218 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 Children Mary Ann, Caroline, Alexander Deceased Date 1/2/1812 Descendant Ms. Helen Derbyshire Cassidy Business Address Bet. Prune & Spruce Sts. in 8th St. (1799) Prime Descendant Address Ms. Helen Derbyshire Cassidy, 8802 Wainwright Road, Wyndmoor, PA 19038 (Tel: 215-233-0683) Date Elected 1/1/1799 File Number k First Name John Last Name Derbyshire Member Number 206* Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes Also James (1859) Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 208. A master builder elected to membership in The Company in 1799. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. --------------------- Correspondence in member file from Mrs. Cassidy, a descendant, he was buried in Friends Cemetery, Phila. Also, he and his wife were Quakers and probably attended the meeting at Fourth & Chestnut Sts. --------------------- City Directory - 1805 - John, carpenter, 106 S. 8th 1810 - John, carpenter, carpenter, back 12 N. Front. --------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #413; claim filed October 1, 1870; satisfaction not noted George Derbyshire (probably a descendant of John) and John McCain, trading as Derbyshire & McCain vs. Peter Mathieu. Claim for $186.74 for work against two 3-story brick houses and lots of ground, 18th ward, city of Philadelphia. --------------------- Another listing for George Debyshire in City Records D.C. Liens book #413, filed January 7, 1871; January 17, 1871. For materials against a row of houses constructed on the north side of Elizabeth street beginning 61 feet west of Emerald street. --------------------- Excerpt of will of Alexander James Derbyshire: "I give and bequeathe unto the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia, of which my deceased father was a member, the sum of $1,000 to be paid as soon as practicable after my decease free from all charges and taxes." --------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1797-8-49,115 Joseph Worrell proposed John Derbyshire; John Derbyshire elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1809-15-147, 265. 275 Joseph Morris is appointed to visit John Derbyshire and family and relieve them should they be in want of assistance. Jonathan Roberts and Daniel Knight are appointed a committee to call on John Derbyshire respecting taking care of the Hall. $7 for services rendered to John Derbyshire. Managing Committee Minutes-1811-15-265, 266, 277, 280, 280,291, 295, 298, 300, 303, 305 Jonathan Roberts and Daniel Knight are appointed a committee to call on John Derbyshire respecting taking care of the Hall. The committee to visit John Derbyshire respecting taking care of the Hall report that he will attend to the same and compensation $20 per quarter with house rent, fire and wood. Eight listings of payments, ranging from 6.75 to $13.74 for services and sundries of John Derbyshire. Managing Committee Minutes-1812-15-305, 306, 307, 308 $20 for the relief of John Derbyshire $10 for walnut coffin for John Derbyshire. $6 for winding sheet and laying out of John Derbyshire. Jonathan Roberts and Daniel Knight were appointed a Committee to inquire into the claims of the estate of John Derbyshire against the estate of John Keble. $11 sundry expenses for John Derbyshire deceased. Managing Committee Minutes-1813-16-7, 16, 19, 21, 24, 25, 29, 31, 35, 36 $18 for 2 months salary and sundries in favor of Ann Derbyshire. $9.17 for tuition of Mary Ann and Caroline Derbyshire. $13.15 salary of Ann Derbyshire. $10 tuition of Mary Ann and Caroline Derbyshire. $10.75 services of Ann Derbyshire. $8 services of Ann Derbyshire. John How was appointed a committee to furnish the children of Mrs. Derbyshire with such clothing as they may stand in need of. $9.75 salary and sundried for Hall in favor of Ann Derbyshire. $10 salary of Ann Derbyshire. Salary, services and sand for Ann Derbyshire. Managing Committee Minutes-1814-18-40, 46 $11.50 services and sand for Ann Derbyshire. Tuition of Derbyshire children, $12.17 Managing Committee Minutes-1819-17-4, 7, 8, 12, 16, 18, 19 $14.25 monthly services and extras for Ann Derbyshire. $10 to pay for Ann Derbyshire learning a trade. $4 for schooling Alex Derbyshire. $14 being quarterly allowance and exra expense for Ann Derbyshire. $13.62 for monthly and extra services. $6.50 schooling of Alex Derbyshire. $23.25 for monthly services and clothing for her children for Ann Derbyshire. ------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1819-17-31 $14.87 1/2 cents monthly pay & extra services of Ann Derbyshire. Managing Committee Minutes-1820-18-11, 28, 37 $11 monthly service, sand and sweeping chimneys for Ann Derbyshire. $16 monthly service sand, etc. for Ann Derbyshire. Managing Committee Minutes-1821-18-37, 46, 59, 66, 69 $5.37 tuition of A. L. Derbyshire. $10 services of Ann Derbyshire. $8 advanced to widow Derbyshire's daughter to learn trade. Schooling of Mrs. Derbyshire's son. Managing Committee Minutes-1822-18-90, 93 $11 services of Ann Derbyshire. Schooling of Ann Derbyshire. -------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1823-18-129, 148, 152, 153, 178 Informing Conrad Bartling of his appointment to take charge of the Company's property in the place of Mrs. Derbyshire who reported that C. Bartling as ready to come at any time the committee were prepared to receive him. $4.75 tuition and stationery for A. Derbyshire. Application made by widow Derbyshire for relief. $15 for relief of Ann Derbyshire. $5.62 to pay for schooling of A.J. Derbyshire. Managing Committee Minutes-1824-18-182 $10 for present relief of Ann Derbyshire and it was resolved to place her on the list of widows at ten dollars per quarter from this date. Eight references through 1829 to widow Derbyshire's quarterly payment. Managing Committee Minutes-1831-18-391 On motion resolved: that the widow Derbyshire's quarterly allowance be raised from $10 to $15. Six references to this payment through 1836. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1879-344 Communication from John W. Biddle concerning Alexander Derbyshire's bequest to Carpenters' Company of $1,000. Spouse Name Ann Henszey 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 Derbyshire, John Description An account of the resource John Derbyshire was a master builder elected to membership in The Carpenters' Company in 1799. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/22655">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</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 Peter, Jr. (Prime) Deceased Date 1/1/1849 Business Address 81 Budd St., N. Lib. (1791) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1799 File Number b First Name Peter Last Name Gabel Member Number 207* Grantor Records Notes Also, many listings for John Gabel in same period. Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes Nothing for Peter; 2 for Percival K. (1891) Project Front St, above Poplar Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 296. A master builder elected to the Company in 1799. He was also a founder of the Friendship Fire Company in the Northern Liberties, 1796. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Also reference in Scharf & Westcott. ---------------------- e-mail in member file gives details of census information on Peter Gabel. Also, that both Peter and John Gabel fought in the Revolution as members of the Philadelphia militia, 6th company, 7th battalion, 1788, under Lt. Col. William Coats and Captain Conrad Rohrman. ---------------------- e-mail in member file from descendant tells about website where family tree, spouses' names, and burial sites are shown. ---------------------- Prime Directory: Listed as house carpenter, 81 Budd St., N.Liberties (1791); Brown near Budd St. (1796). Also John Gabel, Brown near Budd St. (1798-1800), and Peter Gabel, Jr., house carpenter, Brown near Budd St. (1798-1800). ---------------------- City Directory - 1805 - Peter, carpenter, 40 Brown John (relative ?), carpenter, 451 N. 2nd 1810 - Peter, carpenter, 51 Brown 1814 - Peter, Jr., carpenter, 13 Browne Peter, carpenter, 13 Browne Samuel, carpenter, corner 2nd & Browne 1820 - John, carpenter, 451 N. 2nd Peter, Jun., carpenter, Poplar lane near Front Peter, carpenter, 418 N. Front 1824 - Jacob, carpenter, 21 Browne John, carpenter, 41 Coates Peter, carpenter, 9 Browne Peter, Jun., carpenter, 18 Poplar lane. 1826 - Peter, inspector of lumber, 9 Browne Peter, Jun., house carpenter, 9 Browne City Directory - 1830 - Peter Gabel, inspector of lumber, 9 Browne St. Peter Gabel, Jr., house carpenter, 404 N. Front St. 1835 - Peter, inspector of lumber, 9 Browne. 1840, 45 - Peter, senior, gentleman, 9 Brown; Peter, Jr., carpenter, 3 Brown. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed January 6, 1812; no record of satisfaction Peter & John Gabel vs. Joseph Grice & Frances Grice. Claim for $1433.53 filed against a certain three story brick house with a two story "bellcony" at the west side of the house is 25 feet front & 38 deep situate in the Northern Liberties on the east side of Penn Street at Point Pleasant. (for carpenters work performed.) --------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #336; filed September 1, 1814; satisfied April 19, 1817 Peter Gabel vs. George Stephens. Claim for $1000 against a three-story brick house 19 feet front and 33 deep, three stories high, situate on the east side of Front Street above Poplar lane and adjoining property of Isaac Coats in the Northern Liberties for carpenter work done. --------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1799-8-49, 59 John Keen proposed Peter Gabel; Peter Gabel elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1828-18-298 Application being made by Peter Gabel for a certificate for measuring carpenters' work and then withdrew and in his absence it was agreed to. Peter Gabel appeared with his qualifications and received his certificate to measure carpenters' work. 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 Gabel, Peter Description An account of the resource Peter Gabel was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1799. He was also a founder of the Friendship Fire Company of the Northern Liberties, 1796. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/25654">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1808-11,17-22 Managing Committee, 1812-14 Deceased Date 1/1/1830 Business Address bet. 6th & 7th in Cherry Alley (1798-99) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1800 File Number a First Name John Last Name How Member Number 208* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 394. A master builder elected to The Company in 1800. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Archtects.. ------------------ City Directory - 1805 - John, carpenter, 107 Cherry. 1814, 20, 24 - John, carpenter, 129 N. 4th & James City Directory - 1826, 30 - John How, measurer of carpenters work, 129 N. 4th St. ------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1799-8-67 George Ingels proposed John How. Managing Committee Minutes-1800-8-93 John How elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1808-15-111, 112 The committee on John How's property report that it is sufficient security for the sum of money requested on loan, and the committee agreed to let him have the same. John How presented the Bond and Mortgage and the President is requested to draw an order on the Treasurer in favor of John How for $700 loaned him on the above. Managing Committee Minutes-1809-15-158 John How paid the Treasurer $42 interest due the Company. Managing Committee Minutes-1822-18-88 John M. Ogden reports having received from John How $72 interest money. Managing Committee Minutes-1825-18-211 Resolved: that George Linck be authorized to enter satisfaction on the mortgage given by John How to the Carpenters' Company for $500 dated the 21st day of December 1814. Managing Committee Minutes-1828-18-312 John How (?) reported: that he received of Margaret How $84 being interest on John How's bond. Managing Committee Minutes-1829-18-351 $15 quarterly allowance of Hannah How. Managing Committee Minutes-1830-18-387 For $3.37 in favor of Jesse Williamson, being the amount of sundry expenses connected with RAPHAEL PEALE's and John How's mortgages. Office Held Warden, 1803-05 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 How, John 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, 1810-11 Birth Date 8/13/1761 Deceased Date 9/28/1811 Descendant Mrs. Anne Kessler (see Chas. Kessler, Jr., file) William Ridge Business Address 152 N. 2nd St. (1791-99) Prime Descendant Address Mrs. Anne Kessler (see Chas. Kessler, Jr., file) William Ridge, 391 Windsor Drive, Harleysville, PA 19438 Date Elected 1/1/1800 Father George File Number a First Name Frederick Last Name Forepaugh Married 7/9/1786 - Phila. Member Number 209* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 277. A master builder elected to The Company in 1800. He was also an original member of the Humane Fire Company founded in 1794. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Scharf & Westcott reference here. --------------------------- See correspondence in member file from descedant. See e-mail in file: served as a private in his older brother, George's, 5th Company of the Philadelphia City Militia in the Revolution. Also, born Johann Frederick Forepaugh --------------------------- City Directory - 1805 - Frederick, carpenter, 72 Vine 1810 - Frederick, carpenter, near 273 N. 3rd. 1824 - Mary, storekeeper (possibly his widow ?) 261 N. 3rd. --------------------------- Letter in member file of Charles Kessler, Jr., from Mrs. Kessler tells of family relationship to both Forepaughs who were members of the Company. --------------------------- Donna Rilling's speech to Carpenters' Company Refers to Forepaugh as one of Company's successful house builders. --------------------------- City Records D.S.B. book # 335; Oct. 2, 1811 judgement; satisfied March 4, 1812. Philadelphia Pemberton (?) vs. Frederick Forepaugh. DSB judgement for $1200 by warrant on bond dated Aug. 18, 1808. Conditioned for the payment of $600, payable at the expiration of one year next ensuing the date herein one entire payment with interest for the same half yearly. ---------------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed Febuary 10, 1813; satisfied August 30, 1815 Wilson & Forepaugh vs. John Seyfert. Claim for $281.25 1/2 against a dwelling house in Saint John's street between Callowhil and Noble streets in the Northern Liberties of the City of Philadelphia for carpenter work done & lumber furnished. (Acknowledged by George Wilson; Forepaugh was deceased) ------------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1800-8-93, 116 William Garrigues proposed FrederickForepaugh; Frederick Forepaugh elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1811-15-293 Daniel Knight and Jonathan Roberts are appointed a committee to wait on widow Forepaugh for the Book of Prices and inquire if she wanted any assistance. Revolutionary War XX Office Held Secretary, 1807-09 Warden, 1804-06 Spouse Name Mary Dorothea Fox Where Born Philadelphia, PA Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Forepaugh, Frederick Description An account of the resource Frederick Forepaugh was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1800. He was also an original member of the Humane Fire Company, founded in 1794. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/25873">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/1/1774 Deceased Date 1/1/1806 Business Address Spruce above 7th (CD) (1805) Date Elected 1/1/1800 File Number a First Name Owen Last Name Biddle Member Number 210* Project Author, "The Young Carpenter's Assistant . . ." Revised by John Haviland in 1833. 330 Arch St., architect for east wing and center building. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 68. "House carpenter and teacher of architectural drawing," he is primarily remembered as the author of "The Young Carpenter's Assistant, or a System of Architecture, Adapted to the Style of Building in the United States." Illustrated with 44 plates, this is one of the earliest books on architecture written and published in America, and it was widely reprinted throughout the first half of the 19th century. In 1833 John Haviland (q.v.) revised the original text, added a new introduction and 20 plates, and reissued it as "An Improved and Enlarged Edition of Biddle's Young Carpenter's Assistant. