Metadata
Title
Morris, Joseph
Description
Joseph Morris was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1792, serving as Warden (1794-97) and Vice-President (1821-23). He was a director of the Philadelphia Contributionship (1809-1817) and first President of the Columbia Fire Company founded in 1796.
Biography from the Philadelphia Architects and Builders, a project of Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Written by Roger W. Moss.
Biography from the Philadelphia Architects and Builders, a project of Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Written by Roger W. Moss.
Member Number
164*
Last Name
Morris
First Name
Joseph
Birth Date
1/1/1770
Deceased Date
1/1/1847
Date Elected
1/1/1792
Office Held
President, 1814-16,24-26
Vice President, 1821-23
Warden, 1794-7
Committee Membership
Book Prices Committee, 1795,97-1817-27,30,42
Managing Committee, 1812,13,18-20
Business Address
60 N. 8th St. (1791,1800) (Prime)
Reference
Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 551. A master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1792, serving as Warden (1794-97) and Vice President (1821-23). He was a director of the Philadelphia Contributionship (1809-1817) and first President of the Columbia Fire Company founded in 1796. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See also listings for Scharf & Westcott, and Wainwright article. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book # 335; filed Oct. 3, 1811; satisfied March 21, 1812. Morris & Maxfield vs. John Ducker. Claim for $158.87 filed against a brick house situate on the north side of Spruce and the east side of Raspbery Street (bring the first street above 9th Street) and also upon the 3rd and 4th two story brick houses on the east side of said Raspberry Street and the brick hoouse to the east of and adjoining that last mentioned. (for lumber furnished and delivered) -------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1792-5-31, 38 Samuel Pancoast proposed Joseph Morris; Joseph Morris elected. -------------------- City Directory - 1814 - Joseph, carpenter, 58 N. 8th 1820 - Joseph, carpenter & city commissioner, shop Shriver's court; dwelling 58 N. 8th 1824 - Joseph, city commissioner, 58 N. 8th City Directory - 1840 - Joseph, measurer, NW corner 12th & Cherry. 1845 - Joseph, measurer, 444 Callowhill.
Grantor Records Notes
Many other listings throughout "M" volume; also listings for John and James.