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Title
Garrigues, William
Description
William Garrigues was a prosperous master builder. A founder of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769, he negotiated the ill-fated efforts to unite the two companies of master carpenters on the eve of the Revolution. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. When the Friendship Company and The Carpenters' Company merged in 1786, Garrigues continued to be active in company affairs; he held the positions of Secretary, 1794-96 and 1799, and Vice President 1800, 1802-1805, 1814-1815. When the Library Company erected its hall on Fifth Street (designed by William Thornton) in 1789-1790, Garrigues received three shares in the library on account of work contributed. In 1794 he was hired by the Insurance Company of North America as a surveyor of houses and buildings.
Biography from Philadelphia Architects and Builders, a project of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Written by Roger W. Moss.
Biography from Philadelphia Architects and Builders, a project of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Written by Roger W. Moss.
Member Number
126*
Last Name
Garrigues
First Name
William
Birth Date
7/23/1746
Deceased Date
12/21/1831
Spouse Name
Hannah Briggs
Children
Edward Briggs
Father
Samuel
Mother
Mary Ralph
Descendant
Charles S. Garrigues
Date Elected
1/16/1786
Office Held
Secretary, 1794-96,99,14-15
Vice President, 1800,02-05,14,15
Warden, 1788
Committee Membership
Book Prices Committee, 1786-96
Managing Committee, 1813 (res.)
Business Address
See Comments
Project
Received 3 shares in Library Company because of work contributed in construction, 1789-90.
Reference
Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects pages 297-298. A prosperous master builder; a founder of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769, he negotiated the ill-fated efforts to unite the two companies of master carpenters on the eve of the Revolution. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect" (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. When the Friendship Company and The Carpenters' Company finally merged in 1786, Garrigues continued to be active in Company affairs; he held the positions of Secretary, 1794-96 and 1799, and Vice President 1800, 1802-1805, 1814-1815. When the Library Company erected its hall on Fifth St. (designed by William Thornton q.v.) in 1789-1790, Garrigues received three shares in the library because of work contributed. In 1794 he was hired by the Insurance Company of North America as a surveyor of houses and buildings. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Also see some specific references listed here. --------------------
Prime Directory: Also listings for Samuel, 87 High St. (1793, 1794) and Samuel, Jr., 87 Elm St. (1795) and Garrigues Court (1799). William listed as carpenter, April 7, 1790 in the Pennsylvania Journal. --------------------
City Directory - 1805 - William, insurance surveyor, 35 Cherry. 1810 - William, surveyor, 37 Cherry 1814 - William, Jr., carpenter, 37 Cherry William, measurer of carpenter's work, 39 Cherry 1820 - William, Jr., carpenter, 31 Cherry 1824, 26 - William, Sen. measurer of carpenter's work, 39 Cherry William, Jun., house carpenter, 31 Cherry City Directory - 1830 - William, Sr., gentleman, 37 Cherry St. William, Jr., grocer, 19 N. 6th St.. ----------------------
PA Gazette 2/2/1785 - #1589 Administrator of James Steel, a house carpenter but not a member of the Company. PA Gazette 10/5/1796 - #8232 William Garrigues nominated to stand for election to Common Council, together with John Rugan. PA Gazette 1/3/1798 - #12554 Owen Biddle one of signers of document submitted from Society of Friends complaining of various "nuisances disturbing Sabbath observances." Complaint was to Assembly and Mayor. Owen Biddle signed for the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. William Garrigues signed for the Northern District. --------------------
Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-38 The Collector reports having received of William Garrigues $48 it being interest for money loaned. Managing Committee Minutes-1807-15-79 James Pearson and William Garrigues are appointed to value the party wall between Edward Tilghman and the store occupied by the Custom House. Managing Committee Minutes-1820-18-262 The President is requested to draw an order on the Treasurer in favor of William Garrigues for $53.71 for measuring carpenters' work on new building. Managing Committee Minutes-1821-18-41 Committee to settle a difference between William Garrigues and A.C. Ireland respecting bill of measurement. --------------------
