Metadata
Title
Ballenger, Jacob
Description
Jacob Ballenger was a master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia in 1815. In 1805, he resided at 98 North 11th street. By 1810, he had moved to 70 North 9th street. In 1830, he was listed in the Directory as a city commissioner. He served three terms on the Managing Committee, first from 1822-24, next from 1831-34, and finally from 1835-37. He died in 1846.
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
267*
Last Name
Ballenger
First Name
Jacob
Deceased Date
1/1/1846
Date Elected
1/1/1815
Committee Membership
Managing Committee, 1822-24,31-33,35-37
Project
no known listings
Reference
City Directory - 1805 - Jacob, carpenter, 98 N. 11th 1810, 20, 24 - Jacob, carpenter, 70 N. 9th City Directory - 1830 - Jacob Ballenger, city commissioner, 70 N. 9th St. 1835 - Jacob, carpenter, 70 N. 9th St. 1840, 45 - Jacob, 70 N. 9th