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Papers & drawings at the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Also articles listed. -------------------- EARLY RECORDS DO NOT DISTRINGUISH between Owen Biddle, Sr., and his son, the architect, born in 1774 - and died still a young man in his early 30's.) Also in file is sheet telling of relationship of his book to proposed architectural school by the Company - and the proposal's defeat. -------------------- In INHP library report on construction of First Bank there is a copy of an illustration showing the front facade of the building; drawing appeared in edition of "Young Carpenters' Assistant." -------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-March 5, 1992-page 135 Report from Historian Peterson on Owen Biddle's association with the Company's architecture school. Also information on his life. Copy of page in file. ------------------- "The Building of Christ Church," page 139, tells of Biddle's including in his book a carefully engraved plate (No. XLIV) and a tribute to Robert Smith and the Christ Church steeple. (in file of John Harrison.) -------------------- City Directory - 1805 - Owen, carpenter, Spruce above 7th ------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1800-8-116,129 George Summers proposed Owen Biddle; Owen Biddle elected. ------------------ "Philadelphia Preserved" page 60 - Architect for east wing and center building of Friends Meeting, 330 Arch St. ----------------- "Fort Mifflin of Philadelphia" - pag 24 Biddle, Sr. (not a Company member, and father of the member) appointed one of three superintendents of Fort Island (Fort Mifflin); requests from barracks master to Biddle for supplies to make repairs to Fort. In his file, see pages copied from "Fort Mifflin of Philadelphia," telling of his work at the fort protecting Philadelphia. ----------------- Excerpt in member his file telling of carting cannon balls by his father (Biddle, Sr.) from the Batsto iron works to Philadelphia. Charles Thomson, secretary to the Congress, retained financial interest in the Batsto operation. ----------------- "Philadelphia: a 300 Year History. Page 130; Owen Biddle listed as Chairman of the Pennsylvania Board of War, announced that a Committee of Fifty had been formed to remocve from the city all equipment and provisions that might aid the British. (Owen Biddle, Sr.) ----------------- PA Gazette 11/1/1775 - #21201 Owen Biddle re-appointed to Committee of Safety by Assembly. (Owen Biddle, Sr.) PA Gazette 8/28/1775 - #20833 At election at State House, Silas Engles was elected to represent Southwark in the Committee for the City of Philadelphia. Owen Biddle elected to represent the City; Isaac Coats for the Northern Liberties. PA Gazette 5/8/1776 - #22133 Owen Biddle elected one of four burgesses of the city. PA Gazette 7/10/1776 - #24555 Owen Biddle elected as a representative of Philadelphia at the Provincial Convention. PA Gazette 9/4/1776 - #22731 Owen Biddle appointed a Justice of the Peace under the new Pennsylvania Constitution. PA Gazette 4/23/1777 - #23594 William Managing Committee Minutesullin on committee of 50 established by Pennsylvania War Office to work between Trenton and Philadelphia to "collect provisions and stores useful to the enemy or that may be necessary to the Army of the U.S.." Owen Biddle is chairman of War Office. (Sr.) PA Gazette 3/17/1784 - #285 An executor for sale of various properties. PA Gazette 1/3/1798 - #12554 Owen Biddle one of signers of document submitted from Society of Friends complaining of various "nuisances disturbing Sabbath observances." Complaint was to Assembly and Mayor. He signed for the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. William Garrigues signed for the Northern District. email 4/24: John Ulrich julrich@fosterchamberlain.com 215-882-3415 211 Fitzwater Street Philadelphia PA 19147 ancestor_info: William Ashton 7 May 1734- 24 Sep 1800. Descendant through his daughter Mary (Ashton) Keller. message: We're hoping to visit Carpenter's Hall tomorrow - Thursday April 25, 2012. William Ashton is listed as a member from 1770 to 1795 when he was expelled. If possible, I'd be interested in learning why he was expelled. I just sent an earlier request, but was curious whether a book - "The Young Carpenter's Assistant or A System of Architecture Adapted to the Style of the United States" published in 1815 by Owen Biddle is in any way connected to Carpenter's Hall response 4/29 Mr. Ulrich First I apologize for not answering your email request prior to your visiting Carpenters' Hall last Thursday. I do hope you found your visit interesting and helpful. The reason William Ashton was expelled is not listed in our records. The usual reason is non-payment of dues not some legal issue. Our member database has no information on his family and for this reason I suggest you contact the Pennsylvania genealogical Society through the website of the Pennsylvania Historical Society at 13th and Locust Streets here in Philadelphia. There are a number of Ashton families listed in Philadelphia and they will be able to give you details about each one. Your second question concerning Owen Biddle's book The Young Carpenters' Assistant has more than one answer. He published the book in the early 19th century with plans to open an architecture school in Philadelphia with The Carpenters' Company. Unfortunately he died at an early age. When The Company moved to develop and offer such a school John Haviland used this book with updates as the basis for instruction. On The Carpenters' Hall website you will find numerous articles that relate history to the Company. First click on History and then move down to More History to find the article First School of Architecture near the end of this listing. This will summarize the role that Biddle's book played in this first school. The Hall Library is not open for use but the Athenaeum of Philadelphia library on 6th Street just south of Walnut does have a copy available for you to see. I suggest a phone call to arrange for your visit. I wish you the best in exploring your ancestors 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 Biddle, Owen Description An account of the resource Owen Biddle, "House carpenter and teacher of architectural drawing," is primarily remembered as the author of The Young Carpenter's Assistant, or A System of Architecture, Adapted to the Style of Building in the United States. Illustrated with forty-four plates, this is one of the earliest books on architecture written and published in America, and it was widely reprinted throughout the first half of the nineteenth century. In 1833 John Haviland revised the original text, added a new introduction and twenty plates, and reissued it as An Improved and Enlarged Edition of Biddle's Young Carpenter's Assistant. Of Biddle's lamentably brief and promising career, little is known. He was the son of Owen Biddle, Sr., a member of the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, and from 1799 to 1801, was associated with the carpenter Joseph Cowgill. Biddle was elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1800 and designed the Arch Street Meeting House (330 Arch St., Phila.) in 1803, for which his drawing survives. When the Schuylkill Permanent Bridge was constructed (1798-1805), Biddle was hired "to perform the workmanship of the covering, agreeably to a design furnished by them to him." The president of the bridge company wrote that the covering "was executed with singular fidelity and credit, by Mr. Owen Biddle, an ingenious carpenter and architect of Philadelphia who made additions to the design." Biddle's account of the project appeared as a "Description of the Schuylkill Bridge," in the Literary Magazine and American Register (October, 1805). He also served as master builder of John Dorsey's Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Building (1805-1806; burned, 1845). Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23885">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. 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 1/1/1813 Date Elected 1/1/1800 File Number a First Name Joseph Last Name Cowgill Member Number 211* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 171. A master builder who became a member of The Company in 1800. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Scharf & Westcott reference here. --------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1800-8-116, 129. George Summers proposed Joseph Cowgill; Joseph Cowgill 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 Cowgill, Joseph Description An account of the resource Joseph Cowgill was a master builder who became a member of The Carpenters' Company in 1800. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/22831">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1814 Business Address 46 Zane (CD) (1805) Date Elected 1/1/1800 File Number a First Name William Last Name McMullin Member Number 212* Grantor Records Notes See other Wiliam McMullin for listings. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 521. A master builder elected to The Company in 1800. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. --------------------- City Directory - 1805 - William, carpenter, 46 Zane. --------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1800-8-129 William Managing Committee Minutesullin elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1819-17-8, 9, 34 $32.50 quarterly allowance of widow Managing Committee Minutesullin. $12 schooling Sarah & Rosanna Managing Committee Minutesullin. An order was drawn in favor of Daniel Knght for $39.48 the quarterly allowance of Mrs. Managing Committee Minutesullin. Managing Committee Minutes-1820-18-6 $20 quarterly allowance of widow Managing Committee Minutesullin. Managing Committee Minutes-1821-18-33, 47, 57 $20 quarterly allowance of widow Managing Committee Minutesullin. $20 quarterly allowance of widow Managing Committee Minutesullin. $20 quarterly allowance of widow Managing Committee Minutesullin. Managing Committee Minutes-1822-18-82, 107, 110 $20 quarterly allowance of widow Managing Committee Minutesullin. $30 to pay for the funeral expenses of the widow Managing Committee Minutesullin, deceased. It was resolved to place the youngest daughter of the widow Managing Committee Minutesullin, deceased, to a trade and pay not exceeding $16. --------------------- PA Gazette 8/4/1773 - 16457 Advertises for a runaway, an indentured house carpenter. Reward 40 shillings. "All masters of vessels are forbid to carry him off, at their peril." Name Suffix , II 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 McMullin, II, William Description An account of the resource William McMullin was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1800. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/27259">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 9/5/1815 Business Address 10th below Chestnut (CD) (1814) Date Elected 1/1/1800 File Number a First Name William Last Name Palmer Committee Membership Managing Committee, 1813-15 Member Number 213* Grantor Records Notes Also listings for Walter. Grantor book did not, in this case, use any middle initial; hence deeds must be checked to see whether middle initial ("C) appears. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 589. A master builder elected to The Company in 1800. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ------------------ City Directory - 1814 - William, carpenter, 10th below Chestnut ------------------ E-mail from Susan Gunderson, a descendant, states that :Palmer's wife's name was Ann Chambers, who died March 20, 1865. They are buried in Woodland Cemetery, Philadelphia. ------------------ Member File: Correspondence with Eleanor Palmer concerning documents in her possession of William Palmer; also letter from Chas. Peterson on this topic. Ms. Susan Grier Gunderson has an "A, B, C"needlework by Ann Chambers in which she stitched the date 1789. It must have been completed when she was nine years old since it appears, from family records, that she was born in 1780. She married William Palmer and became Ann Chambers Palmer. ----------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1800-8-116, 129 William Govett proposed William Palmer; William Palmer elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1811-15-267 The President is requested to draw an order on the Treasurer in favor of William Palmer for $184.95 Spouse Born 1780 Spouse Name Ann Chambers; died March 20, 1865 Office Held Warden, 1806-08 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 Palmer, William Description An account of the resource William Palmer was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1800. One William Palmer was also noted by Scharf & Westcott as an original member of the King George III Fire Company, founded in 1761; however, it is not known if this is the same Palmer (S&W, III, 1886). Copies of indenture papers do exist to indicate that Palmer was apprenticed to Joseph Govett in 1787, and that Palmer himself took on an apprentice beginning in 1802 (Thomas Worn). Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26651">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss, and Sandra L. Tatman. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1807 Business Address 309 High (CD) (1805) Date Elected 1/1/1801 File Number L First Name Samuel Last Name Robinson Member Number 214* Grantor Records Notes Early listings for "Septimus;" also Sarah. Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes Sarah lost 3 properties 1808-1810; Susannah in 1829. Reference Transactions APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 107 Arrangements had been made to rent Carpenters' Hall (for the Bank of Pennsylvania) and for some weeks its refitting had been going ahead under the direction of carpenter Samuel Robinson. -------------------- City Directory - 1805 - Samuel, carpenter, 309 High ------------------- Letter from descendant says Robinson was in charge of some of the construction of the first Market St. bridge, according to family records. Another descendant, Tom Glaser (tdglaser@earthlink.net) says Samuel took an apprentice named William Robinson. 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 Robinson, Samuel Description An account of the resource Samuel Robinson was a carpenter elected to the Carpenters’ Company in 1801. Samuel Robinson was in charge of refitting Carpenters’ Hall in preparation for housing the Bank of Pennsylvania. Robinson hired the blacksmith Patrick Lyon to make locks for the vault’s iron doors. After the bank was robbed in 1797, Lyon was the primary suspect and put in jail. He was later acquitted, although only after suffering an unfair and lengthy tenure in prison, when a member of the Carpenters’ Company, Isaac Davis was found guilty. Robinson served as the Superintendent for the Schuylkill Permanent Bridge Company of Philadelphia and was partially responsible for the construction of the first Schuylkill Permanent Bridge. A report from September of 1801 written by Robinson at the onset of the project describes the difficulty in constructing the cofferdam. Such a large bridge required novel thinking and experimentation by the engineers and carpenters. This groundbreaking bridge was the first to span a major United States river and with masonry piers in deep waters. The Schuylkill Permanent Bridge was also the first covered bridge in America and helped make Pennsylvania famous for its many covered bridges. It became well known as a technological marvel for its size and its construction and its success inspired many similarly designed covered bridges across the United States. Samuel saw the project completed in 1805 but died two years later in 1807. In his adult life, he resided at first 79 N Front Street and then moved to 309 High Street. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/1259714">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom 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 1/1/1824 Business Address 168 N. 2nd St. (1794) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1801 Date Expelled # First Name David Last Name Gray Member Number 215* Reference Managing Committee Minutes-1801-8-140 Alexander Steel proposed David Gray. --------------- City Directory - 1805 - David, carpenter, 162 N. 5th. 1814 - David, carpenter, 137 N. 5th --------------- PA Gazette 9/21/1791 - #8232 Asks owner of black mare with 3 white feet and star on the forehead to claim her. Owner must pay charges. Living near the Upper Ferry on Schuylkill. ------------- From HSR on City Tavern (Penney Bactchelor page 26) Elizabeth Powel "paid David Gray in 1799 for carpenters work and materials - L44.1.1 for a new necessary house behind the City Tavern." Elizabeth Powel paid David Gray on 11/30/1801 to change the entire roof form, removing the front pediment and pay D. Gray $506.96 in full for making dormand (dormer) windows, shingle the roof and other repairs at the City Tavern. (Note change in currency between 1799 and 1801) Listed as house carpenter - 168 N. 2nd Street -------------- 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 Gray, David Description An account of the resource David Gray was elected to the Carpenters’ Company in 1801 after being proposed for membership by Alexander Steel. In the 1805 city directory he was listed at 162 N. 5th street and in 1814 he was listed at 137 N. 5th street. In 1799, Gray was paid a little over 44 pounds by Elizabeth Powell for constructing a new necessary house behind City Tavern. In 1801 Powell again paid Gray to change the tavern’s entire roof form, remove the front pediment, make dormer windows, shingle the roof and other repairs. For this work Gray was paid 506 dollars. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=F4E89E9D-155D-0A04-068D7DE9EFC85C82">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom 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, 1836-43 Managing Committee, 1823-25,37-39 Birth Date 11/26/1769 Deceased Date 9/4/1861 Descendant Olgs S. Brigham brigham5@msn.com Business Address 115 N. 5th St. (1794-1800) (Prime) Descendant Address Olgs S. Brigham brigham5@msn.com, 476 Abbott Hill Rd., Wilton, NH 03086 (Tel: 603-654-2055) Date Elected 1/1/1801 Father Georg File Number M First Name Phillip Last Name Justus Member Number 216* Mother Ann Margaretha Grantor Records Notes Also listings for Peter, Swan, and Sarah Justus. Project Ship houses, foot of Washington Ave. (see references) Second Bank of U.S. Chestnut St., west of 4th Graff House, insurance survey (Declaration House) Reference Transactions of APS, Vol. 43, Part I (1953) Article by Charles E. Peterson Completed insurance survey for Mutual Assurance Company, Survey No. 1709, dated April, 1811. ------------------------ Dissertation by Donna J. Rilling, Chapter 4, page 7 House carpenters were well acquainted with mediation and arbitration in the building business. House carpenter Philip Justice (Justus) acted on behalf of Julianna Scott when, in 1808 or 1809, he negotiated to purchase a building lot. A carpenter for approximately a decade, and a member of the city's Carpenters' Company, Justus offered expertise as well as reputation that facilitated an agreement with the difficult Mr. Brown, owner of the lot. His stature among artisans enabled Justus to approach Brown, a "gentlemen," not from a position of equality, but from one of credibility. . . . ------------------------ Note from descendant: I have (John) Philip Justus born 11/26/1769 (First Reformed Church records), son of George & Margaretha Justus. Philip lived on Wood St. and died 9/4/1861 at age 91. In member file is copy of "cabinet photo" sent by descendant. Philip Justus' father listed in a City Directory (before 1800) at Water St, east side. George Reinhard also listed at Water St., east side. ------------------------ HSR - Second Bank of U.S. Chapter II, page 2-6 On these pages, the work of Justus is described as superintendent of carpenters and payments to him for additional work for"mahogany desks and doors as per contract." Also, payment of $351.10 "for carpenter's work, shingling watch house, privies, hoisting machine and mahogany work including mantels inside banking room." ------------------------ HSR - Graff House Chapter II, pg. 5: Justus completes survey for The Mutual Assurance Company, Survey No. 1300 on August 29, 1808. Description of buildings, which are defined as one structure. ------------------------ City Records D.S.B. #339; filed October 9, 1819; no record of satisfaction Philip Justus vs. William Haydock. Claim $1152.21 against two new 3 story brick buildings or dwelling houses with their appurtenances situate on the north side of Wood street between John street and 7th street which is not yet obtained a number in Spring Garden in the county of Philadelphia for work and labour done. ---------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1801-8-140, 148 Jacob Lybrand proposed Philip Justus; Philip Justus elected. --------------------- City Directory - 1805 - Philip, carpenter, 192 N. 5th 1810 - Phillip, carpenter, 167 Vine 1814 - Philip, surveyor, 24 Wood St., Mutual Insurance Company. Philip, carpenter, 24 Wood 1820, 24 - Philip, carpenter, 24 Wood City Directory - 1830, 35 - Phillip Justus, carpenter, 24 Wood St. Also listing for widow, Susannah Justus, gentlewoman, 481 N. 2nd St. She may have been the widow of his brother, George. 