In file on 2nd floor: Chart and information on Garrigues descendants from Mr. Charles Garrigues. -----------------------
Transactions APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 108 Referring to the trial of Patrick Lyon for robbing the Bank of Pennsylvania: The jury finally brought in a verdict of $13,000 damages in favor of Lyon, with wild applause in the crowded courtroom.(104) William Garrigues, "insurance surveyor" and member of the Carpenters' Company, 1786-1832, was foreman of the jury. ----------------------
Dissertation by Donna J. Rilling, chapter 4, page 52 Builders recruited subcontractors and laborers from a variety of sources . . .Samuel P. Garrigues did subcontracting carpentry for one William Garrigues, either his father the house carpenter, or his brother the stone mason. page 53 (David Evans suggests William Garrigues as peacemaker in dispute between John Dickinson and Wilmington carpenters.) ----------------------
Donna Rilling's speech to Carpenters' Company Refers to Garrigues as one of Company's successful house builders using ground rent system. ----------------------
See Garrigues family information from Minutes under Edward Garrigues. ----------------------
In his member folder is copy of page from Minutes of Library Company on shares - 1789 ----------------------
City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed January 23, 1811 William Garrigues vs. Abraham M. Garrigues. DSB judgement for $13,000 by warrant on bond dated December 29, 1809. Conditioned for the payment of six thousand five hundred dollars, payable on the first day of December, 1810. also - William Garrigues vs. Abraham M. Garrigues. DSB judgement for 2000 pounds by warrant on bond dated Jnury 1, 1812. Conditioned for the payment of 1000 pounds payable on or before the first day of March 1796 with lawful interest. ----------------------
City Records D.S.B. book#338; filed June 4, 1818; satisfied Nov. 14, 1819 John Evans & Son vs. William Garrigues. Claim for $465.83 against a certain new three story brick house or building situate on the south side of Arch or Mulberry street and adjoining to the house on the east corner of 12th street in the city of Philadelphia, for lumber. ----------------------
City Records D.S.B. book #338; filed January 9, 1819; satisfied October 30, 1819 Townsend & Crefson vs. William Garrigues. Claim of $184.38 against a three-story brick house and kitchen situate on the north side of Vine street about midway between 10th and 11th streets in the city of Phildelphia, for lumber. -----------------------
City Records D.S.B. book #338; claim filed March 2, 1819; satisfied Nov. 30, 1824 David Weaver & John Show (?) trading under the firm of Weaver and Show vs. William Garrigues. Claim forr $1300 against two three story brick dwelling houses situate on the east side of 2nd about 30 feet south of Coates street in the Northern Liberties, for brick furnished. ------------------------
City Records D.S.B. book #338; claim filed June 18, 1819; satisfied August 31, 1819 William Garrigues vs. William Haydock. Claim $218.87 against house in Wood street between John and 7th streets on the north side of the way for materials etc. -----------------------
City Records D.S.B. book #343; judgment filed May 23, 1829; satisfied September 14, 1830 (with his signature) William H. Garrigues vs. Benton Coston. Judgment issued on bond and warrant of attorney dated 22 May 1829 for $700 conditioned for the payment of $350 in three months from the date thereof with lawful interest. ------------------------
City Records D.S.B. book #345; two judgments filed January 8, 1833; both satisfied January 12, 1833 William Garrigues Sr., ap(?) of Edward B. Garrigues vs.William Garrigues Jr., and Margaret Garrigues.Judgment entered on bond and warrant of attorney dated 14 July 1827 for $4500 conditioned on the payment of $2250 in one year from the date thereof with interest for the same. Second judgment: William Garrigues Sr.,vs. William Garrigues, Jr. Judgment entered on bond and warrant of attorney dated 10 May 1826 for $2000 conditioned for the payment of $1000 in one year from the date thereof with interest from the same payable half yearly. -----------------------
City Records D.C.Liens ; filed May 13,1839; satisfied August 28, 1840 (with signature of Haydock Garrigues) Haydock Garrigues vs.Lewis H. Trimblle. Claim for materials $183.63 against a 2 and a half story stone house and lot of ground on which the same is erected containing 3 acres more or less and situate in Cuddington Village, Blockley Townshhip.
