8 50 11136 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1786-92,94 Deceased Date 1/1/1796 Business Address 4th bet. Chestnut & Market Sts. (1785, 1793) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1786 File Number a First Name Samuel Last Name Jones Member Number 144* Grantor Records Notes More listings in Grantor index. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 424. A master builder elected to the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1771. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect" (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. When the Friendship Company united with The Carpenters' Company in 1786, Jones signed the articles and was appointed to the committee for setting carpentry prices. He also served on the committee for printing the price book. Like many Company members, Jones derived substantial income from measuring the work of other carpenters. His accounts for 1784, titled "Book of Dimenttions of Carpenters Work," survives in The Carpenters' Company collection on deposit at the American Philosophical Society Library. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Location of Drawings and Papers at American Philosophical Society. ------------------------------ In member file of Corkrin: letter from Archivist of St. Mary's Church stating that Isaac Jones was a member of St. Augustine's church. Samuel Jones was also a member of St. Augustine's. Office Held Vice President, 1790 Warden, 1787 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jones, Samuel Description An account of the resource Samuel Jones was a master builder elected to the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1771. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. When the Friendship Company united with The Carpenters' Company in 1786, Jones signed the articles and was appointed to the committee for setting carpentry prices. He also served on the committee for printing the price book. Like many of The Company members, Jones derived substantial income from measuring the work of other carpenters. His accounts for 1784, titled "Book of Dementtions of Carpenters Work," survives in The Carpenters' Company collection on deposit at The American Philosophical Society Library. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/25007">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>.Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1790 Date Elected 1/1/1786 File Number a First Name Samuel Last Name Tolbert Member Number 143* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 795. The master builder Samuel Tolbert (not Talbert) became a member of The Friendship Carpenters' Company and then signed the articles of The Carpenters' Company when those two organizations of master craftsmen united in 1786. During the Revolution, Tolbert served as a Second Lieutenant and then Captain in the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Revolutionary War XX Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tolbert, Samuel Description An account of the resource The master builder Samuel Tolbert (not Talbert) became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company and then signed the articles of The Carpenters' Company when those two organizations of master craftsmen united in 1786. During the Revolution, Tolbert served as a 2nd Lt. and then Captain in the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment. He was severely injured during the mutiny of the Pennsylvania Line in 1781 but continued to serve until the end of the American Revolution. He died in 1787. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/107995">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss and Thomas Stokes. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1824 Business Address 109 N. 5th St. (1799) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1786 File Number a First Name Nathan Last Name Smith Member Number 142* Middle Name Allen Grantor Records Notes Additional listings for Nathan, but no middle initial. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 740. This master builder may have been from Burlington, NJ. He certainly signed the articles of The Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1775 and The Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia in 1786 when the two organizations of master builders united. He is said to have worked on Library Hall (1789) and he was elected Warden of The Carpenters' Company, 1792-1794. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects Bio Dictionary Phila Architects. ---------------------- E-mail in file from archaeologist of Kise Straw & Kalodner, Inc. saying they have information on excavation and study of artifacts found when preparing site for Constitution Center. A second e-mail in file reports on items found in excavating Smith's house and plans for their restoration. ---------------------- Same e-mail reports both Smith and Evans were active in the Pennsylvania Abolition Society. The PAS files at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania indicate Evans joined on March 15, 1784; Smith joined on June 5, 1787. ---------------------- City Directory -1805 - Nathan A., carpenter, 115 N. 5th. 1810 - Nathan A., carpenter, corner Vine & 5th 1814 - Nathan A., meaurer of carpenter's work, 274 N. 2nd. 1820, 24 - Nathan A., measurer of carpenter's work, 104 N. 7th ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book # 336; filed February 3, 1814; no record of having been satisfied Nathan Smith vs. Samuel Folwiler. Claim for $165.70 against a three story brick house situate on the east side of ninth street between Race and Vine streets for materials furnished. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book # 336; filed April 16, 1814; satisfied Feb. 10, 1815 Nathan Smith vs.James Dewey. Claim for $220.64 against a certain two story brick house situate at the northeast corner of St. Tammany and 4th streets for lumber furnished. ----------------------- City Records D.S.B. book # 336; filed October 26, 1814; no record of satisfaction Nathan Smith vs. William Graham. Claim of $149.87 against a house built on the south side of Market street between Schuylkill Second and Third streets in the city of Philadelphia, for materials found and provided and work done. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #338; filed Sept. 10, 1817; no record of satisfaction NathanSmith vs. John Elliott and Samuel Stevens. Claim for $484.18 against a frame building known by the name of the "Free Will Baptist Meeting House" and situate on Queen street between 5th and 6th streets from Delaware in the district of Southwark county of Philadelphia, for lumber. ----------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #338; filed Dec. 21, 1818; satisfied Feb. 16, 1820 Nathan Smith vs. The First Reformed Dutch Church. Claim for $155.77 against a certain brick church building situate in Penn township on the east side of 8th street between Callowhill street and Button Woods, for lumber. Office Held Warden, 1792-94 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smith, Nathan Allen Description An account of the resource The master builder Nathan Allen Smith may have been from Burlington, New Jersey, but he certainly signed the articles of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1775 and the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia in 1786 when the two organizations of master carpenters united. He is said to have worked on Library Hall (1789, Fifth Street below Chestnut), and he was elected Warden of The Carpenters' Company, 1792-1794. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/102343">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1786,87,94,1801 Birth Date 1/1/1751 Deceased Date 1/1/1818 Business Address 26 N. 5th St. (1800) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1786 Father William, Sr. File Number a First Name Thomas Last Name Savery Member Number 140* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 693. Son of the cabinetmaker William Savery, Sr., he entered Thomas Nevell's (q.v.) school for persons "anxious to improve themselves in the art of architecture" in December of 1771. Just as Nevell had been groomed for The Carpenters' Company by Edmund Woolley (q.v.), students at Nevell's school tended promptly to enter The Company. In Savery's case, however, he joined the rival Friendship Carpenters' Company about 1775. In structure the Friendship Company differed little from The Carpenters' Company, except for the cost of admission. Where The Company charged a substantial four pound initiation fee, the Friendship Company demanded only five shillings. At each meeting the members paid six pence to defray costs where The Company paid one shilling. Expectedly, members of The Friendship Company tended to be younger and relatively less successful artisans. When the two companies united in 1786, most of The Friendship members paid the four pound Carpenters' Company fee and joined The Company. Savery was one of these. Savery was also a subscriber to fellow Carpenters' Company member Owen Biddle's (q.v.) "The Young Carpenter's Assistant; or a system of architecture adapted to the style of building in the United States" (Philadelphia: 1805), one of the earliest American books on architecture. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Also, see Nevell account book, Van Pelt Library, University of Pennsylvania. Also see references to him in "Bring Out Your Dead," a gripping account of the 1793 yellow fever epidemic, in which Savery played a key role. --------------------------- City Directory - 1805 - Thomas, carpenter, 20 N. 5th. 1810 -Thomas, carpenter, near 5 South Alley 1814 - Thomas, carpenter, 50 N. 5th --------------------------- PA Gazette 10/11/1797 - #12428 Living at No. 20 N. 5th St., Thomas Savery joins appeal for people impoverished by yellow fever epidemic. Committee included William Linnard, South 2nd St. in Southwark and George Ingels, New Market St., in Northern Liberties. PA Gazette 11/29/1797 - #12499 The Committee for relief of yellow fever victims, including members above, expresses thanks for outpouring of money "to give comfort to the mourner, bread to the hungry,and consolation to the distressed widows and fatherless." More than 6,000 entrusted to their care, "1,300 heads of households plus 600 men on the roads." A total of $20,500 was collected from city residents in a short period, plus 335 barrels of wheat, rye, buckwheat, Indian meal and potatoes. --------------------------- Dissertation by Donna J. Rilling, chapter 4, page 21 In August, 1795, Jacob Vodges contracted with Isaac Ashton to construct a room, entry, and fronticepiece in Ashton's house. Ashton agreed from the outset to pay the house carpenter "fifty dollars in Cash when the work is judged to be half done and the remainder when the work is Measured . . ." In May, 1796, two master artisans from the Carpenters' Company measured Vodges' work and found that Ashton owed the carpenter an additional sum. Finally, when Thomas Savery worked ten and a half days "putting up Spouts Making Cellar door etc," the young carpenter received 12 shillings per day for a total of six pounds six shillings. ---------------------------- Reference to probable relatives: City Records D.S.B. book #345; 7 claims for unpaid lumber bills filed September 16, 1831; all satisfied May 15, 1833, with signature of Eli K. Price, probably an attorney. William & Thomas Savery vs. Henry Post. All claims are against houses in Nectarine street, west of the west side of Delaware 10th street, in the District of Spring Garden. Office Held Warden, 1790 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Savery, Thomas Description An account of the resource Thomas Savery, son of the cabinetmaker William Savery, Sr., entered Thomas Nevell's school for persons "anxious to improve themselves in the art of architecture" in December of 1771. Just as Nevell had been groomed for The Carpenters' Company by Edmund Woolley, students of Nevell's school tended promptly to enter The Company. In Savery's case, however, he joined the rival Friendship Carpenters' Company about 1775. In structure the Friendship Company differed little from The Carpenters' Company, except for the cost of admission. Where The Company charged a substantial four pound initiation fee, the Friendship Company demanded only five shillings. At each meeting the members paid six pence to defray costs where The Company paid one shilling. Expectedly, members of the Friendship Company tended to be younger and relatively less successful artisans. When the two companies of masters united in 1786, however, most of the Friendship members paid the four pound Carpenters' Company fee and joined The Company. Savery was one of these. Savery was also a subscriber to fellow Carpenters' Company member Owen Biddle's The Young Carpenter's Assistant; or, a system of architecture adapted to the style of building in the United States (Philadelphia, 1805), one of the earliest American books of architecture. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=A1219">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1805 Date Elected 1/16/1786 Date Expelled # File Number 1 First Name William Last Name Zane Member Number 139* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 895. This master carpenter and ironmonger became a member of The Friendship Carpenters' Company c. 1775 and a member of The Carpenters' Company when the two groups of master carpenters merged in 1786. In the years following the Revolution, Zane appears to have followed exclusively the trade of ironmonger, first as Zane & Co. and later as Zane and Chapman. In the "Pennsylvania Gazette" of January 2, 1793, Zane advertised, "At the sign of the Canister and Hand Saw, between Market and Chestnut Sts," he "has just imported, in the late arrivals from Europe, a large and general assortment of Ironmongery, cuttlery, saddlery, etc." According to the city directory for that year, Zane's establishment was at 23 Second Street. (See also the 1 January 1798 testimonial for the "Composition Ornaments, manufactured by the said Zane, Chapman and Co." reproduced in Prime.) Zane is recorded as having died in 1805. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See PA Gazette & PA Packet, listed here; also Pennsylvania Hospital (Morton). --------------------- Prime Directory: Lists a possible relative, John Zane, house carpenter at 33 N. 7th St. (1794, 99) and Arch below 8th (1795, 96). -------------------- PA Gazette 5/23/1787 - #4312 Noted as a member of "Electing Committee" of Pennsylvania Society for Promoting Abolition of Slavery and Relief of Free Negroes held in Bondage. PA Gazette 1/16/1788 - #4955 On "Electing Committee" of The Philadelphia Society for Alleviating the Miseries of Public Prisons. Re-elected in 1789. PA Gazette 10/3/1792 - #8936 William Sane advertises: "At the sign of the Canister and Hand-Saw," between Market & Chestnut Sts., "has just imported an assortment of ironmongery, cutlery, saddlery, etc." PA Gazette 5/8/1793 - #9374 Gives a detailed description of items for sale (above), listing address as No. 23 in 2nd St., between Market & Chestnut. PA Gazette 1/15/1800 - #13452 William Zane & George C. Chapman, trading as William Zane & Co., are going out of business; stock in hand to be sold. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Zane, William Description An account of the resource The master carpenter and ironmonger William Zane became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company c.1775 and a member of The Carpenters' Company when the two groups of master carpenters united in 1786. In the years following the Revolution, Zane appears exclusively to have followed the trade of ironmonger, first as Zane & Company and later as Zane and Chapman. In the Pennsylvania Gazette for January 2, 1793, Zane advertised, "At the sign of the Canister and Hand-saw, between Market and Chestnut-streets," he "has just imported, in the late arrivals from Europe, a large and general assortment of IRONMONGERY, CUTLERY, SADDLERY, &c." According to the city directory for that year, Zane's establishment was at 23 Second Street. See also the January 1, 1798, testimonial for the "Composition Ornaments, manufactured by the said Zane, Chapman and Co." reproduced in Prime. Zane is recorded as having died in 1805. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23457">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Children Emmy, Joseph Jr., - total 6 children (R) Deceased Date 10/10/1798 Date Elected 1/1/1786 File Number a First Name Joseph Last Name Clark Member Number 138* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 149. A master builder and a founder of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769. When the Friendship Company and the Carpenters' Company merged in 1786, he became a member of The Company. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ----------------------- Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter, Annapolis, April 8, 1785; Ed. Jour. Death of, Oct. 3, 1798, Federal Gazette. ----------------------- Hannah Roach notes His 6 children cared for jointly by Carpenters' Company and Masonic Lodge #19. Joseph, Jr., being "put to reading law" in 1800. ----------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1793-8-20 It appearing the situation of Joseph Clark's family requiring assistance on motion Resolved: that Edward Garrigues be authorized to expend any sum not exceeding 40 dollars for their present relief, they being much affected with the awful visitation of the epidemical (yellow) fever which has afflicted our city for some time past. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1798-11-90 Joseph Clark now sick and distressed, to have $24. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1798-11-96 Joseph Clark now very sick with the (yellow) fever - $10. Joseph clark now dead. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1798-11-99 Rebecca Clark widow of late member Joseph Clark. Managing Committee Minutes-1798-8-29. On motion resolved: that the committee of 7 be authorized to grant 100 dollars to the widow of late member Joseph Clark to enable her to commence business for the support of her family. Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-10 An order in favor of Rachel Barr for $56 it being for boarding the children of our late member Joseph Clark. Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-11 Calling on the widow of Joseph Clark and informing her that her oldest child now at board is in the opinion of the committee old enough to be placed to business and request her to provide a place for her. From a representation by Joseph Morris it appears that the children of our late member Joseph Clark are in want of some articles of clothing; he is therefore requested to procure them and when done to present a bill of the same. Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-19 Three bills were presented and passed, viz: One for boarding the children of our late member Joseph Clark due 4th month, 1806, amounting to $12; one for 6 months schooling $8.18, and one for shoemaking $2.47. Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-33 $46 in favor of Rachel Barr for boarding the children of our late member Joseph Clark. Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-43 $12.37 for tuition and clothing for Clark children. Managing Committee Minutes-1807-15-62, 63, 73, 102 $4.43 for schooling and $2 for shoes for Mrs. Clark's children; $50 for 25 weeks boarding of Mrs. Clark's children. $12 for 6 weeks boarding of Mrs. Clark's children. Managing Committee Minutes-1808-15-102, 106, 117, 133 $7.31 for schooling widow Clark's child; 12 weeks board of Emmy Clark $12; $13 for 13 weeks board for Emmy Clark; $26.75 for board and clothing of Emmy Clark. Managing Committee Minutes-1809-15-154,157 $26.11 for clothing, board and schooling of Emmy Clark. Joseph Morris reports that Mrs. Barr has sent Emmy Clark to town. Spouse Name Rebecca Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Clark, Joseph Description An account of the resource Joseph Clark was a master builder and a founder of the Friendship Carpenters Company in 1769. When the Friendship Company and The Carpenters' Company merged in 1786, he became a member of The Company. Architectural drawings held by the Maryland Historical Society for Wye Hall, near Queenstown, MD, are signed "Jos. Clark, invt & delint". Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23047">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1790 Business Address Swanson St., Southwark (1791) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1786 File Number a First Name John Last Name Piles Member Number 137* Project 328 S. 3rd St. (1772) Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 609. A master builder elected to The Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1773; he became a member of The Carpenters' Company in 1786 when the two companies joined. A resident of the Dock Ward by the time of the 1774 tax (and for the rest of is life), he is also known to have taken one William Arnell, Jr., as an apprentice in 1773. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ------------------- Prime Directory: Also lists Robert Piles, carpenter, 248 N. Front St. (1800). ------------------- "Philadelphia Preserved" Page 25 - Built house at 328 S. 3rd St. in 1772. ------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1810-15-208 Committee to inquire into the situation of widow Piles. Managing Committee Minutes-1822-18-81, 82, 120 Jesse Williamson and Jacob Franks were appointed a committee to call on the widow (Mary) of our late member John Piles to inquire into her circumstances. Order for $25 for relief of widow Piles. Resolved to draw an order in favor of widow Piles for $10 quarterly allowance commencing on the first of this month. Managing Committee Minutes-1824-18-174 $20 quarterly allowance of widow Piles. Managing Committee Minutes-1825-18-221 $20 allowance of widow Piles. Managing Committee Minutes-1826-18-231 $20 widow Piles' quarterly allowance. Managing Committee Minutes-1827-18-274 $20 quarterly allowance of widow Piles. Managing Committee Minutes-1828-18-297 $20 quarterly allowance of widow Piles. Managing Committee Minutes-1829-18-330 $20 quarterly allowance of widow Piles. Managing Committee Minutes-1830-18-356 $20 quarterly allowance of widow Piles. Managing Committee Minutes-1831-18-391, 414, 415 $20 quarterly allowance of widow Piles. Decease of Mary Piles. $25 funeral expenses of widow Piles. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Piles, John Description An account of the resource John Piles was a master builder elected to the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1773; he became a member of The Carpenters' Company in 1786 when the two companies joined. A resident of Dock Ward by the time of the 1774 tax (and for the rest of his life), he took one William Arnell, Jr., as an apprentice in 1773. Biography by <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/101698">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/1/1749 Deceased Date 1/1/1802 Descendant Jeanne Matlack Hoffman Business Address 51 Spruce St. (1791) (Prime) Descendant Address Jeanne Matlack Hoffman, 1416 Church Road, Oreland, PA 19075 (Tel: 215-836-9131) Date Elected 1/16/1786 Father Timothy (1695-1752) File Number a First Name Josiah Last Name Matlack Member Number 136* Mother Martha Burr Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 510. Josiah Matlack was a Dock Ward master builder who became a member of The Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769 and in 1786 signed the articles of The Carpenters' Company when the two companies of master carpenters merged. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect" (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. -------------------------- Josiah's grandfather, William Matlack, a ship's carpenter, came to Burlington, NJ from England as an indentured servant in 1677. (See letter in file) -------------------------- Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter, Spruce bet. 2nd & 3rd Sts (1785); 51 Spruce St. (1791). ------------------------- PA Gazette 11/26/1778 - #26492 Advertises for sale a quantity of ship plank, a keel, sundry ship timbers and a 6-plate stove. Apply to Josiah Matlack on Fourth St. near Spruce. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Matlack, Josiah Description An account of the resource Josiah Matlack was a Dock Ward master builder who became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769 and in 1786 signed the articles of The Carpenters' Company when the two companies of master carpenters merged. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. In the first city directory, Matlack was listed as a house carpenter residing on Spruce between Second and Third streets. In the 1793 and 1794 directory he resided at the same location but was listed as a gentleman. By 1797, the Josiah Matlack living on Spruce street was listed as a surveyor. Contemporary advertisements corroborate the location of his residence and also his rising success in Philadelphia. In 1777, he advertises a lot of land on Spruce street for sale and the next year he advertises the sale of a “quantity of ship plank, a keel, sundry ship timbers and a six-plate stove.” Like many other early Philadelphians, Matlack shared his name with other city residents. This eventually became problematic for Josiah Matlack; In 1789 he wrote a short article describing how another individual with the same name had been convicted for breaking the law and how he had been wrongfully confused with the other individual’s misdeeds. As described in his changing status in the directory from a ‘house carpenter’ to a ‘gentleman’, Matlack did not want to have his status as an elite member of Philadelphia society tarnished. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26688">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Thomas Stokes. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1789 Date Elected 1/1/1786 File Number f First Name John Last Name Barker Member Number 135* Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes Since Mr. Barker died in 1791, these sales must be to settle his estate. Project See "references" Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects 45. A master builder who first became a member of the Friendship Company, signing the Articles in 1775. When that company merged with the Carpenters' Company in 1786, he transferred his membership. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects shows him on page 45 as elected 1775, died 1789 (see first Managing Committee Minutes item) ----------------------- Hannah Roach-APS EP 20 May 1777. removed from Combs alley into 3rd, 5 doors below Mr. Jacobs tavern, between Market & Arch, where he carries on business as usual. PP 2 Aug 1783. running for sheriff (?) FJ 29 Sept. 1784. St. Tamany Fire Co. to meet at house of Col. John Barker on 1 Oct. PP 7 Mar 1786. at home of Capt. John Barker in Arch, J.P.s for High St. Ward elected. Friendship C. Co. to CCCCP. 16 ? 1786. John Barker member. MCCCCP-1791-1792, pg. 4. 3 Feb. 1791. S. Pancoast applies for aid for widow and children of John Barker, 6 pounds. Adm #88:1789. inventory carpenters tools 21.17.0 - accts. of debts owed and paid. ----------------------- "The Building of Christ Church," page 144, has note on book which he authored entitled, "The Measurer's Guide," at one time in the library of Christ Church. ----------------------- PA Gazette 8/4/1779 - #27418 Barker re-elected to Committee for City and Liberties. Article cites greatest number of voters ever known and carried by largest majority. PA Gazette 11/27/1782 - #30758 Captain Barker one of many officers commended in address by commanding general of the Pennsylvania militia during the Revolution. PA Gazette 12/28/1785 - #2766 James Pearson, John Barker and Levi Budd among signers of petition to State Assembly for renewing charter of Bank of North America. ----------------------- Prime Directory: Lists as carpenter (estate of) April 12, 1790, in Pennsylvania Packet ----------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1789-4-37 Calling on widow of John Barker for Book of Prices. Managing Committee Minutes-1790-4-44 Getting Book of Prices from the widow Barker. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1791-11-4 Samuel Pancoast makes application for relief of widow and children of John Barker; order drawn in her favor for 6 pounds. Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-47 Joseph Morris states that the widow Barker is in want of some relief. Managing Committee Minutes-1807-15-86, 151, 165, 178 (Three payments of $15 and two for $20 to widow Barker.) David Flickwir reported that he had visited the widow Barker and found her in want of some assistance and furnished her with 1/2 cord of wood for $15. Managing Committee Minutes-1811-15-272 David Flickwir and Alphonso Ireland are appointed a committee to call on the administrator of the estate of widow Barker respecting payment of funeral expense. Managing Committee Minutes-June 12, 1991 Report by Historian emeritus: The John Barker who helped compile the inventory (of William Williams's estate) was probably the Treasurer (1793) of the Congress Hall project on Independence Square on which Williams worked and which he probably designed. (Copy of report in Williams's file.) Revolutionary War XX Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Barker, John Description An account of the resource John Barker was a master builder who first became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company, signing the articles in 1775. When that Company merged with The Carpenters' Company in 1786, he transferred his membership. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/22299">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Children Ann, Charles, Richard, Margaret (R) Deceased Date 1/1/1798 Business Address Callowhill bet. 2nd & 3rd Sts. (1785) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1786 Date Expelled # File Number a First Name Samuel Last Name Pastorius Member Number 134* Grantor Records Notes Also listings for Sarah. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 593. A master builder who joined the Friendship Carpenters' Company c. 1775 and the Carpenters' Company in 1786 when the two companies joined. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan, "The British Architect" (1775), the first book on architecture published in America. Failing to pay his dues, Pastorius was excluded from The Company the same year he died. The inventory of his estate included 243 sash lights at 3d each; one six panel door; 94 plains, 1 glue pot, 4 augers, and 5 saws valued at 12 pounds; 1 brace and 8 bitts valued at 7/6; and 1 door and 11 window frames valued at 3 pounds. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. -------------------- Prime Directory: Death notice Oct. 2, 1798, in Gazette of the U.S. ------------------- PA Gazette 3/15/1775 - #20000 Listed with Abraham and Daniel Pastorius selling property in Germantown. He is related to well known family of that area. -------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1798-8-9 On motion resolved: that the name of Samuel Pastorius be erased out of our list of Members. ------------------- Hannah Roach notes: OC 20/71, 72 - June 16, 1802 Petition of Ann Pastorius and Charles Machnet Pastorius by next friend John Tull - they are minors under 14 and have no guardian. Francis Daniel Pastorius who was appointed being dead - court appoints Charles Machnet, guardian. 22/60 - March 21, 1806 #94 John Thornhill appointed guardian of his minor children Richard, above 14 now on voyage to the East Indies, and Margaret under 14. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pastorius, Samuel Description An account of the resource Samuel Pastorius was a master builder who joined the Friendship Carpenters' Company c.1775 and The Carpenters' Company in 1786 when the two joined. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan, The British Architect (1775), the first book of architecture published in America. Failing to pay his dues, Pastorius was excluded from The Company the same year he died. The inventory of his estate included 243 lights of sash at 3d each; one six panel door; 94 plains, 1 glue pot, 4 augers, and 5 saws valued at 12 pounds; 1 brace and 8 bitts valued at 7/6; and 1 door and 11 window frames valued at 3 pounds. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26656">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1816 Descendant See "Rianhard" file Descendant Address See "Rianhard" file Date Elected 1/16/1786 File Number e First Name John Last Name Reinhard Member Number 133* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 652. A master builder who became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company on the eve of the Revolution and of The Carpenters' Company when the two organizations of master carpenters merged in 1786. He was an "encourager" of the 1775 Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect," the first book on architecture published in America. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ---------------- Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter April 7, 1790 in Pennsylvania Journal. --------------- Ancestry.com February 6, 1773, Nicholas Izenminger taken as apprentice for period of three years, 11 months and 10 days. "Apprentice, taught the trade of a house carpenter, have four quarters night schooling." Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Reinhard, John Description An account of the resource John Reinhard was a master builder who became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company on the eve of the Revolution and of The Carpenters' Company after the two organizations of master carpenters united in 1786. He was an "encourager" of the 1775 Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan The British Architect, the first architectural book published in America. Reinhard took an apprentice named Nicholas Izenminger for a period of nearly four years to teach him house carpentry. According to the City Directory, a house carpenter, John Reinholt*, lived on Christian street near Third street in 1797. In 1799, John Reinhart, house carpenter, lived on Christian street between third and fourth. It is likely these two Johns are the same person. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/100803">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss and Thomas Stokes. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Children Richard, Ann Deceased Date 1/1/1800 Business Address 106 Cedar St. (1791,97) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1786 Date Expelled # First Name Richard Last Name Mosley Member Number 132* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 556. A master builder who served his apprenticeship with Benjamin Worrell (q.v.), gaining his freedom in 1774. Shortly thereafter he joined The Friendship Carpenters' Company, and when that company joined with The Carpenters' Company in 1786 he signed the articles. At the time of the 1790 census he was living in Southwark and attended Company meetings through 1797 when he appears to have left Philadelphia, probably for Kentucky. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ----------------------- Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1798-11-89, 99 $24 for relief of Catey Mosley, wife of Richard, to enable her to proceed on a journey to her husband in Kentucky. Richard Mosley's children in need of help; living on their relatives who are not able to maintain them. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1799-11-115 Richard and Ann Mosley schooled by John Walton and boarded by Ann Mosley. Spouse Name Catey (R) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mosley, Richard Description An account of the resource Richard Mosley was a master builder who served his apprenticeship with Benjamin Worrell, gaining his freedom in 1774. Shortly thereafter he joined the Friendship Carpenters' Company; and when that company joined with The Carpenters' Company in 1786, he signed the articles. At the time of the 1790 census he was living in Southwark and attended Company meetings through 1797 when he appears to have left Philadelphia, probably for Kentucky. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26252">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/1/1752 Children Robert E. (b.1790 in Phila.) his son Deceased Date 1/1/1806 Descendant Mr. Robert Bienvenu (his wife is possibly a descendant Business Address 2 N. 4th St. (1791,1800) (Prime) Descendant Address Mr. Robert Bienvenu (his wife is possibly a descendant, P.O. Box 158, Manteo, NC 27954 (Tel: 252-473-5994) Date Elected 1/16/1786 File Number k First Name Robert Last Name Morrell Member Number 131* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 549. Was a master builder who joined the Friendship Carpenters' Company c. 1773, and when that company merged with The Carpenters' Company in 1786 he signed the articles. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ------------------ City Directory - 1805 - Robert, carpenter, 124 S. 5th ----------------- e-mail from descendant, in file, reports the son lived in Pennsylvania; dates 1790-1863; and married Mary Ann Mills, also of PA. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Morrell, Robert Description An account of the resource Robert Morrell was a master builder who joined the Friendship Carpenters' Company c.1773; and when that company merged with The Carpenters' Company in 1786, he signed the articles. In 1805, a carpenter named Robert Morrell is listed as residing at 124 south 5th street. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/27063">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Thomas Stokes and Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1817 Business Address Union St. bet. 2nd & 3rd. (1785) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1786 First Name William Last Name Stevenson Member Number 130* Office Held President, 1817 Vice President, 1816 Warden, 1789 Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 759. Was elected to the Friendship Carpenters' Company on the eve of the Revolution. He joined the Carpenters' Company when the two organizations of master carpenters united in 1786. In 1789 he inventoried the tools of house carpenter John Barker; that same year he was elected Warden of The Company. In 1811 he became a city Surveyor, and in 1816 he was elected vice-President of The Company and President the following year. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. -------------- City Directory - 1805 - William, Sr., carpenter, 152 S. 4th. 1810 - William, city surveyor, near 85 Union. 