1840 - Philip, surveyor, 24 Wood. 1845 - Phillip, county commissioner, State House; house 24 Wood. 1850 - Philip, treasurer, Washington Mining Co., 48 S. 4th; house 24 Wood. --------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-May, 1991-pg. 163 Historian emeritus report: The best known work of our member Philip Justus was the two huge structures (Philadelphia Navy Yard Ship Houses) at the foot of Washington Street to house the wooden fighting ships built there in the 1820's. They were remarkable for their size and construction. (Also has illustration.) Office Held Secretary, 1806 Warden, 1807-09 Where Born Philadelphia, PA Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Justus, Phillip Description An account of the resource Phillip Justus was born in 1769 and was elected to the Carpenters’ Company in 1801 after being proposed by Jacob Lybrand. From 1794 to 1800 Justus was listed as a carpenter residing at 115 N. 5th street. His most famous contribution to Philadelphia’s built landscape was the Naval shipyard built at the end of Washington street. These two wooden ship houses were started in 1821 and were some of the largest structures in Philadelphia until the end of their lifespan a half-century later. In 1816, Justus was credited with designing the roof of Washington Hall, a short-lived auditorium that could seat 6,000 people. William Strickland had Philip Justus serve as the superintendent of carpenters for the construction of the Second Bank of the United States, a famous example of early Greek Revival architecture. Justus received payment for “mahogany desks and doors as per contract” and a substantial payment of $351.10 for “ carpenter’s work, shingling watch house, hoisting machine and mahogany work including mantels inside banking room.” Justus also worked for the Mutual Assurance Company providing surveys for the organization. His most famous example was a survey of the Graff house, also known as the Declaration House, which served as Thomas Jefferson’s residence when he wrote the Declaration of Independence. Justus lived a long and reputable serving many positions within the administration of the Carpenters’ Company and found financial success as a carpenter, surveyor and businessman. He died in 1861 at the age of 91. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=3AF8A8EE-95BC-40F3-8270B85A63B185F7">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom Stokes https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/310ed9da5da7df3440837486af826229.jpg 3a2efc4bf39da7e7c6fe1d776536c3bf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource CCCCP 041 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 Descendant See Matthew McGlathery file Business Address 26 George St. (1794, 99) (Prime) Descendant Address See Matthew McGlathery file Date Elected 1/1/1801 Father Matthew First Name James Last Name McGlathery Member Number 217* Grantor Records Notes Also listings for John and John Jr. Reference *Subscribed to 4 shares for erection of Hall. *Tatman and Moss Biographical Dictionary of Philadelphia Architects. Page 514. McGlathery was a master builder from Southwark elected to The Company April 19, 1770. His fines for non-attendance at meetings in the 1790s were remitted in 1798 for this "Antient Member" due to his "Inability of Body." *For reasons unknown to me, a PO box number is included in the Past Perfect Entry. *Prime Directory: 27 George St. (1799) *Trans. APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 99. Listed as among original subscribers (1770) to construction of Hall. *MCM-1770-2-19 Matthew McGlathery elected. MCM-1784-3-56 Matthew McGlathery is requested to make a chest for the use of the Carpenters' Company, 3 feet 10 inches long, 20 inches wide, and 13 inches deep besides two drawers, beneath, 5 inches deep. A till at the right end and divisions for 3 bottles at the other end; a good lock and two keys to the upper part and a lock and two keys to each drawer and handles at each end and painted chocolate color. MCM-1798-8-19, 28 One motion resolved: That Matthew McGlathery have a further indulgence granted him of 3 months. The case of Matthew McGlathery is discontinued his arrearages being paid, on motion resolved that: Matthew McGlathery's fines be remitted in future he being unable to attend as usual in consequence of his inability of body. MCM-1807-15-65, 66, 89 The President is requested to draw an order on the Treasurer in favor of widow McGlathery for $20 for present relief. $6 to pay for Book of Prices returned from Mrs. McGlathery, $20 for relief of widow McGlathery. MCM-1808-15-133 $20 for relief of widow McGlathery. MCM-1813-16-14 $20 relief of widow McGlathery. MCM-1814-16-40 $18 for relief of Mrs. McGLathery. MCM- 1819-17-3 $20 quarterly allowance of widow McGlathery. 1821-18-46 $19.50 quarterly allowance of widow McGlathery. MCM-1822-18-78. 89 $18.50 quarterly allowance of widow McGlathery. $19 quarterly allowance of widow McGlathery. MCM-1823-18-123 $19 quarterly allowance of widow McGlathery. MCM-1825-18-240 An order on the Treasurer in favor of the widow McGlathery for $15 due 19th inst. MCM-1826-18-259 $20 quarterly allowance of widow McGlathery. MCM-1828-18-297, 298, 306 $15 quarterly allowance of widow McGlathery. Application was made for 1/2 cord of wood for widow McGlathery which was granted. $15 quarterly allowance of widow McGlathery. $15 quarterly allowance of widow McGlathery. *In member file: Extensive geneaology for McGlathery/Peale family. As well as correspondence with descendants. *In member file: Correspondence with Presbyterian Historical Society, National Portrait Gallery (DC). *In member file: Several histories and articles detailing the life of Raphaelle Peale and Charles Willson Peale. *In member file: A great deal of correspondence considering the donation of a portrait of Matthew McGlathery. *In member file: Correspondence relating to the donation of a letter from Thomas Proctor. *In member files: Photographs of Protraits, one of which is thought to be Mrs. McGlathery. 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 McGlathery, James Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1846 Business Address Cypress Alley (1795, 96) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1802 First Name Finnix Last Name Stretcher Member Number 218* Reference Prime Directory: Lists "Phineas" Stretcher as house carpenter. --------------------------- City Directory - 1805 - Thomas, carpenter, 129 S. 6th (note address) 1810, 14, 20, 24 - Firnex (sic.), carpenter, 129 S. 6th. City Directory - 1830, 35 - F., house carpenter, 129 S. 6th St. 1840, 45 - Finnix, gentleman, 129 S. 6th St. --------------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1802-9-6 Finnix Stretcher elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1809-15-199 Finnix Stretcher received a Book of Prices and paid $2. ------------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #338; claim filed February 6, 1819; no record of satisfaction Finnix Stretcher vs. Mark Young. Claim for $7,214 against a certain three story brick building situated on the east side of 10th street between Walnut and _________? street and about 80 feet above Walnut street about 18 feet 6 inches front on 10th street and about 30 feet deep more of less, for carpenters work. ------------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #338; filed August 18, 1819; satisfied June 23, 1820 Finix Stretcher vs.John Atkins. Claim $325.12 against a certain building or kitchen and piazza, also 2 story house situated back of a house on Chestnut street south side of the street and about 38 feet from the southwest corner of Chestnut and 6th streets and 19 feet deep more or less, for work and labor etc. Office Held Warden, 1823-25 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 Stretcher, Finnix Description An account of the resource Finnix Stretcher was a master builder elected to the Carpenters’ Company in 1802. He served as a warden of the Company from 1823-1826. The City Directories from 1805 up to 1845, the year before his death, list him at 129 S. 6th street. By 1840, he had retired from his profession and was listed as a gentleman in the Directory. He was interred in the family vault at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. According to a genealogical study written in 1897, both a portrait of Finnix and his wife Elizabeth descended in the family to a granddaughter, Mrs. David W. Sellers. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=2876AB03-155D-0A04-06697F1B17673CD0">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom 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 1/1/1816 Date Elected 1/1/1802 First Name Samuel Last Name Baker Member Number 219* Grantor Records Notes No listings for Samuel Baker, Jr., although possibly some of Samuel Baker's transctions may be for "Jr." Project no known listing Reference City Directory - 1805 - Two men with this name; one must be "JR.", but directory doesn't say. Samuel, carpenter, 7th near Lombard Samuel, carpenter, 115 N. 5th. 1810 - Samuel, carpenter, 72 N. 4th Samuel, carpenter, 7th near Fitzwater. 1814 - Samuel, carpenter, 39 Filbert Samuel, carpenter, 7th near Baker. 1820 - Samuel, carpenter, 49 North 6th 1824 - Samuel, carpenter, 47 N. 6th --------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1802-9-12 Samuel Baker elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1820-18-8 $20 widow Baker's allowance. Managing Committee Minutes-1821-1822-19-54, 64, 78, 89, 99 (Quarterly payments of $20 to widow Baker.) Managing Committee Minutes-1823-18-126, 144, 157,186 $20 payments to widow Baker. Managing Committee Minutes-1824 thru 1827-18-194, 203, 210, 236, 247, 255, 255, 262, 271 Payments of $20 to widow Baker; pg. 255- On motion resolved: that the widow Baker's quarterly allowance be reduced to $15. Managing Committee Minutes-1827 thru1836-18-279, 285, 292, 308, 314, 324, 333, 345, 360, 376, 397. 406, 423, 432, 491, 500, 536, 544 Quarterly payments of $15 to widow Baker. Name Suffix , Jr. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Baker, Jr., Samuel Description An account of the resource Samuel Baker jr. was elected to the Carpenters’ Company in 1802. Following his death, his widow received an allowance of 20$ quarterly payments. In 1826, the Company resolved to reduce the payments to 15$. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=2D184BAE-155D-0A04-064769D51670E459">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom Stokes. 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 Business Address 50 S. 5th St. (1799) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1802 First Name Joseph Last Name Corbit Member Number 220* Project no known listings Reference Prime Directory: Listing as house carpenter 50 S. 5th St. (1799) and in March 7, 1799, Federal Gazette. ---------------- City Directory - 1805 - Joseph, carpenter, N 12th 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 Corbit, Joseph Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Children seven children Deceased Date 1/1/1803 Descendant Lockwood Rianhard William Harrison Rianhard Business Address Cherry bet. 6th & 7th St. (1797) (Prime) Descendant Address Lockwood Rianhard, 103 Shady Lane, Randolph, NJ 07869 (Tel: 973-895-2189) William Harrison Rianhard, 704 West Timonium Rd., Lutherville, MD 21093 Date Elected 1/1/1802 File Number e First Name William Last Name Rianhard Member Number 221* Reference Prime Directory: Lists William wth spellings "Reinhard" and "Rinehart."; also listing for Reinhart" (with no first name) as a house carpenter between 3rd and 4th in Christian St. (1800). ---------------------- e-mail from William Harrison Rianhard May 14, 2003 (in file) Please contact my brother, Lockwood Rianhard (LRianhard@aol.com) for extensive genealogical information. I am a direct descendant of William Rianhard, and closely related to Jacob and John Reinhard. ---------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1802-9-12 Philip Justus proposed William Rianhard (Reinhard). Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-2 $3.25 for schooling the children of our late member William Rianhard. Managing Committee Minutes-1807-15-58, 59, 68, 78, 87, 89 $5 to purchase wood for widow Rianhard. Daniel Knight is directed to put the child of widow Rianhard to school to a Master. $7 for schooling three children of widow Rianhard $6 for schooling three daughters of widow Rianhard. $7.50 for schooling children of widow Rianhard. $3.75 for schooling William Rianhard. Managing Committee Minutes-1808-15-100, 117 $5.25 for schooling widow Rianhard's daughter Widow Rianhard's rent due, she wants committee to pay the same. Managing Committee Minutes-1809-15-99, 102, 117, 158, 160, 178, 187, 193, 198 $6 schooling Rianhard children. $5.25 for schooling widow Rianhard's daughter Widow Rianhard's rent due; she wants committee to pay the same $6.62 for schooling widow Rianhard's two daughters. $8.25 for schooling Mary & William Rianhard. $8 schooling widow Rianhard's four children. $8 for scholing widow Rianhard's two daughters. $16.62 for schooling widow Rianhard's children. $10 for relief of widow Rianhard. Managing Committee Minutes-1810-15-203, 219 $6 schooling widow Rianhard's children. $6.75 for schooling widow Rianhard's daughters. Managing Committee Minutes-1811-15-275, 283, 293, 304 $14.31 for schooling widow Rianhard's four children. $15.38 for schooling widow Rianhard's children. $15.43 for schooling widow Rianhard's children. $25 for relief of widow Rianhard. Managing Committee Minutes-1813-16-14, 25 $15.50 tuition of widow Rianhard's three children. $9.37 tuition of Rianhard children. Managing Committee Minutes-1814-16-42 $8.62 six months tuition of James Rianhard. Managing Committee Minutes-1819-17-18, 31 $5.43 tuition of James Rianhard. Application was made by widow Rianhard for relief. Managing Committee Minutes-1820-17-40 $6.43 tuition of James Rianhard. Spouse Name Elizabeth Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rianhard, William Description An account of the resource William Rianhard was proposed by Philip Justus in 1802. Rianhard passed away shortly after his admittance into the company and his children were provided with 3.25$ for their schooling in 1806. His children received financial support for their schooling from the company until 1820. His widow, Elizabeth Rianhard also received financial support from the Company for her rent, wood, and general relief. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=2E331F42-155D-0A04-060178BAFB7CC321">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom 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 1/1/1820 Descendant Marion Rowen Business Address 15 Apple Tree Alley (1795, 1800) (Prime) Descendant Address Marion Rowen, 3112 Unruh Ave/, Philadelphia, PA 19149 (Tel: 215-624-7454) Date Elected 1/1/1803 File Number e First Name John Last Name Rowen Member Number 222* Reference In member file: copy of letter written by this woman's mother tells of George Rowen arriving in 1741 and experiences in the Revolution. ----------------------------- Prime Directory: Lists John "Rowan" as house carpenter. ---------------------------- City Directory - 1805, 10 - John, carpenter, Locust above 8th. 1814 - John, carpenter, 77 Locust above 8th. ----------------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1820-18-11, 12 The committee in the case of John Rowen report that they find him very sick, and in need of assistance. They advanced him $10. $20 for widow Rowen. Managing Committee Minutes-1822-18-71, 112 $15 for relief of widow Rowen. $15 present relief of widow Rowen. Managing Committee Minutes-1823-18-147, 162 The committee to call on widow Rowen report they found her in a very poor and sickly state. An application was made from Margaret Rowen for some assistance from the committee. Managing Committee Minutes-1824-18-162, 165 Committee to call on Margaret Rowen. $10 for relief of widow Rowen. Managing Committee Minutes-1825-18-204, 213 $15 quarterly allowance of widow Rowen. $15 quarterly allowance of widow Rowen. Managing Committee Minutes-1826-18-237 $15 quarterly allowance of widow Rowen. Managing Committee Minutes-1827-18-272 $15 quarterly allowance of widow Rowen. Managing Committee Minutes-1828-18-302, 312, 325 $15 quarterly allowance of widow Rowen. $15 quarterly allowance of widow Rowen. $15 quarterly allowance of widow Rowen. Managing Committee Minutes-1829-18-335, 369 $15 quarterly allowance of widow Rowen. $15 quarterly allowance of widow Rowen. Managing Committee Minutes-1832-18-424, 433 $5 for wood for widow Rowen. $15 quarterly allowance of widow Rowen. Managing Committee Minutes-1833-18-463 $3.05 for wood for widow Rowen. $15 quarterly allowance for widow Rowen. Managing Committee Minutes-1834-18-498 Order in favor of William H. Moore for coffin and funeral expense of widow Rowen. 