Metadata
Title
Paxson, William P.
Description
William Paxson was a master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia in 1816. He resided at 37 North 3rd street. He was elected Warden in 1821 but died during his term in 1822.
Biography from the Philadelphia Architects and Buildings, a project of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Written by Tom Stokes.
Biography from the Philadelphia Architects and Buildings, a project of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Written by Tom Stokes.
Member Number
271*
Last Name
Paxson
First Name
William
Middle Name
P.
Deceased Date
1/1/1822
Date Elected
1/1/1816
Office Held
Warden, 1821,22
Business Address
37 N. 3rd (CD) (1814)
Project
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NW corner 9th & Spruce Sts
Reference
Managing Committee Minutes-1823-18-156 Book of Prices loaned to William P. Paxson, deceased, returned. --------------------------- City Directory - 1814 - William, carpenter, 37 N. 3rd --------------------------- City Records D.S.B. book # 335; filed Aug. 30, 1811; no record of being satisfied Paxon & Evans vs. Robert E. Hobart (see also Hutchinson). Claim for $175.73 against a certain two story brick house situate on the northwest corner of Spruce and 9th Streets. --------------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #417; filed March 14, 1872; satisfied but not dated. William L. Paxson listed on page 23 as owner and contractor at property located at the intersection formed on the northeast side of the Philadelphia, Germantown and Norristown railroad with the east side of 19th street. . .
Grantor Records Notes
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