Metadata
Title
Weer, William
Description
William Weer was a master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia in 1833. According to the 1830 Philadelphia City Directory, he lived at 179 Cherry street. Weer was also spelled Weir. William Weer died in 1857.
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
312a*
Last Name
Weer
First Name
William
Deceased Date
1/1/1857
Date Elected
1/1/1833
Business Address
179 Cherry St. (CD) (1830)
Reference
City Records D.S.B. book #349; claim filed February 16, 1836; satisfied June 26, 1836 James &William Weer vs. Alexander Hampton. Claim for $133.23 against a three-storied brick building and lot of ground situate on the north side of Filbert street between Schuylkill 6th and 7th streets, containing in front on Filbert street 15 feet and in depth 130 feet to Arch street. Being for carpenters work done. ------------------ City Directory - 1830 , 35 - William, 179 Cherry St. (no occupation shown). Also, William Weer, carpenter, 179 Cherry.
Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes
Records spell the name "Weir," although first name matches. May be the same or different person.