McGlathery, James

Metadata

Title

McGlathery, James

Member Number

217*

Last Name

McGlathery

First Name

James

Deceased Date

1/1/1817

Father

Matthew

Descendant

See Matthew McGlathery file

Date Elected

1/1/1801

Business Address

26 George St. (1794, 99) (Prime)

Reference

*Subscribed to 4 shares for erection of Hall.

*Tatman and Moss Biographical Dictionary of Philadelphia Architects. Page 514. McGlathery was a master builder from Southwark elected to The Company April 19, 1770. His fines for non-attendance at meetings in the 1790s were remitted in 1798 for this "Antient Member" due to his "Inability of Body."

*For reasons unknown to me, a PO box number is included in the Past Perfect Entry.

*Prime Directory: 27 George St. (1799)

*Trans. APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 99. Listed as among original subscribers (1770) to construction of Hall.

*MCM-1770-2-19 Matthew McGlathery elected. MCM-1784-3-56 Matthew McGlathery is requested to make a chest for the use of the Carpenters' Company, 3 feet 10 inches long, 20 inches wide, and 13 inches deep besides two drawers, beneath, 5 inches deep. A till at the right end and divisions for 3 bottles at the other end; a good lock and two keys to the upper part and a lock and two keys to each drawer and handles at each end and painted chocolate color. MCM-1798-8-19, 28 One motion resolved: That Matthew McGlathery have a further indulgence granted him of 3 months. The case of Matthew McGlathery is discontinued his arrearages being paid, on motion resolved that: Matthew McGlathery's fines be remitted in future he being unable to attend as usual in consequence of his inability of body. MCM-1807-15-65, 66, 89 The President is requested to draw an order on the Treasurer in favor of widow McGlathery for $20 for present relief. $6 to pay for Book of Prices returned from Mrs. McGlathery, $20 for relief of widow McGlathery. MCM-1808-15-133 $20 for relief of widow McGlathery. MCM-1813-16-14 $20 relief of widow McGlathery. MCM-1814-16-40 $18 for relief of Mrs. McGLathery. MCM- 1819-17-3 $20 quarterly allowance of widow McGlathery. 1821-18-46 $19.50 quarterly allowance of widow McGlathery. MCM-1822-18-78. 89 $18.50 quarterly allowance of widow McGlathery. $19 quarterly allowance of widow McGlathery. MCM-1823-18-123 $19 quarterly allowance of widow McGlathery. MCM-1825-18-240 An order on the Treasurer in favor of the widow McGlathery for $15 due 19th inst. MCM-1826-18-259 $20 quarterly allowance of widow McGlathery. MCM-1828-18-297, 298, 306 $15 quarterly allowance of widow McGlathery. Application was made for 1/2 cord of wood for widow McGlathery which was granted. $15 quarterly allowance of widow McGlathery. $15 quarterly allowance of widow McGlathery.

*In member file: Extensive geneaology for McGlathery/Peale family. As well as correspondence with descendants.

*In member file: Correspondence with Presbyterian Historical Society, National Portrait Gallery (DC).

*In member file: Several histories and articles detailing the life of Raphaelle Peale and Charles Willson Peale.

*In member file: A great deal of correspondence considering the donation of a portrait of Matthew McGlathery.

*In member file: Correspondence relating to the donation of a letter from Thomas Proctor.

*In member files: Photographs of Protraits, one of which is thought to be Mrs. McGlathery.

Grantor Records Notes

Also listings for John and John Jr.

Collection

Members

Citation

“McGlathery, James,” Carpenters' Company Digital Archive & Museum, accessed April 19, 2024, https://archive.carpentershall.org/items/show/26002.