1814 - William city surveyor, 168 S. 4th. -------------- PA Gazette 1/9/1799 - #13013 Company members joined a large group of citizens representing wards of the city "to search out where late (yellow fever) prevailed and remove to the city hospital infected bedding and clothing for fumigation and washing." Item describes the process of "cleansing city" ward by ward. Robert Evans and John Rugan from South Mulberry Ward; William Stevenson of New Market Ward; George Summers and Joseph Wetherill from Southwark. Name Suffix , Sr. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stevenson, Sr., William Description An account of the resource The master builder William Stevenson, Sr., was elected to the Friendship Carpenters' Company on the eve of the Revolution. He joined The Carpenters' Company when the two organizations of master carpenters united in 1786. In 1789 he inventoried the tools of the house carpenter John Barker; that same year he was elected Warden of The Company. In 1811 he became a city Surveyor, and in 1816 he was elected Vice-President of the Carpenters' Company and President the following year. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/25416">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1807 Business Address near Spruce in S. 6th St. (1799) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1786 First Name Matthias Last Name Keen Member Number 129* Middle Name Valentine Grantor Records Notes Lists 6 transactions in sequence; also listings for Moses, Mary and Peter Keen. Project See "references" Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 435, Was a master builder who became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769 and a member of The Carpenters' Company when the two organizations joined in 1786. Nothing is known of Keen's architectural work, but he was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan, "The British Architect" (printed by R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775) the first book on architecture published in America. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ------------------ City Directory - 1820 - Matthias, carpenter, Lancaster turnpike near High. (possible son; note date) ---------------- Blue Book shows name as "Matthew Val. Keen." ----------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1807-15-63 George Summers is directed to pay Mrs. Keen $2 for the Book of Prices returned. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Keen, Matthias Valentine Description An account of the resource Matthias Valentine Keen was a master builder who became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769 and a member of The Carpenters' Company when those two organizations joined in 1786. Nothing is known of Keen's architectural work, but he was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan, The British Architect (printed for R. Bell by J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/96332">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1786-90,93 Birth Date 12/29/17?? Children Samuel, Jr. Deceased Date 1/1/1834 Descendant Roy J. Pancoast Mrs. A. H. Westphal (Betty) (Jonathan Grier) Business Address Chestnut bet. 2nd & 3rd Sts. - 1785 (Prime) Descendant Address Roy J. Pancoast, 415 S.W. Wilson Court, Gresham, OR 97080 Mrs. A. H. Westphal (Betty) (Jonathan Grier), 2502 Rowland Ave., Lumberton, NC 28358 Date Elected 1/1/1786 Father Joshua File Number a First Name Samuel Last Name Pancoast Member Number 128* Middle Name S. Mother Hannah Lownes Grantor Records Notes Also listings for "Sr.", Samuel S. and Sigmund. Project 336 Spruce St. (1790) Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 590. A master builder who became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769 and signed the articles of The Carpenters' Company in 1786 when the two organizations merged. He served on several Company committees and is recorded as taking Aaron Thompson as an apprentice in 1773. He was an "encourager" to the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan "The British Architect" (1775) , the first book on architecture published in America, and he received three shares for work performed during the construction of Library Hall. As early as 1785 Pancoast was living on Chestnut St. between Second and Third Sts.; an insurance policy of 1790 for his house survives. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Also see Garvan surveys, listed here, and Peterson on Library Hall. -------------------------------- Ancestry.com Aaron Thompson taken as apprentice May 21, 1773, for a period of six years, 10 months and six days. "Apprentice taught the trade of a house carpenter, given nine months' evening schooling (note: five pounds' worth of clothes) Early census data begins in 1790 and uses name of head of household only; other members are listed by number in house in age categories Census 1790 - Samuel Pancoast, Carpenter, Phila, 29 Chestnut St. Delaware (near front) Image 0442, roll M637_9 Page 224. Census 1810 - no listing Census 1820 - North Mulberry Ward; Image 116, roll M33-108, page 111 also Samuel Pancoast in North Ward Image 60, roll M33-108, page 75 -------------------------------- In member file: He was executor for David Lownes, watchmaker, died October 26, 1810; as executor, he was listed as Samuel Pancoast, ironmonger. Also for James Stephens, Feb 10, 1789. Pancoast was son-in-law of Stephens. Also for Mary Morris, widow of Luke Morris, Sept. 1, 1805, and again he listed as ironmonger. Also for John Lawrence, clockmaker, died Sept. 1, 1793. Also for Joseph Drinker, died Feb. 13, 179 -------------------------------- City Directory -1805 - Samuel, carpenter, 21 Sansom st. 1814 - Samuel, late carpenter, 70 S. 8th Samuel, Jun., ironmonger, 148 High 1820 - Samuel, Sen., Filbert above 12th Samuel, Jun., hardware merchant, 148 High 1824 - Samuel, Sen., S.E. corner 12th & Clover Samuel, Jun. county commissioner, hardware merchant, 148 High --------------------------------- "Philadelphia Preserved" Page 23 - Built house at 336 Spruce St. in 1790 (Pancoast-Lewis-Wharton house). --------------------------------- Transactions APS Vol. 43, Part I (page 106) In other words, this major change in the first floor (of the Hall) took place between 1787 and 1801.(89) (89) October 23, 1787. By Cash Paid Samuel Pancoast for Columns for the Hall as for Receipt. 2:1:8. -------------------------------- Hannah Roach papers See Joshua Pancoast. -------------------------------- In his folder (R) copy of page from Minutes of Library Company on shares - 1789. -------------------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed May 19, 1812; satisfied July 10, 1813 Samuel Pancoast Jr. vs. Papin &Breschard. Claim for #183.82 against a brick building situate on the northeast corner of Walnut & 9th Sts., known by the name of the Olympic Theatre. ------------------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #347; filed July 30, 1833; satisfied with judgment Samuel Pancoast vs. Dr.G.F. Klingle. Claim for $439.02 against a certain building or buildings divided into two tenements erected on the back part of a lot or lots of ground situate on the east side of Front street above Otter in the district of West Kensington for work done as a carpenter and materials furnished. ----------------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #347; filed June 7, 1834; no notice of satisfaction Samuel Pancoast vs.Elisha M. Hess. Claim for $393.37 against that certain 3 story brick house lot of ground and appurtenances situate on the east side of John street about 36 feet north from the north side of Spring Garden 17 feet front by75 feet deep. ----------------------------- JONATHAN B. GRIER, went to work for Samuel Pancoast as an apprentice house carpenter in 1827, at his shop then at Buttonwood & Franklin Sts. Interesting information concerning this apprenticeand his life folliowing apprenticeship in papers filed with Samuel Pancoast. Office Held Vice President, 1789 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pancoast, Samuel S. Description An account of the resource Samuel Pancoast was a master builder who became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769 and signed the Articles of The Carpenters' Company in 1786 when the two organizations joined. He served on several Company committees and is recorded as taking Aaron Thompson as an apprentice in 1773. He was an "encourager" to the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan, The British Architects (1775), the first book on architecture published in America, and he received three shares for work performed during the construction of Library Hall. As early as 1785 Pancoast was living on Chestnut Street between Second and Third Streets; an insurance policy of 1790 for his house survives. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/96316">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/1/1744 Deceased Date 1/1/1807 Date Elected 1/16/1786 File Number a First Name Isaac Last Name Jones Member Number 127* Grantor Records Notes More listings in Grantor index. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects 424. Was the brother of Abraham Jones (q.v.) and a master builder elected to the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect" (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. Jones signed the articles of The Carpenters' Company when the Friendship Company was absorbed in 1786. When the Mutual Assurance Company was founded in 1784, he became chief surveyor of properties and a member of the Board of Trustees (1785), serving in both capacities until 1807 when he fell through a Delaware River wharf and drowned. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Also see Garvan, listed here. ---------------------- A "signer" of paper currency issued May 1, 1760, by Pennsylvania. Also a "signer" in March 1, 1769. ---------------------- INHP Library - Adam Zantzinger paid 50 lbs. for work on Franklin's Market St. houses; John Hall was the master carpenter; Isaac Jones surveyed the building for fire insurance policy issued by the Mutual Assurance Company. --------------------- In member file of Corkrin: letter from Archivist of St. Mary's Church stating that Isaac Jones was a member of St. Augustine's church. Samuel Jones was also a member of St. Augustine's. -------------------- Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter, April 7, 1790) in Pennsylvania Journal - no address. -------------------- City Directory - 1805 - Isaac, late street commissioner, 17 Pine (Could this be our man?) -------------------- PA Gazette 4/11/1754 - #4222 Samuel Powell, Hugh Roberts, Joseph Fox and Isaac Jones elected directors of the Contributionship insurance. PA Gazette 10/3/1787 - #4675 John Harrison and Isaac Jones elected Trustees of the Mutual Assurance Co., and re-elected in 1789. PA Gazette 10/17/1787 - #4707 Isaac Jones and Israel Hallowell elected street commissioners for Philadelphia. -------------------- Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jones, Isaac Description An account of the resource Isaac Jones was the brother of Abraham Jones, and a master builder elected to the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. Jones signed the articles of The Carpenters' Company when the Friendship Company was absorbed in 1786. When the Mutual Assurance Company was founded in 1784, he became chief surveyor of properties and a member of the Board of Trustees (1785), serving in both capacities until 1807 when he fell through a Delaware River wharf and drowned. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/25008">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1786-96 Managing Committee, 1813 (res.) Birth Date 7/23/1746 Children Edward Briggs Deceased Date 12/21/1831 Descendant Charles S. Garrigues Business Address See Comments Descendant Address Charles S. Garrigues, 964 Leslie Road, Meadville, PA 16335-1128 (winter home), 304 Brigadoor Circle, Leesburg, FL 34788 Jenna Groff Jutkofsky email: J.Jutkofsky@verizon.net hone: 215-313-0047, 216 East Penn Street, Philadelphia PA 19144 John Sharpless Garrigues garrigues@msn.com 26 E. Coldbrook Circle The Woodlands TX 77381 I am a direct descendent of both Garrigues on your list. Around ten years ago, my wife, Vivien, and I were graciously given a tour of the Hall by your staff. ancestor_info: My V Grandfather was member, William Gardgues 1786-1831. You have his last name misspelled on your list, it should be Garrigues. His name is properly spelled under your article Date Elected 1/16/1786 Father Samuel First Name William Last Name Garrigues Member Number 126* Mother Mary Ralph Grantor Records Notes Only a sampling of his transactions here; also, there are listings for William Garrigues, Jr., and William H. Garrigues Project Received 3 shares in Library Company because of work contributed in construction, 1789-90. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects pages 297-298. A prosperous master builder; a founder of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769, he negotiated the ill-fated efforts to unite the two companies of master carpenters on the eve of the Revolution. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect" (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. When the Friendship Company and The Carpenters' Company finally merged in 1786, Garrigues continued to be active in Company affairs; he held the positions of Secretary, 1794-96 and 1799, and Vice President 1800, 1802-1805, 1814-1815. When the Library Company erected its hall on Fifth St. (designed by William Thornton q.v.) in 1789-1790, Garrigues received three shares in the library because of work contributed. In 1794 he was hired by the Insurance Company of North America as a surveyor of houses and buildings. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. Also see some specific references listed here. -------------------- Prime Directory: Also listings for Samuel, 87 High St. (1793, 1794) and Samuel, Jr., 87 Elm St. (1795) and Garrigues Court (1799). William listed as carpenter, April 7, 1790 in the Pennsylvania Journal. -------------------- City Directory - 1805 - William, insurance surveyor, 35 Cherry. 1810 - William, surveyor, 37 Cherry 1814 - William, Jr., carpenter, 37 Cherry William, measurer of carpenter's work, 39 Cherry 1820 - William, Jr., carpenter, 31 Cherry 1824, 26 - William, Sen. measurer of carpenter's work, 39 Cherry William, Jun., house carpenter, 31 Cherry City Directory - 1830 - William, Sr., gentleman, 37 Cherry St. William, Jr., grocer, 19 N. 6th St.. ---------------------- PA Gazette 2/2/1785 - #1589 Administrator of James Steel, a house carpenter but not a member of the Company. PA Gazette 10/5/1796 - #8232 William Garrigues nominated to stand for election to Common Council, together with John Rugan. PA Gazette 1/3/1798 - #12554 Owen Biddle one of signers of document submitted from Society of Friends complaining of various "nuisances disturbing Sabbath observances." Complaint was to Assembly and Mayor. Owen Biddle signed for the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. William Garrigues signed for the Northern District. -------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-38 The Collector reports having received of William Garrigues $48 it being interest for money loaned. Managing Committee Minutes-1807-15-79 James Pearson and William Garrigues are appointed to value the party wall between Edward Tilghman and the store occupied by the Custom House. Managing Committee Minutes-1820-18-262 The President is requested to draw an order on the Treasurer in favor of William Garrigues for $53.71 for measuring carpenters' work on new building. Managing Committee Minutes-1821-18-41 Committee to settle a difference between William Garrigues and A.C. Ireland respecting bill of measurement. -------------------- In file on 2nd floor: Chart and information on Garrigues descendants from Mr. Charles Garrigues. ----------------------- Transactions APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 108 Referring to the trial of Patrick Lyon for robbing the Bank of Pennsylvania: The jury finally brought in a verdict of $13,000 damages in favor of Lyon, with wild applause in the crowded courtroom.(104) William Garrigues, "insurance surveyor" and member of the Carpenters' Company, 1786-1832, was foreman of the jury. ---------------------- Dissertation by Donna J. Rilling, chapter 4, page 52 Builders recruited subcontractors and laborers from a variety of sources . . .Samuel P. Garrigues did subcontracting carpentry for one William Garrigues, either his father the house carpenter, or his brother the stone mason. page 53 (David Evans suggests William Garrigues as peacemaker in dispute between John Dickinson and Wilmington carpenters.) ---------------------- Donna Rilling's speech to Carpenters' Company Refers to Garrigues as one of Company's successful house builders using ground rent system. ---------------------- See Garrigues family information from Minutes under Edward Garrigues. ---------------------- In his member folder is copy of page from Minutes of Library Company on shares - 1789 ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed January 23, 1811 William Garrigues vs. Abraham M. Garrigues. DSB judgement for $13,000 by warrant on bond dated December 29, 1809. Conditioned for the payment of six thousand five hundred dollars, payable on the first day of December, 1810. also - William Garrigues vs. Abraham M. Garrigues. DSB judgement for 2000 pounds by warrant on bond dated Jnury 1, 1812. Conditioned for the payment of 1000 pounds payable on or before the first day of March 1796 with lawful interest. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book#338; filed June 4, 1818; satisfied Nov. 14, 1819 John Evans & Son vs. William Garrigues. Claim for $465.83 against a certain new three story brick house or building situate on the south side of Arch or Mulberry street and adjoining to the house on the east corner of 12th street in the city of Philadelphia, for lumber. ---------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #338; filed January 9, 1819; satisfied October 30, 1819 Townsend & Crefson vs. William Garrigues. Claim of $184.38 against a three-story brick house and kitchen situate on the north side of Vine street about midway between 10th and 11th streets in the city of Phildelphia, for lumber. ----------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #338; claim filed March 2, 1819; satisfied Nov. 30, 1824 David Weaver & John Show (?) trading under the firm of Weaver and Show vs. William Garrigues. Claim forr $1300 against two three story brick dwelling houses situate on the east side of 2nd about 30 feet south of Coates street in the Northern Liberties, for brick furnished. ------------------------ City Records D.S.B. book #338; claim filed June 18, 1819; satisfied August 31, 1819 William Garrigues vs. William Haydock. Claim $218.87 against house in Wood street between John and 7th streets on the north side of the way for materials etc. ----------------------- City Records D.S.B. book #343; judgment filed May 23, 1829; satisfied September 14, 1830 (with his signature) William H. Garrigues vs. Benton Coston. Judgment issued on bond and warrant of attorney dated 22 May 1829 for $700 conditioned for the payment of $350 in three months from the date thereof with lawful interest. ------------------------ City Records D.S.B. book #345; two judgments filed January 8, 1833; both satisfied January 12, 1833 William Garrigues Sr., ap(?) of Edward B. Garrigues vs.William Garrigues Jr., and Margaret Garrigues.Judgment entered on bond and warrant of attorney dated 14 July 1827 for $4500 conditioned on the payment of $2250 in one year from the date thereof with interest for the same. Second judgment: William Garrigues Sr.,vs. William Garrigues, Jr. Judgment entered on bond and warrant of attorney dated 10 May 1826 for $2000 conditioned for the payment of $1000 in one year from the date thereof with interest from the same payable half yearly. ----------------------- City Records D.C.Liens ; filed May 13,1839; satisfied August 28, 1840 (with signature of Haydock Garrigues) Haydock Garrigues vs.Lewis H. Trimblle. Claim for materials $183.63 against a 2 and a half story stone house and lot of ground on which the same is erected containing 3 acres more or less and situate in Cuddington Village, Blockley Townshhip. Office Held Secretary, 1794-96,99,14-15 Vice President, 1800,02-05,14,15 Warden, 1788 Spouse Name Hannah Briggs Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Garrigues, William Description An account of the resource William Garrigues was a prosperous master builder. A founder of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769, he negotiated the ill-fated efforts to unite the two companies of master carpenters on the eve of the Revolution. