Metadata
Title
Smith, Joseph
Description
Joseph Smith was a master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1828. He resided at 179 Green street. He worked in partnership with Daniel Smith, likely a close relative, who was also elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1828. Joseph died in 1843.
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
296*
Last Name
Smith
First Name
Joseph
Deceased Date
1/1/1843
Date Elected
1/1/1828
Business Address
179 Green St. (CD) (1830)
Reference
(see Daniel Smith for carpenters work carried on in partnership.) ------------------------- City Records D.C. Liens book #399; two claims filed December 1, 1840; both satisfied March 20, 1841 Joseph Smith vs. Daniel M. Brodhead. Claim for $2500 against all that certain 3-story brick house and lot of ground situate in Walnut street 33 feet west of Schuylkill 7th street on the north side for carpenters work. Claim for $2500 against all that certain 3-story brick house and lot of ground situate on the northwest corner of Walnut & Schuylkill 7th streets for carpenters work. -------------------------- City Directory - 1814, 20, 24 - Joseph, carpenter, 179 Green. City Directory - 1830 - Joseph, house carpenter, 179 Green St. 1835 - Lists 3 carpenters with name of Joseph Smith: Budd near Laurel; Miles court; Frankford Road near Master. 1840 - Lists 4 carpenters of this name
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