Metadata
Title
Thomson, John C
Description
John Thomson (Thompson) was a master builder elected to the Carpenters’ Company in 1808. Little is known about his life. In the 1794 and 1795 City Directories, a John Thompson was listed at German street between Fourth and Fifth streets. In 1810, John Thomson, carpenter, was listed at 190 Cherry street.
Biography from the Philadelphia Architects and Buildings site, a project of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Written by Tom Stokes.
Biography from the Philadelphia Architects and Buildings site, a project of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Written by Tom Stokes.
Member Number
235*
Last Name
Thomson
First Name
John
Middle Name
C
Deceased Date
1/1/1829
Date Elected
1/1/1808
Business Address
German bet. 4th & 5th. (1794, 95) (Prime)
Project
no known listings
Reference
Prime Directory: Lists John "Thompson" as house carpenter at this address. ------------------- City Directory - 1810, 14 - John C., carpenter, 190 Cherry.
Grantor Records Notes
Many listings for John Thomson (no middle initial); this might be the same person.