Smith, Ralph H.

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

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?