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Title
Boyer, James
Description
James Boyer was a master builder and probably the son of William Boyer. He was elected to membership in The Carpenters' Company on January 18, 1790 after being proposed by William Garrigues.
Biography from Philadelphia Architects and Builders, a project of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Written by Thomas Stokes.
Biography from Philadelphia Architects and Builders, a project of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Written by Thomas Stokes.
Member Number
158*
Last Name
Boyer
First Name
James
Deceased Date
1/1/1823
Spouse Name
Elizabeth
Father
William Boyer
Date Elected
1/1/1788
Business Address
5th bet. Cherry & Arch (CD) (1814)
Project
Lower Dublin Academy
Reference
Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects Bio Dictionary Phila Architects page 97. A master builder and probably the son of William Boyer (q.v.). He was elected to membership in the Carpenters' Company on January 18, 1790. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ---------------------- City Directory - 1814 - carpenter, 5th between Cherry & Arch. (First name missing in Directory but no other carpenters listed. ---------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1789-3-84 William Garrigues proposed James Boyer. Managing Committee Minutes-1790-4-44 James Boyer elected. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1842-170 Elizabeth Boyer placed upon roll for widows' relief. Paul pickering paul.pickering1@verizon.net 8110 frankford ave.,Philadelphia, PA 19136-2324 message: Information on James Boyer Elected, 1788. Died, 1823. Known > building worked on: Lower Dublin Academy, completed, 1808. Thank you. responded 6/24/11
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