Metadata
Title
Wilson, John
Description
The master builder John Wilson was elected to The Carpenters' Company on July 21, 1788. Wilson, however, appears to have been most active as a lumber merchant in partnership with Ralph Wilson at 349 No. Front Street, according to the Philadelphia city directories. He was elected Warden of The Company in 1793, but he died late that year. For several years The Company assisted Wilson's three minor children.
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
156*
Last Name
Wilson
First Name
John
Deceased Date
1/1/1793
Date Elected
1/1/1788
Office Held
Warden, 1793
Business Address
Relief Alley (1791) (Prime)
Reference
Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 869. This master builder was elected to The Company in July 21, 1788. Wilson, however, appears to have been most active as a lumber merchant in partnership with Ralph Wilson at No. 349 N. Front St., according to Philadelphia city directories. He was elected Warden of The Company in 1793, but he died late that year. For several years The Company assisted Wilson's three minor children. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1788-3-172 Robert Allison proposed John Wilson. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1796-11-33, 43 Paid James Carson 2 pounds 4 shillings schooling children of John Wilson, late member of this Company. Paid James Carson $16 for 6 months schooling three children of late member, John Wilson.
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