Metadata
Title
Smith, Ralph H.
Description
Ralph Smith was a master builder elected to the Carpenters’ Company in 1807. He served as a Warden of the Company from 1827-1829 and on the Managing Committee from 1830-1832 and 1838-1840. Ralph Smith initially resided at 77 Cherry street but moved to 5th street near Poplar Lane by 1835 and finally to 90 Buttonwood in 1840.
Biography from the Philadelphia Architects and Builders site, a project of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Written by Tom Stokes
Biography from the Philadelphia Architects and Builders site, a project of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Written by Tom Stokes
Member Number
233*
Last Name
Smith
First Name
Ralph
Middle Name
H.
Deceased Date
1/1/1842
Date Elected
1/1/1807
Office Held
Warden, 1827-29
Committee Membership
Managing Committee, 1830-32,38-40
Business Address
77 Cherry St. (CD) (1830)
Reference
City Records D.S.B. book #347; filed January 20, 1834; no note of satisfaction Ralph H. Smith vs. John Eggleton. Claim for $375.52 against a certain two story house and lot of ground situate on the east side of Beach street in the District of Kensington adjoining the lead works, containing in front 17 feet and in depth 32 feet for carpenters work and materials furnished. -------------------- City Directory - 1814 - Ralph H., carpenter, 71 Cherry 1824 - Ralph H., house carpenter, 143 Vine City Directory - 1830 - Ralph H., house carpenter, 77 Cherry St. 1835 - Ralph H., house carpenter, 5th near Poplar lane. 1840 - Ralph H., carpenter, 90 Buttonwood.
Grantor Records Notes
Also listings for Ralph (no middle initial) and Ralph, Jr.
Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes
Five properties sold 1853-54 - to settle the estate?