 - #12499 The Committee for relief of yellow fever victims, including members above, expresses thanks for outpouring of money "to give comfort to the mourner, bread to the hungry,and consolation to the distressed widows and fatherless." More than 6,000 entrusted to their care, "1,300 heads of households plus 600 men on the roads." A total of $20,500 was collected from city residents in a short period, plus 335 barrels of wheat, rye, buckwheat, Indian meal and potatoes. PA Gazette 11/5/1800 - #13900 George Ingels and William Linnard elected from Philadelphia county to State Assembly. --------------------- Transactions APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 108 Seeking the Port of Philadelphia's custom office as a new tenant, President George Ingels wrote to an unnamed official describing the Hall as "50 feet in front the depth the same. The principal story Comprises One large room, two fire proofs and the Staircase. The Second Story is divided by a passage of eight feet wide into two large well lighted rooms and two Smaller (one the South side). The Cellar floor, well lighted and dry and easy of Access for storeing goods. The Court front of the Hall is well paved and will be used in common by the Carpenters Company and their Tenants occupying the Several buildings.(107). ----------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1782-3-11 George Ingels elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1785-3-92 George Ingels the eldest Warden is requested to serve the Friendship Carpenters' Company with a certified copy of the Minutes made the first day of March last, respecting the union. Managing Committee Minutes-1785-3-98 George Ingels reports: that he had delivered a copy of the minutes of March 3rd, last respecting the union of the companies. 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 Ingels, George Description An account of the resource George Ingels was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1782, and he actively served The Company as a member of committees or an officer (President, 1795-1813). He marched at the head of 450 "architects and house carpenters" in the Grand Federal Procession (July 4, 1788), carrying The Company banner showing their arms and the motto, "Justice and benevolence." Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/25223">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 1/1/1790 Date Elected 1/3/1782 Date Expelled # File Number a First Name William Last Name McDowell Member Number 108* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 514. A master builder elected to The Company in 1782, but he was inactive until marked off The Company rolls in 1790. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ------------------ Managing Committee Minutes-1782-3-1,2 William C. McDowell proposed; William McDowell elected. ----------------- PA Gazette 1/7/1789 - #5888 Purchased at sheriffs sale a lot and frame workshop on west side of 4th St. between Pine and Lombard. 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 McDowell, William Description An account of the resource William McDowell was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1782, but inactive until marked off The Company roles in 1790. It is possible that he was the same William McDowell who served as a lieutenant in the 1st and 2nd Pennsylvanian regiments during the American Revolution. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/99423">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of <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 Deceased Date 1/1/1790 Business Address see Comments Date Elected 1/4/1782 File Number a First Name Frazer Last Name Kinsley Member Number 109* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 447. Frazer (Frazier, Frasier) Kinsley was a master builder appointed by the Committee of Safety in 1776, along with Thomas Nevell (q.v.) and others to collect lead clock and sash weights to be melted as ammunition for the Revolution. An "encourager" to the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan, "The British Architect," (1775), the first book of architecture printed in America, Kinsley was elected to The Company in 1782. At the time of his death in 1791, he owned two architectural books valued at one pound, two shillings, six pence, presumably his subscription copy of Swan. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1782-3-20 Frazer Kinsley elected. ------------------ Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter, Front St. opposite Lombard (1785); also 395 S. Front St. (1791). ----------------- Ancestry.com October 4, 1771, James Bell taken as an aprentice for five years. "House carpenter to be taught the art, trade and mystery of a house carpenter, have two winters' schooling and be taught the first five rules in common arithmetic." ----------------- 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 7/23/1778 - #25075 Advertising sale of salt works at Great Egg Harbor, with salt pans, other equipment, buildings, stable with horses, oxen and a milk cow. ---------------- 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 Kinsley, Frazer Description An account of the resource Frazer (Frazier, Frasier) Kinsley was a master builder appointed by the Committee of Safety in 1776, along with Thomas Nevell and others to collect lead clock and sash weights to be used for ammunition. An "encourager" to the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's, The British Architect (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book of architecture published in America, Kinsley was elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1782. At the time of his death in 1791, he owned two architectural books valued at 1.2.6 pounds, presumably his subscription copy of Swan. Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/96923">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 Business Address Union bet. 3rd & 4th Sts. (1785-93) Prime Date Elected 1/1/1782 Date Expelled # File Number a First Name Evan Last Name Evans Member Number 100 Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 252. A master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1782 and about whom virtually noting is known. He did not appear on the printed list of members in 1786 and was removed from the roll of members in 1787. See Selected Bibliography inTatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1782-3-11, 20 Joseph Govett proposed Evan Evans; Evan Evans elected. ------------------ PA Gazette 3/10/1784 - #246 Member of State Assembly who voted to repeal "test laws" intended to exclude former Tories from holding government office. He was one of 37 in favor. Bill passed. PA Gazette 9/5/1787 - #4596 Sale of house and land in Union township, Berks county. 194 acres. Sold by sheriff in execution of Evans' estate. -------------------- Spouse Name Eliza Edmundson (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 Evans, Evan Description An account of the resource Evan Evans was a master builder who was elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1782 and about which virtually nothing is known. He did not appear on the printed list of members in 1786 and was removed from the roll of members in 1787. Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/25871">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 Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1790-99,1802-05 Birth Date 1/1/1749 Children Thomas, James Deceased Date 1/1/1835 Business Address 307 S. 2nd St. (1791-1800) (Prime) Date Elected 1/5/1782 First Name William Last Name Linnard Married 3/25/1776 Member Number 114* Grantor Records Notes Just a sampling; many more in book, and many in sequences. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 482. A master builder who served during the Revolution as a Captain of the Pennsylvania Artillery. In 1782 he was elected to The Company and served as Warden in 1787 and Vice President from 1806 until 1813. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. --------------------------- Wiliam Linnard credited with construction of fanlight, or fan window, or D-window together with south doorway in 1791. See Beatrice Kirkbride report in Archives, Box 150, File 31. --------------------------- From a sign at Fort Mifflin: 1819 - Major William Linnard, commandant of Fort Mifflin, submitted plans for a new hospital. --------------------------- City Directory - 1805, 10 - William, military agent, 307 S. 2nd 1814, 20, 24 - William, U.S. deputy quartermaster, 205 S. 4th City Directory - 1830 - William Linnard, colonel, quarter master general, U.S. Army, 205 S. 4th St. 1835 - William Linnard, colonel, quarter master general U.S. Army, Locust below 12th. --------------------------- Pew rental records of Pine Street Presbyterian Church (at Presbyterian Historical Society) show Linnard paid rental on May 7, 1798 and other dates. --------------------------- Correspondence from descendant in file: was a Trustee of Old South Pine Street Church; rebuilt the church after the Revolution; is buried in Old Pine Street graveyard. --------------------------- PA Gazette 10/18/1797 - #12438 Elected to State Assembly from Philadelphia county. PA Gazette 10/11/1797 - #12428 Living at No. 20 N. 5th St., Thomas Savery joins appeal for people impoverished by yellow fever epidemic. Committee included William Linnard, South 2nd St. in Southwark and George Ingels, New Market St., in Northern Liberties. PA Gazette 11/29/1797 - #12499 The Committee for relief of yellow fever victims, including members above, expresses thanks for outpouring of money "to give comfort to the mourner, bread to the hungry,and consolation to the distressed widows and fatherless." More than 6,000 entrusted to their care, "1,300 heads of households plus 600 men on the roads." A total of $20,500 was collected from city residents in a short period, plus 335 barrels of wheat, rye, buckwheat, Indian meal and potatoes. PA Gazette 8/21/1799 - #13344 William Linnard, Alexander Steel and Silas Engles on committee from Southwark to elect Thomas McKean as governor. PA Gazette 11/5/1800 - #13900 George Ingels and William Linnard elected from Philadelphia county to State Assembly. --------------------------- Transactions APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 106 On March 27, 1791, a decorative wooden doorway with arched head and a pediment over engaged Doric columns, was installed on the north or principal entrance. (92) Two or three years later, the frontispiece of the south entrance was added.(93) On November 14, 1792, William Linnard was ordered to complete the work and on November 27, 1793, he was paid 12 pounds, 2 shillings, 10 pence for it. AICC, 55. ------------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1782-3-15, 20 William Linnard proposed; William Linnard elected. (NOTE: Minutes spell name phonetically LEONARD, which probably is a clue to pronunciation, with emphasis on first syllable.) Managing Committee Minutes-1808-15-123 The collector reports that he has received of William Linnard $32, one year's interest. Managing Committee Minutes-1809-15-186 The collector reported that he had received from William Linnard $573.24, principal and interest of bond and mortgage. ________________ Ancestory.com census data Census 1790 - William Linnard, Southwark, carpenter, dwelling , Image 0629, roll M637.9 page 209; two under 16 living in house Census 1810, 1820 - no listing Census 1830 - Col William L., New Market Ward, Image 433, roll M19_159, page 217 Spouse Name Susannah McMullan Office Held Vice President, 1806-13 Warden, 1787 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 Linnard, William Description An account of the resource William Linnard was a master builder who served during the Revolution as a Captain of the Pennsylvania Artillery Company Militia. In 1782 he was elected to The Carpenters' Company and served as Warden in 1787 and Vice-President from 1806 until 1813. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/25614">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 Children daughter Deceased Date 1/1/1823 Business Address 13 Willing's Alley (1793) Prime Date Elected 1/6/1782 File Number a First Name James Last Name Corkrin Committee Membership Managing Committee, 1816-18 Member Number 106* Project Construction related to Old St. Mary's Church (see "references") Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 170. A master builder and lumber merchant who became a member of The Carpenters' Company in 1783 and served as Warden in 1784. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. --------------------- City Directory - 1805 - James, carpenter, 207 S. 4th 1810 - James, carpenter, 207 S. 4th Mary, milliner, 207 S. 4th 1814 - James, 209 S. 4th 1820 - James, Jun., carpenter, 207 S. 4th --------------------- In member file: Information on Corkrin's work related to Old St. Mary's Church together with Minutes concerning his dispute over unpaid bills. He was a pew-holder in the church. -------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1782-3-11,20 Thomas Nevell proposed James Corkrin; James Corkrin elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1819-17-37, 38 The case of James Corkrin's bond was postponed for 4 weeks, until his return from the country. The committee on the case of James Corkrin's bond were continued with instructions to have the same insured at the expense of the Company. Managing Committee Minutes-1821-18-39 In favor of Joseph Eberth $10.56 it being cash paid for renewing James Corkrin's policy of insurance. . . Managing Committee Minutes-1823-18-123, 130 Continuing insurance on James Corkrin's home. Order drawn in favor of James Corkrin for $25 being the balance agreed to loan him Managing Committee Minutes-1824-18-167, 168, 169 Phillip Justus was authorized to have the policy of insurance on James Corkrin's house in 4th st. renewed. Phillip Justus reports he had gotten the policy of insurance on James Corkrin's house renewed for which he paid $6. The committee to wait on the widow Corkrin report that she stands in need of assistance and that they have given her ten dollars present relief. An order drawn in favor of John O'Neill for $26; ten dollars present relief and sixteen dollars for a coffin for James Corkrin. Managing Committee Minutes-1828-18-301 The treasurer reports that he has effected an insurance on the Estate of James Corkrin to the amount of $800 the policy of the same is deposited in his hands. Managing Committee Minutes-1829-18-338 On motion resolved: that the Treasurer be directed to have the insurance renewed on James Corkrin's house. Managing Committee Minutes-1830-18-362, 367 A communication was received from Ann Corkrin requesting some assistance in supporting her mother. The committee in the case of James Corkrin's widow report her as being in a helpless state and recommend that she be placed on the list of infirm widows to receive $15 quarterly, which was on motion agreed to. $6.25 for renewing insurance on James Corkrin's property and searching at office. Managing Committee Minutes-1831-18-396 The committee on Corkrin petition report: that they have had an interview with the daughter of James Corkrin (dcd); having heard what they have to say have agreed to offer the following resolution: that the Carpenters' Company accept from the daughter of James Corkrin the sum of $600 in full of all demand they have against the estate - if paid in or before 1st day of June next ensuing. 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 Corkrin, James Description An account of the resource James Corkrin was a master builder and lumber merchant who became a member of The Carpenters' Company in 1783 and served as Warden in 1784. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23028">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>.  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 1/1/1791 Date Elected 1/1/1783 Father John Thornhill File Number a First Name Joseph Last Name Thornhill Member Number 108* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 791. The master builder Joseph Thornhill was the son of John and Jane (Cook) Thornhill. During the Revolution he served as a sergeant in the artillery of Philadelphia under master builder Captain Benjamin Loxley. On December 18, 1782, he married Dorothy Kilton at Christ Church, the same year he was elected a member of the Carpenters' Company, By 1791 Thornhill required aid from the Company, and following his death in 1793 (yellow fever ?) his widow was looked after for several years by the Company.Occasionally Thornhill appears to have styled himself Joseph Thornhill, Jr., probably to avoid confusion with his uncle of the same name. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See also collections of Genealogical Society, as noted here. -------------------------- 1794 -1798 - Dorothy Thornhill, widow, 11 Willings Alley -------------------------- Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1791-11-5, 13 Application for relief of Joseph Thornhill, Jr., in need of assistance - 6 pounds. Order drawn for Joseph Thornhill, Jr., 17 shillings; Richard Thornhill 3 pounds, 2 shillings; John Thornhill for 3 pounds 2 shillings; being the full balance of the 9 pounds 6 shillings due the estate of their father, John Thornhill (d. 1783) from the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia - including 6 (?) paid J.T. Feb., 1791. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1798-11-75 Dorothy, widow of our deceased member, Joseph Thornhill, stands in need of aid - $24 for her relief. ----------------------- Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter, April 7, 1790, in Pennsylvania Journal Revolutionary War XX Spouse Name Dorothy (Comments) 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 Thornhill, Jr., Joseph Description An account of the resource The master builder Joseph Thornhill was the son of John and Jane (Cook) Thornhill. During the Revolution he served as a Sergeant in the 1st Company of Artillery of Philadelphia under master-builder Captain Benjamin Loxley. On December 18, 1783, he married Dorothy Kilton at Christ Church, the same year he was elected a member of The Carpenters' Company. By 1791, Thornhill required aid from the Company, and following his death in 1793, his widow was looked after by The Company for several years. Occasionally Thornhill appears to have styled himself Joseph Thornhill, Jr. to avoid confusion with his uncle of the same name (Joseph Thornhill). Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/24149">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 1/1/1750 Children Elizabeth, Hannah, Justinian, Joseph, John, Sarah, Rebecca Deceased Date 1/1/1792 Descendant Edward Rakestraw Descendant Address Edward Rakestraw, 22072 F.M. 47, Wills Point, TX 75169 (Tel: 903-873-4364) Date Elected 1/1/1784 Father John File Number a First Name Joseph Last Name Rakestraw Married 3/25/1773 Member Number 107* Mother Eliz. Kenderdine Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 642. The third Philadelphia master builder of this name styled himself "junior" to avoid confusion with his uncle (d. 1794). He is listed as an "encourager" to the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect" (1775), although the only architectural book mentioned in his inventory is one of William Pain's works, probably "The Builder's Companion (1758 and later editions) which David Hall was importing to Philadelphia by 1760. Rakestraw signed Articles of the Company in1784 and became a warden in 1791. He claimed a share in the Library Company of Philadelphia for work contributed to construction of Library Hall, 1789-1790. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ---------------------- Son of Joseph Rakestraw, who died in 1750. See Rakestraw chart from Pete Craig. ---------------------- See Hannah Roach paragraph under William Rakestraw. --------------------- Hannah Roach paper, page 13aa Work with William Colladay on reshingling roof of State House and interior partitions in 1790. ------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1783-3-43 Joseph Rakestraw, Jr., proposed. Managing Committee Minutes-1784-3-49 Joseph Rakestraw, Jr., elected. ------------------ Hannah Roach papers Joseph Rakestraw, Jr., of Northern Liberties, house carpenter, will dated 28 September and proved 26 November 1792 (Will book W, 309 #190:1792, age 42 (Northern District Mo. Mtg., 158). Spouse Name Sarah Milner 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 Rakestraw, Jr., Joseph Description An account of the resource Joseph, Jr., the third Philadelphia master builder of this name, styled himself "junior" to avoid confusion with his uncle (Joseph Rakestraw, d.1794). He is listed as an "encourager" to the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect (1775), although the only architectural book mentioned in his inventory is one of William Pain's works, probably The Builder's Companion (1758 and later editions) which David Hall was importing to Philadelphia by 1760. Rakestraw signed the Articles of The Carpenters' Company in 1784 and became a Warden in 1791. He claimed a share in the Library Company of Philadelphia for work contributed to the construction of Library Hall, 1789-1790. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/103372">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 Deceased Date 1/1/1805 Business Address See Comments Date Elected 1/2/1784 File Number a First Name John Last Name King Member Number 109* Grantor Records Notes Also listings for James and Jonathan King. Project Worked on Mt. Pleasant (1775-1779) Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 446. Became a student of Thomas Nevell (q.v.) in 1766. Nevell recorded in his account book on March 12, 1766, that King paid him two pounds "to Instructions in the Art of Drawing Sundry Propositions in Architecture." King next appears in 1773 when he took one Richard Riddle as an apprentice. That same year he erected a house for Thomas Wharton on Second St. and, according to John MacPherson's receipt book, he worked on Mt. Pleasant (designed by Thomas Nevell in 1763) off and on from 1775 to 1779. A resident of Dock Ward, King was elected to The Company in 1784. At the time of his death he lived on Lombard St.; is estate included "3 books of Architecture," a case of drawing instruments and 175 molding planes. Although King is not listed as an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture to be published in America, his inscribed copy is preserved in the library of The Company. Two drawings believed to be by King are tipped into the back of this volume. King was a student at Nevell's architecture school (see bio) and worked with him on Mount Pleasant. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. In Nevell's account book, Special Collections, Van Pelt Library, University of Pennsylvania. Also Mac Pherson receipt book at Philadelphia Museum of Art (for work at Mount Pleasant). --------------- Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects shows death date as 1804. -------------- See C.E. Peterson's book, "Robert Smith", page 14, Col 1, para 1 where King is charged two pounds for instruction in Thomas Nevell's school. --------------- Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter, 18 Lombard St. (1785-1800); also 237 S. 3rd St. (1798, 1800) and corner of 5th & Walnut (1799). -------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1784-3-49 John King elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-7, 23, 27, 40, 41 On considering the subject of re-insuring the property of John King and Silas Engles, it was on consideration agreed not necessary to make such insurance. The widow of the late member John King being desirous to place her property under the case of the Company for the present, therefore resolved: that George Summers and A.C. Ireland be requested to wait on her and receive a power of attorney to act on her behalf of the Company. Committee appointed to attend to the business of the widow King on behalf of the Company. The committee on widow King's case continued. $72.08 balance of principal & interest of a bond against the estate of John King. Managing Committee Minutes-1813-16-19 William Palmer reports he obtained the note drawn by R.Lyons endorsed by Mrs. King. Managing Committee Minutes-1821-18-43 Jesse Williamson having stated to the committee that Robert O'Neill is now in funds belonging to the estate of John King, deceased, but he does not think himself authorized to pay the same to the Carpenters' Company unless compelled to do so. Therefore, resolved: that the bond and mortgage of John King, deceased, due the Carpenters' Company be put in force immediately, unless the interest due thereon be forthwith paid, and the secretary was directed to furnish R. O'Neill with a copy of the above. Managing Committee Minutes-1824-18-169 John O'Neill reports having received $18 from John King's estate on account of interest. Managing Committee Minutes-1827-18-287 Michael Baker, Treasurer, reported he received the mortgageof John King to the Carpenters' Company, from James Smith, Esq. Managing Committee Minutes-1831-18-408, 410 Jacob Ballenger, collector, reports having received $93.16 interest from John King's estate $26.85 in favor of Ann King being the amount paid by William Duncan on account of interest from estate of John 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 King, John Description An account of the resource The master builder John King became a paying student of Thomas Nevell in 1766. Nevell recorded in his account book on 12 March 1766, that King paid him two pounds "to Instructions in the Art of Drawing Sundry Propositions in Architecture." King next appears in 1773 when he took one Richard Riddle as an apprentice. That same year he erected a house for Thomas Wharton on Second Street; and, according to John MacPherson's receipt book, he worked at Mt. Pleasant (designed by Thomas Nevell in 1763) off and on from 1775 to 1779. A resident of Dock Ward, King was elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1784. At the time of his death he lived on Lombard Street; his estate included "3 books of Architecture," a case of drawing instruments and 175 molding planes. Although King is not listed as an "Encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America, his inscribed copy is preserved in the library of The Carpenters' Company. Two drawings believed to be by King are tipped into the back of this volume. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/96317">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 Deceased Date 1/1/1790 Date Elected 1/3/1784 Date Expelled # File Number a First Name William Last Name Moore Member Number 111* Grantor Records Notes Other listings for William in index; also listings for Walter. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 548. William Moore, an unfortunately common name in late 18th century Philadelphia, was elected to The Company in 1784 and by 1790 marked in The Company records as excluded, probably for failure to pay dues. In 1770 he witnessed the will of George Claypoole, joiner, and in 1775 he was listed as an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan, "The British Architect," the first book on architecture published in America. During the Revolution a William Moore served in various Pennsylvania regiments, advancing from Sergeant to Brevet Captain between 1776 and 1783. That William Moore reportedly lived until June 6, 1824. Another possibility is that the George Moore who appears in Philadelphia city directories until 1804 is the same one who died that year in Delaware County. Hall also points out that a William Moore was a member of The Carpenters' Society in Baltimore by 1791. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ----------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1783-3-43, 49 William Moore proposed; William Moore elected. 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 Moore, William Description An account of the resource William Moore, an unfortunately common name in late eighteenth-century Philadelphia, was elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1784 and by 1790 marked in The Company records as excluded, probably for failure to pay dues. In 1770 he witnessed the will of George Claypoole, joiner, and in 1775 he was listed as an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan, The British Architect, the first book of architecture published in America. During the Revolution a William Moore served in various Pennsylvania regiments, advancing from Sergeant to Brevet Captain between 1776 and 1783. That William Moore reportedly lived until June 6, 1824. Another possibility is that the George Moore who appears in Philadelphia city directories until 1804 is the same one who died that year in Delaware County. Louise Hall also points out that a William Moore was a member of the Carpenters' Society of Baltimore by 1791. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/27065">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 Deceased Date 1/1/1797 Business Address 6 High St. (1791) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1785 File Number a First Name Andrew Last Name Boyd Member Number 110* Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes Note earlier death date, compared with sales. Estate settlement? Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 88. A master builder who signed the articles of The Carpenters' Company in 1785. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ----------------- Hannah Roach-APS PP 25 Nov. 1784. in tenure of house and lot in 4th bet. Race & Vine app Branch to be sold. apply to John Lowns in 3rd or Wm. Pancroft in 6th near Race. ----------------- Prime Directory: Lists as carpenter, April 7, 1790 in Pennsylvania Journal. Also at 4th St. (1785), Callowhill St. (1791 & 1793), 6 High St. (1791). ----------------- PA Gazette 12/26/1792 - #9098 One of 6 purchasers of 2,400 acres in Mahoning township and 16,000 acres on Fishing Creek, both in central Pennsylvania. ------------------ Managing Committee Minutes-1784-3-67 Joseph Ogilby proposed WILLIAM BOYD Managing Committee Minutes-1785-3-85 WILLIAM BOYD elected. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1796-11-20 Order for $24 for Sarah Boyd, widow of our late member, Andrew Boyd. Spouse Name Sarah 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 Boyd, Andrew Description An account of the resource Andrew Boyd was a master builder who signed the articles of The Carpenters' Company in 1785. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/24078">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. 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 David, William, Mary (total 12 children) Deceased Date 1/1/1838 Descendant Richard W. Lloyd (1972) Lynda Howell Business Address N. 7th St. bet. Arch & Race (1785-1800) Prime Descendant Address Richard W. Lloyd (1972), 411 Pine St., Camden, SC 29020 Lynda Howell, 9823 Scenic Hills Drive, San Antonio, TX 78255 Date Elected 1/2/1785 File Number a First Name Conrad Last Name Bartling Member Number 112* Project no known listing Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 49. A master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1785. He became a Warden of the Company in 1791. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. --------------------- City Directory - 1805 - Conrad, carpenter, 38 N. 7th 1810 - Conrad, carpenter, near 129 Cherry 1814 - C., head inspector of lumber, 255 N. Front Conrad, carpenter, near 126 Cherry 1824 - Conrad, carpenter, 455 Arch above 12th City Directory - 1835 - Conrad Bartting (sic.), 2 Carpenters Court. --------------------- Donna Rilling's speech to Carpenters' Company Mentions his work as measurement of others' carpentry as a source of livelihood. -------------------- On April 25, 1792 (?) Conrad Bartling paid $13.41 for carpenters' work in building first U.S. mint, at 7th & Arch Sts. His name seen in display of accounts paid on 2nd floor of Mint on north 5th St. -------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1784-3-67 Silas Engles proposed Conrad Bartling Managing Committee Minutes-1785-3-85 Conrad Bartling elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1823-18-129 Informing Conrad Bartling of his appointment to take charge of the Company's property in place of Mrs. Derbyshire who reported that C. Bartling was ready to come at any time the Committee were prepared to receive him. (Thereafter, monthly notations of payments for his services, including sawing & piling wood, kindling, candles, installing iron door for ashes. Managing Committee Minutes-1829-18-338 On motion resolved: that an order be drawn on the Treasurer for $18.73 in favor of Conrad Bartling for monthly services and sundry expenses. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1839-125 Meeting called for selecting a superintendent for Hall to fill the place of Conrad Bartling. Office Held Warden, 1791-93 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 Bartling, Conrad Description An account of the resource Conrad Bartling was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1785. He became a Warden of The Company in 1791. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/21462">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. 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 1/3/1785 Date Expelled # File Number a First Name John Last Name Donahue Member Number 113* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 216. A master builder elected to The Company in 1785 and excluded in 1790. He was an "encourager" to Abraham Swan, "The British Architect," (Philadelphia, R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book of architecture published in America. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ------------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1785-3-86 John Donahue elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1790-4-43 George Engles is appointed to deliver up the note to John Donahue which he gave the Company and erases his name from the Book. 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 Donahue, John Description An account of the resource John Donahue was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1785 and excluded in 1790. He was an "encourager" to Abraham Swan, The British Architect (Philadelphia, R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775). Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/22651">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 Deceased Date 1/1/1836 Business Address 5th bet. Arch & Market Sts. (1785) (Prime) Date Elected 1/4/1785 File Number a First Name John Last Name Rugan Member Number 119* Grantor Records Notes Many other listings in Grantor book. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 680. A master builder elected to The Company in 1785. His other memberships included the Library Company and the Columbia Fire Company. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See specifics: Library Company Catalog of Books; Scharf & Westcott. ------------------------------ Managing Committee Minutes-1785-3-86, 92 William Robinson proposed John Rugan; John Rugan elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1789-4-24 John Rugan and Mark Rodes are to be informed that it is the sense of the Company that they return our Book of Prices which they have obtained until they comply with our Articles by paying up the arrears of their entrance money. Managing Committee Minutes-1790-4-43 John Rugan and Mark Rodes have complied with the Articles of the Company. ------------------------------ PA Gazette 10/5/1796 - #8232 William Garrigues nominated to stand for election to Common Council, together with John Rugan. PA Gazette 10/18/1797 - #12438 Elected to Common Council of Philadelphia. ------------------------------ Dissertation by Donna J. Rilling, chapter 4, page 54 Craft associations sometimes proved stronger than reputation or, at least, artisans put judgments made personally ahead of public disclosures. John Rugan and Michael Rodes were partners in the business of house carpentry and mercantile pursuits for many years. The partners became acquainted in their teens, when they served in the Pennsylvania regiments during the Revolution. Shortly thereafter, in 1785, they joined the Carpenters' Company. The partnership was very successful, both in building and in the mercantile trade, and owned a dock on the Delaware river for use in its commerce. In 1818, the pair was charged with treble damages (for over $36,000) for violating the Non-Intercourse acts. In spite of the imputations, they continued to deal with the city's artisans and merchants alike in commercial ventures. NOTE: Mark and NOT Michael was a Company member. ---------------------- City Directory - 1805, 10 - John, merchant, 248 Sassafras Rugan & Rodes, merchants, 8 south wharves 1810 - Rugan & Rodes, merchants, 99 N. Water 1814 - John, merchant, 97 N. Water st., & 248 Sassafras Rugan and Rodes, merchants, 97 N. Water. 