Metadata
Title
Thornton, Benjamin
Description
The master builder Benjamin Thornton declined membership in The Carpenters' Company in 1782 but was elected in 1792. He appears in the Philadelphia city directories as a house carpenter at 20 Church Alley. According to Carpenters' Company records Thornton died in 1797, and in 1798 his widow is listed in the city directory at the Church Alley address.
Written by Roger W. Moss, from the Philadelphia Architects and Builders website.
Written by Roger W. Moss, from the Philadelphia Architects and Builders website.
Member Number
170*
Last Name
Thornton
First Name
Benjamin
Deceased Date
1/1/1797
Spouse Name
Rebecca
Children
Andrew, Ann, Joseph
Date Elected
1/1/1792
Business Address
Cresson's Alley bet 5th & 6th - 1785 (Roach)
Reference
Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 791. Master builder declined membership in The Company in 1782 but was elected in 1792. He appears in the Philadelphia city directories as a house carpenter at 20 Church Alley. According to Carpenters' Company records, Thornton died in 1797; and in 1798 his widow is listed in city directories at the Church Alley address. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. -------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1782-3-1, 2 Benjamin Thornton proposed; Benjamin Thornton declines being balloted for. Managing Committee Minutes-1792-5-38, 53 Samuel Jones proposed Benjamin Thornton; Benjamin Thornton elected. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1794 (?)-11-82 Rebecca Thornton to have $500 to set up in business. ------------------ 1793-97 address 20 Church Alley (Hannah Roach) ------------------ Hannah Roach notes Will Book #471, 688. Carpenter (28 December 1797 - 19 January 1798) wife Rebecca, children Andrewm Ann, Joseph - wife executrix and John Douglas with Abr. Shoemaker & Griffith Edwards.
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