Prime Directory: Also listings for Samuel, 87 High St. (1793, 1794) and Samuel, Jr., 87 Elm St. (1795) and Garrigues Court (1799). William listed as carpenter, April 7, 1790 in the Pennsylvania Journal. --------------------
City Directory - 1805 - William, insurance surveyor, 35 Cherry. 1810 - William, surveyor, 37 Cherry 1814 - William, Jr., carpenter, 37 Cherry William, measurer of carpenter's work, 39 Cherry 1820 - William, Jr., carpenter, 31 Cherry 1824, 26 - William, Sen. measurer of carpenter's work, 39 Cherry William, Jun., house carpenter, 31 Cherry City Directory - 1830 - William, Sr., gentleman, 37 Cherry St. William, Jr., grocer, 19 N. 6th St.. ----------------------
PA Gazette 2/2/1785 - #1589 Administrator of James Steel, a house carpenter but not a member of the Company. PA Gazette 10/5/1796 - #8232 William Garrigues nominated to stand for election to Common Council, together with John Rugan. PA Gazette 1/3/1798 - #12554 Owen Biddle one of signers of document submitted from Society of Friends complaining of various "nuisances disturbing Sabbath observances." Complaint was to Assembly and Mayor. Owen Biddle signed for the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. William Garrigues signed for the Northern District. --------------------
Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-38 The Collector reports having received of William Garrigues $48 it being interest for money loaned. Managing Committee Minutes-1807-15-79 James Pearson and William Garrigues are appointed to value the party wall between Edward Tilghman and the store occupied by the Custom House. Managing Committee Minutes-1820-18-262 The President is requested to draw an order on the Treasurer in favor of William Garrigues for $53.71 for measuring carpenters' work on new building. Managing Committee Minutes-1821-18-41 Committee to settle a difference between William Garrigues and A.C. Ireland respecting bill of measurement. --------------------
In file on 2nd floor: Chart and information on Garrigues descendants from Mr. Charles Garrigues. -----------------------
Transactions APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 108 Referring to the trial of Patrick Lyon for robbing the Bank of Pennsylvania: The jury finally brought in a verdict of $13,000 damages in favor of Lyon, with wild applause in the crowded courtroom.(104) William Garrigues, "insurance surveyor" and member of the Carpenters' Company, 1786-1832, was foreman of the jury. ----------------------
Dissertation by Donna J. Rilling, chapter 4, page 52 Builders recruited subcontractors and laborers from a variety of sources . . .Samuel P. Garrigues did subcontracting carpentry for one William Garrigues, either his father the house carpenter, or his brother the stone mason. page 53 (David Evans suggests William Garrigues as peacemaker in dispute between John Dickinson and Wilmington carpenters.) ----------------------
Donna Rilling's speech to Carpenters' Company Refers to Garrigues as one of Company's successful house builders using ground rent system. ----------------------
See Garrigues family information from Minutes under Edward Garrigues. ----------------------
In his member folder is copy of page from Minutes of Library Company on shares - 1789 ----------------------
City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed January 23, 1811 William Garrigues vs. Abraham M. Garrigues. DSB judgement for $13,000 by warrant on bond dated December 29, 1809. Conditioned for the payment of six thousand five hundred dollars, payable on the first day of December, 1810. also - William Garrigues vs. Abraham M. Garrigues. DSB judgement for 2000 pounds by warrant on bond dated Jnury 1, 1812. Conditioned for the payment of 1000 pounds payable on or before the first day of March 1796 with lawful interest. ----------------------
City Records D.S.B. book#338; filed June 4, 1818; satisfied Nov. 14, 1819 John Evans & Son vs. William Garrigues. Claim for $465.83 against a certain new three story brick house or building situate on the south side of Arch or Mulberry street and adjoining to the house on the east corner of 12th street in the city of Philadelphia, for lumber. ----------------------
City Records D.S.B. book #338; filed January 9, 1819; satisfied October 30, 1819 Townsend & Crefson vs. William Garrigues. Claim of $184.38 against a three-story brick house and kitchen situate on the north side of Vine street about midway between 10th and 11th streets in the city of Phildelphia, for lumber. -----------------------
City Records D.S.B. book #338; claim filed March 2, 1819; satisfied Nov. 30, 1824 David Weaver & John Show (?) trading under the firm of Weaver and Show vs. William Garrigues. Claim forr $1300 against two three story brick dwelling houses situate on the east side of 2nd about 30 feet south of Coates street in the Northern Liberties, for brick furnished. ------------------------
City Records D.S.B. book #338; claim filed June 18, 1819; satisfied August 31, 1819 William Garrigues vs. William Haydock. Claim $218.87 against house in Wood street between John and 7th streets on the north side of the way for materials etc. -----------------------
City Records D.S.B. book #343; judgment filed May 23, 1829; satisfied September 14, 1830 (with his signature) William H. Garrigues vs. Benton Coston. Judgment issued on bond and warrant of attorney dated 22 May 1829 for $700 conditioned for the payment of $350 in three months from the date thereof with lawful interest. ------------------------
City Records D.S.B. book #345; two judgments filed January 8, 1833; both satisfied January 12, 1833 William Garrigues Sr., ap(?) of Edward B. Garrigues vs.William Garrigues Jr., and Margaret Garrigues.Judgment entered on bond and warrant of attorney dated 14 July 1827 for $4500 conditioned on the payment of $2250 in one year from the date thereof with interest for the same. Second judgment: William Garrigues Sr.,vs. William Garrigues, Jr. Judgment entered on bond and warrant of attorney dated 10 May 1826 for $2000 conditioned for the payment of $1000 in one year from the date thereof with interest from the same payable half yearly. -----------------------
City Records D.C.Liens ; filed May 13,1839; satisfied August 28, 1840 (with signature of Haydock Garrigues) Haydock Garrigues vs.Lewis H. Trimblle. Claim for materials $183.63 against a 2 and a half story stone house and lot of ground on which the same is erected containing 3 acres more or less and situate in Cuddington Village, Blockley Townshhip.
Grantor Records Notes
Only a sampling of his transactions here; also, there are listings for William Garrigues, Jr., and William H. Garrigues