1820 - Rugan, John, & Sons, merchants, 97 N. Water St.; dwelling 248 Race. City Directory - 1826, 30 - John Rugan, collector of water rents, 248 Sassafras St. 1835 - John Rugan, gentleman, 248 Race. 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 Rugan, John Description An account of the resource John Rugan was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1785. His other memberships include the Library Company and the Columbia Fire Company. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/67520">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 Children Joseph Deceased Date 1/1/1830 Descendant Ms. Leslie Keeler Descendant Address Ms. Leslie Keeler, 12 Pickard Road, Canterbury, NH 03224 (Tel: 603-783-9595) Date Elected 1/5/1785 File Number a First Name Mark Last Name Rodes Member Number 120* Grantor Records Notes Numerous other listings. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 668. A master builder elected to The Company in 1785. He may be the Mark Rodes who in the Revolution served in John Jordan's company in the Artillery Artificers, 1778-1780. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See Linn and Edge book, referred to here. ------------------------- served in Continental Armory - 5/26/1778 to 1780 geneaology from Leslie keeler (see file of James Stewart) Son Joseph Rodes married Caroline Stewart; their son James Stewart Rodes (grandson of Mark) married Margaret Stewart (daughter of member James Stuart ,E: 1833, D. 1856, and Sarah Potter Stuart) sister of Martha Stewart; their daughter Aline (Aline Rodes Benedict) lived at Carpenters' Hall a number of years with her Aunt Martha and had her wedding reception at the Hall. ------------------------ Prime Directory: Lists Mark "Rhodes" as carpenter April 9, 1789 in Pennsylvania Packet. ------------------------- See JOHN RUGAN, with whom Rodes was in business. ------------------------- in member file: copy of document from descendant showing Mark Rodes enlisted May 26, 1778, in U.S. "armoury yard," part of artillery unit commanded by Col. Flower. ------------------------- n file of member James Stewart is: Information from Ms. Leslie Keeler concerning Martha Stewart, pictures of her as well as information on trips by Carpenters' Company, and a copy of booklet on the Company history by Richard Betts in 1882. ------------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1785-3-92 Mark Rodes elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1789-4-24 John Rugan and Mark Rodes are to be informed that it is the sense of the Company that they return our Book of Prices which they have obtained until they comply with our Articles by paying up the arrears of their entrance money. Managing Committee Minutes-1790-4-43 John Rugan and Mark Rodes have complied with the Articles of the Company. Managing Committee Minutes-1830-18-357, 365 The widow Rodes made application for assistance towards defraying the expense of the burial of her late husband, Mark Rodes, when on motion it was resolved to draw an order on the Treasurer for $30 for that account. Application was made by the widow Rodes for some assistance. Managing Committee Minutes-1831-18-397 $15 in favor of widow Rodes her quarterly allowance. Managing Committee Minutes-1832-18-431 $15 quarterly allowance of widow Rodes. Managing Committee Minutes-1833-18-461 $15 quarterly allowance of widow Rodes. Managing Committee Minutes-1834-18-490, 498, 511 $15 quarterly allowance of widow Rodes. $15 quarterly allowance of widow Rodes. $15 quarterly allowance of widow Rodes. -------------------------- See Dissertation by Donna J. Rilling, chapter 4, page 54 -- cross reference is John Rugan -- for data on Rodes, although she calls him "Michael". Revolutionary War XX Spouse Born in Germantown Spouse Name Katherine Hess 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 Rodes, Mark Description An account of the resource Mark Rodes was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1785. He may be the Mark Rodes who was a seargent in John Jordan's company of the Artillery Artificers, 1778-1780. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=A1181">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 Deceased Date 1/1/1801 Descendant Charles Overman Business Address See references Descendant Address Charles Overman, 4500 Harbour Pt. Blvd. #1007, Mukilteo, WA 98275 Date Elected 1/6/1785 File Number b First Name John Last Name Harrison Member Number 121* No Signature X Grantor Records Notes See note on earliest John Harrison. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 340. The master builder John Harrison (III), whose relationship to the other Harrisons is unclear, was living in Mulberry ward at the time of the 1774 tax. Two years later (January 26, 1776), John Thornhill (q.v.) reported "that John Harrison is Desirous of becoming a Member" of The Carpenters' Company; he was elected at the meeting of April 26, 1776. Although carried on the membership rolls, this Harrison was not active in The Company and after the Revolution became a lumber merchant at 151 North Water Street with a residence at 15 Vine St. (1794). That same year he was appointed an administrator of William Williams's (q.v.) estate. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ------------------------ Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter, April 7, 1790, in Pennsylvania Journal. ------------------------ PA Packet 7/25/1778 (25078) John Harrison signed statement with many other Philadelphians on July 17, 1778, encouraging residents of the city to testify against "enemies of America" during recent British occupation. ------------------------ PA Gazette 3/15/1786 - #3039 Co-partnership of Cooper, Harrison & Co. dissolved partnership for lumber yard at Vine St. and the Wharf. Sold to Souder & McGee. (Cooper possibly also a Company member). PA Gazette 10/3/1787 - #4675 John Harrison and Isaac Jones elected Trustees of the Mutual Assurance Co., and re-elected in 1789. PA Gazette 5/22/1793 - #9393 Part of a group welcoming Citizen Genet, French plenipotentiary to U.S. PA Gazette 10/3/1797 - #4675 Elected a trustee of Mutual Assurance Company & later re-elected. ------------------------ Managing Committee Minutes-1776-2-111 John Harrison is desirous of becoming a member Managing Committee Minutes 1785-3-86, 92 Silas Engels proposed John Harrison; John Harrison elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1824-18-175 Application was mde by J. Roberts for relief of Rachel Harrison widow of a late member of this Company (WHICH JOHN HARRISON NOT NOTED). Baker & Ballenger were appointed a committee to examine into her situation and relieve her to the amount of $10 or $15 if they think proper. Managing Committee Minutes-1825-18-206 Resolved: that widow Harrison's quarterly allowance be raised to $20 after the expiration of the present quarter. Managing Committee Minutes-1826-18-261 On motion resolved: that an order be drawn in favor of the widow Harrison for $20 quarterly allowance. Managing Committee Minutes-1827-18-267 An order in favor of Jacob Kenderdine of $33 being for funeral expenses of $19 and he balance of the widow Harrison's quarterly allowance $14. 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 (III), whose relationship to the other Harrisons is unclear, was living in Mulberry Ward at the time of the 1774 tax. Two years later (January 26, 1776), John Thornhill reported "that John Harrison is Desirous of becoming a Member" of The Carpenters' Company; he was elected at the meeting of April 26, 1776. Although carried on the membership rolls, this Harrison was not active in The Company and after the Revolution became a lumber merchant at 151 North Water Street with a residence at 15 Vine Street (1794). That same year he was appointed an administrator of William William's estate. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/96736">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 Deceased Date 1/1/1802 Business Address 133 Pine St. (1791) (Prime) Date Elected 1/7/1785 File Number a First Name John Last Name Cooper Member Number 122* No Signature X Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 165. A master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1785. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. --------------------- Prime Directory: Listed as house carpenter, 133 Pine St. (1791-1794), Lombard between 2nd & 3rd (1785), Geen's Court (1791). --------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1785-3-86 John King proposed John Cooper. 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 Cooper, John Description An account of the resource John Cooper was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1785. John Cooper was proposed for the Carpenters’ Company by John King. It is certain that a carpenter named John Cooper lived at 133 Pine street from 1791 until his death in the beginning of the 19th century. In the 1804 City Directory, his widow Jane is listed as living at their house on Pine street. The 1779 tax in Southwark includes a John Cooper taxed at 1 pound but it cannot be determined if this is the same John Cooper who was a member of the Carpenters’ Company. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23033">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss and Thomas Stokes. 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, 1786-88,90 Birth Date 1/1/1738 Children John, Robert Deceased Date 6/22/1809 Business Address 94 N. 5th St. (1791) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1786 Father Robert Evans File Number a First Name Robert Last Name Evans Member Number 123* Mother Ruth Richards Grantor Records Notes Grantor book "E" has a great many listings; these are just representative. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 252. A master builder who first joined the Journeymen Carpenters' Company, then became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769, and when the Friendship Company merged with the Carpenters' Company in 1786, became an active member of The Company. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect" (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ------ E-mail in member file of Nathan Allen Smith from archaeologist of Kise Straw & Kalodner on excavation and study of home site in preparation for Constitution Center. A second e-mail (in Nathan Smith's folder) tells that Robert Evans' house was not excavated but remains untouched beneath the Constitution Center parking lot. ------------------ Same e-mail reports both Smith and Evans were active in the Pennsylvania Abolition Society. The PAS files at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania indicate Evans joined on March 15, 1784; Smith joined on June 5, 1787. ------------------ Prime Directory: Listed as 5th bet. Arch & Race (1785; near 96 N. 5th St. (1797); 94 N. 5th St. (1791-93-95). ----------------- City Directory - 1805 - Robert, sen., lumber merchant, 94 & 198 N. 5th. ---------------- PA Gazette 3/5/1794 - #9919 Asks for return of strayed cow, 2 dollars reward. Return to Robert Evans in 5th St. between Cherry & Race. PA Gazette 5/24/1797 - #12222 Robert and David Evans opened lumber yard in 5th St. between Vine and Callowhill. PA Gazette 3/21/11798 - #12691 Farm in Edgmont township, Delaware county, consisting of 170 acres, house and barn. He may be the agent, not the owner. PA Gazette 1/9/1799 - #13013 Company members joined a large group of citizens representing wards of the city "to search out where late (yellow fever) prevailed and remove to the city hospital infected bedding and clothing for fumigation and washing." Item describes the process of "cleansing city" ward by ward. Robert Evans and John Rugan from South Mulberry Ward; William Stevenson of New Market Ward; George Summers and Joseph Wetherill from Southwark. -------------------- Spouse Born Jane 1743 Spouse Name Jane Pugh, Martha Taylor Where Born Gwynedd, 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 Evans, Robert Description An account of the resource Robert Evans was a Master Builder who first joined the Journeymen Carpenters' Company, then became a member of the Friendship Carpenters Company in 1769; and, when the Friendship Company merged with The Carpenters' Company in 1786, he became an active member of The Company. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/25854">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 7/10/1740 Children 8 known Deceased Date 1/20/1820 Descendant Pamela Wetherill Wright pami0608@aol.com Stephanie Wright hawkech@aol.com Business Address 348 South St. (Moss) also, see "Comments" Descendant Address Pamela Wetherill Wright pami0608@aol.com, 1215 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954 Stephanie Wright hawkech@aol.com, 1215 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954 Date Elected 1/1/1786 Father Christopher File Number a First Name Joseph Last Name Wetherill Married 7/10/1764 Member Number 124* Mother Mary Stockton Grantor Records Notes Also listings for John P. and Samuel. Project 233 Delancey St. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 849. The master builder, merchant, and Philadelphia Inspector of Lumber Joseph Wetherill was the son of Christopher and Mary (Stockton) Wetherill. In 1764 he married Anna Canby of Solebury Township, Bucks County,PA, in the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. By 1769 Wetherill had become a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company, rising to Treasurer in 1772 and President in 1774. Like most of his fellow craftsmen, he supported the Revolution; Wetherill was elected to the Committee of 66 (1774) and was a delegate to the Provincial Convention (1775). During the war he assisted the Committee of Safety in building new or converting old mills for the manufacture of gunpowder. When the two companies of master builders united in 1786, Wetherill joined The Carpenters' Company and became its Treasurer, 1797-1805. More merchant than builder after the Revolution, he encouraged the City of Philadelphia to erect a Head House at the north end of New Market (Second Street) for which he loaned the City $1,000 in 1804. Wetherill lived at (modern) 348 South Street, a house that was new in 1794; it remained in the family until 1889. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See several good addittional sources listed here. ------------------- INHP library card file: Wetherill and Truman supplied lumber and scantling (framing timber) in 1878 for the new court house (Congress Hall). ------------------- Note from descendant: He was my 5th great grandfather. Series M637 roll #9, pg. 31: Joseph is listed as a lumber merchant, Fourth or north Chestnut St., house number 170. He married Ann Canby July 10, 1764 at Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. He died in Philadelphia January 20, 1820. Note from Stephanie Wright, another descendant: Joseph Wetherill son of Christopher Wetherill & Mary Ogborne/Stockton. Joseph married Ann Canby, daughter of Benjamin Canby and Sarah Yardley, on May 10, 1764. Ann Canby born September 1, 1738 in Bucks County; died September 2o, 1820 in Bucks County. Joseph & Ann had eight children known to date. ------------------- Wetherill & Truman "Philadelphia Preserved" (page 34) 233 Delancey St.; London house plan; built 1811. ------------------- City Directory - 1805 - Joseph, inspector of lumber, 170 S. 4th. 1810, 14 - Joseph, late inspector of lumber, 170 S. 4th. 1820 - Joseph, gentleman, 170 S. 4th. ------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1811-15-264 The committee of ways & means report that they have borrowed $2,000 for Joseph Wetherill on a note payable at 130 days. ------------------- PA Gazette 1/9/1799 - #13013 Company members joined a large group of citizens representing wards of the city "to search out where late (yellow fever) prevailed and remove to the city hospital infected bedding and clothing for fumigation and washing." Item describes the process of "cleansing city" ward by ward. Robert Evans and John Rugan from South Mulberry Ward; William Stevenson of New Market Ward; George Summers and Joseph Wetherill from Southwark. Revolutionary War x Spouse Born 9/01/1738 Spouse Name Anna Canby Where Born Philadelphia, PA Office Held Treasurer, 1797-1805 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 Wetherill, Joseph Description An account of the resource The master builder, lumber merchant, and Philadelphia Inspector of Lumber, Joseph Wetherill, was the son of Christopher and Mary (Stockton) Wetherill. In 1764 he married Anna Canby of Solebury Township, Bucks County, PA, in the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. By 1769 Wetherill had become a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company, rising to Treasurer in 1772 and President in 1774. Like most of his fellow craftsmen, he supported the Revolution; Wetherill was elected to the Committee of 66 (1774) and was a delegate to the Provincial Convention (1775). During the war he assisted the Committee of Safety in building new or converting old mills for the manufacture of gunpowder. When the two companies of master builders united in 1786, Wetherill joined The Carpenters' Company and became its Treasurer, 1797-1805. More merchant than builder after the Revolution, he encouraged the City of Philadelphia to erect the Head House at the north end of New Market (Second Street) for which be loaned the City $1,000 in 1804. Wetherill lived at (modern) 348 South Fourth Street, a house that was new in 1794; it remained in the family until 1889. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/21548">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 Deceased Date 1/1/1790 Business Address 4 S. 5th st. (1791) (Prime) Date Elected 1/16/1786 File Number a First Name Hugh Last Name Roberts Married approx. 