Metadata
Title
Moore, Joseph
Description
Joseph Moore was a master builder in Philadelphia elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1834. In 1835, he was listed as a carpenter at 12th below Spruce street. Later City Directories have three Joseph Moores listed as carpenters. Moore served the Carpenters' Company first as Secretary from 1845-1847, then as Vice President from 1854-1856 and finally as President from 1857-1859. He served on the Book Prices Committee from 1853-1863. This last term was cut short as Joseph Moore died in 1861.
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
318*
Last Name
Moore
First Name
Joseph
Deceased Date
1/1/1861
Date Elected
1/1/1834
Office Held
President, 1857-59
Secretary, 1845-47
Vice President, 1854-56
Committee Membership
Book Prices Committee, 1853-63
Business Address
12th above Spruce St. (CD) (1830)
Project
no known listings
Reference
City Directory - 1835 - Joseph Moore, carpenter, 12th below Spruce. 1840 - Joseph, carpenter, corner Truxton & Budd. 1845 - Three Josephs, all carpenters; take your pick. Corner Truxton & Budd; Columbia row near Fairmount; Juniper above Locust. 1850 - Two Josephs, carpenters: house Budd & Truxton; Owen near Juniper. 1854 - Joseph, carpenter, house Budd & Truxton Joseph, carpenter, 12th & Spruce.
Grantor Records Notes
Listings also for James and John.
Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes
Listings for James, Josiah and John (mid-1800's).