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 Rowen, John Description An account of the resource John Rowen was a master builder elected to the Carpenters’ Company in 1803. He resided at 77 Locust street above 8th street. Little is known about Rowen’s life. In 1820, the Managing Committee of the Carpenters’ Company found Rowen to be very sick. John Rowen died soon after. His widow was looked after by the company and, in 1823, she was found to be in a very poor and sickly state. She eventually passed in 1834 and the Company paid for her coffin and funeral expenses. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=94FD7A6A-155D-0A04-062FE6CA56839E53">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom 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 1/1/1816 Business Address Pearsons Court (CD) (1805) Date Elected 1/1/1803 Date Expelled # First Name James Last Name Cooper Member Number 223* Reference Managing Committee Minutes-1802-9-18 J. Robert Morrell proposed James Cooper. ---------------- City Directory - 1805 - Cooper (first name missing but probably this man), carpenter, Pearsons Court. 1810 - James, carpenter, 192 St. Johns. 1814 - James, carpenter, 147 St. John 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, James Description An account of the resource James Cooper was elected to the Carpenters’ Company in 1803 after being proposed by Robert Morrell. In 1805, he resided in Pearsons Court. The Directory for 1810 locates Cooper at 192 St. John st. and in 1814 at 147 St. John st. He died in 1816. His relation to the other Coopers of the Carpenters' Company is unknown. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/1259779">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom 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 1/1/1854 Business Address 207 Sassafras (CD) (1830) Date Elected 1/1/1803 First Name William Last Name Coles Member Number 224* Reference Managing Committee Minutes-1803-9-36 William Coles elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1820-18-4, 8 Application was made by William Coles for the loan of $250 to relieve him from the embarrassment under which he now labors. In favor of John Gilder for $119.61 for the use of William Coles so much loaned him. Managing Committee Minutes-1826-18-233 On motion: that an order be drawn in favor of William Coles for $50 as a loan for four months on his application note. --------------------- City Directory - 1810 - William, carpenter, 145 N. 8th 1814 - William, carpenter, 152 N. 8th. 1820 - William, carpenter etc., 45 S. 2nd. 1824 - William, carpenter, 237 Race 1826 - William, house carpenter, Hartung's Alley; dwelling 207 Sassafras City Directory - 1830, 35 - William Coles, carpenter, 207 Sassafras 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 Coles, William Description An account of the resource William Coles was elected to the Carpenters’ Company of Philadelphia in 1803. In 1810, he resided at 145 N. 8th street. By 1824, he had moved to 237 Race street. He again moved to 207 Sassafras street sometime between 1824 and 1827. In 1820, Coleman made an application to the Company for a loan of $250 to “relieve him from the embarrassment under which he now labors.” Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=9BF22F43-155D-0A04-06718606FB917A7F">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom 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 1/1/1845 Business Address 486 Sassafras St. (CD) (1830) Date Elected 1/1/1803 First Name John Last Name Sands Member Number 225* Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes Mary A. lost six properties in 1859. Reference Managing Committee Minutes-1803-9-36 John Sands elected. ---------------------- City Directory - 1805. 10, 14 - John, carpenter, Oak, Northern Liberties. 1820, 24 - John, carpenter, 84 Oak below Coates City Directory - 1835 - John Sands, carpenter, 350 N. Front. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. # 337; filed May 19, 1816; satisfied May 27, 1818 Anthony Kinnard and John Sands. Claim for $172.31 for carpenters work done to the premises of John Whiteman, inn-keeper, in 4th street between Callowhill and Vine streets, sign of the bird in hand tavern. -------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #338; filed July 8, 1817; no record of satisfaction Anthony Kinnard and John Sands trading as the firm of Kinnard and Sands, house carpenters of the Northern Liberties, vs. Solomon Wiatt. Claim for $125.96 against certain buildings and a house, stable, coach house and wagon house on a certain lot or piece of ground situate on the east side of St. John street near the Germantown road, for carpenter work. -------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #338; filed June 5, 1819; satisfaction date unclear Anthony Kinnard and John Sands trading under the firm of Kinnard and Sands vs. Benjamin Bond. Claim for $193.85 against a school house on the west side of Budd street near the Germantown road, for carpenters work. ------------------ City Records D.S.B. book #341; filed July 11, 1823; satisfied but not legible Anthony Kinnard and John Sands trading under the name of Kinnard & Sands vs. Wiliam Vanstavern. Claim for $242.86 against a new house situate in Second street above the Germantown road at the sign of the Cross Keys, for carpenters work done to the said building. -------------------- City Records D..S.B. book #342; filed April 25, 1825; satisfied December 1, 1826 Anthony Kinnard and John Sands trading under the firm of Kinnard & Sands vs. Ellener Cramer. Claim for $256.12 against a certain two story frame house and kitchen situate in St. John street 3 doors above Coats street in the Northern Liberties for carpenters work and materials furnished to said buildings. 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 Sands, John 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 1/1/1841 Business Address 442 N. Front St. (1799, 1800) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1803 First Name Cornelius Last Name Trimmel Committee Membership Managing Committee, 1830-32 Member Number 226* Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes Eliza (1815 Reference City Directory - 1810 - Cornelius, carpenter, 105 Budd. 1814 - Cornelius, carpenter, Poplar above Front City Directory - 1830 - Cornelius Trimnul (sic.), inspector of lumber, 3 Rogers court. 1835 - Cornelius Trimnul (sic.), inspector of lumber, 8 Emlens court. 1840 - Cornelius, laboror, 8 Emlen's court. ------------------------ Managing Committee Minutes-1803-9-36 Cornelius Trimmel elected. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1840-134 Managing committee ordered to equalize quarterly allowances of Abraham Colladay and Cornelius Trimmel. ----------------------- City Records D.S.B. book # 335; filed June 13, 1811; acknowledged satisfaction April 10,1812. Cornelius "Trimmels" (spelling different from signature book) vs. Sophia Wood. Claim for $1,300.44 filed against a certain two-story stone messuage, back buildings and lot of ground with the appurtenances situate on the west side of the Germantown road near the five-mile stone. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed February 4, 1813; satisfied November 3, 1813 Cornelius Trimnell (another spelling variation) vs. John Dainty. Claim for $272.30 against a frame house annd kitchen situate on the west side of Front street adjoining Isaac Coal's lott in the Northern LLiberties. For carpenters work done and lumber furnished said house and kitchen. --------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #338; filed February 26, 1819; record of satisfaction unclear Josiah Rogers vs. Cornelius Trimmel and 6 other defendants. Claim for $304.40 against a certain brick building known by the name of the New Market Street Baptist Meeting House and also against the said building which is erected on a lot of ground 40 feet front on Second street and extending in depth to Cablelane or New Market street and owning the property now in the tenure of Samuel Wiseman, for lumber. 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 Trimmel, Cornelius 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, 1826 Managing Committee, 1812,14-16,23-25 Deceased Date 1/1/1852 Business Address 166 Mulberry St. (CD) (1835) Date Elected 1/1/1803 First Name Michael Last Name Baker Member Number 227* Grantor Records Notes There are more than a score of additional Grantor listings for Michael Baker -- too many to include here. Often a listing for Mary Baker immediately follows his transaction; perhaps this was his wife. Also, there are some listings for Michael Baker, Jr. Office Held President, 1836-38 Treasurer, 1818-20,27-35 Warden, 1809-11 Project North side Poplar near Third St. Northern Liberties see comments Cadwallader near Second St., Northern Liberties see comments Reference City Directory - 1805 - Michael, carpenter, 166 Mulberry 1810 - Michael, lumber merchant, 74 Brown Michael, hardware store, 59 High (right man?) 1814 - Michael, lumber merchant, 74 Browne & corner of 2nd. 1820, 24 - Baker, Michael, & Son, lumber merchants, NW corner Browne & North 2nd. Michael, hardware store, 59 High; dwelling 166 Arch Michael, lumber merchant, 74 Browne corner 2nd. City Directory - 1835, 40, 45, 50 - Michael, gentleman, 166 Mulberry. Also same name but no occupation listed at NW corner 12th & Locust. ----------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed June 4, 1811; satisfied Nov. 15, 1814 Michael Baker vs. Sophia Wood. Claim $416.76 filed against a certain house situate in the township of Germantown...on the west side of Germantown Turnpike opposite the burying ground. ----------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed June 4, 1811; satisfied July 3, 1812. Michael Baker vs. William Carmel. Claim for $300.24 filed against a certain house situate in the Township of the Northern Liberties in Philadelphia county on the east side of Germantown Turnpike near the first gate. ----------------------- City Records D.S.B. book#335; filed August 12, 1812; satisfied August 11, 1813 Michael Baker vs. Francis Harmer & Henry Erdman. DSB judgement confessed for $666.92 by warrant on bond dated August 11, 1812, conditioned for the payment of $333.46 in one year from the date hereof with interest for the same. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #336; filed March 3, 1813; satisfied November 24, 1813 Michael Baker vs. John Coats. Claim for $221.24 against a house on the east side of 4th street between Coats & Browne at ...................street in the Northern Liberties for lumber. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book # 336; filed February 17, 1814; satisfied August 29, 1817 Michael Baker vs. Joseph Able. Claim for $195.52 against a certain house situate on the north side of Poplar lane between Saint John and Third street in the incorporated part of the Northern Liberties in the county of Philadelphia, for lumber. --------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #337; filed February 20, 1815; satisfied January 17, 1818 Michael Baker vs. Isaac Wartman. Claim for$133.78 against a house in Cadwallader street between Carmack & Second street in the township of the Northern Libertie in the county of Philadelphia, for lumber. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #337; filed Nov. 19, 1816; satisfied July 29, 1817 Michael Baker & Son vs. Joseph Knox. Claim for $577.39 against a house situate on the east side of 6th street near Germantown turnpike, Penn township and county of Philadelphia, for materials. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #338; filed April 15, 1818; satisfied July 30, 1821 Michael Baker & Son vs. Benjamin Thompson. Claim for $200.40 against houese situated on the south side of Callowhill street between 2nd and Ann street in the incorporated part of the Northern Liberties in the county of Philadelphia, for lumber. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #339; filed March 3, 1820 Michael Baker & George A. Baker trading under the firm of Michael Baker & Son. Claim $379,18 for lumber - (note that company still in business at that date.) -------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #341; filed October 14, 1822 Same firm in business as of this date, filed claim for $110.81 for lumber. ------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1803-9-36 Michael Baker elected. ----------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1825-18-227 $10 present relief of Michael Baker. 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 Baker, Michael Description An account of the resource Michael Baker was a carpenter and lumber merchant elected to the Carpenters’ Company in 1803. During his membership, he held many positions such as Warden, Treasurer, and even President. He also served on Book Prices Committee and the Managing Committee. His residence was situated at 166 Mulberry street (Arch street). Initially, in 1805 he was listed in the directory as a carpenter. In 1810, he was listed as a lumber merchant and by 1835 he had attained the status of a gentleman. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=9C6BEA89-155D-0A04-06F6CA4EBAEF002A">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom Stokes. 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 1/1/1835 Descendant See "Rianhard" file Business Address 2nd St. opposite Mary St. (1790, 1800) (Prime) Descendant Address See "Rianhard" file Date Elected 1/1/1804 File Number e First Name Jacob Last Name Reinhard Member Number 228* Reference Managing Committee Minutes-1804-9-70 Jacob Reinhard 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 Reinhard, Jacob Description An account of the resource Jacob Rianhard was a master builder elected to the Company in 1804. His address was 2nd street opposite Mary street. Jacob Rianhard was related to William Reinhard but their exact relation is unknown. He was the son of an earlier member of the Company, John Reinhard.  Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=9CF86929-155D-0A04-06802AF205A3D448">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom 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 1/1/1811 Descendant Mr. James Crosskey Business Address 13 S. 2nd St. (1794) (Prime) Descendant Address Mr. James Crosskey, 206 Mimosa Circle, Ridgefield, CT 06877 (Tel: 203-894-8704) Date Elected 1/1/1804 File Number k First Name Thomas Last Name Pickands Member Number 229* Project 307 S. 3rd St. (1808) Reference City Directory - 1805, 10 - Thomas, carpenter, 298 Sassafras. --------------------- "Philadelphia Preserved" Page 25. Built house at 307 S. 3rd St. in 1808-09. ------------------- see correspondence in member file on descendants. 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 Pickands, Thomas Description An account of the resource Thomas Pickands was a master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1804. Pickands likely migrated to the United States from Northern Ireland with his close friend, James Dinsmore, the well-known carpenter responsible for most of the woodwork at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. The Pickands house at 307 South 3rd street was built by Thomas Pickands and likely served as his residence at some point in his life. The Philadelphia City Directory listed him at 298 Sassafras street. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=3F9B81A3-B435-4995-AFE792DD885320DA">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/index.html">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom 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 1/1/1759 Deceased Date 7/26/1830 Business Address Lombard bet. 2nd & Front (1785, 1794) Prime Date Elected 1/1/1804 File Number a First Name Thomas Last Name Carstairs Member Number 230* Project "The Castle" on Delaware near Andalusia for State of Schuylkill See "references" South side Jewelers' Row Sansom St. between 7th and 8th Sts. (Sheet of plans at Library Company) Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects pages 131-132. Was an "Architect and House-Carpenter from Largo, County Fife, Scotland, first noted in Philadelphia when he announced in the "Pennsylvania Packet" (February 5, 1784) that he had "lately arrived in this city from London, (and) begs leave to inform the Public, that he intends to follow his profession in all its various branches. Being regularly bred to it, and well acquainted with all its modern improvements, he flatters himself he will give satisfaction to such gentlemen as please to employ him." That same year -- in what must have been viewed as a considerable breach of etiquette -- he petitioned the Carpenters' Company for membership, but he was not elected until 1788; he then ignored the invitation. In 1789 he received the second prize of five pounds in the Library Hall competition won by William Thornton (q.v.) The only commission that can be firmly attributed to Carstairs is a block of 22 speculative row houses designed for William Sansom and erected on the south side of the newly developed Sansom St. between 7th and 8th Sts., c. 1800-1802, for which a single sheet plan and elevation is preserved at the Library Company of Philadelphia. ("Philadelphia Preserved" page 53.) Carstairs, together with William Williams (q.v.) may be an important link to British neoclassicism in Philadelphia. How quickly Carstairs established himself in Philadelphia is shown in 1793 when Stephen Hallet (q.v.) and James Hoban attacked William Thornton's design for the United States Capitol. President Washington, at his wits' end over the bickering between these three, sent Hallet and Hoban to Philadelphia to meet with Samuel Blodget (q.v.), Superintendent of Public Buildings, and Thornton. Since Blodget also thought Thornton's plan "impracticable," Thornton arrived at the meeting with William Williams and Thomas Carstairs as his advisors. The amateur architect Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson presided over this extraordinary meeting that resulted in some changes in the Thornton plan. Carstairs is listed in the Philadelphia city directories as a house carpenter, 1796-1807, and as a house carpenter and "draugtsman" at 76 S. 8th St. from 1809 to 1819. In 1804 he was elected to the Carpenters' Company and this time signed the articles on January 21, 1805. ----------------------------- In photo file are copies of portraits of Mr. & Mrs. Carstairs provided through the courtesy of the Chester County Historical Society, in West Chester, PA. Both portraits are hanging there. Letter in file dated 1981 from Charles Peterson. Ellen E. Endslowe is the Society's curator and director. ------------------------------ City Directory - 1805 - Thomas, carpenter, 76 South 8th. 1810, 14, 20 - Thomas, carpenter and draughtsman, 76 S. 8th. ----------------------------- Dissertation by Donna J. Rilling, Chapter 4, page 6 In 1815 John Bonsall (who carried on a conveyancing practice) assisted house carpenter Thomas Carstairs in procuring a mortgage of $1,000 for which, in addition to the expense of drawing up the appropriate documents, Carstairs paid the conveyancer nearly $17. page 17 Salesmanship also entered into a house carpenter's (or architect's) visual representations. Thomas Carstairs might have produced his plan for William Sansom's row houses on Sansom Street to impress the merchant with his architectural skills. ----------------------------- "Historian Emeritus Corner" by Charles E. Peterson, July 2, 1997 Maria Thompson, our research assistant for the Robert Smith Project, while working on the records of the ancient State in Schuylkill, the rural men's dinner club, discovered that "The Castle" on the Delaware River near Andalusia was designed by Carstairs. Reproduced here is an engraving from Thompson Westscott, "The Historic Mansions and Buildings of Philadelphia and Some of Their Owners and Occupants," Philadelphia, 1877. We have previously reported that Carstairs, was consulted (along with our better known member Col. William Williams) by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson on the design of the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Carstairs had previously designed a house on Market St. for Jefferson -- complete with solarium and an alcove bed that appeared later at his Monticello in Virginia. Carstairs had already won second place in the competition for Library Hall on Fifth St. across from Old City Hall. ------------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed December 24, 1811; no record of having been satisfied ThomasCarstairs vs. Vincent Ducomb. Claim for $964.21 filed against a certain three story brick house No. 55 Walnut St. between Second & Dock streets in the City of Philadelphia. (for lumber found and provided and labour and services rendered.) ------------------------- Donna Rilling's speech to Carpenters' Company Mention of Carstairs putting up bail money to keep Robert Allison out of debtors' prison, but was eventually unsuccessful. (A tragic end for the man who saved the Liberty Bell from the British army - CGK) ------------------------ Letter from Charles Peterson to Mr. Roach (May 1, 1981) Portraits of Thomas Carstairs and his wife are hanging in the West Chester (PA) Historical Society. ----------------------- City Directory - 1830 - Thomas Carstairs, 31 Lombard St. ------------------------ Managing Committee Minutes-1784-3-68 Petition of Thomas Carstairs to be admitted as a member of the Company. Managing Committee Minutes-1785-3-86 The consideration of Thomas Carstairs applicant caused a debate that ended in a question: At what time shall foreigners be eligible to be chosen as members of this Company? Managing Committee Minutes-1790-4-44 Thomas Carstairs not considered a member. Managing Committee Minutes-1789-4-36 Matthias Sadler is desired to acquaint Thomas Carstairs that unless he pays his entrance money and signs our articles before the next meeting he will not be considered a member. Managing Committee Minutes-1790-4-44 Thomas Carstairs not considered a member. Managing Committee Minutes-1804-9-70 William Roberts proposed Thomas Carstairs Spouse Name Sarah Hood Carstairs Where Born Largo, County Fife, Scotland 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 Carstairs, Thomas Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1817-26,27-30 Managing Committee, 1819-21,31-33 Deceased Date 1/1/1831 Business Address 210 N. 5th St. (CD) (1830) Date Elected 1/1/1805 First Name Joseph Last Name Eberth Member Number 231* Reference City Records D.S.B.#337; filed December 27, 1816; satisfied March 4, 1819 Joseph Eberth vs, Abram Kreider. Claim for $100.33 against a two story brick house and back building on the west side of Third street between Branch and New streets for work and materials in building said house. -------------------- (See George Summers listing) ------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #342; judgment filed April 16, 1827; satisfied July 6, 1827 (with his signature) Joseph Eberth vs. Philip Coldwater. Judgment entered in bond and warrant of attorney dated 4 April 1827 for $300, conditioned for the payment of $150 on or before the 4th April 1828 with lawful interest. ----------------- City Directory - 1810 - Joseph, carpenter, 149 Vine Catharine, widow (of whom ?), 143 Vine 1820, 24 - Joseph, carpenter, 143 Vine City Directory - 1826, 30 - Joseph Eberth, measurer of carpenters work, 210 N. 5th St.; dwelling house 143 Vine St. ----------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1820-18-35 Relief of Joseph Eberth. Managing Committee Minutes-1821-18-39, 41 In favor of Joseph Eberth $10.56 it being cash paid for renewing James Corkrin's policy of insurance. . . Joseph Eberth having offered to loan the Company $500 for the purpose of extinguishing the debt due the Farmers & Mechanics Bank. It was resolved that the same be accepted, and a note be given to him for the same. Managing Committee Minutes-1823-18-143 As the note for $3500 will become payable on the first of August next, J. Eberth having offered to loan to the Company on their note at six months $2000 at 6 percent, the interest payable semi-annually. Which was on motion resolved to accept and the same to be applied to reducing to said note at the Farmers & Mechanics Bank. Managing Committee Minutes-1831-18-399 Committee to call on the sister of Joseph Eberth. Charles Hicks and R.H. Smith were appointed a committee to call on the sisters of Joseph Eberth, deceased, to obtain the Book of Prices. Office Held Warden, 1816-18 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 Eberth, Joseph Description An account of the resource Joseph Eberth was a master builder elected to the Carpenters’ Company in 1805. He served a Warden from 1816-1818. Eberth was also a member of the Book Prices Committee from 1817-1826 and 1827-1830. Finally, he was on the Managing Committee from 1819-1821 and again in 1831 until his death the same year. He resided at 143 Vine street. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=97D67A99-155D-0A04-061C9E841C7F4C5A">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom 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 1/1/1820 Business Address 7 Little George (CD) (1810) Date Elected 1/1/1807 First Name Isaac Last Name Forsyth Committee Membership Managing Committee, 1815-17 Member Number 232* Project no known listings Reference City Directory - 1810 - Isaac, carpenter, 7 Little George 1814, 20 - Isaac, carpenter, 64 S. 6th Forsythe & Maule, smiths, Ridge road above Vine (possibly a relative both of Forsyth & Caleb Maule) Office Held Warden, 1812-14 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 Forsyth, Isaac Description An account of the resource Isaac Forsyth was a master builder elected to the Carpenters’ Company in 1807. He lived at 7 Little George in 1810. In 1816, Forsythe was listed as a carpenter residing at 64 South Sixth Street. He was partnered with Joseph Worrell from at least 1809-1811. Forsyth served as warden of the Company from 1812-1814 and on the Managing Committee from 1815-17. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=BFCEB83A-E788-443A-A3229200CF170973">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom 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 1/1/1842 Business Address 77 Cherry St. (CD) (1830) Date Elected 1/1/1807 First Name Ralph Last Name Smith Committee Membership Managing Committee, 1830-32,38-40 Member Number 233* Middle Name H. Grantor Records Notes Also listings for Ralph (no middle initial) and Ralph, Jr. Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes Five properties sold 1853-54 - to settle the estate? Reference City Records D.S.B. book #347; filed January 20, 1834; no note of satisfaction Ralph H. Smith vs. John Eggleton. Claim for $375.52 against a certain two story house and lot of ground situate on the east side of Beach street in the District of Kensington adjoining the lead works, containing in front 17 feet and in depth 32 feet for carpenters work and materials furnished. -------------------- City Directory - 1814 - Ralph H., carpenter, 71 Cherry 1824 - Ralph H., house carpenter, 143 Vine City Directory - 1830 - Ralph H., house carpenter, 77 Cherry St. 1835 - Ralph H., house carpenter, 5th near Poplar lane. 1840 - Ralph H., carpenter, 90 Buttonwood. Office Held Warden, 1827-29 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, Ralph H. Description An account of the resource Ralph Smith was a master builder elected to the Carpenters’ Company in 1807. He served as a Warden of the Company from 1827-1829 and on the Managing Committee from 1830-1832 and 1838-1840. Ralph Smith initially resided at 77 Cherry street but moved to 5th street near Poplar Lane by 1835 and finally to 90 Buttonwood in 1840. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=33924D30-155D-0A04-0698F3CFF97030C7">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom 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 1/1/1831 Business Address 300 Sassafras (CD) (1810) Date Elected 1/1/1807 First Name Henry Last Name Hurst Member Number 234* Grantor Records Notes Also listings for Harriet Hurst on page 158 of Grantor book H. Reference City Directory - 1810 - Henry, carpenter, 300 Sasafras ---------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1834-18-503, 511 A communication was received from the widow of Henry Hurst, deceased, asking for assistance toward defraying the funeral expenses of her late husband. On motion: an order be drawn on the Treasurer for $30. Committee to inquire into the situation of the widow of Henry Hurst. Managing Committee Minutes-1835-18-516,528, 538 The committee to whom was referred the application of widow Hurst, late of Lancaster city report: That they have inquired of respectable persons in that city as to her character and circumstances, and have received such information as will warrant them in recommending her to be put on the widows' list at $15 per quarter. A communication was received from widow Hurst asking information relative to the manner in which she is to receive her allowance from the Company. Accompanyhing her communication was a bill for schooling her two children. $34 allowance and bill for schooling for widow Hurst. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1847-235 Resolution that case of widow Hurst be referred to Managing Committee. 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 Hurst, Henry Description An account of the resource Henry Hurst was a master builder elected to the Carpenters’ Company in 1807. According to the 1813 City Directory, Hurst resided at 300 Sassafras street (race street) and worked as a carpenter. The 1816 Directory listed a Henry Hurst as a grocer living at 195 North 3rd street. The very close proximity of these two addresses reveals the possibility that Hurst changed professions around this time and lived on the corner of Race and 3rd street. It is also possible that Henry Hurst the grocer was a relative of Henry Hurst the carpenter. Minutes of the Carpenters’ Company mention a financial request from Hurst’s recently widowed wife living in Lancaster city. Henry Hurst disappears from the Philadelphia Directories after 1816 possibly dating his family’s removal to Lancaster.  After his death in 1831, the Company heeded his widow’s request for help with the funeral expenses. A Company committee looked into her situation and recommended that she be put on the widows' list at $15 per quarter. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=34047E35-155D-0A04-06420ED29C7B981A">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom 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 1/1/1829 Business Address German bet. 4th & 5th. (1794, 95) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1808 First Name John Last Name Thomson Member Number 235* Middle Name C Grantor Records Notes Many listings for John Thomson (no middle initial); this might be the same person. Project no known listings Reference Prime Directory: Lists John "Thompson" as house carpenter at this address. ------------------- City Directory - 1810, 14 - John C., carpenter, 190 Cherry. 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 Thomson, John C Description An account of the resource John Thomson (Thompson) was a master builder elected to the Carpenters’ Company in 1808. Little is known about his life. In the 1794 and 1795 City Directories, a John Thompson was listed at German street between Fourth and Fifth streets. In 1810, John Thomson, carpenter, was listed at 190 Cherry street. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=35311771-155D-0A04-06CB97D27513BD14">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom 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 1/1/1828 Date Elected 1/1/1809 First Name Jacob Last Name Franks Committee Membership Managing Committee, 1820-22 Member Number 236* Grantor Records Notes In addition, numerous listings for Jacob Franks in same area of Grantor index. Project no known listings Reference City Directory - 1805, 14 - Jacob, tanner, Noble near 4th. 1814 - Jacob, carpenter, 206 N. 4th below Green Jacob, Jr., carpenter, Noble near 4th 1820 - Jacob, carpenter, Old York Rd. below Callowhill 1824, 26 - Jacob, carpenter, N. 6th near Noble 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 Franks, Jr., Jacob Description An account of the resource Jacob Franks Jr. was elected to the Carpenters’ Company in 1809. He served on the Managing Committee from 1820 to 1822. In the 1814 City Directory, Jacob Franks, carpenter, was listed at 206 N 4th street below Green. In 1820, he was listed at living on the Old York Road below Callowhill. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=35FB0519-155D-0A04-066566775FB5DF43">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/member.html">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom 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, 1822-28,30-32 Managing Committee, 1817-19,34,35 Deceased Date 1/1/1865 Descendant Amy Layton Business Address N. 6th near Noble (CD) (1830) Descendant Address Amy Layton, 241 Columbia Ave., Horsham, PA 19044 (Tel: 215-442-9393) Date Elected 1/1/1809 First Name William Last Name Wagner Member Number 237* Grantor Records Notes Also listings for William, Jr.; additional listings for this member. Office Held President, 1830-32 Treasurer, 1821-26 Vice President, 1828,29 Reference Dissertation by Donna J. Rilling, Chapter 4, page 12 Once the legal documents conveyed title to the building lot were drafted and signed, builders would begin preparations. Lots might need to be cleared of other buildings. . . House carpenter William Wagner employed day labor to clear his building lot, including "pulling down frames" of the previous building. ----------------------- City Directory - 1810 - William, carpenter, 63 Cherry 1814 - William, carpenter, corner 4th & Noble William, carpenter, 204 N. 4th 1820 - William, carpenter, 204 N. 4th 1824 - William, carpenter, 6th near Noble City Directory - 1830 - William, house carpenter, N. 6th near Noble. 1835 - William, house carpenter, 275 N. 6th. 1840 - William, lumber merchant, 13 N. 8th 1850 - William, gentleman, Wood below 11th. ----------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed December 14, 1811; satisfied April 29, 1816 John Evans and John Weaver trading under the firm of Evans & Weaver, vs. William Wagner. Claim for $127.80 filed against a certain two story frame dwelling house & kitchen adjoining situate on the south side of Vine between 7th & 8th streets from Delaware. (for lumber found and provided.) --------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #341; filed September 23, 1824; satisfied September 15, 1827 (with his signature) William Wagner vs. Joseph Brelsford and John Joice trading under the firm of Brelsford & Joice. Claim fo $218.55 against a three story brick messuage and back buildings situate on the north side of Vine street between 13th and Broad streets in the District of Spring Garden and county of Philadelphia for materials furnished and labor done in and about the erection of said buildings. 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 Wagner, William Description An account of the resource William Wagner was elected to the Carpenters’ Company in 1809. Wagner served on the Managing Committee and the Book Prices Committee for multiple terms. He also served as Treasurer, Vice-President, and finally President. Wagner moved multiple times during his career. He first appears, listed as a carpenter, in 1810 residing at 63 Cherry street. By 1814, he had moved to 204 North 4th street. The 1824 directory puts him at 6th street near Noble. In 1840, he moved once again, this time to 13 North 8th street. He also had changed professions from a house carpenter to a lumber merchant; this professional transformation was a common development for 18th and 19th century woodworkers.In 1850, Wagner was listed as a "Gentleman" in the City Directory and had moved again, this time to Wood street below 11th. Wagner passed away in 1865. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/1259178">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/member.html">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom 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, 1817-22 Managing Committee, 1815 Deceased Date 1/1/1821 Business Address 36 Kunckle (CD) (1810) Date Elected 1/1/1809 File Number 1 First Name Joseph Last Name Zebley Member Number 239* Middle Name P. Grantor Records Notes Also listings for Jacob L. and John. Reference Managing Committee Minutes-1809-9-169 Joseph Zebley appeared, paid his entrance money & signed the Articles. ------------------ City Directory - 1810 - Joseph P., carpenter, 36 Kunckle. 1814 - Joseph P., carpenter, Wood & 6th. 1824 - Benjamin F., carpenter, Hause's court (possibly a son?) 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 Zebley, Joseph P. Description An account of the resource <div id="content" class="ten columns offset-by-two omega" role="main" aria-labelledby="content-heading"> <section class="three columns omega"> <div class="info panel"> <div></div> </div> </section> </div> <footer class="container" role="contentinfo"> <div class="ten columns offset-by-two">Joseph P. Zebley was a master builder elected to the Carpenters’ Company in 1809 after he “appeared at a meeting, paid his entrance money & signed the articles”. He first lived at 36 Kunckle street but had moved to Wood and 6th street by 1814. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=399A6800-155D-0A04-0667723D31F1570F">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/member.html">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom Stokes </div> </footer> 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, 1817-26,28,30-35 Managing Committee, 1817-19,24-26,28-30 Children Presly B. Deceased Date 1/1/1835 Business Address 115 Spruce St. (CD) (1835) Date Elected 1/1/1809 File Number N First Name John Last Name O'Neill Member Number 240* Project Musical Fund Society, 808 Locust St. U.S. Naval Home, 24th St. & Grays Ferry Ave. Reference Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter, April 22, 1790, PA Packet (1796) ---------------------- City Directory - 1814 - John, carpenter, 103 Spruce 1820, 24, 26 - John, carpenter, 103 Spruce O'Neill & Coryell, carpenters, 9 Gaskill st. (probably Henry, the Company member) City Directory - 1835 - John O'Neill, carpenter, 115 Spruce. ---------------------- "Philadelphia Preserved" (page 85) Musical Fund Society, 808 Locust St., John O'Neill builder, 1824. (page 187) U.S. Naval Asylum (now U.S. Naval Home) S.W. corner Gray's Ferry Ave. & 24th St., built 1827-33, John O'Neill, carpenter. ---------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1826-18-235 Mr. O'Neill reported that he received $30 from the estate of Raphael Peale, being interest due. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. #339; filed October 16, 1819; satisfied January 16, 1824 (his signature) John O'Neill vs.Meeting House called Ebeneer. Claim $1500 against a certain meeting house (called Ebenezer) and lot belonging to the Methodist Episcopal Society of St. George's Church situate on the north side of Christian street between 3rd and 4th streets in the district of Southwark and county of Philadelphia, for carpenters work done. ------------------------ City Records D.S.B. book #339; filed June 13, 1820; satisfied January 16, 1824 (with his signature) John O'Neill vs. John Allen. Claim $259.53 against a certain two-story brick house situate on the north side of Christian street between 4th and 5th streets in district of Southwark county of Philadelphia, for carpenters work done. Office Held Secretary, 1821-23 Vice President, 1833-35 Warden, 1814-16 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 O'Neill, John 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 1/1/1833 Business Address 180 Mulberry St. (CD) (1830) Date Elected 1/1/1809 First Name John Last Name Hoskins Member Number 238* Middle Name G. Grantor Records Notes Also listings for Joseph R. Hoskins. Reference Managing Committee Minutes-1809-9-169 John Hoskins elected. --------------------- City Directory - 1814, 24 - John G., carpenter, 180 Mulberry. 1826 - John G., gentleman, 180 Mulberry City Directory - 1830 - John G. Hoskins, gentleman, 180 Mulberry St. 1835 - John G., gentleman, 201 Mulberry. Date Resigned * 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 Hoskins, John G. References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. ----------Old Chester, PA: Biographical Sketches: John Graham Hoskins- John Graham Hoskins (1814-16), son of Raper and Eleanor (Graham) Hoskins, grandson of Henry Hale Graham, was born at Chester, in the dwelling afterward known as the Porter Mansion, October 10, 1786. When the son was twelve years old, his father fell a victim of the yellow fever scourge which visited Chester in the fall of 1798. Two years later, the widow sold the real estate and removed with her family to Philadelphia. John G. Hoskins learned the carpenter trade and became a prominent builder and contractor in that city. He resided on Filbert street, near Juniper, then a desirable residential art of Philadelphia for families in comfortable circumstances. A wealthy man and highly respected, one of his enjoyments in summer evenings was to romp with the youngsters of the neighborhood. He was appointed superintendent for the building of the first banking house at Market Square, erected by The Bank of Delaware County, which was removed in 1882 to give place to the present imposing structure. On April 3, 1815, John G. Hoskins was appointed president pro tempore of the bank for a period of six months, to act in the absence of the president. In a copy of the Testaments printed in 1831 by The Bible Association of Friends in America, and now owned by a relative of Mr. Hoskins, in Philadelphia, appears the following: "Presented by the Bible Association of Friends in America to John G. Hoskins as an acknowledgment of his valuable and disinterested services in copying the whole of the marginal notes and references for their Royal Octavo Bible, and subsequently reading the proof sheets of the stereotypic plates, comparing the text with that of the celebrated Oxford edition of 1813." John G. Hoskins died at Philadelphia, June 20, 1845, aged 58 years, 8 months and 10 days. In an obituary notice of Mr. Hoskins, which appeared in "The Friend," July 5, 1845, it is stated that he was a member and overseer of the Northern District Monthly Meeting, of Philadelphia; had frequently contributed articles to ‘The Friend’, and held several important stations in the Society. The speakers at his funeral based their remarks upon the text: 'Mark the perfect man and behold the upright.’” Description An account of the resource John G. Hoskins was a master builder born in Chester County in 1786. He was elected to the Carpenters’ Company of Philadelphia in 1809. The City Directory of Philadelphia listed him at 180 Mulberry street beginning in 1814. Initially, he was listed as a carpenter but by 1826, he was listed as a gentleman. Prior, to 1814, Mrs. Hoskins, gentlewoman, occupied 180 Mulberry street. The Mrs. Hoskins in question was John’s widowed mother. The family moved to Philadelphia from Chester shortly after John’s father, Raper Hoskins, had succumbed to the Yellow Plague in 1798. According to a history of the National Bank of Chester, John Hoskins was the superintendent for the construction of a banking building for The Bank of Delaware County, the first bank building in Market Square in Chester. John Hoskins served as president pro tempore of this bank for 6 months in 1815. He was also a lifelong member of the Society of Friends belonging to the Northern District Monthly Meeting. Hoskins served as an overseer for this Meeting. Hoskins spent the last years of his life residing at 238 Filbert street and died there in 1845 at the age of 58. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=A14AEB6E-155D-0A04-0616D21673FF6D44">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom 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 1/1/1843 Business Address Small St. (1799) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1809 First Name John Last Name Warner Member Number 241* Grantor Records Notes Also listings for Joseph, Jacob - plus many others for John. Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes Joseph (1788) Reference Managing Committee Minutes-1809-9-169 John Warner appeared and paid his entrance money & signed the Articles. Managing Committee Minutes-1821-18-34 Committee to loan the sum of $500 to John Warner. -------------------- City Directory - 1810 - John, carpenter, 177 Pine 1814 - John, carpenter, 28 Christian 1820 - John, carpenter, Carpenter below 3rd, Southwark City Directory - 1824, 30 - John, carpenter, 30 Pine St. 1835 - John, carpenter, 36 Pine. 1840 - John, carpenter, house 30 Pine. --------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed November 6,1811; satisfied April 21, 1815 John Warner and Joseph Gorgas, trading under the firm of Warner & Gorgas, vs. Charles Miller. Claim for $663.81 filed against a large 3 story brick building the front occupied by a grocery store, situate on the west side of Third between Callowhill & Vine Street from Delaware. ------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed November 6, 1811; satisfied December 21, 1811 Warner & Gorgas vs. Edward Davies. Claim for $514.95 filed against a three story brick building now occupied as a workshop, situate on the back or north ends of two lots of ground No. 212 & 214 on the south side of Arch between 8th and 9th streets from the River Delaware. (for lumber found and provided.) -------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed December 2, 1811; satisfied April 12, 1813 John Warner & Joseph Gorgas vs. Jacob Keyser. Claim for $100.75 filed against a certain two story frame house & kitchen situate on the west side of Ninth street between Race & Vine streets from the river Delaware in the City of Philadelphia. (for material furnished and provided for said house.) --------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed June 18, 1812; satisfied November 10, 1812 John Warner and Joseph Gorgas transacting and carrying on business under the name and firm of Warner and Gorgas. Claim for $381.47 against a three story brick house situate on the south side of Market St. between Broad St. and Eighth St. in the City of Phildelphia. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed June 25, 1812; no record of having been satisfied John Warner and Joseph Gorgas transacting and carrying on business together under the name of Warner and Gorgas. Claim for $382.47 against a three story brick house on the south side of Market St. between 7th & 8th Streets from Schuylkill in Philadelphia. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed October 21, 1812; satisfied June 6, 1814. John Warner and Joseph Gorgas trading acting and carrying on business under the name of Warner and Gorgas vs. Walter Fortune. Claim for $933.84 against a two story frame house and two blacksmith shops on the west side of Frankford road between Log lane and Wagner's alley in the Northern Liberties and County of Philadelphia. ----------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed February 12, 1813; satisffied July 11, 1817 (Same plaintiffs) Claim for $1,533.73 against three two story brick houses and lots of ground on the south side of Noble street between 3rd and Saint John street and against a two story frame building on the northeast side of Third Street between Noble and Callowhill streets in the Northern Liberties for lumber. (signed by Joseph Gorgas for "late firm of Warner & Gorgas) ------------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed February 12, 1813; no record of having been satisfied (Same plaintiffs) Claim for $573.57 against two three story brick houses situte on the west side of Chester street between Race and Vine streets in the City of Philadelphia, for lumber. ------------------------- See also following citations from City Records D.S.B. #336, March 1814: City Records D.S.B. items # 288, 289, 290, 291, 292 and 293. All for lumber delivered for house construction. ------------------------- City Records D.S.B. #347; filed September 10,1833; satisfied Octobe 14, 1833 Two claims against adjoining houses. John Warner vs. George Metz. Two claims for $240, one against a two story frame building situate on the west side of Front street contained in the District of Southwark at a distance of about 188 feet northward from the north side of Greenwich street and the lot of ground thereunto .. .for work labour and materials as a carpenter. The second claim is described as 200 feet 4 inches northward from the north side of Greenwich street. ------------------------- City Records D.C.Liens; filed February 10, 1840; satisfied Febuary13, 1840 (with his signature) John Warner vs. Robert Tate. Claim for $811.71 against all that certain 4-story brick buillding and lot of ground situate in Washington place on south side of Shippen street between Delaware 4th and 5th for work done and materials furnished. Office Held Warden, 1817-19 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Warner, John Description An account of the resource John Warner became a member of the Carpenters’ Company in 1809. He was listed as a carpenter living at 177 Pine in the 1810 City Directory. In 1814, he was listed at 28 Christian street. By 1820, he was listed at Carpenter below 3rd street, Southwark. In 1824, Warner was listed at 30 Pine street. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=0A622F21-155D-0A04-069EE69E01694CCC">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom 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 2/20/1779 Deceased Date 1/1/1860 Business Address 296 Walnut St. (CD) (1835) Date Elected 1/1/1809 File Number b First Name Cornelius Last Name Stevenson Committee Membership Managing Committee, 1814-16,22-24,31,32 Member Number 242* Reference Managing Committee Minutes-1809-9-174 Cornelius Stevenson appeared & signed the Articles and paid his entrance money. -------------------- In his member file: One-page bio sketch by Charles Peterson summarizing life and contributions of "Our South American Member." ------------------ In member file of James Mitchell is his membership certificate signed by George Ingels as President and Cornelius Stevenson as Secretary. ------------------ City Directory - 1805 - Cornelius, carpenter, 45 George 1810, 14 - Cornelius, carpenter, 47 George, Southwark 1820 - Conelius, collector of taxes, 5 N. 9th 1824 - Cornelius, collector of taxes, 4 N. 9th 1826 - Cornelius, tax collector, 28 N. 9th. City Directory - 1830 - Cornelius, city treasurer, 28 N. 9th St. 1835, 40, 45, 50 - Cornelius, city treasurer, dwelling house 296 Walnut. 1854 - Corneius, gentleman, Walnut above 6th; house 296 Walnut. ------------------ City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed November 6, 1811; satisfied February 20, 1812 Bunting & Watson vs. Cornelius Stevenson. Claim for $402.85 filed against a two story brick house situate on the south side of Christian street between Fifth street & Passyunk road in Philadelphia county. (for lumber sold and delivered.) -------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed January 21, 1812; satisfied January 21, 1812. William Jones vs. Cornelius Stevenson. DSB judgement for $800 by warrant on bond dated June 16, 1809. Conditioned for the payment of four hundred payable in two years from the date hereof with lawful interest to be paid annually for the same. -------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #341; filed November 27, 1823; satisfied September 24, 1824 Watson J. Bunting vs. William Thackara, Corelius Stevenson & others of St. Andrews Church. Claim for $2245.64 against a certain house or building called St. Andrews Church situate on the west side of south Eighth street between Locust and Dean's alley in the city of Philadelphia, being for lumber furnished in the erection and construction of said building. --------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #341; judgment filed June 24, 1824; satisfied June 4, 1825 Guardians of the Poor etc. vs. Cornelius Stevenson. Judgment entered on bond and warrant of attorney dated June 17, 1824 for $484 conditioned for the faithful collection of taxes as recited above in No. 54. (This judgment refers to unpaid taxes on properties in the Northern Liberties.) Office Held Secretary, 1818-20 Vice President, 1825-27 Warden, 1811-13 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, Cornelius 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 1/1/1851 Business Address 231 Arch St. (1799) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1809 First Name James Last Name Mitchell Committee Membership Managing Committee, 1819-21,25-27,32-34 Member Number 243* Grantor Records Notes Numerous other listings; some for Jacob. Reference City Records D.C. Liens book #414; filed September 16, 1871; satisfied November 7, 1871 James A. Mitchell, possibly a son, is listed on pages 28 and 29 (and elsewhere) as follows: Peter Keller and Richard Coffay trading and Keller and Coffay, vs. James A. Mitchell and Benjamin Slonaker, trading as Mitchell and Slonaker, owners and contractors. Claim for $1160. for paint and work done against 16 3-story brick dwelling houses (No. 1 being used as a store) with 2-story back buildings attached and lots of ground, beginning at the southwest corner of Front & Somerset streets and extending for 242 feet, each with 16 foot front and 58 feet 3 inches in depth. -------------- In member file is digital Xerox from Library Co. of his membership certificate, signed by George Ingels (President) and Cornelius Stevenson (Secretary) -------------- A second claim for $450, same plaintiffs, against 18 adjoining 3-story brick dwelling houses and lots of ground, beginning on the southeast corner of Hope and Somerset streets, extending for 238 feet. -------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1809-9-174 James Mitchell elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1828-18-307 $3 for James Mitchell's Book of Prices returned. ----------------- City Directory - 1810 - James, carpenter, corner Cherry & 7th 1814 - James, carpenter, 8 Old York rd. City Directory - 1850 - James, carpenter, 13 Pratt. Office Held Treasurer, 1836-42 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 Mitchell, James Description An account of the resource James Mitchell was a master builder elected to the Carpenters’ Company in 1809. He was probably the son of Company member Benjamin Mitchell who resided at 229 Arch street. In 1799, James Mitchell resided at 231 Arch street but had moved to the corner of Cherry and 7th prior to 1810. In 1814, he was listed at 8 Old York Road, a major roadway connecting Philadelphia to New York. He last resided at 13 Pratt street and died in 1851. According to an obituary of his son, Joseph Eastburn Mitchell, posted in the Journal of the Franklin Institute, vol. 95, James Mitchell ran a business that manufactured and imported grindstones and grindstone fixtures. He started James Mitchell & Son in 1810. Joseph E. Mitchell took over the company in 1851. