Metadata
Title
Morrell, Robert
Description
Robert Morrell was a master builder who joined the Friendship Carpenters' Company c.1773; and when that company merged with The Carpenters' Company in 1786, he signed the articles. In 1805, a carpenter named Robert Morrell is listed as residing at 124 south 5th street.
Biography from Philadelphia Architects and Builders, a project of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Written by Thomas Stokes and Roger W. Moss.
Biography from Philadelphia Architects and Builders, a project of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Written by Thomas Stokes and Roger W. Moss.
Member Number
131*
Last Name
Morrell
First Name
Robert
Birth Date
1/1/1752
Deceased Date
1/1/1806
Children
Robert E. (b.1790 in Phila.) his son
Descendant
Mr. Robert Bienvenu (his wife is possibly a descendant
Date Elected
1/16/1786
Business Address
2 N. 4th St. (1791,1800) (Prime)
Reference
Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 549. Was a master builder who joined the Friendship Carpenters' Company c. 1773, and when that company merged with The Carpenters' Company in 1786 he signed the articles. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ------------------ City Directory - 1805 - Robert, carpenter, 124 S. 5th ----------------- e-mail from descendant, in file, reports the son lived in Pennsylvania; dates 1790-1863; and married Mary Ann Mills, also of PA.
File Number
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