Metadata
Title
Henmarsh, John
Description
John Henmarsh was a master builder and one of the earliest members of The Carpenters' Company, although no Company records prior to the 1760s survive to establish a date for his election. He is recorded as having been admitted to freedom of the city in 1717.
biography from Philadelphia Architects and Buildings, a project of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Written by Roger W. Moss.
biography from Philadelphia Architects and Buildings, a project of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Written by Roger W. Moss.
Member Number
1*
Last Name
Henmarsh
First Name
John
Birth Date
1/1/1680
Deceased Date
9/12/1741
Spouse Name
Elizabeth (R)
Project
no known listing
Reference
Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary of Phila Architects, page 364. Was a master builder and one of the earliest members of the Carpenters' Company, although no Company records prior to the 1760s survive to establish a date for his election. He is recorded as having been admitted to freedom of the city in 1717. Selected bibliography: Moss, Master Builders; Phila. Wills, 1741:218; Roach.
An Original Associator, one of 10 men who formed the Company in 1724.
Birth date determined by research of Spencer Roach.
In 2nd floor file: Two interesting typed sheets telling about Henmarsh's work and properties owned; also on his and his wife's ties to Benjamin Franklin who was a witness to his will and who may have cared for his wife.
Transactions APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953) page 97, footnote 4, Listed as one of the ten orignal members including: James Portues, Samuel Powell, Jacob Usher, Edmund Woolley, Joseph Harrison, John Nicholas, John Harrison
An Original Associator, one of 10 men who formed the Company in 1724.
Birth date determined by research of Spencer Roach.
In 2nd floor file: Two interesting typed sheets telling about Henmarsh's work and properties owned; also on his and his wife's ties to Benjamin Franklin who was a witness to his will and who may have cared for his wife.
Transactions APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953) page 97, footnote 4, Listed as one of the ten orignal members including: James Portues, Samuel Powell, Jacob Usher, Edmund Woolley, Joseph Harrison, John Nicholas, John Harrison
File Number
a