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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 thePhiladelphia Architects and…
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Michael Baker was a carpenter and lumber merchant elected to the Carpenters’ Company in 1803. During his membership, he held many positions such as Warden, Treasurer, and even President. He also served on Book Prices Committee and the Managing…
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Samuel Baker was a house carpenter elected to the Carpenters’ Company of Philadelphia in 1810. He was an active member, serving as Warden from 1818-1820 and on the Managing Committee from 1821-1823 and again for the 1826-1828 term. This second term…
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Mark Balderston was the brother of architect Charles Balderston. He was associated with several building enterprises, including Balderston & Albertson, Mark Balderston & Co., and Balderston & Hutton. Balderston joined the Carpenters…
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Jacob Ballenger was a master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia in 1815. In 1805, he resided at 98 North 11th street. By 1810, he had moved to 70 North 9th street. In 1830, he was listed in the Directory as a city…
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John Barker was a master builder who first became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company, signing the articles in 1775. When that Company merged with The Carpenters' Company in 1786, he transferred his membership. Biography from Philadelphia…
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Jacob Bartholomew was a master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia 1839. In the 1840 City Directory, Bartholomew was listed as a carpenter at 4th above German street with his residence at 43 Union street. Bartholomew was listed…
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Conrad Bartling was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1785. He became a Warden of The Company in 1791. Biography fromPhiladelphia Architects and Builders, a project of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia.Written by Roger W. Moss.