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=6BAE80B6-155D-01E7-008348508F27EF58">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings site</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia.</a> Written by Tom 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 1/1/1815 Business Address 301 Arch St. (1795) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1810 First Name Samson Last Name Davis Member Number 244* Reference City Records D.S.B. book #335; claim filed January 7, 1813 Thomas Fitch and Sampson (sp?) Davis vs. John Ducker, John Evans, David Fisher and Samuel Porter. Claim for $198.39 against four houses on the west side of Tenth street from Delaware between Spruce and Locust streets in the City of Philadelphia (being the four northernmost of said houses and against one other house adjoining the said houses, also against the southernmost house adjoining said houses being six in number. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book # 336; filed June 14, 1814; no record of satisfaction Samson Davis vs. John Johnston & Daniel Marshall. Claim for $320 against two two-story frame tenements on the east side of Schuylkill Seventh street between Race & Vine street, 16 feet square each. --------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1810-9-115 Samson Davis elected. --------------------- Prime Directory: Listed as house carpenter, 301 Arch St. (1795-99); 9 White Horse Alley (1799). -------------------- City Directory - 1810, 14 - Sampson (sic.), carpenter, 183 Cherry. 1814 - Sampson (sic.), carpenter, Davidson's court. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Davis, Samson Description An account of the resource Samson (or Sampson) Davis was a carpenter elected to the Carpenters’ Company in 1810. He is first listed in Philadelphia’s City Directory as a house carpenter at 301 Arch street from 1795-1799. Sometime, after 1800, his address changed to 183 Cherry street. Davis was a close friend of fellow carpenter John Cox and served as executor of Cox’s will along with another carpenter John Hutchinson. All three were members of the Carpenters’ Company. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=5AEDF870-155D-0A04-066FAE3DE11E2E48">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the<a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/"> Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom 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 1/1/1846 Business Address S. Juniper St. below Walnut (CD) (1830) Date Elected 1/1/1810 First Name Joseph Last Name Simes Member Number 246* Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes James W. lost property in 1848. Reference Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1847-233 Widow of Joseph Simes placed on widows' relief roll. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1856-329 Communication from Mrs. Ann Simes of Harrison County, Ohio, soliciting further relief. ---------------------- City Directory - 1814 - Joseph, carpenter, 290 Lombard City Directory - 1830 - Joseph, carpenter, South Juniper below Walnut. 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 Simes, Joseph Description An account of the resource Joseph Simes, or Sims, the carpenter, not to be confused with the well-known Philadelphia merchant Joseph Sims, was a member of the Carpenters' Company elected in 1810. Interestinly, Simes is not listed in the Philadelphia Directory until 1813 when he is labelled a carpenter living at 290 Lombard street. By 1830, he had moved to South Juniper below Walnut. After his death in 1846, his widow, Ann, was placed on widows' relief roll. Later in 1856, his widow solicited further aid from the Company and had removed to Harrison County, Ohio. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=BB2D57D3-155D-0A04-06A1847679F916A8">Philadephia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom 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, 1829,31 Managing Committee, 1826-28,31-33 Deceased Date 1/1/1834 Date Elected 1/1/1810 First Name Joseph Last Name Strahan Member Number 247* Reference Managing Committee Minutes-1834-18-509 $40 loan to widow Strahan. ------------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #344; filed December 15, 1829; no notation of satisfaction Joseph Strahan vs. William H. Nuts. Claim for $361.80 against two brick houses two stories high containing in front 33 feet 9 inches and 16 feet deep with piazza studded back for stairs situate on the south side of Cedar street adjoining property of James Grimes being between 13th and Broad streets for carpenter's work and materials furnished in and about the same premises. ------------------------ City Directory - 1810 - Joseph, carpenter, 284 Lombard 1814 - Joseph, carpenter, 288 Lombard 1820 - Joseph, carpenter, 284 Lombard City Directory - 1830 - Joseph, city commissioner, Lombard above 9th St. (Is this our man?) 1835 - widow Strahan, 6 Jefferson Row. Office Held Warden, 1821,22 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 Strahan, Joseph Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1812-17 Business Address 67 Locust (CD) (1814) Date Elected 1/1/1810 Date Expelled # File Number g First Name Richard Last Name Ware Member Number 245* Reference Hannah Roach notes: Vice & Immorality - Richard Ware failed; found some of his transactions in business to be highly reprehensible and improper. Name stricken 17 April 1820. - not deceased this date, as shown on first screen. ----------------------- City Directory - 1814 - Richard, carpenter, 67 Locust. 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 Ware, Richard Description An account of the resource Richard Ware was a master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1810. He also opened a shop as an ironmonger. He resided at 67 Locust street. Unfortunately for Ware, his business ventures took a turn for the worse and he ended up in debtors' prison. In 1819, he left Philadelphia and went south to Charlottesville Virginia. Here, he quickly became involved in the construction of Jefferson's University of Virginia. Ware supervised the construction of three of the ten Pavilions, II, IV and VI, flanking the Rotunda and forming the Lawn, the University's oldest and most famous area. He was also responsible for thirteen student rooms and served as the head carpenter for Hotel F. Following his success, Ware once again moved, this time apparently to New York in 1823, and eventually found his way back to Philadelphia by 1830.  Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=9B357BBB-155D-0A04-06A1BD1DF07AF0B1">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.athenaonline.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom 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 1/1/1827 Business Address 49 N. 6th (CD) (1826 Date Elected 1/1/1810 First Name Samuel Last Name Baker Committee Membership Managing Committee, 1821-23,26-28 Member Number 248* Grantor Records Notes Listings for this member run through 1836. Project no known listings Reference See Samuel, Jr. City Directories not show a "JR." --------------- City Directory - 1826 - Samuel, house carpenter, 49 N. 6th Office Held Warden, 1818-20 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 Baker, Samuel Description An account of the resource Samuel Baker was a house carpenter elected to the Carpenters’ Company of Philadelphia in 1810. He was an active member, serving as Warden from 1818-1820 and on the Managing Committee from 1821-1823 and again for the 1826-1828 term. This second term on the Managing Committee was cut short due to Baker’s death in 1827. Samuel Baker resided at 49 North 6th street (1825). Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=71A6902B-155D-0A04-0631D533795E6EE9">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.athenaonline.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Tom Stokes 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, 1827,32-34 Managing Committee, 1827-29,32-34,39-41 Deceased Date 1/1/1856 Date Elected 1/1/1811 First Name James Last Name Weir Member Number 249* Middle Name William Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes John (1829) Reference City Records D.S.B. book #347; filed January 22, 1834; satisfaction not noted James & William Weir vs. George Barrett. Claim for $608.33 against a three story brick house and one story brick kitchen, situate in Washington street 93 feet east of 12th street, for carpenters work and materials. --------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #347; filed June 27, 1834; no note of satisfaction James & William Weir vs. James Scott. Claim for $1695 against a 4 story brick building and lot of ground on which the same is erected at the northeast corner of Schuylkill 6th and High streets containing in breadth on said High street 24 feet and in length 71 feet to a 4 foot alley as a lien on said building for carpenters work done. -------------------- NOTE: Spelling of last name in signature book seems to be "Weer," although these city records clearly spell the name "Weir." ------------------- Athenaeum Taught architectural drawing at Carpenters' Company school c. 1837. Office Held Warden, 1824-26 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 Weir, James William Description An account of the resource James William Weir was elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1811. He served the Company as Warden and also on the Managing Committee and Book Prices Committee. Around 1837 he taught architectural drawing at the Carpenters' Company school. Written by Sandra L. Tatman. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=1F5D28CD-570B-46DA-A23D2F874B90B0D7">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site. 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 1/1/1834 Business Address 99 Callowhill St. (1799) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1811 First Name John Last Name Lancaster Member Number 250* Grantor Records Notes Also, many other listings not shown here. Reference City Records D.S.B.book #335; filed August 5, 1812; no record of being satisfied John and Moses Lancaster vs. Joseph Jordan. Claim for $242.98 against four three story brick houses situate at the corner of Front and Federal Sts. in the district of Southwark and County of Philadelphia. -------------------------- See Moses Lancaster data ------------------------- City Directory - 1805 - John, carpenter, 205 N. 3rd. 1810 - John, carpenter, near 172 N. 4th 1814 - John, carpenter, 176 N. 4th 1820, 24 - John, lumber merchant, 176 N. 4th 1826 - John & Moses, lumber merchants, N. 4th near Tammany John, lumber merchant; dwelling 176 N. 4th -------------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #338 (below) and earlier references in City Records D.S.B. books #336 and 337 have claims filed by "Conard and Lancaster" doubtless relatives of these two members - but no first names are used in listings. Conard & Lancaster vs. John Froger. filed March 14, 1818; satisfied April 22, 1821. Claim for $117.54 against two three-story brick houses fronting on a court running from the north side of Brown street between 3rd and 4th street and immediately back of No. 111 Brown street in the Northern Liberties of the city of Philadelphia, for lumber. -------------------- City Records D.S.B.book #338; filed March 17, 1819; satisfied May 20, 1822. Claim by same firm for $274.58 against a three story brick house and kitchen situate on the north side of Vine street between 10th and 11th streets in Penn township, for lumber. ------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #339; filed December 24, 1819; satisfied November 26, 1823 Conard & Lancaster vs. Samuel Hass. Claim of $139.64 against a two story brick house situate at the northwest corner of Poplar lane and 6th streets in Penn township, for lumber. (Acknowledge satisfaction of this claim for the late firm of Conard & Lancaster (signed) John Lancaster.) ------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1811-9-212 John Lancaster elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1831-18-413 For $2 in favor of Charles Hicks being for John Lancaster's book of prices, returned by C. Hicks. --------------------- City Directory - 1830 - John Lancaster, gentleman, 176 N. 4th 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 Lancaster, John Description An account of the resource John Lancaster was a carpenter and lumber merchant elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1811. In the City Directory of 1820 he was listed at 176 N. 4th Street. In 1830, he lived at the same location but had changed listing from lumber merchant to gentleman. Written by Tom Stokes. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=8EC3F199-155D-0A04-066E928F7FA937F2">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site. 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 Children Charles Deceased Date 11/14/1879 Business Address Old York Rd. north of Green (CD) (1830) Date Elected 1/1/1811 First Name Moses Last Name Lancaster Committee Membership Managing Committee, 1837-39 Member Number 255 Grantor Records Notes Also listings for Margaret Lancaster. Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes Lost three properties in 1831 Project 149 Noble St. house demolished 1969. Reference Dissertation by Donna J. Rilling, chapter 4, page 15; & speech to Carpenters' 4/1990 on ground rent system Some carpenters did even supplement as apprentice's common school education with training for their craft. In 1820 Moses Lancaster reimbursed his apprentice Charles Noble $58 for "Washing [and[ for drafting School Expenses." The drafting school, however, was less a formal instructional institution, than occasional classes offered by a few men who promoted themselves as architects. page 16 Few drafts of house plans survive from the antebellum period, and it tempting to conclude that house carpenters rarely drew designs. More likely, however, they sketched their ideas and clients' wishes informally, rather than in measured sketches, in the course of discussing building. . . Perhaps Harker and Thorn's "original plan" was no more than the sort of faint sketches contained in Moses Lancaster's receipt book -- sketches later covered by writing, whose uneven lines suggest extemporaneous responses to questions encountered at the building site or in discussion with a client. page 19 Painter and glazier William Haydock stipulated in his 1820 contract with Moses Lancaster that the house carpenter finish the house "with good Materials as [Lancaster] has Put in the Houses he is building on the Old York Road." John Croman agreed to paint ten houses "to be finished in the same way that those 4 houses were finished in Julian Street;" implicit in the reference was the number of coats and kind of tints that Croman would apply. James M. Jackson probably visited the same four houses and agreed to supply grates, ash pan, and dust flues "the Price to be Regulated by the Bill of Moses Lancasters Grates in Four Houses in Julian Street . . and the work to be done in the same manner and of the same kind of materials. . ." Plasterers Allen and Hollowbrush examined rooms adjoining and contracted to plaster the other 'Five rooms and Entry Corniced" in the same fashion." page 21 Master house carpenters subcontracted by stipulated price, day rates, piece work, and measurement agreements. In 1817 Robert Flinn offered to plaster Moses Lancaster's house for $325, and in 1827 another house "including bath house Privy and Rendering Cellars three rooms and Entry to be cornished" for $140. page 28 A critical purpose of the contract or subcontract was to clarify who "found" materials. Procuring one's own materials was considered part of the distinction of master craftsmanship, but the question was often who paid for them. . . When William Haydock consented to supply Moses Lancaster with "Painting and Glazing and the Materials" for one of his houses under construction in 1819, Haydock agreed that "the glass in the front and back parlour . . . be of good english glass all the other back windows to be of good common glass." page 32 Many lumber businesses survived beyond the activity or life span of the partners. The firm trading as (John) Britton & (Samuel) West in the last decade of the18th century became (Jonathan) Conard & West in the early 1800's, and Conard & (John) Lancaster after another decade. In 1823 Moses Lancaster paid Conard for his partnership interest in the "Lumber yard Strips Horse and Carts Good will of the Lease etc." stable, and counting house, and the "stock of lumber including the Shingles." Cousins John and Moses Lancaster continued to trade under the name J. & M. Lancaster until 1826, when John retired. For the next few years, Moses Lancaster & Co. functioned with Jacob Bachman, formerly a journeyman house carpenter and