Zantzinger, Adam

Zantzinger, Adam

Although trained to the craft of house carpentry, Adam Zantzinger spent most of his life as a merchant. He was elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1772 and signed the Articles the following year, even though he was advertising his ironmongery store at the southwest corner of Market and 4th Streets that same year. He maintained his association with The Carpenters' Company, however, until he was removed from the rolls for non-payment dues in 1798. He died the following year.

Written by Roger W. Moss, from the Philadelphia Architects and Builders website.

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Zantzinger

Adam

8/18/1746

1/1/1798

approx. 1/14/1773

Susannah Kepelle

Hans Paulus

Mary

Walt B. Morrow, Jr.

1/3/1772

Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 896. Although trained to the craft of house carpentry, Zantzinger spent most of his life as a merchant. He was elected to The Company in 1772 and signed the Articles the following year, even though he was advertising his ironmongery store at the southwest corner of Market & 4th Sts. that same year. He maintained his association with The Company, however, until he was removed for non-payment of dues in 1798. He died the following year. ------------------ INHP Library - Adam Zantzinger paid 50 lbs. for work on Franklin's Market St. houses; John Hall was the master carpenter; Isaac Jones surveyed the building for fire insurance policy issued by the Mutual Assurance Company. ------------------ Managing Committee Minutes-1772-2-51 Adam Zantzinger elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1798-8-9 On motion resolved: that the name of Adam Zantzinger be erased out of the list of Members agreeable to the 4th section of the Bylaws. ----------------- See his member file for extensive information on family compiled by Mr. Morrow. ----------------- PA Gazette 1/20/1773 - #15269 Married Susannah (Sukey) Keppele PA Gazette 7/25/1778 - #25078 One of many signers of document pledging "to disclose facts about persons who are enemies of America during the occupation of the city." PA Gazette 7/25/1778 - #25078 & 12/3/1778 - #26529 Advertises from his store, North side of Market between 3rd and 4th, various items, including spirits, hardware, dishes, cooking utensils and supplies. PA Gazette 1/12/1780 - #27995 Listed as one of many incorporators of German Society for relief of distressed Germans in Pennsylvania. PA Gazette 7/29/1787 - #6378 Identified as owning land in area bounded by North St.. in square formed by High, Mulberry, 5th & 6th Sts.

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