12/1/1773 Member Number 125* Grantor Records Notes Only a sampling below; in Grantor are sequences of 8, 9 and 16, respectively. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 666. Master builder Hugh Roberts -- occasionally "Jr." to avoid confusion with Hugh Roberts, 1703-1786 -- became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769 and signed the articles of The Carpenters' Company when the two united in 1786. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See "Growing With America, The Fox Family of Philadelphia,"by Joseph M. Fox, published 2006. Copy in Fox file. page 77 - George Roberts, son of Hugh, married Thomazine Fox in 1772; also more on Roberts' relationship to Joseph Fox. ------------------------- e-mail from descendan says family came from county Cork, Ireland. ------------------------- INHP Library - Hugh Roberts paid 106 lbs. for flags and superintendering the building (Congress Hall). Also - quotation from a diary: " In the afternoon went to the Bettering House, east wing; there took part in a dinner with a large number of gentlemen given by George Gray, Hugh Roberts and Peter Brown, county commissioners, which was for the raising of the Court House at the corner of 6th & Chestnut Sts." ------------------------- A "signer" of paper currency issued by Pennsylvania May 1, 1760. ------------------------ PA Gazette 2/26/1751 - #132 "Watchmen. Any suitable persons inclined to serve as Nightly Watch, for the city of Philadelphia, may be informed of terms by applying to wardens." Roberts was one of six wardens. PA Gazette 3/24/1752 - #1599 Hugh Roberts and five other wardens advertise for watchmen to take care of "the public lamps." 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 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 6/10/1756 - #7089 Advertises for return of a Dutch servant woman, 22 years old, who ran away. Reward 20 shillings. PA Gazette 5/8/1760 - #12168 Chosen managers of Pennsylvania Hospital: Jacob Lewis, Samuel Rhoads. Treasurer: Hugh Roberts. 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 5/8/1766 - #641 Listed as treasurer of Pennsylvania Hospital. PA Gazette 2/25/1768 - #4767 "To be let, a plantation at Richmond, commonly called Point No Point, enquire of Hugh Roberts." This and other listings seem to indicate he was involved with real estate dealings. PA Gazette 7/6/1769 - #7713 As executor of will of William Coleman, "several young Negro children are to be bound to ages of 20 and 24." PA Gazette 101/19/1769 - #8349 "Two straw horses came to plantation of Hugh Roberts in Lower Merion, Philadelphia county." Resident listed as William Young. PA Gazette 5/9/1771 - #11538 Elected a manager of Pennsylvania Hospital. PA Gazette 7/18/1771 - #11971 Hugh Roberts appears to have bought, but not occupied, plantation at Point No Point. PA Gazette 12/1/1773 - #17235 Hugh Roberts married to Miss Hannah West Moore, both of Philadelphia. PA Gazette 4/10/1782 - #29965 Hugh Roberts, Samuel Rhoads and others appointed to an act of the Assembly compelling owners of land at Schuylkill Point to "keep the banks, dams, sluices and flood gates in repair." ------------------- Spouse Name Hannah West Moore 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, Hugh Description An account of the resource Master builder Hugh Roberts--occasionally "Jr." to avoid confusion with the Hugh Roberts, 1703-1786, who owned the large house built at Point no Point in 1767 and belonged to the American Philosophical Society -- became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769 and signed the Articles of The Carpenters' Company at the union in 1786. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26686">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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, 1786-96 Managing Committee, 1813 (res.) Birth Date 7/23/1746 Children Edward Briggs Deceased Date 12/21/1831 Descendant Charles S. Garrigues Business Address See Comments Descendant Address Charles S. Garrigues, 964 Leslie Road, Meadville, PA 16335-1128 (winter home), 304 Brigadoor Circle, Leesburg, FL 34788 Jenna Groff Jutkofsky email: J.Jutkofsky@verizon.net hone: 215-313-0047, 216 East Penn Street, Philadelphia PA 19144 John Sharpless Garrigues garrigues@msn.com 26 E. Coldbrook Circle The Woodlands TX 77381 I am a direct descendent of both Garrigues on your list. Around ten years ago, my wife, Vivien, and I were graciously given a tour of the Hall by your staff. ancestor_info: My V Grandfather was member, William Gardgues 1786-1831. You have his last name misspelled on your list, it should be Garrigues. His name is properly spelled under your article Date Elected 1/16/1786 Father Samuel First Name William Last Name Garrigues Member Number 126* Mother Mary Ralph Grantor Records Notes Only a sampling of his transactions here; also, there are listings for William Garrigues, Jr., and William H. Garrigues Project Received 3 shares in Library Company because of work contributed in construction, 1789-90. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects pages 297-298. A prosperous master builder; a founder of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769, he negotiated the ill-fated efforts to unite the two companies of master carpenters on the eve of the Revolution. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect" (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. When the Friendship Company and The Carpenters' Company finally merged in 1786, Garrigues continued to be active in Company affairs; he held the positions of Secretary, 1794-96 and 1799, and Vice President 1800, 1802-1805, 1814-1815. When the Library Company erected its hall on Fifth St. (designed by William Thornton q.v.) in 1789-1790, Garrigues received three shares in the library because of work contributed. In 1794 he was hired by the Insurance Company of North America as a surveyor of houses and buildings. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Also see some specific references listed here. -------------------- Prime Directory: Also listings for Samuel, 87 High St. (1793, 1794) and Samuel, Jr., 87 Elm St. (1795) and Garrigues Court (1799). William listed as carpenter, April 7, 1790 in the Pennsylvania Journal. -------------------- City Directory - 1805 - William, insurance surveyor, 35 Cherry. 1810 - William, surveyor, 37 Cherry 1814 - William, Jr., carpenter, 37 Cherry William, measurer of carpenter's work, 39 Cherry 1820 - William, Jr., carpenter, 31 Cherry 1824, 26 - William, Sen. measurer of carpenter's work, 39 Cherry William, Jun., house carpenter, 31 Cherry City Directory - 1830 - William, Sr., gentleman, 37 Cherry St. William, Jr., grocer, 19 N. 6th St.. ---------------------- PA Gazette 2/2/1785 - #1589 Administrator of James Steel, a house carpenter but not a member of the Company. PA Gazette 10/5/1796 - #8232 William Garrigues nominated to stand for election to Common Council, together with John Rugan. PA Gazette 1/3/1798 - #12554 Owen Biddle one of signers of document submitted from Society of Friends complaining of various "nuisances disturbing Sabbath observances." Complaint was to Assembly and Mayor. Owen Biddle signed for the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. William Garrigues signed for the Northern District. -------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-38 The Collector reports having received of William Garrigues $48 it being interest for money loaned. Managing Committee Minutes-1807-15-79 James Pearson and William Garrigues are appointed to value the party wall between Edward Tilghman and the store occupied by the Custom House. Managing Committee Minutes-1820-18-262 The President is requested to draw an order on the Treasurer in favor of William Garrigues for $53.71 for measuring carpenters' work on new building. Managing Committee Minutes-1821-18-41 Committee to settle a difference between William Garrigues and A.C. Ireland respecting bill of measurement. -------------------- In file on 2nd floor: Chart and information on Garrigues descendants from Mr. Charles Garrigues. ----------------------- Transactions APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 108 Referring to the trial of Patrick Lyon for robbing the Bank of Pennsylvania: The jury finally brought in a verdict of $13,000 damages in favor of Lyon, with wild applause in the crowded courtroom.(104) William Garrigues, "insurance surveyor" and member of the Carpenters' Company, 1786-1832, was foreman of the jury. ---------------------- Dissertation by Donna J. Rilling, chapter 4, page 52 Builders recruited subcontractors and laborers from a variety of sources . . .Samuel P. Garrigues did subcontracting carpentry for one William Garrigues, either his father the house carpenter, or his brother the stone mason. page 53 (David Evans suggests William Garrigues as peacemaker in dispute between John Dickinson and Wilmington carpenters.) ---------------------- Donna Rilling's speech to Carpenters' Company Refers to Garrigues as one of Company's successful house builders using ground rent system. ---------------------- See Garrigues family information from Minutes under Edward Garrigues. ---------------------- In his member folder is copy of page from Minutes of Library Company on shares - 1789 ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed January 23, 1811 William Garrigues vs. Abraham M. Garrigues. DSB judgement for $13,000 by warrant on bond dated December 29, 1809. Conditioned for the payment of six thousand five hundred dollars, payable on the first day of December, 1810. also - William Garrigues vs. Abraham M. Garrigues. DSB judgement for 2000 pounds by warrant on bond dated Jnury 1, 1812. Conditioned for the payment of 1000 pounds payable on or before the first day of March 1796 with lawful interest. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book#338; filed June 4, 1818; satisfied Nov. 14, 1819 John Evans & Son vs. William Garrigues. Claim for $465.83 against a certain new three story brick house or building situate on the south side of Arch or Mulberry street and adjoining to the house on the east corner of 12th street in the city of Philadelphia, for lumber. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #338; filed January 9, 1819; satisfied October 30, 1819 Townsend & Crefson vs. William Garrigues. Claim of $184.38 against a three-story brick house and kitchen situate on the north side of Vine street about midway between 10th and 11th streets in the city of Phildelphia, for lumber. ----------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #338; claim filed March 2, 1819; satisfied Nov. 30, 1824 David Weaver & John Show (?) trading under the firm of Weaver and Show vs. William Garrigues. Claim forr $1300 against two three story brick dwelling houses situate on the east side of 2nd about 30 feet south of Coates street in the Northern Liberties, for brick furnished. ------------------------ City Records D.S.B. book #338; claim filed June 18, 1819; satisfied August 31, 1819 William Garrigues vs. William Haydock. Claim $218.87 against house in Wood street between John and 7th streets on the north side of the way for materials etc. ----------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #343; judgment filed May 23, 1829; satisfied September 14, 1830 (with his signature) William H. Garrigues vs. Benton Coston. Judgment issued on bond and warrant of attorney dated 22 May 1829 for $700 conditioned for the payment of $350 in three months from the date thereof with lawful interest. ------------------------ City Records D.S.B. book #345; two judgments filed January 8, 1833; both satisfied January 12, 1833 William Garrigues Sr., ap(?) of Edward B. Garrigues vs.William Garrigues Jr., and Margaret Garrigues.Judgment entered on bond and warrant of attorney dated 14 July 1827 for $4500 conditioned on the payment of $2250 in one year from the date thereof with interest for the same. Second judgment: William Garrigues Sr.,vs. William Garrigues, Jr. Judgment entered on bond and warrant of attorney dated 10 May 1826 for $2000 conditioned for the payment of $1000 in one year from the date thereof with interest from the same payable half yearly. ----------------------- City Records D.C.Liens ; filed May 13,1839; satisfied August 28, 1840 (with signature of Haydock Garrigues) Haydock Garrigues vs.Lewis H. Trimblle. Claim for materials $183.63 against a 2 and a half story stone house and lot of ground on which the same is erected containing 3 acres more or less and situate in Cuddington Village, Blockley Townshhip. Office Held Secretary, 1794-96,99,14-15 Vice President, 1800,02-05,14,15 Warden, 1788 Spouse Name Hannah Briggs 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 Garrigues, William Description An account of the resource William Garrigues was a prosperous master builder. A founder of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769, he negotiated the ill-fated efforts to unite the two companies of master carpenters on the eve of the Revolution. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. When the Friendship Company and The Carpenters' Company merged in 1786, Garrigues continued to be active in company affairs; he held the positions of Secretary, 1794-96 and 1799, and Vice President 1800, 1802-1805, 1814-1815. When the Library Company erected its hall on Fifth Street (designed by William Thornton) in 1789-1790, Garrigues received three shares in the library on account of work contributed. In 1794 he was hired by the Insurance Company of North America as a surveyor of houses and buildings. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/105097">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 1/1/1744 Deceased Date 1/1/1807 Date Elected 1/16/1786 File Number a First Name Isaac Last Name Jones Member Number 127* Grantor Records Notes More listings in Grantor index. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects 424. Was the brother of Abraham Jones (q.v.) and a master builder elected to the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect" (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. Jones signed the articles of The Carpenters' Company when the Friendship Company was absorbed in 1786. When the Mutual Assurance Company was founded in 1784, he became chief surveyor of properties and a member of the Board of Trustees (1785), serving in both capacities until 1807 when he fell through a Delaware River wharf and drowned. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Also see Garvan, listed here. ---------------------- A "signer" of paper currency issued May 1, 1760, by Pennsylvania. Also a "signer" in March 1, 1769. ---------------------- INHP Library - Adam Zantzinger paid 50 lbs. for work on Franklin's Market St. houses; John Hall was the master carpenter; Isaac Jones surveyed the building for fire insurance policy issued by the Mutual Assurance Company. --------------------- In member file of Corkrin: letter from Archivist of St. Mary's Church stating that Isaac Jones was a member of St. Augustine's church. Samuel Jones was also a member of St. Augustine's. -------------------- Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter, April 7, 1790) in Pennsylvania Journal - no address. -------------------- City Directory - 1805 - Isaac, late street commissioner, 17 Pine (Could this be our man?) -------------------- PA Gazette 4/11/1754 - #4222 Samuel Powell, Hugh Roberts, Joseph Fox and Isaac Jones elected directors of the Contributionship insurance. PA Gazette 10/3/1787 - #4675 John Harrison and Isaac Jones elected Trustees of the Mutual Assurance Co., and re-elected in 1789. PA Gazette 10/17/1787 - #4707 Isaac Jones and Israel Hallowell elected street commissioners for 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 Jones, Isaac Description An account of the resource Isaac Jones was the brother of Abraham Jones, and a master builder elected to the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. Jones signed the articles of The Carpenters' Company when the Friendship Company was absorbed in 1786. When the Mutual Assurance Company was founded in 1784, he became chief surveyor of properties and a member of the Board of Trustees (1785), serving in both capacities until 1807 when he fell through a Delaware River wharf and drowned. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/25008">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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, 1786-90,93 Birth Date 12/29/17?? Children Samuel, Jr. Deceased Date 1/1/1834 Descendant Roy J. Pancoast Mrs. A. H. Westphal (Betty) (Jonathan Grier) Business Address Chestnut bet. 2nd & 3rd Sts. - 1785 (Prime) Descendant Address Roy J. Pancoast, 415 S.W. Wilson Court, Gresham, OR 97080 Mrs. A. H. Westphal (Betty) (Jonathan Grier), 2502 Rowland Ave., Lumberton, NC 28358 Date Elected 1/1/1786 Father Joshua File Number a First Name Samuel Last Name Pancoast Member Number 128* Middle Name S. Mother Hannah Lownes Grantor Records Notes Also listings for "Sr.", Samuel S. and Sigmund. Project 336 Spruce St. (1790) Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 590. A master builder who became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769 and signed the articles of The Carpenters' Company in 1786 when the two organizations merged. He served on several Company committees and is recorded as taking Aaron Thompson as an apprentice in 1773. He was an "encourager" to the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan "The British Architect" (1775) , the first book on architecture published in America, and he received three shares for work performed during the construction of Library Hall. As early as 1785 Pancoast was living on Chestnut St. between Second and Third Sts.; an insurance policy of 1790 for his house survives. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Also see Garvan surveys, listed here, and Peterson on Library Hall. -------------------------------- Ancestry.com Aaron Thompson taken as apprentice May 21, 1773, for a period of six years, 10 months and six days. "Apprentice taught the trade of a house carpenter, given nine months' evening schooling (note: five pounds' worth of clothes) Early census data begins in 1790 and uses name of head of household only; other members are listed by number in house in age categories Census 1790 - Samuel Pancoast, Carpenter, Phila, 29 Chestnut St. Delaware (near front) Image 0442, roll M637_9 Page 224. Census 1810 - no listing Census 1820 - North Mulberry Ward; Image 116, roll M33-108, page 111 also Samuel Pancoast in North Ward Image 60, roll M33-108, page 75 -------------------------------- In member file: He was executor for David Lownes, watchmaker, died October 26, 1810; as executor, he was listed as Samuel Pancoast, ironmonger. Also for James Stephens, Feb 10, 1789. Pancoast was son-in-law of Stephens. Also for Mary Morris, widow of Luke Morris, Sept. 1, 1805, and again he listed as ironmonger. Also for John Lawrence, clockmaker, died Sept. 1, 1793. Also for Joseph Drinker, died Feb. 13, 179 -------------------------------- City Directory -1805 - Samuel, carpenter, 21 Sansom st. 1814 - Samuel, late carpenter, 70 S. 8th Samuel, Jun., ironmonger, 148 High 1820 - Samuel, Sen., Filbert above 12th Samuel, Jun., hardware merchant, 148 High 1824 - Samuel, Sen., S.E. corner 12th & Clover Samuel, Jun. county commissioner, hardware merchant, 148 High --------------------------------- "Philadelphia Preserved" Page 23 - Built house at 336 Spruce St. in 1790 (Pancoast-Lewis-Wharton house). --------------------------------- Transactions APS Vol. 43, Part I (page 106) In other words, this major change in the first floor (of the Hall) took place between 1787 and 1801.(89) (89) October 23, 1787. By Cash Paid Samuel Pancoast for Columns for the Hall as for Receipt. 2:1:8. -------------------------------- Hannah Roach papers See Joshua Pancoast. -------------------------------- In his folder (R) copy of page from Minutes of Library Company on shares - 1789. -------------------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed May 19, 1812; satisfied July 10, 1813 Samuel Pancoast Jr. vs. Papin &Breschard. Claim for #183.82 against a brick building situate on the northeast corner of Walnut & 9th Sts., known by the name of the Olympic Theatre. ------------------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #347; filed July 30, 1833; satisfied with judgment Samuel Pancoast vs. Dr.G.F. Klingle. Claim for $439.02 against a certain building or buildings divided into two tenements erected on the back part of a lot or lots of ground situate on the east side of Front street above Otter in the district of West Kensington for work done as a carpenter and materials furnished. ----------------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #347; filed June 7, 1834; no notice of satisfaction Samuel Pancoast vs.Elisha M. Hess. Claim for $393.37 against that certain 3 story brick house lot of ground and appurtenances situate on the east side of John street about 36 feet north from the north side of Spring Garden 17 feet front by75 feet deep. ----------------------------- JONATHAN B. GRIER, went to work for Samuel Pancoast as an apprentice house carpenter in 1827, at his shop then at Buttonwood & Franklin Sts. Interesting information concerning this apprenticeand his life folliowing apprenticeship in papers filed with Samuel Pancoast. Office Held Vice President, 1789 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 Pancoast, Samuel S. Description An account of the resource Samuel Pancoast was a master builder who became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769 and signed the Articles of The Carpenters' Company in 1786 when the two organizations joined. He served on several Company committees and is recorded as taking Aaron Thompson as an apprentice in 1773. He was an "encourager" to the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan, The British Architects (1775), the first book on architecture published in America, and he received three shares for work performed during the construction of Library Hall. As early as 1785 Pancoast was living on Chestnut Street between Second and Third Streets; an insurance policy of 1790 for his house survives. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/96316">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 Deceased Date 1/1/1807 Business Address near Spruce in S. 6th St. (1799) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1786 First Name Matthias Last Name Keen Member Number 129* Middle Name Valentine Grantor Records Notes Lists 6 transactions in sequence; also listings for Moses, Mary and Peter Keen. Project See "references" Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 435, Was a master builder who became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769 and a member of The Carpenters' Company when the two organizations joined in 1786. Nothing is known of Keen's architectural work, but he was an "encourager" of 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. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ------------------ City Directory - 1820 - Matthias, carpenter, Lancaster turnpike near High. (possible son; note date) ---------------- Blue Book shows name as "Matthew Val. Keen." ----------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1807-15-63 George Summers is directed to pay Mrs. Keen $2 for the Book of Prices returned. 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 Keen, Matthias Valentine Description An account of the resource Matthias Valentine Keen was a master builder who became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769 and a member of The Carpenters' Company when those two organizations joined in 1786. Nothing is known of Keen's architectural work, but he was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan, The British Architect (printed for R. Bell by J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/96332">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 Deceased Date 1/1/1817 Business Address Union St. bet. 2nd & 3rd. (1785) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1786 First Name William Last Name Stevenson Member Number 130* Office Held President, 1817 Vice President, 1816 Warden, 1789 Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 759. Was elected to the Friendship Carpenters' Company on the eve of the Revolution. He joined the Carpenters' Company when the two organizations of master carpenters united in 1786. In 1789 he inventoried the tools of house carpenter John Barker; that same year he was elected Warden of The Company. In 1811 he became a city Surveyor, and in 1816 he was elected vice-President of The Company and President the following year. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. -------------- City Directory - 1805 - William, Sr., carpenter, 152 S. 4th. 1810 - William, city surveyor, near 85 Union. 1814 - William city surveyor, 168 S. 4th. -------------- PA Gazette 1/9/1799 - #13013 Company members joined a large group of citizens representing wards of the city "to search out where late (yellow fever) prevailed and remove to the city hospital infected bedding and clothing for fumigation and washing." Item describes the process of "cleansing city" ward by ward. Robert Evans and John Rugan from South Mulberry Ward; William Stevenson of New Market Ward; George Summers and Joseph Wetherill from Southwark. 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 Stevenson, Sr., William Description An account of the resource The master builder William Stevenson, Sr., was elected to the Friendship Carpenters' Company on the eve of the Revolution. He joined The Carpenters' Company when the two organizations of master carpenters united in 1786. In 1789 he inventoried the tools of the house carpenter John Barker; that same year he was elected Warden of The Company. In 1811 he became a city Surveyor, and in 1816 he was elected Vice-President of the Carpenters' Company and President the following year. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/25416">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 1/1/1752 Children Robert E. (b.1790 in Phila.) his son Deceased Date 1/1/1806 Descendant Mr. Robert Bienvenu (his wife is possibly a descendant Business Address 2 N. 4th St. (1791,1800) (Prime) Descendant Address Mr. Robert Bienvenu (his wife is possibly a descendant, P.O. Box 158, Manteo, NC 27954 (Tel: 252-473-5994) Date Elected 1/16/1786 File Number k First Name Robert Last Name Morrell Member Number 131* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 549. Was a master builder who joined the Friendship Carpenters' Company c. 1773, and when that company merged with The Carpenters' Company in 1786 he signed the articles. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ------------------ City Directory - 1805 - Robert, carpenter, 124 S. 5th ----------------- e-mail from descendant, in file, reports the son lived in Pennsylvania; dates 1790-1863; and married Mary Ann Mills, also of 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 Morrell, Robert Description An account of the resource Robert Morrell was a master builder who joined the Friendship Carpenters' Company c.1773; and when that company merged with The Carpenters' Company in 1786, he signed the articles. In 1805, a carpenter named Robert Morrell is listed as residing at 124 south 5th street. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/27063">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Thomas Stokes and 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 Richard, Ann Deceased Date 1/1/1800 Business Address 106 Cedar St. (1791,97) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1786 Date Expelled # First Name Richard Last Name Mosley Member Number 132* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 556. A master builder who served his apprenticeship with Benjamin Worrell (q.v.), gaining his freedom in 1774. Shortly thereafter he joined The Friendship Carpenters' Company, and when that company joined with The Carpenters' Company in 1786 he signed the articles. At the time of the 1790 census he was living in Southwark and attended Company meetings through 1797 when he appears to have left Philadelphia, probably for Kentucky. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ----------------------- Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1798-11-89, 99 $24 for relief of Catey Mosley, wife of Richard, to enable her to proceed on a journey to her husband in Kentucky. Richard Mosley's children in need of help; living on their relatives who are not able to maintain them. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1799-11-115 Richard and Ann Mosley schooled by John Walton and boarded by Ann Mosley. Spouse Name Catey (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 Mosley, Richard Description An account of the resource Richard Mosley was a master builder who served his apprenticeship with Benjamin Worrell, gaining his freedom in 1774. Shortly thereafter he joined the Friendship Carpenters' Company; and when that company joined with The Carpenters' Company in 1786, he signed the articles. At the time of the 1790 census he was living in Southwark and attended Company meetings through 1797 when he appears to have left Philadelphia, probably for Kentucky. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26252">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 Deceased Date 1/1/1816 Descendant See "Rianhard" file Descendant Address See "Rianhard" file Date Elected 1/16/1786 File Number e First Name John Last Name Reinhard Member Number 133* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 652. A master builder who became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company on the eve of the Revolution and of The Carpenters' Company when the two organizations of master carpenters merged in 1786. He was an "encourager" of the 1775 Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect," the first book on architecture published in America. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ---------------- Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter April 7, 1790 in Pennsylvania Journal. --------------- Ancestry.com February 6, 1773, Nicholas Izenminger taken as apprentice for period of three years, 11 months and 10 days. "Apprentice, taught the trade of a house carpenter, have four quarters night schooling." 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 Reinhard, John Description An account of the resource John Reinhard was a master builder who became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company on the eve of the Revolution and of The Carpenters' Company after the two organizations of master carpenters united in 1786. He was an "encourager" of the 1775 Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan The British Architect, the first architectural book published in America. Reinhard took an apprentice named Nicholas Izenminger for a period of nearly four years to teach him house carpentry. According to the City Directory, a house carpenter, John Reinholt*, lived on Christian street near Third street in 1797. In 1799, John Reinhart, house carpenter, lived on Christian street between third and fourth. It is likely these two Johns are the same person. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/100803">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss and Thomas Stokes. 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 Ann, Charles, Richard, Margaret (R) Deceased Date 1/1/1798 Business Address Callowhill bet. 2nd & 3rd Sts. (1785) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1786 Date Expelled # File Number a First Name Samuel Last Name Pastorius Member Number 134* Grantor Records Notes Also listings for Sarah. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 593. A master builder who joined the Friendship Carpenters' Company c. 1775 and the Carpenters' Company in 1786 when the two companies joined. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan, "The British Architect" (1775), the first book on architecture published in America. Failing to pay his dues, Pastorius was excluded from The Company the same year he died. The inventory of his estate included 243 sash lights at 3d each; one six panel door; 94 plains, 1 glue pot, 4 augers, and 5 saws valued at 12 pounds; 1 brace and 8 bitts valued at 7/6; and 1 door and 11 window frames valued at 3 pounds. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. -------------------- Prime Directory: Death notice Oct. 2, 1798, in Gazette of the U.S. ------------------- PA Gazette 3/15/1775 - #20000 Listed with Abraham and Daniel Pastorius selling property in Germantown. He is related to well known family of that area. -------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1798-8-9 On motion resolved: that the name of Samuel Pastorius be erased out of our list of Members. ------------------- 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. 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 Pastorius, Samuel Description An account of the resource Samuel Pastorius was a master builder who joined the Friendship Carpenters' Company c.1775 and The Carpenters' Company in 1786 when the two joined. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan, The British Architect (1775), the first book of architecture published in America. Failing to pay his dues, Pastorius was excluded from The Company the same year he died. The inventory of his estate included 243 lights of sash at 3d each; one six panel door; 94 plains, 1 glue pot, 4 augers, and 5 saws valued at 12 pounds; 1 brace and 8 bitts valued at 7/6; and 1 door and 11 window frames valued at 3 pounds. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26656">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 Deceased Date 1/1/1789 Date Elected 1/1/1786 File Number f First Name John Last Name Barker Member Number 135* Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes Since Mr. Barker died in 1791, these sales must be to settle his estate. Project See "references" Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects 45. A master builder who first became a member of the Friendship Company, signing the Articles in 1775. When that company merged with the Carpenters' Company in 1786, he transferred his membership. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects shows him on page 45 as elected 1775, died 1789 (see first Managing Committee Minutes item) ----------------------- Hannah Roach-APS EP 20 May 1777. removed from Combs alley into 3rd, 5 doors below Mr. Jacobs tavern, between Market & Arch, where he carries on business as usual. PP 2 Aug 1783. running for sheriff (?) FJ 29 Sept. 1784. St. Tamany Fire Co. to meet at house of Col. John Barker on 1 Oct. PP 7 Mar 1786. at home of Capt. John Barker in Arch, J.P.s for High St. Ward elected. Friendship C. Co. to CCCCP. 16 ? 1786. John Barker member. MCCCCP-1791-1792, pg. 4. 3 Feb. 1791. S. Pancoast applies for aid for widow and children of John Barker, 6 pounds. Adm #88:1789. inventory carpenters tools 21.17.0 - accts. of debts owed and paid. ----------------------- "The Building of Christ Church," page 144, has note on book which he authored entitled, "The Measurer's Guide," at one time in the library of Christ Church. ----------------------- PA Gazette 8/4/1779 - #27418 Barker re-elected to Committee for City and Liberties. Article cites greatest number of voters ever known and carried by largest majority. PA Gazette 11/27/1782 - #30758 Captain Barker one of many officers commended in address by commanding general of the Pennsylvania militia during the Revolution. PA Gazette 12/28/1785 - #2766 James Pearson, John Barker and Levi Budd among signers of petition to State Assembly for renewing charter of Bank of North America. ----------------------- Prime Directory: Lists as carpenter (estate of) April 12, 1790, in Pennsylvania Packet ----------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1789-4-37 Calling on widow of John Barker for Book of Prices. Managing Committee Minutes-1790-4-44 Getting Book of Prices from the widow Barker. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1791-11-4 Samuel Pancoast makes application for relief of widow and children of John Barker; order drawn in her favor for 6 pounds. Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-47 Joseph Morris states that the widow Barker is in want of some relief. Managing Committee Minutes-1807-15-86, 151, 165, 178 (Three payments of $15 and two for $20 to widow Barker.) David Flickwir reported that he had visited the widow Barker and found her in want of some assistance and furnished her with 1/2 cord of wood for $15. Managing Committee Minutes-1811-15-272 David Flickwir and Alphonso Ireland are appointed a committee to call on the administrator of the estate of widow Barker respecting payment of funeral expense. Managing Committee Minutes-June 12, 1991 Report by Historian emeritus: The John Barker who helped compile the inventory (of William Williams's estate) was probably the Treasurer (1793) of the Congress Hall project on Independence Square on which Williams worked and which he probably designed. (Copy of report in Williams's file.) Revolutionary War XX 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 Barker, John Description An account of the resource John Barker was a master builder who first became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company, signing the articles in 1775. When that Company merged with The Carpenters' Company in 1786, he transferred his membership. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/22299">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. 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 1/1/1749 Deceased Date 1/1/1802 Descendant Jeanne Matlack Hoffman Business Address 51 Spruce St. (1791) (Prime) Descendant Address Jeanne Matlack Hoffman, 1416 Church Road, Oreland, PA 19075 (Tel: 215-836-9131) Date Elected 1/16/1786 Father Timothy (1695-1752) File Number a First Name Josiah Last Name Matlack Member Number 136* Mother Martha Burr Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 510. Josiah Matlack was a Dock Ward master builder who became a member of The Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769 and in 1786 signed the articles of The Carpenters' Company when the two companies of master carpenters merged. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect" (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. -------------------------- Josiah's grandfather, William Matlack, a ship's carpenter, came to Burlington, NJ from England as an indentured servant in 1677. (See letter in file) -------------------------- Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter, Spruce bet. 2nd & 3rd Sts (1785); 51 Spruce St. (1791). ------------------------- PA Gazette 11/26/1778 - #26492 Advertises for sale a quantity of ship plank, a keel, sundry ship timbers and a 6-plate stove. Apply to Josiah Matlack on Fourth St. near Spruce. 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 Matlack, Josiah Description An account of the resource Josiah Matlack was a Dock Ward master builder who became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769 and in 1786 signed the articles of The Carpenters' Company when the two companies of master carpenters merged. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. In the first city directory, Matlack was listed as a house carpenter residing on Spruce between Second and Third streets. In the 1793 and 1794 directory he resided at the same location but was listed as a gentleman. By 1797, the Josiah Matlack living on Spruce street was listed as a surveyor. Contemporary advertisements corroborate the location of his residence and also his rising success in Philadelphia. In 1777, he advertises a lot of land on Spruce street for sale and the next year he advertises the sale of a “quantity of ship plank, a keel, sundry ship timbers and a six-plate stove.” Like many other early Philadelphians, Matlack shared his name with other city residents. This eventually became problematic for Josiah Matlack; In 1789 he wrote a short article describing how another individual with the same name had been convicted for breaking the law and how he had been wrongfully confused with the other individual’s misdeeds. As described in his changing status in the directory from a ‘house carpenter’ to a ‘gentleman’, Matlack did not want to have his status as an elite member of Philadelphia society tarnished. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26688">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by 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 Deceased Date 1/1/1790 Business Address Swanson St., Southwark (1791) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1786 File Number a First Name John Last Name Piles Member Number 137* Project 328 S. 3rd St. (1772) Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 609. A master builder elected to The Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1773; he became a member of The Carpenters' Company in 1786 when the two companies joined. A resident of the Dock Ward by the time of the 1774 tax (and for the rest of is life), he is also known to have taken one William Arnell, Jr., as an apprentice in 1773. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ------------------- Prime Directory: Also lists Robert Piles, carpenter, 248 N. Front St. (1800). ------------------- "Philadelphia Preserved" Page 25 - Built house at 328 S. 3rd St. in 1772. ------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1810-15-208 Committee to inquire into the situation of widow Piles. Managing Committee Minutes-1822-18-81, 82, 120 Jesse Williamson and Jacob Franks were appointed a committee to call on the widow (Mary) of our late member John Piles to inquire into her circumstances. Order for $25 for relief of widow Piles. Resolved to draw an order in favor of widow Piles for $10 quarterly allowance commencing on the first of this month. Managing Committee Minutes-1824-18-174 $20 quarterly allowance of widow Piles. Managing Committee Minutes-1825-18-221 $20 allowance of widow Piles. Managing Committee Minutes-1826-18-231 $20 widow Piles' quarterly allowance. Managing Committee Minutes-1827-18-274 $20 quarterly allowance of widow Piles. Managing Committee Minutes-1828-18-297 $20 quarterly allowance of widow Piles. Managing Committee Minutes-1829-18-330 $20 quarterly allowance of widow Piles. Managing Committee Minutes-1830-18-356 $20 quarterly allowance of widow Piles. Managing Committee Minutes-1831-18-391, 414, 415 $20 quarterly allowance of widow Piles. Decease of Mary Piles. $25 funeral expenses of widow Piles. 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 Piles, John Description An account of the resource John Piles was a master builder elected to the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1773; he became a member of The Carpenters' Company in 1786 when the two companies joined. A resident of Dock Ward by the time of the 1774 tax (and for the rest of his life), he took one William Arnell, Jr., as an apprentice in 1773. Biography by <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/101698">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 Children Emmy, Joseph Jr., - total 6 children (R) Deceased Date 10/10/1798 Date Elected 1/1/1786 File Number a First Name Joseph Last Name Clark Member Number 138* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 149. A master builder and a founder of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769. When the Friendship Company and the Carpenters' Company merged in 1786, he became a member of The Company. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ----------------------- Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter, Annapolis, April 8, 1785; Ed. Jour. Death of, Oct. 3, 1798, Federal Gazette. ----------------------- Hannah Roach notes His 6 children cared for jointly by Carpenters' Company and Masonic Lodge #19. Joseph, Jr., being "put to reading law" in 1800. ----------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1793-8-20 It appearing the situation of Joseph Clark's family requiring assistance on motion Resolved: that Edward Garrigues be authorized to expend any sum not exceeding 40 dollars for their present relief, they being much affected with the awful visitation of the epidemical (yellow) fever which has afflicted our city for some time past. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1798-11-90 Joseph Clark now sick and distressed, to have $24. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1798-11-96 Joseph Clark now very sick with the (yellow) fever - $10. Joseph clark now dead. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1798-11-99 Rebecca Clark widow of late member Joseph Clark. Managing Committee Minutes-1798-8-29. On motion resolved: that the committee of 7 be authorized to grant 100 dollars to the widow of late member Joseph Clark to enable her to commence business for the support of her family. Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-10 An order in favor of Rachel Barr for $56 it being for boarding the children of our late member Joseph Clark. Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-11 Calling on the widow of Joseph Clark and informing her that her oldest child now at board is in the opinion of the committee old enough to be placed to business and request her to provide a place for her. From a representation by Joseph Morris it appears that the children of our late member Joseph Clark are in want of some articles of clothing; he is therefore requested to procure them and when done to present a bill of the same. Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-19 Three bills were presented and passed, viz: One for boarding the children of our late member Joseph Clark due 4th month, 1806, amounting to $12; one for 6 months schooling $8.18, and one for shoemaking $2.47. Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-33 $46 in favor of Rachel Barr for boarding the children of our late member Joseph Clark. Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-43 $12.37 for tuition and clothing for Clark children. Managing Committee Minutes-1807-15-62, 63, 73, 102 $4.43 for schooling and $2 for shoes for Mrs. Clark's children; $50 for 25 weeks boarding of Mrs. Clark's children. $12 for 6 weeks boarding of Mrs. Clark's children. Managing Committee Minutes-1808-15-102, 106, 117, 133 $7.31 for schooling widow Clark's child; 12 weeks board of Emmy Clark $12; $13 for 13 weeks board for Emmy Clark; $26.75 for board and clothing of Emmy Clark. Managing Committee Minutes-1809-15-154,157 $26.11 for clothing, board and schooling of Emmy Clark. Joseph Morris reports that Mrs. Barr has sent Emmy Clark to town. Spouse Name Rebecca 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, Joseph Description An account of the resource Joseph Clark was a master builder and a founder of the Friendship Carpenters Company in 1769. When the Friendship Company and The Carpenters' Company merged in 1786, he became a member of The Company. Architectural drawings held by the Maryland Historical Society for Wye Hall, near Queenstown, MD, are signed "Jos. Clark, invt & delint". Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23047">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 Deceased Date 1/1/1805 Date Elected 1/16/1786 Date Expelled # File Number 1 First Name William Last Name Zane Member Number 139* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 895. This master carpenter and ironmonger became a member of The Friendship Carpenters' Company c. 1775 and a member of The Carpenters' Company when the two groups of master carpenters merged in 1786. In the years following the Revolution, Zane appears to have followed exclusively the trade of ironmonger, first as Zane & Co. and later as Zane and Chapman. In the "Pennsylvania Gazette" of January 2, 1793, Zane advertised, "At the sign of the Canister and Hand Saw, between Market and Chestnut Sts," he "has just imported, in the late arrivals from Europe, a large and general assortment of Ironmongery, cuttlery, saddlery, etc." According to the city directory for that year, Zane's establishment was at 23 Second Street. (See also the 1 January 1798 testimonial for the "Composition Ornaments, manufactured by the said Zane, Chapman and Co." reproduced in Prime.) Zane is recorded as having died in 1805. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See PA Gazette & PA Packet, listed here; also Pennsylvania Hospital (Morton). --------------------- Prime Directory: Lists a possible relative, John Zane, house carpenter at 33 N. 7th St. (1794, 99) and Arch below 8th (1795, 96). -------------------- PA Gazette 5/23/1787 - #4312 Noted as a member of "Electing Committee" of Pennsylvania Society for Promoting Abolition of Slavery and Relief of Free Negroes held in Bondage. PA Gazette 1/16/1788 - #4955 On "Electing Committee" of The Philadelphia Society for Alleviating the Miseries of Public Prisons. Re-elected in 1789. PA Gazette 10/3/1792 - #8936 William Sane advertises: "At the sign of the Canister and Hand-Saw," between Market & Chestnut Sts., "has just imported an assortment of ironmongery, cutlery, saddlery, etc." PA Gazette 5/8/1793 - #9374 Gives a detailed description of items for sale (above), listing address as No. 23 in 2nd St., between Market & Chestnut. PA Gazette 1/15/1800 - #13452 William Zane & George C. Chapman, trading as William Zane & Co., are going out of business; stock in hand to be sold. 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, William Description An account of the resource The master carpenter and ironmonger William Zane became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company c.1775 and a member of The Carpenters' Company when the two groups of master carpenters united in 1786. In the years following the Revolution, Zane appears exclusively to have followed the trade of ironmonger, first as Zane & Company and later as Zane and Chapman. In the Pennsylvania Gazette for January 2, 1793, Zane advertised, "At the sign of the Canister and Hand-saw, between Market and Chestnut-streets," he "has just imported, in the late arrivals from Europe, a large and general assortment of IRONMONGERY, CUTLERY, SADDLERY, &c." According to the city directory for that year, Zane's establishment was at 23 Second Street. See also the January 1, 1798, testimonial for the "Composition Ornaments, manufactured by the said Zane, Chapman and Co." reproduced in Prime. Zane is recorded as having died in 1805. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23457">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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, 1786,87,94,1801 Birth Date 1/1/1751 Deceased Date 1/1/1818 Business Address 26 N. 5th St. (1800) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1786 Father William, Sr. File Number a First Name Thomas Last Name Savery Member Number 140* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 693. Son of the cabinetmaker William Savery, Sr., he entered Thomas Nevell's (q.v.) school for persons "anxious to improve themselves in the art of architecture" in December of 1771. Just as Nevell had been groomed for The Carpenters' Company by Edmund Woolley (q.v.), students at Nevell's school tended promptly to enter The Company. In Savery's case, however, he joined the rival Friendship Carpenters' Company about 1775. In structure the Friendship Company differed little from The Carpenters' Company, except for the cost of admission. Where The Company charged a substantial four pound initiation fee, the Friendship Company demanded only five shillings. At each meeting the members paid six pence to defray costs where The Company paid one shilling. Expectedly, members of The Friendship Company tended to be younger and relatively less successful artisans. When the two companies united in 1786, most of The Friendship members paid the four pound Carpenters' Company fee and joined The Company. Savery was one of these. Savery was also a subscriber to fellow Carpenters' Company member Owen Biddle's (q.v.) "The Young Carpenter's Assistant; or a system of architecture adapted to the style of building in the United States" (Philadelphia: 1805), one of the earliest American books on architecture. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Also, see Nevell account book, Van Pelt Library, University of Pennsylvania. Also see references to him in "Bring Out Your Dead," a gripping account of the 1793 yellow fever epidemic, in which Savery played a key role. --------------------------- City Directory - 1805 - Thomas, carpenter, 20 N. 5th. 1810 -Thomas, carpenter, near 5 South Alley 1814 - Thomas, carpenter, 50 N. 5th --------------------------- PA Gazette 10/11/1797 - #12428 Living at No. 20 N. 5th St., Thomas Savery joins appeal for people impoverished by yellow fever epidemic. Committee included William Linnard, South 2nd St. in Southwark and George Ingels, New Market St., in Northern Liberties. PA Gazette 11/29/1797 - #12499 The Committee for relief of yellow fever victims, including members above, expresses thanks for outpouring of money "to give comfort to the mourner, bread to the hungry,and consolation to the distressed widows and fatherless." More than 6,000 entrusted to their care, "1,300 heads of households plus 600 men on the roads." A total of $20,500 was collected from city residents in a short period, plus 335 barrels of wheat, rye, buckwheat, Indian meal and potatoes. --------------------------- Dissertation by Donna J. Rilling, chapter 4, page 21 In August, 1795, Jacob Vodges contracted with Isaac Ashton to construct a room, entry, and fronticepiece in Ashton's house. Ashton agreed from the outset to pay the house carpenter "fifty dollars in Cash when the work is judged to be half done and the remainder when the work is Measured . . ." In May, 1796, two master artisans from the Carpenters' Company measured Vodges' work and found that Ashton owed the carpenter an additional sum. Finally, when Thomas Savery worked ten and a half days "putting up Spouts Making Cellar door etc," the young carpenter received 12 shillings per day for a total of six pounds six shillings. ---------------------------- Reference to probable relatives: City Records D.S.B. book #345; 7 claims for unpaid lumber bills filed September 16, 1831; all satisfied May 15, 1833, with signature of Eli K. Price, probably an attorney. William & Thomas Savery vs. Henry Post. All claims are against houses in Nectarine street, west of the west side of Delaware 10th street, in the District of Spring Garden. Office Held Warden, 1790 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 Savery, Thomas Description An account of the resource Thomas Savery, son of the cabinetmaker William Savery, Sr., entered Thomas Nevell's school for persons "anxious to improve themselves in the art of architecture" in December of 1771. Just as Nevell had been groomed for The Carpenters' Company by Edmund Woolley, students of Nevell's school tended promptly to enter The Company. In Savery's case, however, he joined the rival Friendship Carpenters' Company about 1775. In structure the Friendship Company differed little from The Carpenters' Company, except for the cost of admission. Where The Company charged a substantial four pound initiation fee, the Friendship Company demanded only five shillings. At each meeting the members paid six pence to defray costs where The Company paid one shilling. Expectedly, members of the Friendship Company tended to be younger and relatively less successful artisans. When the two companies of masters united in 1786, however, most of the Friendship members paid the four pound Carpenters' Company fee and joined The Company. Savery was one of these. Savery was also a subscriber to fellow Carpenters' Company member Owen Biddle's The Young Carpenter's Assistant; or, a system of architecture adapted to the style of building in the United States (Philadelphia, 1805), one of the earliest American books of architecture. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=A1219">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 Deceased Date 1/1/1824 Business Address 109 N. 5th St. (1799) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1786 File Number a First Name Nathan Last Name Smith Member Number 142* Middle Name Allen Grantor Records Notes Additional listings for Nathan, but no middle initial. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 740. This master builder may have been from Burlington, NJ. He certainly signed the articles of The Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1775 and The Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia in 1786 when the two organizations of master builders united. He is said to have worked on Library Hall (1789) and he was elected Warden of The Carpenters' Company, 1792-1794. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects Bio Dictionary Phila Architects. ---------------------- E-mail in file from archaeologist of Kise Straw & Kalodner, Inc. saying they have information on excavation and study of artifacts found when preparing site for Constitution Center. A second e-mail in file reports on items found in excavating Smith's house and plans for their restoration. ---------------------- Same e-mail reports both Smith and Evans were active in the Pennsylvania Abolition Society. The PAS files at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania indicate Evans joined on March 15, 1784; Smith joined on June 5, 1787. ---------------------- City Directory -1805 - Nathan A., carpenter, 115 N. 5th. 1810 - Nathan A., carpenter, corner Vine & 5th 1814 - Nathan A., meaurer of carpenter's work, 274 N. 2nd. 1820, 24 - Nathan A., measurer of carpenter's work, 104 N. 7th ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book # 336; filed February 3, 1814; no record of having been satisfied Nathan Smith vs. Samuel Folwiler. Claim for $165.70 against a three story brick house situate on the east side of ninth street between Race and Vine streets for materials furnished. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book # 336; filed April 16, 1814; satisfied Feb. 10, 1815 Nathan Smith vs.James Dewey. Claim for $220.64 against a certain two story brick house situate at the northeast corner of St. Tammany and 4th streets for lumber furnished. ----------------------- City Records D.S.B. book # 336; filed October 26, 1814; no record of satisfaction Nathan Smith vs. William Graham. Claim of $149.87 against a house built on the south side of Market street between Schuylkill Second and Third streets in the city of Philadelphia, for materials found and provided and work done. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #338; filed Sept. 10, 1817; no record of satisfaction NathanSmith vs. John Elliott and Samuel Stevens. Claim for $484.18 against a frame building known by the name of the "Free Will Baptist Meeting House" and situate on Queen street between 5th and 6th streets from Delaware in the district of Southwark county of Philadelphia, for lumber. ----------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #338; filed Dec. 21, 1818; satisfied Feb. 16, 1820 Nathan Smith vs. The First Reformed Dutch Church. Claim for $155.77 against a certain brick church building situate in Penn township on the east side of 8th street between Callowhill street and Button Woods, for lumber. Office Held Warden, 1792-94 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, Nathan Allen Description An account of the resource The master builder Nathan Allen Smith may have been from Burlington, New Jersey, but he certainly signed the articles of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1775 and the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia in 1786 when the two organizations of master carpenters united. He is said to have worked on Library Hall (1789, Fifth Street below Chestnut), and he was elected Warden of The Carpenters' Company, 1792-1794. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/102343">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 Deceased Date 1/1/1790 Date Elected 1/1/1786 File Number a First Name Samuel Last Name Tolbert Member Number 143* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 795. The master builder Samuel Tolbert (not Talbert) became a member of The Friendship Carpenters' Company and then signed the articles of The Carpenters' Company when those two organizations of master craftsmen united in 1786. During the Revolution, Tolbert served as a Second Lieutenant and then Captain in the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Revolutionary War XX 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 Tolbert, Samuel Description An account of the resource The master builder Samuel Tolbert (not Talbert) became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company and then signed the articles of The Carpenters' Company when those two organizations of master craftsmen united in 1786. During the Revolution, Tolbert served as a 2nd Lt. and then Captain in the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment. He was severely injured during the mutiny of the Pennsylvania Line in 1781 but continued to serve until the end of the American Revolution. He died in 1787. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/107995">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss and Thomas Stokes. 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, 1786-92,94 Deceased Date 1/1/1796 Business Address 4th bet. Chestnut & Market Sts. (1785, 1793) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1786 File Number a First Name Samuel Last Name Jones Member Number 144* Grantor Records Notes More listings in Grantor index. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 424. A master builder elected to the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1771. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect" (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. When the Friendship Company united with The Carpenters' Company in 1786, Jones signed the articles and was appointed to the committee for setting carpentry prices. He also served on the committee for printing the price book. Like many Company members, Jones derived substantial income from measuring the work of other carpenters. His accounts for 1784, titled "Book of Dimenttions of Carpenters Work," survives in The Carpenters' Company collection on deposit at the American Philosophical Society Library. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Location of Drawings and Papers at American Philosophical Society. ------------------------------ In member file of Corkrin: letter from Archivist of St. Mary's Church stating that Isaac Jones was a member of St. Augustine's church. Samuel Jones was also a member of St. Augustine's. Office Held Vice President, 1790 Warden, 1787 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 Jones, Samuel Description An account of the resource Samuel Jones was a master builder elected to the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1771. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. When the Friendship Company united with The Carpenters' Company in 1786, Jones signed the articles and was appointed to the committee for setting carpentry prices. He also served on the committee for printing the price book. Like many of The Company members, Jones derived substantial income from measuring the work of other carpenters. His accounts for 1784, titled "Book of Dementtions of Carpenters Work," survives in The Carpenters' Company collection on deposit at The American Philosophical Society Library. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/25007">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 Deceased Date 12/24/1798 Descendant Randy D. Hall Business Address 3rd & Union (1781) (Prime) Descendant Address Randy D. Hall, 593 McGowan Road, Ilion, NY 13357 Date Elected 1/1/1786 File Number f First Name John Last Name Hall Member Number 145* Project 217 Spruce St. (1758) 330 S. 3rd St., corner of Delancey St. Hall-Wister House (1771) 327 S. 3rd (1783-1799) Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 331. A master builder, a founder of the Friendship Carpenters' Company (1769), and an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect" (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. When the Friendship Company and The Carpenters' Company merged in 1786, Hall became active in The Company and was elected Warden in 1791. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. --------------------- NHP Library - Adam Zantzinger paid 50 lbs. for work on Franklin's Market St. houses; John Hall was the master carpenter; Isaac Jones surveyed the building for fire insurance policy issued by the Mutual Assurance Company. -------------------- Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter, corner of 3rd and Union Sts. (1781, 83, 85). Death of December 24, 1798 in Federal Gazette. ---------------------- "Philadelphia Preserved" Page 14 - Built house at 327 S. 3rd St., on the N.E. corner of Delancey. Built between 1783-1799. Page 15 - Built house at 330 S. 3rd St.. between 1771-1774. Known as Hall-Wister house. ---------------------- Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1799-11-105 Late member John Hall - his widow to be visited. Managing Committee Minutes-1826-18-263 Application made by Sarah Hall for relief, a committee was appointed to wait on her. Managing Committee Minutes-1827-18-268 The committee to wait on the widow Hall reported they had acted on the same and found she was not wanting relief. Office Held Warden, 1791,92 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 Hall, John Description An account of the resource John Hall was a master builder, a founder of the Friendship Carpenters Company (1769) and an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture pubished in America. When the Friendship Company and The Carpenters' Company merged in 1786, Hall became active in The Company and was elected Warden in 1791. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/24989">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 Deceased Date 1/1/1787 Date Elected 1/16/1786 Date Expelled # Father William File Number M First Name Jonathan Last Name Dillworth Member Number 146* Project Three houses (1775) one occupied by John Todd, Jr., his wife, Dolly. 4th & Walnut Sts. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 213. A master builder and one of the original committeemen who founded the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769. When the Friendship Company and The Carpenters' Company merged in 1786, Dilworth joined the Company, although he was excluded the following year for unspecified reasons. Together with Hezekiah Hibbard and John Marshall, Dilworth erected three brick houses on speculation on the corner of 4th & Walnut Sts. in 1775. The corner house of the three was rented until sold in 1791 to John Todd, Jr., who moved in with his bride, Dolley Payne Todd -- the future Dolly Madison. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ----------------- in member file: April 20, 1791, Dillworth's widow, Ann, ran an advertisement in the "American Daily Advertiser" offering for sale the house and stable (see quote in source). ----------------- "Philadelphia Preserved" page 68 - Description of Dilworth-Todd-Moylan House (also as Dolley Madison house). ----------------- Hannah Roach notes PMHB 33 (1909) 34/114 - 13 March 1773. Robert Shoemaker son of Benjamin, apprentice to Jonathan Dilworth, of Philadelphia, house carpenter. ----------------- Ancestry.com Robert Shoemaker taken as apprentice March 13, 1773, for a term of four years, three months. "Apprentice taught the business of a house carpenter, found meat, drink, washing and lodging, shirts and stockings and when free a cloth coat, vest and breeches and a hat. ----------------- PA Gazette 4/11/1765 - #23031 "All persons indebted to the estate of William Dilworth [sic.], late of this city, house carpenter, deceased, are desired to pay . . . and to settle accounts to Jonathan Dilworth, executor. PA Gazette 6/20/1765 - #23536 "To be lett by Jonathan Dillworth [sic.] of Walnut St., a 3-story house . . . situate on the west side of 3rd, a little below Walnut." PA Gazette 5/22/1766 - #749 "To be lett, a convenient house with kitchen . . . at the corner of Walnut & Third. Also a carpenter's shop adjoining the stable in Third St.; and a young Negro man (slave), a house carpenter by trade. For terms apply to Jonathan Dilworth or Jacob Shoemaker, jun. N.B. The Negro has been kept to the carpenter's trade for a number of years, and can do most sorts of work and will be hired to a carpenter for 3 to 4 years, at a low rate, by the above mentioned persobns." PA Gazette 12/29/1773 - #17425 Reports theft of horse. Reward by Nicholas Dilworth to Jonathan Dilworth, house carpenter, in Walnut St. 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 Dillworth, Jonathan Description An account of the resource Jonathan Dilworth was a master builder and one of the original committeemen who founded the Friendship Carpenters Company in 1769. When the Friendship Company and the Carpenters' Company merged in 1786, Dilworth joined The Company, although he was excluded the following year for unspecified reasons. Together with Hezekiah Hibbard and John Marshall, Dilworth erected three brick houses on speculation at the corner of Fourth and Walnut Streets in 1775. The corner house of the three was rented until sold in 1791 to John Todd, Jr., who moved in with his bride, Dolley Payne Todd -- the future Dolley Madison. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=A0325">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss and Thomas Stokes. 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 1/1/1743 Deceased Date 1/1/1790 Date Elected 1/1/1786 File Number a First Name Israel Last Name Hallowell Member Number 147* Grantor Records Notes Seven transactions in sequence on page 179; also listings for John Hallowell. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 333. A master builder, a founder of the Friendship Carpenters' Company, and an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect" (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. During the 1770s he took three boys as apprentices: Samuel Lawrence, Timothy Cummins, and Simion Fortiner. When the Friendship Company merged with The Carpenters' Company in 1786, Hallowell signed The Company articles. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See also Morton, Pennsylvania Hospital. ------------------- Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter, April 7, 1790, in Pennsylvania Journal - but no address. ------------------ PA Gazette 6/25/1770 - # 14001 Advertises for return of a cow strayed from the commons of Philadelphia. Described as small black cow with white hind leg and the end of her tail white. Branded on her horns "J. Hallowell;" reward $2. PA Gazette 2/21/1771 - # 14001 Listed as a contributor to Pennsylvania Hospital in 1771. PA Gazette 7/20/1774 - # 18537 Advertises for return of an apprentice, a house carpenter, who left with set of clothing, presumed headed toward New York. Reward 40 shillings. PA Gazette 3/21/1781 - # 28806 Advertises sale of 180 acres 17 miles from city with dwelling and orchard. PA Gazette 10/17/1787 - #4707 Isaac Jones and Israel Hallowell elected street commissioners for Philadelphia. ------------------ Ancestry.com July 8, 1773, Timothy Cummins became an apprentice for a period of four years. "Apprentice, taught the trade of a house carpenter, found meat, drink, shoes, washing and lodging; to serve either in Philadelphia, Northern Liberties or Southwark with and under the care of his master, allowed three weeks every year in December to go and see his parents, and time to go to night school every winter, his father paying the expense of schooling." 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 Hallowell, Israel Description An account of the resource Israel Hallowell was a master builder, a founder of the Friendship Carpenters Company, and an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. During the 1770s he took three boys as apprentices: Samuel Lawrence, Timothy Cummins, and Simon Fortiner. When the Friendship Carpenters Company merged with The Carpenters' Company in 1786, Hallowell signed The Company articles. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/25000">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 Deceased Date 1/1/1799 Business Address 105 Walnut St. (1791,93, 94) Prime Date Elected 1/1/1786 Date Expelled # File Number g First Name William Last Name Griffiths Member Number 148* Reference Managing Committee Minutes-1784-3-43, 49, 86. William Griffiths proposed. William Griffiths being voted for nine votes in his favor and six against him. William Griffiths elected. Interesting information on probable relative, Isaac H. Griffiths, in this member folder. --------------------- PA Gazette 4/21/1780 - #7051 Sheriff's sale at Merchants Coffee House in 2nd St. near Walnut, for lot of ground on north side of Spruce St. between 4th & 5th. --------------------- A "signer" of paper currency issued May 1, 1760, by Pennsylvania. 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 Griffiths, William Description An account of the resource William Griffiths was a master builder who had been apprenticed in 1767 to William Roberts and assigned to the carpenter Thomas Hale, 1771-1772. He was proposed for membership in The Carpenters Company in 1783 and elected in 1785. By 1790 he was excluded from The Company, probably for failure to pay dues. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/46125">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 Deceased Date 1/1/1798 Date Elected 1/1/1786 File Number b First Name Joseph Last Name Howell Member Number 149* Grantor Records Notes Many more listings for Joseph Howell; "Jr." may have been omitted from some of them. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 396. A master builder who joined the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1772 and served as Clerk in 1775. During the Revolution he was a Captain of the Pennsylvania Musket Battalion. Taken prisoner at Long Island in 1776, he was held by the British for several months before being exchanged. Throughout the balance of the war he served as Commissioner of Army Accounts and acting Paymaster General of the United States Army. When the Friendship and The Carpenters' Company united in 1786, Howell signed the Company articles. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ------------------- Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter April 7, 1790 in the Pennsylvania Journal; Death of, October 3, 1798 in Federal Gazedtte. -------------------- City Directory - 1810 - John, carpenter, 129 N. 4th Maria, teacher, 60 Vine (Only two listings for Howell; this address near John's) -------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-5, 15, 32, 51 $10 for relief of Hannah Howell. $7.64 for schooling Joseph Howell. Joseph Morris is requested to provide a suitable tutor for Jacob Howell. $4.75 for schooling Jacob Howell. Managing Committee Minutes-1808-15-118 $6.21 to pay for schooling of Jacob Howell. Managing Committee Minutes-1820-17-39 & 18-5 Two payments ($20 & $25) quarterly allowance of Hannah Howell. Managing Committee Minutes-1821-18-33, 57 Two quarterly payments of $15 to widow Howell. Managing Committee Minutes-1822-1826-18-100, 128. 168, 169, 185, 202, 236, 261 Quarterly payments of $15 to widow Howell. Managing Committee Minutes-1828-18-300, 305, 306, 314 $15 quarterly allowance of widow Howell. Managing Committee Minutes-1829-18-339 $15 quarterly allowance of widow Howell. Managing Committee Minutes-1830-18-361, 376 Two quarterly payments of $15 to widow Hannah Howell Managing Committee Minutes-1831-18-397, 421 Two quarterly payments of $15 to Hannah Howell. ------------------ PA Gazette 3/10/1784 - #249 As General Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, he announces quarterly meeting to be held "in their room in Lodge Alley." PA Gazette 12/22/1784 - #1424 As General Secretary: "All members of the Society of Free and Accepted Masons are requested to meet Monday next at 9 A.M. at The Lodge Room in Lodge Alley, from thence to march in Masonic Procession to Christ Church where a charity sermon will be delivered for the Relief of the Poor of the craft, the Poor of the Congregation, and the distressed prisoners in the Goal." Revolutionary War XX Spouse Name Hannah 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 Howell, Jr., Joseph Description An account of the resource Joseph Howell, Jr. was a master builder who joined the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1772 and served as Clerk in 1775. According to Heitman, during the Revolution he was a Captain of the Pennsylvania Musket Battalion. Taken prisoner at Long Island in 1776, he was held by the British for several months before being exchanged. Throughout the balance of the war he served as Commissioner of Army Accounts and acting Paymaster General of the United States Army. When the Friendship Company and The Carpenters' Company united in 1786, Howell signed The Company articles. Biography by <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/25037">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 1/1/1754 Deceased Date 1/1/1836 Business Address 61 George St. (1799) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1786 Father Samuel File Number N First Name Ebenezer Last Name Ferguson Member Number 150* Grantor Records Notes Page 66 of the Grantor index "F" are listed 8 transactions in a row and elsewhere on the page 28 transactions in sequence. Page 67 lists 18 transactions in sequence. Project See "references" Shippen St. near 3rd Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects 287. A master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1786; he left Philadelphia shortly thereafter. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ----------------------- Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter April 7, 1790 in Pennsylvania Journal; Shippen St., Southwark (1796); 61 George St. (1799) ----------------------- e-mail from Melissa Renn tells of portrait (copy in file) showing Ferguson in his militia uniform; portrait at Fogg Art Museum in Boston. Probably by James Peale - not Charles Willson. ----------------------- City Directory - 1805 - Ebenezer, justice of the peace, 72 George 1810 - Ebenezer, justice of peace, 40 George (Southwark) 1814 - Ebenezer, justice of the peace, 229 S. 3rd 1820 - Ebenezer, head inspector of lumber, and justice of the peace, 46 George, Southwark 1824, 26 - Ebenezer, head inspector of lumber and justice of the peace, 63 Shippen City Directory - 1830 - Ebenezer Ferguson, justice of the peace and inspector of lumber, 65 Shippen St. ----------------------- Pew rental records of Pine Street Presbyterian Church (at Presbyterian Historical Society) show he paid pew rent on May , 1799 and other times. ----------------------- PA Gazette 3/20/1799 - #13125 Member of a committee expressing thanks to Robert Wharton who with a guard endangered their lives putting down a riot and near escape of prisoners from, presumably, the Walnut St. prison during the yellow fever epidemic. Guards at the prison had fled to avoid contracting the fever. A gripping story. ----------------------- Donna Rilling's speech to Carpenters' Company Tells of financial aspects of Ferguson's career as a builder. ---------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1786-3-98, 116 Robert Allison proposed Ebenezer Ferguson; Ebenezer Ferguson elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1796-7-102 Ebenezer Ferguson (late Warden) informs the Company that he has been charged with two fines for not warning a member who had moved into his district without his having knowledge thereof. The Company agreed to remit the same. Managing Committee Minutes-1819-17-3, 4 An order being drawn in favor of Ebenezer Ferguson for $200 being the balance of $400 which was agreed to loan him. On motion resolved: that the Collector be instructed to have Ebenezer Ferguson's mortgage and bond recorded. Managing Committee Minutes-1821-18-48, 50, 63 Application was made by Ebenezer Ferguson for the loan of $1200 and a committee was appointed to examine into the security and report. It was resolved that the committee do agree to loan Ebenezer Ferguson $400 on a property situated in Shippen st. near 3rd, provided the said property is clear of all encumbrances. Application was made by Ebenezer Ferguson for the loan of $400. Managing Committee Minutes-1823-18-146, 147, 148 An application was received from Ebenezer Ferguson for loan of a sum of money from the Company. Another communication from E. Ferguson applying for money as a present relief. $15 for relief of E. Ferguson. Managing Committee Minutes-1825-18-202. 218 John O'Neill reported having received by the hand of William Wagner $48 of E. Ferguson on account of interest. Resolved: that the Chairman be directed to write to E. Ferguson and inform him that unless the interest on the money borrowed from him from the Carpenters Company be punctually paid, the committee will be under the necessity of collecting the principal with interest. Managing Committee Minutes-1826-18-237 John O'Neill reported that he received $96 from Ebenezer Ferguson which he paid over to the Treasurer. Managing Committee Minutes-1827-18-267 William Govett reported he received $48 from E.Ferguson on account and paid the same to the Treasurer. Managing Committee Minutes-1830-18-357 $48 from E. Ferguson interest on bonds. Managing Committee Minutes-1831-18-412 An order was drawn in favor of E. Ferguson for $40 amount agreed to loan him on his note for 90 days. Managing Committee Minutes-1833-18-485 $34 interest from E. Ferguson. Managing Committee Minutes-1836-18-542, 547 It was agreed on motion resolved: that Messrs Maule and O'Neill be a committee to inquire into Mrs. Ferguson's case. It was resolved that Ebenezer Ferguson be allowed $20 for present relief, and that he be recommended to the Company at their next meeting to place him on the list and be allowed $20 per quarter. from: Donna Mae Work workdm28@yahoo.com 3580 W 194th St Homewood IL 60430 phone: 708-798-2319 Ebenezer Ferguson is the brother of my GGGGGM Margaret Ferguson Taggart. They're father was Samuel Ferguson b.1723 (Northern Ireland)- d.1785 (Hanover Twp Lancaster Co PA). Ebenezer Ferguson was a Revolutionary War veteran who lived in Southwark Twp after the Rev War. He was born in 1755 and died in Southwark in 1836 at the age of 81. At Philadelphia, he joined the PA militia and served as 1st Sgt in the 3rd Battalion commanded by Col John Cadwallader from Jun to September 1776. When he was discharged from service he moved with his father in Dec 1777 to Shippensburg in Cumberland Co and entered the same class of militia there. He was called to service in Col Samuel Culbertson's Battalion from March to mid July 1778. When he was discharged he moved with his father again to Marsh Creek in York Co and again entered the same class of militia there. In Nov 1779 he was called to the Barrens of York and put in charge of 100 men to build a stockade for British POWs captured from Burgoyne's and Cornwallis's armies. After his father Samuel died in 1785, Ebenezer returned to Philadelphia and his name appears on the List of Members published in the 1786 Rule Book of the Carpenter's Co of the City and County of Philadelphia. He resided in Southwark Twp and is present on the census 1790 to 1830. It appears from the census record that he married and had children but this info is unknown to me. Your database gives his death date as 1836. Any information that you could share with me would be greatly appreciated. Revolutionary War XX Office Held Warden, 1794 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 Ferguson, Ebenezer Description An account of the resource Ebenezer Ferguson (or Furguson) was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1786, but he left Philadelphia shortly thereafter. Ebenezer was a veteran of the American Revolution and served in the Pennsylvania militia. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/25874">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of <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 Deceased Date 1/1/1787 Business Address South St. bet. 2nd & 3rd Sts. (1785) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1786 Date Expelled # First Name Francis Last Name McClister Member Number 151* No Signature X Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 514. (Also spelled McClester). A master builder elected to The Company in 1785, but he was never an active member. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1785-3-86, 92 Robert Allison proposed Francis McClister; Francis McClister elected. 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 McClister, Francis Description An account of the resource Francis McClester was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1785, but was never an active member. He was proposed by Robert Allison. In 1779 following the recapture of Philadelphia from the British, McClester was provided materials to build cheval de frise for future defense against the British military. Francis McClester was listed in the 1783 tax lists as a carpenter living in the Dock Ward and for the supply tax he was taxed at 1 pound, 2 shillings and 6 pence. In the 1785 directory, he resided on South st. between 2nd and 3rd st. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/99567">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Thomas Stokes and 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 Deceased Date 1/1/1790 Business Address 5th bet. Walnut & Spruce (1785, 93) Prime Date Elected 1/1/1786 First Name Alexander Last Name Hall Member Number 152* Reference Managing Committee Minutes-1786-3-116,121 Joseph Govett proposed Alexander Hall; Alexander Hall elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1790-4-44 Alexander Hall not having complied with our articles is not considered a member of this Company. (Removed from membership.) Athenaeum Phila. Directory 1785 - house carpenter 5th bet. Walnut & Spruce " " 1793 - house carpenter 65 S. 5th St. " " 1794 - house carpenter 67 S. 5th ------------------ PA Gazette 1/10/1776 - # 21538 Listed as ensign in 5th battalion to be raised by Pennsylvania PA Gazette 7/17/1776 - #22487 On July 13, 1776, Philadelphia County Committee established a "flying camp;" he was appointed a Second Lieutenant. PA Gazette 7/20/1785 - #2214 Sheriff's sale of land near Front & Penn Sts. PA Gazette 5/24/1786 - #3262 & #3443 Sheriff's sale for land near Front & Penn Sts. Also owned land near Front & Pine Sts. -------------------- Date Resigned * Revolutionary War XX 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 Hall, Alexander Description An account of the resource Alexander Hale was a master builder and an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book of architecture published in America. Elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1786, he was excluded in 1790, probably for failing to pay his dues. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/46133">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 1/1/1759 Children William Deceased Date 1/1/1839 Descendant Austin L. Davison (1976) Business Address 102 Union St. (1793-1800) Prime Descendant Address Austin L. Davison (1976), R.D. # 1, Stockton, NJ 08559 Date Elected 1/1/1787 Date Expelled #1800 File Number a First Name Jonathan Last Name Evans Member Number 154* Project 322 Delancey St., Phila. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects, page 252. A master builder who joined the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769 and became a member of The Carpenters' Company in 1787. He was excluded from The Company, probably for failure to pay his dues, in 1792. His copy of the secret and closely guarded pricing book, "Articles of The Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia and Their Rules for Measuring and Valuing House-Carpenters Work" (Philadelphia, Hall and Sellers, 1786) was lent to James Widdowfield who gave it to the printer Richard Felwell who published an unauthorized edition in 1801. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ----------------- In member files: Correspondence between F. Spencer Roach and a biographer of Evans concerning reasons for expulsion. Some interesting facts and a copy of title sheet "Jonathan Evans and his time 1759-1839," by William Bacon Evans. With Princeton Library call number. ----------------- City Directory - 1805 - Jonathan, lumber merchant, 102 Union 1810, 14 - Jonathan, lumber merchant; yard Orange; dwelling 102 Union 1820, 24, 26 - Jonathan, gentleman, 102 Union. City Directory - 1835 - Jonathan, gentleman, 102 Union. ---------------- House at 322 Delancey St. owned and built by Jonathan Evans about 1785. His son William then lived in house (three generations). -- From: "Byways & Boulevards" by Francis Burke Brandt and Harry Volkman Gummrtr; a Sesquicentennial Souvenir, 1926. 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 Evans, Jr., Jonathan Description An account of the resource Jonathan Evans, Jr., was a Master Builder who joined the Friendship Carpenters Company in 1769 and became a member of The Carpenters' Company in 1787. He was excluded from The Company, probably for failure to pay dues, in 1792. His copy of the secret and closely guarded pricing book, Articles of the Carpenters Company of Philadelphia and their Rules for Measuring and Valuing House-Carpenters Work (Philadelphia: Hall and Seller, 1786) was lent to James Widdowfield who gave it to the printer Richard Felwell who published an unauthorized edition in 1801. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/93007">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 Deceased Date 1/1/1798 Business Address 84 S. 3rd. (1795-97-98) Prime Date Elected 1/1/1787 File Number a First Name James Last Name Craig Member Number 153* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 171. A master builder who became a member of The Company before 1767. He served as a Second Lieutenant in Baldwin's Artificer Regiment during the Revolution. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. --------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1787-3-142, 146 Thomas Nevell proposed James Craig; James Craig elected. Revolutionary War XX 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 Craig, James Description An account of the resource James Craig was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1787. He was also an "encourager" of Abraham Swan's The British Architect (Philadelphia: R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775). Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/22474">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Sandra L. Tatman.