then an employee of the yard, as Lancaster's close assistant, if not his actual partner. page 37 Patronizing diverse suppliers was not a strategy limited to failing builders. In 1818 alone, Moses Lancaster used 11 sources for lumber, averaging $223 in expenditures per merchant. Even when Lancaster ran his own board yard, he bought lumber from other merchants in several instances. page 42 Info here on his purchase of bricks for construction; page 43 on stone; 46 on lime-making; 49 on raising frame of house. -------------------- Donna Rilling's speech to Carpenters' Company Refers to Lancaster as one of Company's successful house builders. -------------------- E-mail in file from descendant tells of son who moved to Wilkinson County, Mississippi. -------------------- City Directory - 1814 - Moses, carpenter, 11 Wood St., Northern Liberties 1820, 24 - Moses, carpenter, 180 N. 4th 1826 - Moses, lumber merchant, N. 4th near Tammany; dwelling 180 N. 4th City Directory - 1830, 35 - Moses Lancaster, house carpenter, Old York Road near Green St. 1840 - Moses, oilcloth factory, 329 N. 2nd; house 270 N. 4th. (Same man, or son?) -------------------- Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1858-17 Moses Lancaster placed on list for quarterly allowance. -------------------- City Records D.S.B. book # 336; filed June 7, 1814; satisfied January 19, 1818 John & Moses Lancaster vs. Jacob Perkins. Claim for $500 against a three-story brick house situate on the south side of Filbert street next to the corner of 11th street in the city of Philadelphia, for work and labour done. -------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #338; filed August 19, 1817; satisfied Feb. 7, 1818 John Evans and David R. Evans (possibly members or closely related) vs. Moses Lancaster. Claim for $276.21 against two certain three story brick buildings situate on the south side of Mulberry street between 10th and 11th streets bounded eastward by property belonging to William Stull, westward by James Large, for lumber. -------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #339; filed June 8, 1821; satisfied October 11, 1821 Christopher Hicks vs. Moses Lancaster. Claim $287.35 against a three story brick house erected on a lot of ground situate on the east side of the Old York Road between Willow & Callowhill streets in the Northern Liberties 28 feet front about 45 feet deep, for marble work done. ----------------------- City Records D.S.B. book#344; filed April 30, 1830; satisfaction not noted Moses Lancaster, Lloyd Chamberlain & David E. Hause trading under the firm of Moses Lancaster & Co. vs. Patrick Murphy. Claim for $1,000 against a certain two story brick dwelling house, situate on the north side of Coats' street near the west side of Third street in the Northern Liberties for carpenters work and material furnished. -------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #347; filed July 29, 1834; satisfied May8, 1835 Moses Lancaster vs. Charles Alexander. Claim for $292.37 against a certain 2 1/2 story brick building on north 3rd street near Green in the Northern Liberties known by the name of the Northern Exchange, 40 feet front by 100 feet deep more or less, for carpenters work done. ------------------------ City Records D.S.B. book #344, filed October 28, 1830; two claims, both satisfied January 24, 1831 Joseph Gorgas & Peter K. Gorgas trading under the name of Joseph Gorgas & Sons vs. Moses Lanscaster, David Hauce & Lloyd Chamberlain. Two claims: one for $225 against a two storied brick messuage 14 feet front by 30 feet deep erected on a lot of ground situate on the south side of George street between 6th and 7th streets from Schuylkill, said house being the seventh house west of 7th street, for lumber furnished and delivered. A second claim: for $225 against a certain two storied brick messuage 14 feet front by 30 feet deep erected on a lot of ground situate on the south side of George street 28 feet west ofSchuylkill 7th street , said house being the 3rd in the row west of 7th street, for lumber furnished and delivered. ----------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1811-9-212 Moses Lancaster elected. ----------------------- "Philadelphia Preserved" Page 328. 149-55 Noble St. Houses built after 1807; No. 149 by Moses Lancaster, house carpenter. Demolished 1969. Barbara Edwards kittaten@gmail.com 610-241-6893 324 Buckeye Lane West Chester NC(?) 19382 ancestor_info: Moses Lancaster is my 1st cousin 7 generations removed. His father (Moses) and my 6th great grandfather (Benjamin) were brothers. Moses was the son of Moses & Rachel Lancaster. He was born Jan 2, 1783, and died Nov 14, 1879, being almost 97 yrs. of age at the time of death, which was the greatest age attained by any member of the family. (My 7th great grandmother, Phebe Lancaster, was 96 yrs. old when she died). Early in life he learned the carpenter trade. Our Lancaster family were Quakers, and Moses promoted the Underground Railroad. He was a member of the Carpenter's Society. He married Susan Jordan, Aug. 23, 1806. They had 12 children. message: I have further information if you would like. (wrote back and didn Office Held Warden, 1834-46 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 Lancaster, Moses Description An account of the resource Born into a Quaker family in Bucks Co., PA, Moses Lancaster came to Philadelphia around 1802. He was elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1811 and served as warden and on the Managing Committee. In her groundbreaking study of early Philadelphia Builders, Donna Rilling uses Lancaster as an example of a successful carpenter/builder. Lancaster retired from active business in 1841 and returned to Bucks County. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=DDFF43D7-7274-4CC8-9287B79D7A2A26A0">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.athenaonline.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Sandra Tatman.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1826-49 Managing Committee, 1820,24-26 Deceased Date 1/1/1854 Business Address 329 PineSt. (CD) (1830) Date Elected 1/1/1811 First Name John Last Name Gilder Member Number 251* Grantor Records Notes On page 133, there are six transactions in sequence. Office Held President, 1833-35 Secretary, 1827-29 Vice President, 1830-32 Reference Dissertation by Donna J. Rilling, Chapter 4, page 14 House carpenters who served formal apprenticeships reputedly attended night or quarter school to acquire the rudimentary arithmetic and drawing skills deemed appropriate for design and construction. . . When house carpenter Peter L. Berry took John Gilder, Jr., as apprentice, he agreed that John was "to have as much time of winter nights to go to School as the Father wishes, he paying for the same." --------------------------- City Directory - 1810 - John, carpenter, 8 Clever Alley 1814 - John, carpenter, 161 S. 10th 1824, 26 - John, carpenter, 155 S. 11th City Directory - 1830 - John Gilder, house carpenter, 329 Pine St. 1835 - John, carpenter, Spruce near Broad Sts. 1840 - John, carpenter, 7 Belmont Row. 1845 - John, measurer, 154 N. 5th. --------------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #343; filed December 19, 1827; satisfied August 7, 1828 (with his signature) John Gilder vs. David Thompson. Claim for $534.23 against a certain two story brick building situate on the west side of 11th street about 45 above the north side of Pine street in the city of Philadelphia. Being for labour and materials found in and about said building. --------------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #343; filed March13, 1828; satisfaction not noted. John Gilder vs. John Sturm. Claim for $600 against a certain two storied brick house situate on the north side of George street between 13th and Juniper streets for materials furnished and labor performed in and about said building. ------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #345 (see second item under James R. Greeves) ------------------- City Records D.C. Liens; filed October 4, 1837; satisfied April 27, 1838 John Gilder vs. Isaac L. Lloyd. Claim for $4976.01 for carpenters work against 17 4-story brick houses situate on the south side of Market street between Schuylkill 7th and 8th streets, whereof 10 are in one line adjoining each other between Schuykill 7th & Howard streets, five others are in one line adjoining each other east of Howard street between the said Howard street to a certain alley of the width of 14 feet or thereabouts and two others in one line adjoining each other east of the said alley between the same and a certain builidng known as the Plough Tavern. (On the same page is a detailed listing of how the claim is "apportioned.") -------------------- City Records D.C. Liens; two claims filed June 12, 1838; both satisfied July 26, 1838 (with his signature) John Gilder vs. Isaac L. Lloyd. Claim for $1077.52 for carpenters work against a four story house at the southwest corner of High & Oak streets containing 25 feet on High street by 20 feet more or less on Oak street. Claim for $427.39 for carpenters work against a threestory dwelling house situate on the west side of Oak street, commencing 37 feet north of High street, containing in front on said Oak street 24 feet and in length or depth 20 feet more or less. ------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1810-9-198, 212 William Garrigues proposed John Gilder; John Gilder elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1820-18-8 In favor of John Gilder for $119.61 for the use of William Coles so much loaned him. Managing Committee Minutes-1832-18-438 The Committee on Surplus Funds report: that they have loaned $1000 to John Gilder the usual searches having been made and the Judgment Bond handed to Treasurer and the Mortgage left to be recorded. Managing Committee Minutes-1833-18-470 Joseph Strahan reported he received $30 interest from J. Gilder due 30th, May. 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 Gilder, John Description An account of the resource John Gilder was a house carpenter elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1811. He had served an apprenticeship under Peter L. Berry. Their written agreement for the apprenticeship insinuated that Gilder also went to night school to learn arithmetic and drawing during his apprenticeship. According to the City Directory, Gilder moved frequently as an adult. In 1810, he lived at 8 Clever Alley. In 1814, he's listed at 161 S. 10th street. In 1824, his address was 155 S. 11th street. By 1830, he had moved to 329 Pine street. Five years later, in 1835, he resided at Spruce near Broad street. In 1840, he was at 7 Belmont Row. Finally, in 1845 his address was 154 N. 5th street. His occupation in the City Directory had also changed from house carpenter to measurer. Gilder served extensively in the Carpenters' Company first as Secretary, then as Vice President, and finally as President. He also served on the Managing Committee in the 1820s and on the Book Prices Committee for 23 years. Written By Tom Stokes. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=8F22E6D8-155D-0A04-06A153385AE62AB5">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site. 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 1/1/1857 Business Address 41 N. 8th (CD) (1814) Date Elected 1/1/1811 First Name William Last Name Hause Committee Membership Managing Committee, 1818-20 Member Number 252* Grantor Records Notes Many more listings, including some transfers in sequences. Reference Managing Committee Minutes-1811-9-212 William Hause elected. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1854-313 William Hause placed on list of indigent members. ------------------- City Directory - 1814 - William, carpenter, 41 N. 8th 1820, 24, 26 - William, carpenter, 193 Cherry; dwelling 49 N. 8th City Directory - 1840 , 45 - William, gentleman, Filbert above Schuylkill 6th. Office Held Warden, 1815-17 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 Hause, William Description An account of the resource William Hause was a house carpenter elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1811. He served the Company as Warden and also on the Managing Committee. Written by Tom Stokes. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=8FE0B55F-155D-0A04-060E7408A3F22FDC">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</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 Children William, Margaret and Charles Deceased Date 1/1/1817 Business Address 98 Filbert (CD) (1810) Date Elected 1/1/1812 First Name Charles Last Name Blain Member Number 256* Project north side of Locust between 9th and 10th Reference City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed October 1, 1812; satisfied March 31, 1814 Charles Blaine (sp.) vs. Gray & Wylie. Claim for $445.04 against a brick building situate on the north side of Locust St. between 9th and 10th streets from the river Delaware in the City of Philadelphia. ----------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1802-9-18 William Powel proposed Charles Blain. Managing Committee Minutes-1812-9-228 Charles Blain elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1819-17-2 An order was drawn in favor of John Hoskins for schooling William & Charles Blain one quarter $10. Tuition of Margaret Blain $1.60 Managing Committee Minutes-1819-11, 21, 22, 27 37, 39 Schooling of Margaret, Charles and William Blain 3 months $15. $20 widow Baker's quarterly allowance. Application made by widow Blain for assistance. Loaning widow Blain $40. Managing Committee Minutes-1820-18-9 Schooling widow Blain\s children $11.37. 1821-1822-1823-18-41, 51, 64, 72, 87, 121 (Payments for widow Blain's children; last two payments for tuition of Margaret and Charles.) Managing Committee Minutes-1823-18-135, 145 Two payments ($8.46 & $7) for stationery and tuition of Margaret Blain. Managing Committee Minutes-1834-18-511 Communication received from widow Blain. ----------------- City Directory - 1810, 14 - Charles, carpenter, 98 Filbert 1820 - widow of Charles, 100 Filbert 1826 - widow, Margaret, gentlewoman, 98 Filbert City Directory - 1830 - Margaret Blain, 100 Filbert St. Spouse Name Margaret 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 Blain, Charles Description An account of the resource Charles Blain was a house carpenter elected to the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia in 1812. Earlier, in the Fall of 1797 he had worked on the greenhouse, wings and kitchen of Robert Morris's country seat named "The Hills". This estate was later bought by merchant Henry Pratt who built Lemon Hill, a famous Federal Philadelphia mansion, on the same estate. Blain lived at 98-100 Filbert street until his death in 1817. Following his death, the Carpenters' Company provided financial assistance for his family. His wife received a quarterly allowance and his children received payments for their schooling. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=074369AD-155D-0A04-069E5CB6B7310340">Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a> Written by Tom 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 John, Jr. Deceased Date 1/1/1866 Business Address 62 South 11th St. (CD) (1835) Date Elected 1/1/1812 First Name John Last Name Parham Member Number 257* Grantor Records Notes More listings for Joseph than John. Reference Donna Rilling's speech to Carpenters' Company 4/1990 Refers to Parham as one of Company's successful house carpenters. ---------------- City Directory - 1810 - John, carpenter, Walnut near 10th 1814 - John, carpenter, 71 S. 11th Also listings for Joseph, lumber merchant, Walnut near 9th, dwelling 80 S. 11th; and Robert, cabinetmaker, 18 Keys Alley. 1820 - John, carpenter, 62 S. 11th Joseph, carpenter, 176 Locust City Directory - 1835 - John Parham, house carpenter, 62 S. 11th. 1840 - John, carpenter, 8 Union Square. 1845 - John, carpenter, Schuylkill 8th below George. John, Jr., carpenter, Schuylkill 8th below George. 1850 - John, carpenter, Schuylkill 7th above Lombard 1854 - John, carpenter, Lombard near 16th ---------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1812-9-228 John Parham elected. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1842-160 Report on disagreement between Jonathan Johnson and John Parham. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1847-233, 234 Resolution that Managing Committee are authorized to loan John Parham $100. Resolution that Managing Committee be held personally responsible for John Parham's loan. 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 Parham, John Description An account of the resource John Parham was elected to membership in the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia in 1812. He is most notable for the letter to Nelson Barksdale, Proctor of the University of Virginia, preserved in the Thomas Jefferson Papers, University of Virginia: . . . I have been a Master Carpenter in this city for 17 years, and served eight years as an apprentice to my business, and have 5 apprentices myself, at a time. I have built very largely for many persons in the city, and have erected some of the finest buildings the city can boast, particularly those in Chestnut Street opposite the Academy of Fine Art. I have built lately for the following Gentlemen. viz. Captain Dunlap, Thos. Pratt Esq., Capt. Hardy, Burton Wallace Jr. I have been regularly bred to Architecture, and would therefore be of service as a draftsman. My assortment of tools and architecture works are very extensive, and I would if engaged bring them with me. As you require certificates in regard to capability, I would produce them from the Old Carpenters Hall, Wm. Strickland, archt. of the U.S. Bank etc. . . . Parham's interest in the budding University of Virginia construction was elicited by an advertisement that appeared in Philadelphia newspapers under the heading "Workmen Wanted." Written by Sandra L. Tatman. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/737299">the Philadelphia Architects and Buildings</a> site, a project of the <a href="https://philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>.