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. When the Friendship Company and The Carpenters' Company merged in 1786, Garrigues continued to be active in company affairs; he held the positions of Secretary, 1794-96 and 1799, and Vice President 1800, 1802-1805, 1814-1815. When the Library Company erected its hall on Fifth Street (designed by William Thornton) in 1789-1790, Garrigues received three shares in the library on account of work contributed. In 1794 he was hired by the Insurance Company of North America as a surveyor of houses and buildings. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/105097">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1790 Business Address 4 S. 5th st. (1791) (Prime) Date Elected 1/16/1786 File Number a First Name Hugh Last Name Roberts Married approx. 12/1/1773 Member Number 125* Grantor Records Notes Only a sampling below; in Grantor are sequences of 8, 9 and 16, respectively. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 666. Master builder Hugh Roberts -- occasionally "Jr." to avoid confusion with Hugh Roberts, 1703-1786 -- became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769 and signed the articles of The Carpenters' Company when the two united in 1786. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See "Growing With America, The Fox Family of Philadelphia,"by Joseph M. Fox, published 2006. Copy in Fox file. page 77 - George Roberts, son of Hugh, married Thomazine Fox in 1772; also more on Roberts' relationship to Joseph Fox. ------------------------- e-mail from descendan says family came from county Cork, Ireland. ------------------------- INHP Library - Hugh Roberts paid 106 lbs. for flags and superintendering the building (Congress Hall). Also - quotation from a diary: " In the afternoon went to the Bettering House, east wing; there took part in a dinner with a large number of gentlemen given by George Gray, Hugh Roberts and Peter Brown, county commissioners, which was for the raising of the Court House at the corner of 6th & Chestnut Sts." ------------------------- A "signer" of paper currency issued by Pennsylvania May 1, 1760. ------------------------ PA Gazette 2/26/1751 - #132 "Watchmen. Any suitable persons inclined to serve as Nightly Watch, for the city of Philadelphia, may be informed of terms by applying to wardens." Roberts was one of six wardens. PA Gazette 3/24/1752 - #1599 Hugh Roberts and five other wardens advertise for watchmen to take care of "the public lamps." PA Gazette 4/12/1753 - #2909 Elected a director of the Contributionship insurance, together with Hugh Roberts. PA Gazette 4/11/1754 - #4222 Samuel Powell, Hugh Roberts, Joseph Fox and Isaac Jones elected directors of the Contributionship insurance. PA Gazette 5/16/1754 - #4389 Joseph Fox, Samuel Rhoads and Hugh Roberts chosen managers of Pennsylvania Hospital. PA Gazette 4/15/1756 - #6870 At meeting of Philadelphia Contributionship, elected Directors: Hugh Roberts, Joseph Fox, Samuel Rhoads, and Jacob Lewis. PA Gazette 6/10/1756 - #7089 Advertises for return of a Dutch servant woman, 22 years old, who ran away. Reward 20 shillings. PA Gazette 5/8/1760 - #12168 Chosen managers of Pennsylvania Hospital: Jacob Lewis, Samuel Rhoads. Treasurer: Hugh Roberts. PA Gazette 3/31/1763 - #17998 Committee including Jacob Lewis and Hugh Roberts are signing orders to regulate construction and placement of "privies and vaults" within built-up areas of the city. PA Gazette 6/2/1763 - #18389 Mayor Hugh Roberts, Commissioners Samuel Rhoads and Jacob Lewis among group requiring paving of sidewalks and how water is to be controlled from house gutters and wooden overhangs of houses. PA Gazette 5/8/1766 - #641 Listed as treasurer of Pennsylvania Hospital. PA Gazette 2/25/1768 - #4767 "To be let, a plantation at Richmond, commonly called Point No Point, enquire of Hugh Roberts." This and other listings seem to indicate he was involved with real estate dealings. PA Gazette 7/6/1769 - #7713 As executor of will of William Coleman, "several young Negro children are to be bound to ages of 20 and 24." PA Gazette 101/19/1769 - #8349 "Two straw horses came to plantation of Hugh Roberts in Lower Merion, Philadelphia county." Resident listed as William Young. PA Gazette 5/9/1771 - #11538 Elected a manager of Pennsylvania Hospital. PA Gazette 7/18/1771 - #11971 Hugh Roberts appears to have bought, but not occupied, plantation at Point No Point. PA Gazette 12/1/1773 - #17235 Hugh Roberts married to Miss Hannah West Moore, both of Philadelphia. PA Gazette 4/10/1782 - #29965 Hugh Roberts, Samuel Rhoads and others appointed to an act of the Assembly compelling owners of land at Schuylkill Point to "keep the banks, dams, sluices and flood gates in repair." ------------------- Spouse Name Hannah West Moore Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Roberts, Hugh Description An account of the resource Master builder Hugh Roberts--occasionally "Jr." to avoid confusion with the Hugh Roberts, 1703-1786, who owned the large house built at Point no Point in 1767 and belonged to the American Philosophical Society -- became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769 and signed the Articles of The Carpenters' Company at the union in 1786. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26686">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 7/10/1740 Children 8 known Deceased Date 1/20/1820 Descendant Pamela Wetherill Wright pami0608@aol.com Stephanie Wright hawkech@aol.com Business Address 348 South St. (Moss) also, see "Comments" Descendant Address Pamela Wetherill Wright pami0608@aol.com, 1215 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954 Stephanie Wright hawkech@aol.com, 1215 Hatboro Road, Richboro, PA 18954 Date Elected 1/1/1786 Father Christopher File Number a First Name Joseph Last Name Wetherill Married 7/10/1764 Member Number 124* Mother Mary Stockton Grantor Records Notes Also listings for John P. and Samuel. Project 233 Delancey St. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 849. The master builder, merchant, and Philadelphia Inspector of Lumber Joseph Wetherill was the son of Christopher and Mary (Stockton) Wetherill. In 1764 he married Anna Canby of Solebury Township, Bucks County,PA, in the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. By 1769 Wetherill had become a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company, rising to Treasurer in 1772 and President in 1774. Like most of his fellow craftsmen, he supported the Revolution; Wetherill was elected to the Committee of 66 (1774) and was a delegate to the Provincial Convention (1775). During the war he assisted the Committee of Safety in building new or converting old mills for the manufacture of gunpowder. When the two companies of master builders united in 1786, Wetherill joined The Carpenters' Company and became its Treasurer, 1797-1805. More merchant than builder after the Revolution, he encouraged the City of Philadelphia to erect a Head House at the north end of New Market (Second Street) for which he loaned the City $1,000 in 1804. Wetherill lived at (modern) 348 South Street, a house that was new in 1794; it remained in the family until 1889. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See several good addittional sources listed here. ------------------- INHP library card file: Wetherill and Truman supplied lumber and scantling (framing timber) in 1878 for the new court house (Congress Hall). ------------------- Note from descendant: He was my 5th great grandfather. Series M637 roll #9, pg. 31: Joseph is listed as a lumber merchant, Fourth or north Chestnut St., house number 170. He married Ann Canby July 10, 1764 at Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. He died in Philadelphia January 20, 1820. Note from Stephanie Wright, another descendant: Joseph Wetherill son of Christopher Wetherill & Mary Ogborne/Stockton. Joseph married Ann Canby, daughter of Benjamin Canby and Sarah Yardley, on May 10, 1764. Ann Canby born September 1, 1738 in Bucks County; died September 2o, 1820 in Bucks County. Joseph & Ann had eight children known to date. ------------------- Wetherill & Truman "Philadelphia Preserved" (page 34) 233 Delancey St.; London house plan; built 1811. ------------------- City Directory - 1805 - Joseph, inspector of lumber, 170 S. 4th. 1810, 14 - Joseph, late inspector of lumber, 170 S. 4th. 1820 - Joseph, gentleman, 170 S. 4th. ------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1811-15-264 The committee of ways & means report that they have borrowed $2,000 for Joseph Wetherill on a note payable at 130 days. ------------------- PA Gazette 1/9/1799 - #13013 Company members joined a large group of citizens representing wards of the city "to search out where late (yellow fever) prevailed and remove to the city hospital infected bedding and clothing for fumigation and washing." Item describes the process of "cleansing city" ward by ward. Robert Evans and John Rugan from South Mulberry Ward; William Stevenson of New Market Ward; George Summers and Joseph Wetherill from Southwark. Revolutionary War x Spouse Born 9/01/1738 Spouse Name Anna Canby Where Born Philadelphia, PA Office Held Treasurer, 1797-1805 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wetherill, Joseph Description An account of the resource The master builder, lumber merchant, and Philadelphia Inspector of Lumber, Joseph Wetherill, was the son of Christopher and Mary (Stockton) Wetherill. In 1764 he married Anna Canby of Solebury Township, Bucks County, PA, in the Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. By 1769 Wetherill had become a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company, rising to Treasurer in 1772 and President in 1774. Like most of his fellow craftsmen, he supported the Revolution; Wetherill was elected to the Committee of 66 (1774) and was a delegate to the Provincial Convention (1775). During the war he assisted the Committee of Safety in building new or converting old mills for the manufacture of gunpowder. When the two companies of master builders united in 1786, Wetherill joined The Carpenters' Company and became its Treasurer, 1797-1805. More merchant than builder after the Revolution, he encouraged the City of Philadelphia to erect the Head House at the north end of New Market (Second Street) for which be loaned the City $1,000 in 1804. Wetherill lived at (modern) 348 South Fourth Street, a house that was new in 1794; it remained in the family until 1889. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/21548">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1786-88,90 Birth Date 1/1/1738 Children John, Robert Deceased Date 6/22/1809 Business Address 94 N. 5th St. (1791) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1786 Father Robert Evans File Number a First Name Robert Last Name Evans Member Number 123* Mother Ruth Richards Grantor Records Notes Grantor book "E" has a great many listings; these are just representative. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 252. A master builder who first joined the Journeymen Carpenters' Company, then became a member of the Friendship Carpenters' Company in 1769, and when the Friendship Company merged with the Carpenters' Company in 1786, became an active member of The Company. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect" (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ------ E-mail in member file of Nathan Allen Smith from archaeologist of Kise Straw & Kalodner on excavation and study of home site in preparation for Constitution Center. A second e-mail (in Nathan Smith's folder) tells that Robert Evans' house was not excavated but remains untouched beneath the Constitution Center parking lot. ------------------ Same e-mail reports both Smith and Evans were active in the Pennsylvania Abolition Society. The PAS files at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania indicate Evans joined on March 15, 1784; Smith joined on June 5, 1787. ------------------ Prime Directory: Listed as 5th bet. Arch & Race (1785; near 96 N. 5th St. (1797); 94 N. 5th St. (1791-93-95). ----------------- City Directory - 1805 - Robert, sen., lumber merchant, 94 & 198 N. 5th. ---------------- PA Gazette 3/5/1794 - #9919 Asks for return of strayed cow, 2 dollars reward. Return to Robert Evans in 5th St. between Cherry & Race. PA Gazette 5/24/1797 - #12222 Robert and David Evans opened lumber yard in 5th St. between Vine and Callowhill. PA Gazette 3/21/11798 - #12691 Farm in Edgmont township, Delaware county, consisting of 170 acres, house and barn. He may be the agent, not the owner. PA Gazette 1/9/1799 - #13013 Company members joined a large group of citizens representing wards of the city "to search out where late (yellow fever) prevailed and remove to the city hospital infected bedding and clothing for fumigation and washing." Item describes the process of "cleansing city" ward by ward. Robert Evans and John Rugan from South Mulberry Ward; William Stevenson of New Market Ward; George Summers and Joseph Wetherill from Southwark. -------------------- Spouse Born Jane 1743 Spouse Name Jane Pugh, Martha Taylor Where Born Gwynedd, PA Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Evans, Robert Description An account of the resource Robert Evans was a Master Builder who first joined the Journeymen Carpenters' Company, then became a member of the Friendship Carpenters Company in 1769; and, when the Friendship Company merged with The Carpenters' Company in 1786, he became an active member of The Company. He was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/25854">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1802 Business Address 133 Pine St. (1791) (Prime) Date Elected 1/7/1785 File Number a First Name John Last Name Cooper Member Number 122* No Signature X Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 165. A master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1785. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. --------------------- Prime Directory: Listed as house carpenter, 133 Pine St. (1791-1794), Lombard between 2nd & 3rd (1785), Geen's Court (1791). --------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1785-3-86 John King proposed John Cooper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cooper, John Description An account of the resource John Cooper was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1785. John Cooper was proposed for the Carpenters’ Company by John King. It is certain that a carpenter named John Cooper lived at 133 Pine street from 1791 until his death in the beginning of the 19th century. In the 1804 City Directory, his widow Jane is listed as living at their house on Pine street. The 1779 tax in Southwark includes a John Cooper taxed at 1 pound but it cannot be determined if this is the same John Cooper who was a member of the Carpenters’ Company. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23033">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss and Thomas Stokes. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1801 Descendant Charles Overman Business Address See references Descendant Address Charles Overman, 4500 Harbour Pt. Blvd. #1007, Mukilteo, WA 98275 Date Elected 1/6/1785 File Number b First Name John Last Name Harrison Member Number 121* No Signature X Grantor Records Notes See note on earliest John Harrison. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 340. The master builder John Harrison (III), whose relationship to the other Harrisons is unclear, was living in Mulberry ward at the time of the 1774 tax. Two years later (January 26, 1776), John Thornhill (q.v.) reported "that John Harrison is Desirous of becoming a Member" of The Carpenters' Company; he was elected at the meeting of April 26, 1776. Although carried on the membership rolls, this Harrison was not active in The Company and after the Revolution became a lumber merchant at 151 North Water Street with a residence at 15 Vine St. (1794). That same year he was appointed an administrator of William Williams's (q.v.) estate. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ------------------------ Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter, April 7, 1790, in Pennsylvania Journal. ------------------------ PA Packet 7/25/1778 (25078) John Harrison signed statement with many other Philadelphians on July 17, 1778, encouraging residents of the city to testify against "enemies of America" during recent British occupation. ------------------------ PA Gazette 3/15/1786 - #3039 Co-partnership of Cooper, Harrison & Co. dissolved partnership for lumber yard at Vine St. and the Wharf. Sold to Souder & McGee. (Cooper possibly also a Company member). PA Gazette 10/3/1787 - #4675 John Harrison and Isaac Jones elected Trustees of the Mutual Assurance Co., and re-elected in 1789. PA Gazette 5/22/1793 - #9393 Part of a group welcoming Citizen Genet, French plenipotentiary to U.S. PA Gazette 10/3/1797 - #4675 Elected a trustee of Mutual Assurance Company & later re-elected. ------------------------ Managing Committee Minutes-1776-2-111 John Harrison is desirous of becoming a member Managing Committee Minutes 1785-3-86, 92 Silas Engels proposed John Harrison; John Harrison elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1824-18-175 Application was mde by J. Roberts for relief of Rachel Harrison widow of a late member of this Company (WHICH JOHN HARRISON NOT NOTED). Baker & Ballenger were appointed a committee to examine into her situation and relieve her to the amount of $10 or $15 if they think proper. Managing Committee Minutes-1825-18-206 Resolved: that widow Harrison's quarterly allowance be raised to $20 after the expiration of the present quarter. Managing Committee Minutes-1826-18-261 On motion resolved: that an order be drawn in favor of the widow Harrison for $20 quarterly allowance. Managing Committee Minutes-1827-18-267 An order in favor of Jacob Kenderdine of $33 being for funeral expenses of $19 and he balance of the widow Harrison's quarterly allowance $14. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Harrison, John Description An account of the resource The master builder John Harrison (III), whose relationship to the other Harrisons is unclear, was living in Mulberry Ward at the time of the 1774 tax. Two years later (January 26, 1776), John Thornhill reported "that John Harrison is Desirous of becoming a Member" of The Carpenters' Company; he was elected at the meeting of April 26, 1776. Although carried on the membership rolls, this Harrison was not active in The Company and after the Revolution became a lumber merchant at 151 North Water Street with a residence at 15 Vine Street (1794). That same year he was appointed an administrator of William William's estate. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/96736">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Children Joseph Deceased Date 1/1/1830 Descendant Ms. Leslie Keeler Descendant Address Ms. Leslie Keeler, 12 Pickard Road, Canterbury, NH 03224 (Tel: 603-783-9595) Date Elected 1/5/1785 File Number a First Name Mark Last Name Rodes Member Number 120* Grantor Records Notes Numerous other listings. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 668. A master builder elected to The Company in 1785. He may be the Mark Rodes who in the Revolution served in John Jordan's company in the Artillery Artificers, 1778-1780. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See Linn and Edge book, referred to here. ------------------------- served in Continental Armory - 5/26/1778 to 1780 geneaology from Leslie keeler (see file of James Stewart) Son Joseph Rodes married Caroline Stewart; their son James Stewart Rodes (grandson of Mark) married Margaret Stewart (daughter of member James Stuart ,E: 1833, D. 1856, and Sarah Potter Stuart) sister of Martha Stewart; their daughter Aline (Aline Rodes Benedict) lived at Carpenters' Hall a number of years with her Aunt Martha and had her wedding reception at the Hall. ------------------------ Prime Directory: Lists Mark "Rhodes" as carpenter April 9, 1789 in Pennsylvania Packet. ------------------------- See JOHN RUGAN, with whom Rodes was in business. ------------------------- in member file: copy of document from descendant showing Mark Rodes enlisted May 26, 1778, in U.S. "armoury yard," part of artillery unit commanded by Col. Flower. ------------------------- n file of member James Stewart is: Information from Ms. Leslie Keeler concerning Martha Stewart, pictures of her as well as information on trips by Carpenters' Company, and a copy of booklet on the Company history by Richard Betts in 1882. ------------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1785-3-92 Mark Rodes elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1789-4-24 John Rugan and Mark Rodes are to be informed that it is the sense of the Company that they return our Book of Prices which they have obtained until they comply with our Articles by paying up the arrears of their entrance money. Managing Committee Minutes-1790-4-43 John Rugan and Mark Rodes have complied with the Articles of the Company. Managing Committee Minutes-1830-18-357, 365 The widow Rodes made application for assistance towards defraying the expense of the burial of her late husband, Mark Rodes, when on motion it was resolved to draw an order on the Treasurer for $30 for that account. Application was made by the widow Rodes for some assistance. Managing Committee Minutes-1831-18-397 $15 in favor of widow Rodes her quarterly allowance. Managing Committee Minutes-1832-18-431 $15 quarterly allowance of widow Rodes. Managing Committee Minutes-1833-18-461 $15 quarterly allowance of widow Rodes. Managing Committee Minutes-1834-18-490, 498, 511 $15 quarterly allowance of widow Rodes. $15 quarterly allowance of widow Rodes. $15 quarterly allowance of widow Rodes. -------------------------- See Dissertation by Donna J. Rilling, chapter 4, page 54 -- cross reference is John Rugan -- for data on Rodes, although she calls him "Michael". Revolutionary War XX Spouse Born in Germantown Spouse Name Katherine Hess Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rodes, Mark Description An account of the resource Mark Rodes was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1785. He may be the Mark Rodes who was a seargent in John Jordan's company of the Artillery Artificers, 1778-1780. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm?ArchitectId=A1181">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1836 Business Address 5th bet. Arch & Market Sts. (1785) (Prime) Date Elected 1/4/1785 File Number a First Name John Last Name Rugan Member Number 119* Grantor Records Notes Many other listings in Grantor book. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 680. A master builder elected to The Company in 1785. His other memberships included the Library Company and the Columbia Fire Company. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See specifics: Library Company Catalog of Books; Scharf & Westcott. ------------------------------ Managing Committee Minutes-1785-3-86, 92 William Robinson proposed John Rugan; John Rugan elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1789-4-24 John Rugan and Mark Rodes are to be informed that it is the sense of the Company that they return our Book of Prices which they have obtained until they comply with our Articles by paying up the arrears of their entrance money. Managing Committee Minutes-1790-4-43 John Rugan and Mark Rodes have complied with the Articles of the Company. ------------------------------ PA Gazette 10/5/1796 - #8232 William Garrigues nominated to stand for election to Common Council, together with John Rugan. PA Gazette 10/18/1797 - #12438 Elected to Common Council of Philadelphia. ------------------------------ Dissertation by Donna J. Rilling, chapter 4, page 54 Craft associations sometimes proved stronger than reputation or, at least, artisans put judgments made personally ahead of public disclosures. John Rugan and Michael Rodes were partners in the business of house carpentry and mercantile pursuits for many years. The partners became acquainted in their teens, when they served in the Pennsylvania regiments during the Revolution. Shortly thereafter, in 1785, they joined the Carpenters' Company. The partnership was very successful, both in building and in the mercantile trade, and owned a dock on the Delaware river for use in its commerce. In 1818, the pair was charged with treble damages (for over $36,000) for violating the Non-Intercourse acts. In spite of the imputations, they continued to deal with the city's artisans and merchants alike in commercial ventures. NOTE: Mark and NOT Michael was a Company member. ---------------------- City Directory - 1805, 10 - John, merchant, 248 Sassafras Rugan & Rodes, merchants, 8 south wharves 1810 - Rugan & Rodes, merchants, 99 N. Water 1814 - John, merchant, 97 N. Water st., & 248 Sassafras Rugan and Rodes, merchants, 97 N. Water. 1820 - Rugan, John, & Sons, merchants, 97 N. Water St.; dwelling 248 Race. City Directory - 1826, 30 - John Rugan, collector of water rents, 248 Sassafras St. 1835 - John Rugan, gentleman, 248 Race. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rugan, John Description An account of the resource John Rugan was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1785. His other memberships include the Library Company and the Columbia Fire Company. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/67520">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1790 Date Elected 1/3/1785 Date Expelled # File Number a First Name John Last Name Donahue Member Number 113* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 216. A master builder elected to The Company in 1785 and excluded in 1790. He was an "encourager" to Abraham Swan, "The British Architect," (Philadelphia, R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book of architecture published in America. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ------------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1785-3-86 John Donahue elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1790-4-43 George Engles is appointed to deliver up the note to John Donahue which he gave the Company and erases his name from the Book. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Donahue, John Description An account of the resource John Donahue was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1785 and excluded in 1790. He was an "encourager" to Abraham Swan, The British Architect (Philadelphia, R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775). Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/22651">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Children David, William, Mary (total 12 children) Deceased Date 1/1/1838 Descendant Richard W. Lloyd (1972) Lynda Howell Business Address N. 7th St. bet. Arch & Race (1785-1800) Prime Descendant Address Richard W. Lloyd (1972), 411 Pine St., Camden, SC 29020 Lynda Howell, 9823 Scenic Hills Drive, San Antonio, TX 78255 Date Elected 1/2/1785 File Number a First Name Conrad Last Name Bartling Member Number 112* Project no known listing Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 49. A master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1785. He became a Warden of the Company in 1791. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. --------------------- City Directory - 1805 - Conrad, carpenter, 38 N. 7th 1810 - Conrad, carpenter, near 129 Cherry 1814 - C., head inspector of lumber, 255 N. Front Conrad, carpenter, near 126 Cherry 1824 - Conrad, carpenter, 455 Arch above 12th City Directory - 1835 - Conrad Bartting (sic.), 2 Carpenters Court. --------------------- Donna Rilling's speech to Carpenters' Company Mentions his work as measurement of others' carpentry as a source of livelihood. -------------------- On April 25, 1792 (?) Conrad Bartling paid $13.41 for carpenters' work in building first U.S. mint, at 7th & Arch Sts. His name seen in display of accounts paid on 2nd floor of Mint on north 5th St. -------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1784-3-67 Silas Engles proposed Conrad Bartling Managing Committee Minutes-1785-3-85 Conrad Bartling elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1823-18-129 Informing Conrad Bartling of his appointment to take charge of the Company's property in place of Mrs. Derbyshire who reported that C. Bartling was ready to come at any time the Committee were prepared to receive him. (Thereafter, monthly notations of payments for his services, including sawing & piling wood, kindling, candles, installing iron door for ashes. Managing Committee Minutes-1829-18-338 On motion resolved: that an order be drawn on the Treasurer for $18.73 in favor of Conrad Bartling for monthly services and sundry expenses. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1839-125 Meeting called for selecting a superintendent for Hall to fill the place of Conrad Bartling. Office Held Warden, 1791-93 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bartling, Conrad Description An account of the resource Conrad Bartling was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1785. He became a Warden of The Company in 1791. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/21462">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1797 Business Address 6 High St. (1791) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1785 File Number a First Name Andrew Last Name Boyd Member Number 110* Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes Note earlier death date, compared with sales. Estate settlement? Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 88. A master builder who signed the articles of The Carpenters' Company in 1785. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ----------------- Hannah Roach-APS PP 25 Nov. 1784. in tenure of house and lot in 4th bet. Race & Vine app Branch to be sold. apply to John Lowns in 3rd or Wm. Pancroft in 6th near Race. ----------------- Prime Directory: Lists as carpenter, April 7, 1790 in Pennsylvania Journal. Also at 4th St. (1785), Callowhill St. (1791 & 1793), 6 High St. (1791). ----------------- PA Gazette 12/26/1792 - #9098 One of 6 purchasers of 2,400 acres in Mahoning township and 16,000 acres on Fishing Creek, both in central Pennsylvania. ------------------ Managing Committee Minutes-1784-3-67 Joseph Ogilby proposed WILLIAM BOYD Managing Committee Minutes-1785-3-85 WILLIAM BOYD elected. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1796-11-20 Order for $24 for Sarah Boyd, widow of our late member, Andrew Boyd. Spouse Name Sarah Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Boyd, Andrew Description An account of the resource Andrew Boyd was a master builder who signed the articles of The Carpenters' Company in 1785. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/24078">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1790 Date Elected 1/3/1784 Date Expelled # File Number a First Name William Last Name Moore Member Number 111* Grantor Records Notes Other listings for William in index; also listings for Walter. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 548. William Moore, an unfortunately common name in late 18th century Philadelphia, was elected to The Company in 1784 and by 1790 marked in The Company records as excluded, probably for failure to pay dues. In 1770 he witnessed the will of George Claypoole, joiner, and in 1775 he was listed as an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan, "The British Architect," the first book on architecture published in America. During the Revolution a William Moore served in various Pennsylvania regiments, advancing from Sergeant to Brevet Captain between 1776 and 1783. That William Moore reportedly lived until June 6, 1824. Another possibility is that the George Moore who appears in Philadelphia city directories until 1804 is the same one who died that year in Delaware County. Hall also points out that a William Moore was a member of The Carpenters' Society in Baltimore by 1791. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ----------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1783-3-43, 49 William Moore proposed; William Moore elected. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Moore, William Description An account of the resource William Moore, an unfortunately common name in late eighteenth-century Philadelphia, was elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1784 and by 1790 marked in The Company records as excluded, probably for failure to pay dues. In 1770 he witnessed the will of George Claypoole, joiner, and in 1775 he was listed as an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan, The British Architect, the first book of architecture published in America. During the Revolution a William Moore served in various Pennsylvania regiments, advancing from Sergeant to Brevet Captain between 1776 and 1783. That William Moore reportedly lived until June 6, 1824. Another possibility is that the George Moore who appears in Philadelphia city directories until 1804 is the same one who died that year in Delaware County. Louise Hall also points out that a William Moore was a member of the Carpenters' Society of Baltimore by 1791. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/27065">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1805 Business Address See Comments Date Elected 1/2/1784 File Number a First Name John Last Name King Member Number 109* Grantor Records Notes Also listings for James and Jonathan King. Project Worked on Mt. Pleasant (1775-1779) Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 446. Became a student of Thomas Nevell (q.v.) in 1766. Nevell recorded in his account book on March 12, 1766, that King paid him two pounds "to Instructions in the Art of Drawing Sundry Propositions in Architecture." King next appears in 1773 when he took one Richard Riddle as an apprentice. That same year he erected a house for Thomas Wharton on Second St. and, according to John MacPherson's receipt book, he worked on Mt. Pleasant (designed by Thomas Nevell in 1763) off and on from 1775 to 1779. A resident of Dock Ward, King was elected to The Company in 1784. At the time of his death he lived on Lombard St.; is estate included "3 books of Architecture," a case of drawing instruments and 175 molding planes. Although King is not listed as an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture to be published in America, his inscribed copy is preserved in the library of The Company. Two drawings believed to be by King are tipped into the back of this volume. King was a student at Nevell's architecture school (see bio) and worked with him on Mount Pleasant. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. In Nevell's account book, Special Collections, Van Pelt Library, University of Pennsylvania. Also Mac Pherson receipt book at Philadelphia Museum of Art (for work at Mount Pleasant). --------------- Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects shows death date as 1804. -------------- See C.E. Peterson's book, "Robert Smith", page 14, Col 1, para 1 where King is charged two pounds for instruction in Thomas Nevell's school. --------------- Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter, 18 Lombard St. (1785-1800); also 237 S. 3rd St. (1798, 1800) and corner of 5th & Walnut (1799). -------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1784-3-49 John King elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-7, 23, 27, 40, 41 On considering the subject of re-insuring the property of John King and Silas Engles, it was on consideration agreed not necessary to make such insurance. The widow of the late member John King being desirous to place her property under the case of the Company for the present, therefore resolved: that George Summers and A.C. Ireland be requested to wait on her and receive a power of attorney to act on her behalf of the Company. Committee appointed to attend to the business of the widow King on behalf of the Company. The committee on widow King's case continued. $72.08 balance of principal & interest of a bond against the estate of John King. Managing Committee Minutes-1813-16-19 William Palmer reports he obtained the note drawn by R.Lyons endorsed by Mrs. King. Managing Committee Minutes-1821-18-43 Jesse Williamson having stated to the committee that Robert O'Neill is now in funds belonging to the estate of John King, deceased, but he does not think himself authorized to pay the same to the Carpenters' Company unless compelled to do so. Therefore, resolved: that the bond and mortgage of John King, deceased, due the Carpenters' Company be put in force immediately, unless the interest due thereon be forthwith paid, and the secretary was directed to furnish R. O'Neill with a copy of the above. Managing Committee Minutes-1824-18-169 John O'Neill reports having received $18 from John King's estate on account of interest. Managing Committee Minutes-1827-18-287 Michael Baker, Treasurer, reported he received the mortgageof John King to the Carpenters' Company, from James Smith, Esq. Managing Committee Minutes-1831-18-408, 410 Jacob Ballenger, collector, reports having received $93.16 interest from John King's estate $26.85 in favor of Ann King being the amount paid by William Duncan on account of interest from estate of John King. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource King, John Description An account of the resource The master builder John King became a paying student of Thomas Nevell in 1766. Nevell recorded in his account book on 12 March 1766, that King paid him two pounds "to Instructions in the Art of Drawing Sundry Propositions in Architecture." King next appears in 1773 when he took one Richard Riddle as an apprentice. That same year he erected a house for Thomas Wharton on Second Street; and, according to John MacPherson's receipt book, he worked at Mt. Pleasant (designed by Thomas Nevell in 1763) off and on from 1775 to 1779. A resident of Dock Ward, King was elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1784. At the time of his death he lived on Lombard Street; his estate included "3 books of Architecture," a case of drawing instruments and 175 molding planes. Although King is not listed as an "Encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America, his inscribed copy is preserved in the library of The Carpenters' Company. Two drawings believed to be by King are tipped into the back of this volume. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/96317">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Birth Date 1/1/1750 Children Elizabeth, Hannah, Justinian, Joseph, John, Sarah, Rebecca Deceased Date 1/1/1792 Descendant Edward Rakestraw Descendant Address Edward Rakestraw, 22072 F.M. 47, Wills Point, TX 75169 (Tel: 903-873-4364) Date Elected 1/1/1784 Father John File Number a First Name Joseph Last Name Rakestraw Married 3/25/1773 Member Number 107* Mother Eliz. Kenderdine Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 642. The third Philadelphia master builder of this name styled himself "junior" to avoid confusion with his uncle (d. 1794). He is listed as an "encourager" to the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect" (1775), although the only architectural book mentioned in his inventory is one of William Pain's works, probably "The Builder's Companion (1758 and later editions) which David Hall was importing to Philadelphia by 1760. Rakestraw signed Articles of the Company in1784 and became a warden in 1791. He claimed a share in the Library Company of Philadelphia for work contributed to construction of Library Hall, 1789-1790. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ---------------------- Son of Joseph Rakestraw, who died in 1750. See Rakestraw chart from Pete Craig. ---------------------- See Hannah Roach paragraph under William Rakestraw. --------------------- Hannah Roach paper, page 13aa Work with William Colladay on reshingling roof of State House and interior partitions in 1790. ------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1783-3-43 Joseph Rakestraw, Jr., proposed. Managing Committee Minutes-1784-3-49 Joseph Rakestraw, Jr., elected. ------------------ Hannah Roach papers Joseph Rakestraw, Jr., of Northern Liberties, house carpenter, will dated 28 September and proved 26 November 1792 (Will book W, 309 #190:1792, age 42 (Northern District Mo. Mtg., 158). Spouse Name Sarah Milner Name Suffix , Jr. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rakestraw, Jr., Joseph Description An account of the resource Joseph, Jr., the third Philadelphia master builder of this name, styled himself "junior" to avoid confusion with his uncle (Joseph Rakestraw, d.1794). He is listed as an "encourager" to the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect (1775), although the only architectural book mentioned in his inventory is one of William Pain's works, probably The Builder's Companion (1758 and later editions) which David Hall was importing to Philadelphia by 1760. Rakestraw signed the Articles of The Carpenters' Company in 1784 and became a Warden in 1791. He claimed a share in the Library Company of Philadelphia for work contributed to the construction of Library Hall, 1789-1790. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/103372">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1791 Date Elected 1/1/1783 Father John Thornhill File Number a First Name Joseph Last Name Thornhill Member Number 108* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 791. The master builder Joseph Thornhill was the son of John and Jane (Cook) Thornhill. During the Revolution he served as a sergeant in the artillery of Philadelphia under master builder Captain Benjamin Loxley. On December 18, 1782, he married Dorothy Kilton at Christ Church, the same year he was elected a member of the Carpenters' Company, By 1791 Thornhill required aid from the Company, and following his death in 1793 (yellow fever ?) his widow was looked after for several years by the Company.Occasionally Thornhill appears to have styled himself Joseph Thornhill, Jr., probably to avoid confusion with his uncle of the same name. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See also collections of Genealogical Society, as noted here. -------------------------- 1794 -1798 - Dorothy Thornhill, widow, 11 Willings Alley -------------------------- Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1791-11-5, 13 Application for relief of Joseph Thornhill, Jr., in need of assistance - 6 pounds. Order drawn for Joseph Thornhill, Jr., 17 shillings; Richard Thornhill 3 pounds, 2 shillings; John Thornhill for 3 pounds 2 shillings; being the full balance of the 9 pounds 6 shillings due the estate of their father, John Thornhill (d. 1783) from the Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia - including 6 (?) paid J.T. Feb., 1791. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1798-11-75 Dorothy, widow of our deceased member, Joseph Thornhill, stands in need of aid - $24 for her relief. ----------------------- Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter, April 7, 1790, in Pennsylvania Journal Revolutionary War XX Spouse Name Dorothy (Comments) Name Suffix , Jr. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Thornhill, Jr., Joseph Description An account of the resource The master builder Joseph Thornhill was the son of John and Jane (Cook) Thornhill. During the Revolution he served as a Sergeant in the 1st Company of Artillery of Philadelphia under master-builder Captain Benjamin Loxley. On December 18, 1783, he married Dorothy Kilton at Christ Church, the same year he was elected a member of The Carpenters' Company. By 1791, Thornhill required aid from the Company, and following his death in 1793, his widow was looked after by The Company for several years. Occasionally Thornhill appears to have styled himself Joseph Thornhill, Jr. to avoid confusion with his uncle of the same name (Joseph Thornhill). Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/24149">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Children daughter Deceased Date 1/1/1823 Business Address 13 Willing's Alley (1793) Prime Date Elected 1/6/1782 File Number a First Name James Last Name Corkrin Committee Membership Managing Committee, 1816-18 Member Number 106* Project Construction related to Old St. Mary's Church (see "references") Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 170. A master builder and lumber merchant who became a member of The Carpenters' Company in 1783 and served as Warden in 1784. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. --------------------- City Directory - 1805 - James, carpenter, 207 S. 4th 1810 - James, carpenter, 207 S. 4th Mary, milliner, 207 S. 4th 1814 - James, 209 S. 4th 1820 - James, Jun., carpenter, 207 S. 4th --------------------- In member file: Information on Corkrin's work related to Old St. Mary's Church together with Minutes concerning his dispute over unpaid bills. He was a pew-holder in the church. -------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1782-3-11,20 Thomas Nevell proposed James Corkrin; James Corkrin elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1819-17-37, 38 The case of James Corkrin's bond was postponed for 4 weeks, until his return from the country. The committee on the case of James Corkrin's bond were continued with instructions to have the same insured at the expense of the Company. Managing Committee Minutes-1821-18-39 In favor of Joseph Eberth $10.56 it being cash paid for renewing James Corkrin's policy of insurance. . . Managing Committee Minutes-1823-18-123, 130 Continuing insurance on James Corkrin's home. Order drawn in favor of James Corkrin for $25 being the balance agreed to loan him Managing Committee Minutes-1824-18-167, 168, 169 Phillip Justus was authorized to have the policy of insurance on James Corkrin's house in 4th st. renewed. Phillip Justus reports he had gotten the policy of insurance on James Corkrin's house renewed for which he paid $6. The committee to wait on the widow Corkrin report that she stands in need of assistance and that they have given her ten dollars present relief. An order drawn in favor of John O'Neill for $26; ten dollars present relief and sixteen dollars for a coffin for James Corkrin. Managing Committee Minutes-1828-18-301 The treasurer reports that he has effected an insurance on the Estate of James Corkrin to the amount of $800 the policy of the same is deposited in his hands. Managing Committee Minutes-1829-18-338 On motion resolved: that the Treasurer be directed to have the insurance renewed on James Corkrin's house. Managing Committee Minutes-1830-18-362, 367 A communication was received from Ann Corkrin requesting some assistance in supporting her mother. The committee in the case of James Corkrin's widow report her as being in a helpless state and recommend that she be placed on the list of infirm widows to receive $15 quarterly, which was on motion agreed to. $6.25 for renewing insurance on James Corkrin's property and searching at office. Managing Committee Minutes-1831-18-396 The committee on Corkrin petition report: that they have had an interview with the daughter of James Corkrin (dcd); having heard what they have to say have agreed to offer the following resolution: that the Carpenters' Company accept from the daughter of James Corkrin the sum of $600 in full of all demand they have against the estate - if paid in or before 1st day of June next ensuing. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Corkrin, James Description An account of the resource James Corkrin was a master builder and lumber merchant who became a member of The Carpenters' Company in 1783 and served as Warden in 1784. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23028">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1790-99,1802-05 Birth Date 1/1/1749 Children Thomas, James Deceased Date 1/1/1835 Business Address 307 S. 2nd St. (1791-1800) (Prime) Date Elected 1/5/1782 First Name William Last Name Linnard Married 3/25/1776 Member Number 114* Grantor Records Notes Just a sampling; many more in book, and many in sequences. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 482. A master builder who served during the Revolution as a Captain of the Pennsylvania Artillery. In 1782 he was elected to The Company and served as Warden in 1787 and Vice President from 1806 until 1813. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. --------------------------- Wiliam Linnard credited with construction of fanlight, or fan window, or D-window together with south doorway in 1791. See Beatrice Kirkbride report in Archives, Box 150, File 31. --------------------------- From a sign at Fort Mifflin: 1819 - Major William Linnard, commandant of Fort Mifflin, submitted plans for a new hospital. --------------------------- City Directory - 1805, 10 - William, military agent, 307 S. 2nd 1814, 20, 24 - William, U.S. deputy quartermaster, 205 S. 4th City Directory - 1830 - William Linnard, colonel, quarter master general, U.S. Army, 205 S. 4th St. 1835 - William Linnard, colonel, quarter master general U.S. Army, Locust below 12th. --------------------------- Pew rental records of Pine Street Presbyterian Church (at Presbyterian Historical Society) show Linnard paid rental on May 7, 1798 and other dates. --------------------------- Correspondence from descendant in file: was a Trustee of Old South Pine Street Church; rebuilt the church after the Revolution; is buried in Old Pine Street graveyard. --------------------------- PA Gazette 10/18/1797 - #12438 Elected to State Assembly from Philadelphia county. PA Gazette 10/11/1797 - #12428 Living at No. 20 N. 5th St., Thomas Savery joins appeal for people impoverished by yellow fever epidemic. Committee included William Linnard, South 2nd St. in Southwark and George Ingels, New Market St., in Northern Liberties. PA Gazette 11/29/1797 - #12499 The Committee for relief of yellow fever victims, including members above, expresses thanks for outpouring of money "to give comfort to the mourner, bread to the hungry,and consolation to the distressed widows and fatherless." More than 6,000 entrusted to their care, "1,300 heads of households plus 600 men on the roads." A total of $20,500 was collected from city residents in a short period, plus 335 barrels of wheat, rye, buckwheat, Indian meal and potatoes. PA Gazette 8/21/1799 - #13344 William Linnard, Alexander Steel and Silas Engles on committee from Southwark to elect Thomas McKean as governor. PA Gazette 11/5/1800 - #13900 George Ingels and William Linnard elected from Philadelphia county to State Assembly. --------------------------- Transactions APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 106 On March 27, 1791, a decorative wooden doorway with arched head and a pediment over engaged Doric columns, was installed on the north or principal entrance. (92) Two or three years later, the frontispiece of the south entrance was added.(93) On November 14, 1792, William Linnard was ordered to complete the work and on November 27, 1793, he was paid 12 pounds, 2 shillings, 10 pence for it. AICC, 55. ------------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1782-3-15, 20 William Linnard proposed; William Linnard elected. (NOTE: Minutes spell name phonetically LEONARD, which probably is a clue to pronunciation, with emphasis on first syllable.) Managing Committee Minutes-1808-15-123 The collector reports that he has received of William Linnard $32, one year's interest. Managing Committee Minutes-1809-15-186 The collector reported that he had received from William Linnard $573.24, principal and interest of bond and mortgage. ________________ Ancestory.com census data Census 1790 - William Linnard, Southwark, carpenter, dwelling , Image 0629, roll M637.9 page 209; two under 16 living in house Census 1810, 1820 - no listing Census 1830 - Col William L., New Market Ward, Image 433, roll M19_159, page 217 Spouse Name Susannah McMullan Office Held Vice President, 1806-13 Warden, 1787 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Linnard, William Description An account of the resource William Linnard was a master builder who served during the Revolution as a Captain of the Pennsylvania Artillery Company Militia. In 1782 he was elected to The Carpenters' Company and served as Warden in 1787 and Vice-President from 1806 until 1813. Biography from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/25614">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1786 Business Address Union bet. 3rd & 4th Sts. (1785-93) Prime Date Elected 1/1/1782 Date Expelled # File Number a First Name Evan Last Name Evans Member Number 100 Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 252. A master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company in 1782 and about whom virtually noting is known. He did not appear on the printed list of members in 1786 and was removed from the roll of members in 1787. See Selected Bibliography inTatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1782-3-11, 20 Joseph Govett proposed Evan Evans; Evan Evans elected. ------------------ PA Gazette 3/10/1784 - #246 Member of State Assembly who voted to repeal "test laws" intended to exclude former Tories from holding government office. He was one of 37 in favor. Bill passed. PA Gazette 9/5/1787 - #4596 Sale of house and land in Union township, Berks county. 194 acres. Sold by sheriff in execution of Evans' estate. -------------------- Spouse Name Eliza Edmundson (R) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Evans, Evan Description An account of the resource Evan Evans was a master builder who was elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1782 and about which virtually nothing is known. He did not appear on the printed list of members in 1786 and was removed from the roll of members in 1787. Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/25871">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1790 Business Address see Comments Date Elected 1/4/1782 File Number a First Name Frazer Last Name Kinsley Member Number 109* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 447. Frazer (Frazier, Frasier) Kinsley was a master builder appointed by the Committee of Safety in 1776, along with Thomas Nevell (q.v.) and others to collect lead clock and sash weights to be melted as ammunition for the Revolution. An "encourager" to the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan, "The British Architect," (1775), the first book of architecture printed in America, Kinsley was elected to The Company in 1782. At the time of his death in 1791, he owned two architectural books valued at one pound, two shillings, six pence, presumably his subscription copy of Swan. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1782-3-20 Frazer Kinsley elected. ------------------ Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter, Front St. opposite Lombard (1785); also 395 S. Front St. (1791). ----------------- Ancestry.com October 4, 1771, James Bell taken as an aprentice for five years. "House carpenter to be taught the art, trade and mystery of a house carpenter, have two winters' schooling and be taught the first five rules in common arithmetic." ----------------- PA Gazette, 5/22/1776 - #22207 Committee of Safety appointed Frazer Kinsley, Thomas Nevell and others to receive lead, paying at the rate of six pence per pound; clock weights excepted since iron weights not yet available. PA Gazette 7/23/1778 - #25075 Advertising sale of salt works at Great Egg Harbor, with salt pans, other equipment, buildings, stable with horses, oxen and a milk cow. ---------------- Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kinsley, Frazer Description An account of the resource Frazer (Frazier, Frasier) Kinsley was a master builder appointed by the Committee of Safety in 1776, along with Thomas Nevell and others to collect lead clock and sash weights to be used for ammunition. An "encourager" to the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's, The British Architect (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book of architecture published in America, Kinsley was elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1782. At the time of his death in 1791, he owned two architectural books valued at 1.2.6 pounds, presumably his subscription copy of Swan. Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/96923">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1790 Date Elected 1/3/1782 Date Expelled # File Number a First Name William Last Name McDowell Member Number 108* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 514. A master builder elected to The Company in 1782, but he was inactive until marked off The Company rolls in 1790. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. ------------------ Managing Committee Minutes-1782-3-1,2 William C. McDowell proposed; William McDowell elected. ----------------- PA Gazette 1/7/1789 - #5888 Purchased at sheriffs sale a lot and frame workshop on west side of 4th St. between Pine and Lombard. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource McDowell, William Description An account of the resource William McDowell was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1782, but inactive until marked off The Company roles in 1790. It is possible that he was the same William McDowell who served as a lieutenant in the 1st and 2nd Pennsylvanian regiments during the American Revolution. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/99423">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a>, a project of <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss and Thomas Stokes.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1786-94 Deceased Date 1/1/1827 Business Address 22 Cable Lane (1796) (Prime) Date Elected 1/2/1782 File Number b First Name George Last Name Ingels Member Number 107* Office Held President, 1795-1813 Vice President, 1786 Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 409. A master builder elected to The Company in 1782, and he actively served The Company as a member of committees or an officer (President, 1795-1813). He marched at head of 450 "architects and house carpenters" in the Grand Federal Procession (July 4, 1788), carrying The Company banner showing their arms and the motto, "Justice and benevolence." See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. --------------------- In member file of James Mitchell is copy of his membership certificate signed by Ingels as President and Cornelius Stevenson as Secretary. Also, a description of the certificate of membership in the display case on the first floor, as of May, 2004. --------------------- City Directory - 1810 - George, naval storekeeper, Laboratory (right man?) 1824 - George, county commissioner, 22 New Market 1826 - George, inspector of butter & lard, 7 Wood (Brewer's Alley) --------------------- PA Gazette 2/22/1786 - #2959 Persons indebted to Joseph Rush, late coroner of the city and county of Philadelphia, should make payments and settle accounts with Mary Rush and George Ingels, executors. PA Gazette 10/11/1797 - #12428 Living at No. 20 N. 5th St., Thomas Savery joins appeal for people impoverished by yellow fever epidemic. Committee included William Linnard, South 2nd St. in Southwark and George Ingels, New Market St., in Northern Liberties. PA Gazette 11/29/1797 - #12499 The Committee for relief of yellow fever victims, including members above, expresses thanks for outpouring of money "to give comfort to the mourner, bread to the hungry,and consolation to the distressed widows and fatherless." More than 6,000 entrusted to their care, "1,300 heads of households plus 600 men on the roads." A total of $20,500 was collected from city residents in a short period, plus 335 barrels of wheat, rye, buckwheat, Indian meal and potatoes. PA Gazette 11/5/1800 - #13900 George Ingels and William Linnard elected from Philadelphia county to State Assembly. --------------------- Transactions APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 108 Seeking the Port of Philadelphia's custom office as a new tenant, President George Ingels wrote to an unnamed official describing the Hall as "50 feet in front the depth the same. The principal story Comprises One large room, two fire proofs and the Staircase. The Second Story is divided by a passage of eight feet wide into two large well lighted rooms and two Smaller (one the South side). The Cellar floor, well lighted and dry and easy of Access for storeing goods. The Court front of the Hall is well paved and will be used in common by the Carpenters Company and their Tenants occupying the Several buildings.(107). ----------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1782-3-11 George Ingels elected. Managing Committee Minutes-1785-3-92 George Ingels the eldest Warden is requested to serve the Friendship Carpenters' Company with a certified copy of the Minutes made the first day of March last, respecting the union. Managing Committee Minutes-1785-3-98 George Ingels reports: that he had delivered a copy of the minutes of March 3rd, last respecting the union of the companies. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ingels, George Description An account of the resource George Ingels was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1782, and he actively served The Company as a member of committees or an officer (President, 1795-1813). He marched at the head of 450 "architects and house carpenters" in the Grand Federal Procession (July 4, 1788), carrying The Company banner showing their arms and the motto, "Justice and benevolence." Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/25223">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1809 Business Address Old Town, Baltimore, MD (R) Date Elected 1/1/1782 File Number a First Name James Last Name Gibson Member Number 106* Grantor Records Notes Many listings; a sampling below. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 303. A master and an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect" (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. Throughout the Revolution he served, as did many of the building trades craftsmen, in Baldwin's Artificer Regiment, rising from 1st Lieutenant to Captain between 1777 and 1781. He was elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1782 but appears to have left Philadelphia for Baltimore shortly thereafter; he became a member of the Carpenter's Society of Baltimore in 1790 and returned his copy of The Carpenters' Company price book from that city in 1807. See Selected Bibliography in "Biographical Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See Library Company of Philadelphia catalog, listed here. -------------------- PA Gazette 5/12/1773 - #15923 On May 1, sale of lot and partially completed foundation for house 21 feet from corner of 8th and Market Sts. -------------------- PA Gazette 2/7/1778 - #24387 Listed as Lieutenant under Colonel Benjamin Flower, calling for enlistment of various craftsmen as "artificers." -------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1782-3-1, 2 James Gibson proposed; James Gibson elected. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gibson, James Description An account of the resource James Gibson was a master builder and an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. Throughout the Revolution he served, as did many of the building trades craftsmen, in Baldwin's Artillery Artificer Regiment, rising from 1st Lieutenant to Captain between 1777 and 1781. He was elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1782 but appears to have left Philadelphia for Baltimore shortly thereafter; he became a member of the Carpenter's Society of Baltimore in 1790 and returned his copy of The Carpenters Company price book from that city in 1807. Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/37898">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1790-92 Deceased Date 4/30/1798 Business Address Corner of 5th & Arch (1785) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1781 File Number b First Name Matthias Last Name Sadler Member Number 105* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 682. A master builder apprenticed to Joseph Ogilby (q.v.) from 1771 to 1776. He served during the Revolution in Baldwin's Artillery Artificer regiment and by 1780 appears as a resident of Mulberry Ward in Philadelphia. On April 30, 1781, he was proposed for membership in The Carpenters' Company by Joseph Gavotte (q.v.) and elected shortly thereafter. In 1786 Sadler became Warden of The Company. He worked on the Library Company's hall for which he received two shares in the library. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See also other sources noted here. ---------------- e-mail from descendant says her relative wasa private in "his corps of artificers." ----------------- INHP Library - Sadler and Govett paid 2000 lbs. for carpentry work on Congress Hall, the largest single invoice listed for construction. Also - "a petition from Joseph Govett and Mathias Sadler to be employed as carpenters in building a city hall was read and ordered to lie on the table. Also - "Govett and Sadlers account amounting to 9.3.4 . . .was read and referred to committee on accounts. ---------------- In his folder (R) copy of page from Minutes of Library Company shares - 1789. Joseph Govett, Jr., was an associate of George Plim, Jr., in 1773; and of Matthew Sadler in 1791. ----------------- City Directory - 1805 - Eleanor, widow near 251 Mulberry. (Address close to that on 1st page; may be member's widow. ------------------ Managing Committee Minutes-1781-2-162, 163 Joseph Govett proposed Matthias Sadler; Matthias Sadler elected. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1798-11-89 Late member Matthias Sadler's widow to be offered aid. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1799-11-113 Eleanor Sadler presents Company with set of branding irons No. 1 to No. 9 and a brand with the letters "TEXT" (?). (Hannah Roach) The irons to be kept in the Hall for the use of the members. ------------------- Hannah Roach notes Will Book X/721 - Mathias Sadler of Philadelphia, carpenter. 17 September 1794 - 30 April 1798 wife and executrix Eleanor. Nephew William Mans (?), Elizabeth Talman. wit: John Baker, John Sproul, and Joseph Govett. ------------------ PA Gazette 7/25/1778 - #25078 One of many signers of document pledging "to disclose facts about persons who are enemies of America during the occupation of the city." PA Gazette 10/18/1797 - #12438 Elected to Common Council of the City. Noted as being a carpenter. ----------------- Spouse Name Eleanor Office Held Warden, 1786 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sadler, Matthias Description An account of the resource Matthias Sadler was a master builder apprenticed to Joseph Ogilby from 1771 until 1776. He served during the Revolution in Baldwin's Artillery Artificer Regiment and by 1780 appears as a resident of Mulberry Ward in Philadelphia. On April 30, 1781 he was proposed to membership in The Carpenters' Company by Joseph Govett and elected shortly thereafter. In 1786 Sadler became Warden of The Company. He worked on the Library Company's hall for which he received two shares in the library. Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/101775">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website.  https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/7ef473f3ead7fbdd3cda998459bb5939.PNG 95053e17c18b98bc4919d9426bf05c4d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Rhoads noted in 1774 Carpenter's Company Minutes. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived American Philosophical Society Digital Collections Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1772-73,81-82 Deceased Date 8/18/1784 File Number a First Name Joseph Home Address Southwark, Philadelphia Last Name Rhoads Member Number 52* Grantor Records Notes More listings for James. Reference *Tatman & Moss Biographical Dictionary of Phila. Architects page 656. The Southwark master builder was elected to the Carpenters' Company prior to the date of the earliest surviving records. He is first recorded at a Company meeting in 1767, and he served on various Company committees in 1770s. On February 22, 1772, Rhoads was paid for measuring work at Christ Church and in November of that year he witnessed the will of Thomas Tresse, also a house carpenter from the Southwark area. When Rhoads died in 1784, his inventory included -- in addition to the usual assortment of tools -- an "Iron Machine for Raising." His estate was owed over 44 pounds by the trustees of Northampton County Court House and over 64 pounds by the estate of Robert Smith (q.v.). Rhoads's widow, Ann, received a refund of 12 pounds from the Company for his 1770 subscription for the erection of the Hall. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. See also Christ Church journal, Historical Society of Pennsylvania. *PA Gazette 6/18/1767 - #3303 Run away, a servant who is a house carpenter (follwed by extensive description of man and clothing). Three pounds reward paid by Joseph Rhoads. PA Gazette 2/10/1773 - #15380 Advertises house and lot for sale on Shippen St., in Southwark on Society Hill, near premises of Joseph Rhoads, house carpenter. PA Gazette 8/18/1784 - #928 Notice by Ann Rhoads, administratrix, "to all persons with demands against estate of Joseph Rhoads, house carpenter, district of Southwark and those indebted to him. Also, notice to persons who have any tools . . . requested to return them." PA Gazette 1/21/1789 - #5914 Identifies land in Southwark on George St. between Shippen and Plum Sts., and between 2nd & 3rd Sts., near ground of Samuel Rhoads; adjoins ground of Joseph Rhoads, who apparently owned various pieces of ground in the immediate area. *Via Hannah Roach notes: Adm. Bk I/95, 1784:129 PG: 18 Aug 1784. House carpenter of Southwark, dcd. Ann Rhoads, adminis. Southern District Monthly Meeting, 23 - bur. 7/23/1784; 45 years (1739) *Managing Committee Minutes-1784-3-68 On the petition of Ann Rhoads widow of Joseph Rhoads to have the subscription of her husband to the Carpenters' Company repaid to her. The Company considering the distressed circumstances of the widow and children, do request (by their order of this day) the Master to pay his subscription of 12 pounds and the balance of his account for work done to the Hall being 10 shillings and 9 pence in the whole 12 pounds 10 shillings & 9 pence. *Info on possible descendant in: City Records D.S.B. #338 filed August 11, 1817; satisfied May 18, 1818 Joseph & Daniel Rhoads vs. Augustice Cushing. Claim for $500 against three certain two story frame buildings situate on a certain alley or court near the southwest corner of Chestnut and Schuylkill Third street in the city of Philadelphia, for materials. (other references to this company in City Records D.S.B. #337) *Another claim filed by this company dated March 25, 1818, for $706 against two certain three-story brick houses situate on the north side of Arch or Mulberry streets between 12th and 13th streets, for lumber. Via Hannah Roach: Tax list, 1756, Mulberry Ward, Joseph Rhoads, carpenter, 10 pounds. Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1683/1718; E; 6; 318; Howell, Philip 1799/1809; EF; 7; 462; Engle, Silas 1809/1815; IC; 11; 621; Kerr, James Defendents/Sheriff Sales File Data from City of Philadelphia Archives: (Book; Page; Year; Purchaser) B-3; 379; 1776; Clarke, John C-4; 132; 1790; Bradford, William C-4; 211; 1791; Rhoads, Ann Spouse Name Ann Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rhoads, Joseph Description An account of the resource The Southwark master builder Joseph Rhoads was elected to The Carpenters' Company prior to the date of earliest surviving records. He first is recorded as present at a Company meeting in 1767, and he served on various Company committees in 1770s. On February 22, 1772, Rhoads was paid for measuring work at Christ Church and in November that same year he witnessed the will of Thomas Tresse, also a house carpenter from Southwark. When Rhoads died in 1784, his inventory included--in addition to the usual assortment of tools--an "Iron Machine for Raising." His estate was owed over 44 pounds by the trustees of Northampton County Court House and over 64 pounds by the estate of Robert Smith. Rhoads's widow, Ann, received a refund of 12 pounds from The Carpenters' Company for his 1770 subscription for the erection of the Hall. Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26277">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website. https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/64c8f8de5ef27a7c67914517ab868830.PNG 29553f7b73750492938a1515cb4751b8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource John Trip noted in Carpenter's Company minutes. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource American Philosophical Society Digital Collections. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1805 Date Elected 1/1/1770 File Number b First Name John Last Name Trip Member Number 81* Reference *Tatman & Moss Biographical Dictionary of Phila. Architects. Page 798. Trip was a master builder. He was elected to The Company on April 19, 1770, but rarely attended meetings. In 1800 it was reported he was living in Wilmington, DE. Some Company records indicate that he was expelled from membership, probably for failure to pay dues; other Company records give him a death date of 1805. See Selected Bibliography in Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects. *Managing Committee Minutes-1800-8-127 John Trip a member of this Company who has resided at a considerable distance from this city and was supposed to be deceased but it appearing otherwise, by his attending the Company, resolved: that the wardens be instructed to exhibit his account of arrears and quarterages for settlement. Managing Committee Minutes-1801-8-138 Report was made that John Trip has complied with the order of the Company and paid his arrears and quarterages. Revolutionary War X Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Trip, John Description An account of the resource The master builder John Trip was elected to The Carpenters' Company on April 19, 1770, but rarely attended meetings. In 1800 it was reported that he was living in Wilmington, Delaware. Some Company records indicate that he was expelled from membership, probably for failure to pay dues; other Company records give a death date of 1805. Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/21602">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website. https://archive.carpentershall.org/files/original/083e408e18b2d97add500a472ab17351.PNG 29553f7b73750492938a1515cb4751b8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource William Ashton noted in Carpenter's Company Minutes. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived American Philosophical Society Digital Collections Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1795 Business Address 146 Arch St. (1797) (Prime) Date Elected 1/2/1770 Date Expelled # File Number a First Name William Last Name Ashton Member Number 80* Project North corner Front and Pegg Streets Northern Liberties Reference *Tatman & Moss Biographical Dictionary of Phila. Architect. Page 16. Ashton was a master builder elected to the Carpenters' Company on April 19, 1770. He was an "encourager" to the 1775 Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect," the first architectural book published in America. *Prime Directory: Listings for William Ashton and William Ashton, Jr., as follows: William Ashton, house carpenter, at 292 N. Front St. (1791) 294 N. Front St. (1794), Back St. near Callowhill, N. Liberties, (1795). For "Jr." at 168 N. 3rd St. (1794) *Prime Directory: Lists a Samuel Ashton as a cabinet maker near 146 Arch St. (1797) and 233 Arch St. (1798, 1799, 1800). *City Records D.S.B. book #335; filed December 7, 1812; no record of having been satisfied Susanah Ashton for William Ashton vs. George Ashton. Claim for $200 against a brick building, part two stories and part three stories high, situate the north corner of Front and Pegg streets in the Northern Liberties of the County of Philadelphia. (Lien possibly filed by Ashton's widow?) *Managing Committee Minutes-1798-8-9 On motion resolved: that the name of William Ashton be erased out of our list of members agreeable to the 4th section of the by-laws. 5/3/2010 Mrs. Karsch, Thank you for your efforts researching WIlliam Ashton. It seems there were quite a few of them in late eighteenth century Philadelphia. My William Ashton ancestor married Eva Maria Klein, the daughter of a German immigrant, at St. Michael's and Zion Lutheran Church in 1793; he died in 1812. Their daughter, Hannah, married Peter Krall in 1819. It seems the Carpenter's Company Ashtons lived in the same area north of Market Street where my German ancestors lived. Since Peter Krall was listed as a house carpenter in the 1799 City Directory, it suggests a connection, but I haven't found one. Whichever Ashtons were mine, it's still fun to walk around the Old City area knowing that Peter Krall, Maria Klein, and WIlliam Ashton walked the same streets and saw the same buildings -- like Carpenter's Hall. I regret that the Lutherans dug them up. I enjoyed our conversation as well and hope to meet you again. Jack Krall jackkrall@aol.com *In member file: 4/24/12: John Ulrich julrich@fosterchamberlain.com 215-882-3415 211 Fitzwater Street Philadelphia PA 19147 ancestor_info: William Ashton 7 May 1734- 24 Sep 1800. Descendant through his daughter Mary (Ashton) Keller. message: We're hoping to visit Carpenter's Hall tomorrow - Thursday April 25, 2012. William Ashton is listed as a member from 1770 to 1795 when he was expelled. If possible, I'd be interested in learning why he was expelled. *In member file: 4/30/2012: Mr. Ulrich First I apologize for not answering your email request prior to your visiting Carpenters' Hall last Thursday. I do hope you found your visit interesting and helpful. The reason William Ashton was expelled is not listed in our records. The usual reason is non-payment of dues not some legal issue. Our member database has no information on his family and for this reason I suggest you contact the Pennsylvania genealogical Society through the website of the Pennsylvania Historical Society at 13th and Locust Streets here in Philadelphia. There are a number of Ashton families listed in Philadelphia and they will be able to give you details about each one. Your second question concerning Owen Biddle's book The Young Carpenters' Assistant has more than one answer. He published the book in the early 19th century with plans to open an architecture school in Philadelphia with The Carpenters' Company. Unfortunately he died at an early age. When The Company moved to develop and offer such a school John Haviland used this book with updates as the basis for instruction. On The Carpenters' Hall website you will find numerous articles that relate history to the Company. First click on History and then move down to More History to find the article First School of Architecture near the end of this listing. This will summarize the role that Biddle's book played in this first school. The Hall Library is not open for use but the Athenaeum of Philadelphia library on 6th Street just south of Walnut does have a copy available for you to see. I suggest a phone call to arrange for your visit. I wish you the best in exploring your ancestors — a most rewarding experience. *In member file: 5/1/2012 Ms. Karsch, Thanks for getting back to me. No apologies are necessary – I know I contacted you with very short notice. And thank you for the information – I had been curious about the book because William Ashton's son-in-law or grandson (I'm not sure which because they shared a common name) had owned a copy printed in 1815. Ashton's son-in-law was an undertaker who had a home and business on 5th Street between Arch and Race Streets so it seems natural that he might have owned the book. However, he would have been in his late 50s by 1816, and there is something about the way that the book was signed and dated that makes me think it is more likely that it was a book/textbook that belonged to his son (William Ashton's grandson) who would have been a teenager at the time. I thought there might have been some connection between the book and Carpenter's Hall that could shed some light on it for me. Thanks again for the suggestions! Best regards, John Ulrich *Grantor File Data from the City of Philadelphia Archives: (Date; Book; No.; Page; Grantee) 1683/1777; H; 7; 60; Samuel Emlen 1799/1802; EF; 1; 373; J. Heimer 1809/1815; JC; 14; 180; George Ashton *Defendents/Sheriff Sales File Data from City of Philadelphia Archives: (Book; Page; Year; Purchaser) A-1; 197; 1756; Hower, Samuel Revolutionary War X Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ashton, William Description An account of the resource William Ashton was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company on April 19, 1770. He was an encourager to the 1775, Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect. Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/22262">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1804 Business Address Corner Chestnut & 7th Sts. (1785) (Prime) Date Elected 1/1/1779 Father Robert File Number b First Name John Last Name Smith Member Number 104* Middle Name D. Defendant/Sheriff's Sale Notes None listed with middle initial of "D". Lost total of 18 properties between 1790-92. Project used system of ground rent for lots, see details in Rilling Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 739. Son of the master builder/architect Robert Smith (q.v.), was registered as a student at the Pennsylvania Academy in Philadelphia from July,1760, to April, 1765. He was listed as the administrator of his father's estate in 1777, and in fact, was working with the elder Smith on the Delaware River fortifications at the time of his death. John Smith continued to serve the cause of the Revolution as a superintendent of carpenters erecting cannon platforms from September through November 1778. In 1779 he was elected to The Carpenters' Company but was irregular in his attendance at meetings during the latter years of the Revolution. In 1783 he was elected Warden, only to be replaced in the spring of 1784 because he had moved to Chester county. According to Company records,Smith had financial difficulties; The Company paid his funeral expenses in 1805. --------------------- "Robert Smith" by Charles E. Peterson, page 156, column 2, last para: William Williams was Smith's brother-in-law. --------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1779-2-122 John Smith met the Company and signed the Articles and paid 4 pounds entrance. Carpenters' Co. Minutes-1797-11-59 Order in favor of John Smith, administrator of late Robert Smith, for 40.7.8, being balance due the estate for cash advanced for use of the Company when building their Hall. Managing Committee Minutes-1804-9-72 Special meeting. For the purpose of taking into consideration the situation of John Smith and his illness. Managing Committee Minutes-1804-9-72 The present meeting being convened for the purpose of taking into consideration the situation of John Smith who from sickness has been necessitated to call on the President and Managing Committee for greater sums than they are empowered to give. Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-35 Resolved: that Joseph Morris be a committee to assist the widow of our late member John Smith in the settlement of her accounts with the assigned J. Penrose, dcd. Managing Committee Minutes-1807-15-83 The committee in the case of widow Smith report that they have examined the accounts between her estate and the estate of J. Penrose, and are of the opinion that there is nothing due her. Managing Committee Minutes-1819-17-28 Application made by widow of John Smith for assistance. Managing Committee Minutes-1820-18-11 Committee to attend to the case of widow Smith. Managing Committee Minutes-1821-18-34, 46, 69 $20 quarterly allowance of widow Smith. $20 present relief of widow Smith. $20 quarterly allowance of widow Smith. Managing Committee Minutes-1822-18-80 $20 widow Smith's quarterly allowance. Managing Committee Minutes-1823-18-128, 137 $20 quarterly allowance of widow Smith. $20 quarterly allowance of widow Smith. Managing Committee Minutes-1824-18-169 $20 quarterly allowance of widow Smith. Managing Committee Minutes-1825-18-203, 210, 226 $20 quarterly allowance of widow Smith. $20 quarterly allowance of widow Smith. $20 for widow Smith. Managing Committee Minutes-1826-18-237, 259 $20 quarterly allowance of widow Smith. $20 quarterly allowance of widow Smith. Managing Committee Minutes-1830-18-368, 385 $15 widow Smith's quarterly allowance. $15 quarterly allowance of widow Smith. Managing Committee Minutes-1834-18-500 $15 quarterly allowance of widow Smith. Donna Rilling paper 4/1990; Smith began building on lots obtained by ground rent; included details of how this system functioned. Office Held Secretary, 1810-14 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smith, John D. Description An account of the resource John Smith, son of the master builder/architect Robert Smith, was registered as a student at the Pennsylvania Academy in Philadelphia from July 1760 to April 1765. He was listed as the administrator of his father's estate in 1777, and, in fact, was working with the elder Smith on the Delaware River fortifications at the time of his death. John Smith continued to serve the patriot cause as a superintendent of carpenters erecting cannon platforms from September through November 1778. In 1779 he was elected to The Carpenters' Company but was irregular in his attendance at meetings during the latter years of the Revolution. In 1783 he was elected Warden, only to be replaced in the Spring of 1784 because he had moved to Chester County. According to Company records, Smith had financial difficulties; The Company paid his funeral expenses in 1805. Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/97314">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1798 Date Elected 1/1/1775 File Number a First Name Joseph Last Name Few Member Number 103* No Signature X Project 301 Pine St. (1774) now Kosciuszko House Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 265. A master builder nominated to The Carpenters' Company by William Williams (q.v.) and elected April 1, 1775, although he never signed the articles. He was an "encourager" of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect" (Philadelphia, R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775). It is possible that this Joseph Few served during the Revolution as Regimental Quartermaster of the the Continental Artillery, 1 April 1777 through 31 October 1777. -------------------- In member file: sheet referring to "Supplying Washington's Army" which describes how a man with his job title functioned. ------------------- "Philadelphia Preserved" Page 17 - Built house 301 Pine St. 1774-75, later occupied briefly by Gen. Thaddeus Kosciuszko during his exile from Poland. Architect for restoration of house was Company member. -------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1775-2-102, 105 Joseph Few desires to become a member of the Company. Joseph Few elected. -------------------- PA Gazette, April 30, 1783 - item #31318 Joseph Few moved to the corner of Spruce & Water Sts. to a house occupied by Thomas Leiper - manufactures and sells tobacco products including snuff. Revolutionary War XX Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Few, Joseph Description An account of the resource Joseph Few was a master builder nominated to The Carpenters' Company by William Williams and elected 17 April 1775, although he never signed the Articles. He built a residence at 301 Pine st. 1774-1775. This building was later occupied by Thaddeus Kosciuszko during his exile from Poland. Today, it is a museum, the Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. Few was an "encourager" of Abraham Swan, The British Architect (Philadelphia: R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775). It is possible that this Joseph Few served during the Revolution as Regimental Quartermaster of the 4th Continental Artillery, 1 April 1777 through 31 October 1777. Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26047">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Deceased Date 1/1/1790 Business Address Penn St. below South - 1779 (Roach) Date Elected 1/1/1774 File Number a First Name Samuel Last Name McClure Member Number 102* Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 514. Was a master builder elected to The Company in 1774. For a brief period (1781-1782) he served The Company as Warden. ------------------ Managing Committee Minutes-1774-2-81 Samuel McClure proposed and elected. Revolutionary War X Office Held Warden, 1781 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource McClure, Samuel Description An account of the resource Samuel McClure was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1774. For a brief period (1781-1782) he served The Company as a Warden. In 1779 he was assessed for a tax of 1 pound and 10 shillings for the state tax in the Dock Ward. Biography from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/27089">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website, a project of the <a href="http://www.philaathenaeum.org/">Athenaeum of Philadelphia</a>. Written by Roger W. Moss and Thomas Stokes. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1784-8,90,94-9,1801-5,12-17 Birth Date 10/19/1743 Children Andrew, George, Frederick Deceased Date 12/24/1817 Descendant Mrs. Anne Kessler (see Chas. Kessler, Jr., file) Business Address 35 Callowhill St. (1800) (Prime) Descendant Address Mrs. Anne Kessler (see Chas. Kessler, Jr., file) Date Elected 1/1/1774 File Number a First Name George Last Name Forepaugh Married 6/24/1768, Phila. Member Number 101* Project Believed to have been master carpenter for the Senate gallery of Congress Hall, 1795. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 277. A master builder elected to The Company in 1774 and served as Warden from 1780. He is believed to have been the master carpenter for the Senate gallery of Congress Hall, 1795. ------------------ See correspondence in member file from descendant ----------------- See extensive bio material from Lt. Col Coulter; in member file ----------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1774-2-81 George Forepaugh elected. ------------------ Prime Directory: Listed as house carpenter, Callowhill bet. Front & 2nd St. (1785-99); 35 Callowhill St. (1800). ----------------- City Directory - 1805 - George, carpenter, 256 N. 2nd 1810 - George, carpenter, 207 Callowhill 1824 - Margaret, 30 North Alley (check address with above; possibly his widow) ----------------- Hannah Roach-APS: Will book 6/544 - 29 Sept. 30 Dec 1817. eldest son Andrew and son George. to Mary Hood sister of son-in-law John Hood. To granddaughter Margaret Rain; residue to daughter Margaret wp (?) John Ruddach. ------------------- Rilling speech to Carpenters' 4/ 1990 on ground rent system Chapter 3 of Donna Rilling's dissertation of 1992, in which she describes building a house and names members to illustrate her points. ------------------ Letter in Charles Kessler, Jr., member file from Mrs. Kessler reports that Mrs. Kessler's mother was a direct descendant of George Forepaugh, with corroborative dates. ------------------ PA Gazette 11/27/1782 - #30758 Captain George Forepaugh named as an officer in the Pennsylvania militia who was commended in address by commanding general. PA Gazette 9/17/1783 - #31887 Isaac Coats and George Forepaugh named as superintendents to raise money and establish market houses and a public market on the north side of Callowhill St. and New Market St. in the Northern Liberties. To continue in office till March, 1785. PA Gazette 7/7/1784 - #765 Northern Liberties market completed; applications for stalls and booths received by Forepaugh and 2 others. ----------------- Mr. Coulter john.a.coulter@us.army.mil I know that Mr. Is not accurate but, unfortunately, I don't have your military title. It is good to hear from you again about your ancestors the Forepaughs. I can give some information concerning the two questions you asked. Photo/ painting of either George or Frederick. Who don't have an image of either one. Members rarely spent the money for a portrait or a miniature; those who did were either lost or in the hands of descendants. Over the years Carl and I checked various possible sources for images of the early members with no luck. For Captain Forepaugh's military commendation I can give you the reference: your reference is to the comment in the issue of the Pennsylvania Gazette published on November 27, 1782, number 30758. The 18th century issues of the Gazette are on disk available for reference. We used the American Philosophical Reference Library that you can access on-line or 105 South Fifth Street Philadelphia, PA 19106-3386 215-440-3400 for assistance. Many reference libraries have these disks. Another possible source for this information is the Independence National Historical Park reference library Revolutionary War XX Spouse Name Ann Pinyard Where Born Germany Office Held Warden, 1780 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Forepaugh, George Description An account of the resource George Forepaugh was a master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1774 and served as Warden from 1780. According to Hazard's Register, he was the master carpenter for the Senate gallery of Congress Hall, 1795. When Forepaugh died in 1817, his estate was valued at $4,143.75. Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26038">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1783-87,95 Children William Deceased Date 1/1/1811 Business Address 2nd st. - 1772 (Roach) Date Elected 1/1/1773 File Number a First Name Robert Last Name Allison Member Number 99 Project Washington College, Chestertown, MD. With David Evans, removed State House bells to Allentown before British occupation of Philadelphia. Also Christ Church. One of four master carpenters who built President's house, 1795. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 9. A master builder who first appeared as a resident of Southwark at the time of the 1769 tax, was proposed for membership in The Carpenters' Company and elected on February 15, 1773, the same meeting that Joseph Ogleby (q.v.) and William Williams (q.v.) were taken into the Company. He is listed as an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect," 1775, subscribing for two copies. His known apprentices include John Strickland (apprenticed April 6, 1772), Robert Hall (January 12, 1773), Robert Leach and Francis Kain (August 12, 1773.) With the coming of the Revolution, Allison performed several services for the Pennsylvania government. In 1776 the Committee of Safety directed him to erect a fort on Liberty Island in the Delaware river. The following year, Allison, together with David Evans (q.v.) removed the State House bells, Including the Liberty Bell, and transported them to Allentown "at the approach of the enemy." Following the British evacuation of Philadelphia, Allison and his men disassembled the British fortifications for salvagable building materials, and he was paid to provide "suitable materials for repairing the Court room in the State House and draw a plan for the necessary repairs." The only major structure known to have been erected by him is the original Washington College building in Chestertown, MD, c. 1783, a commission he appears to have shared with Joseph Rakestraw (q.v.). Finally in 1790, Allison petitioned the Philadelphia City Council "to be employed as a Carpenter when a City-Hall shall be built." ------------------------- See C.E. Peterson's book, "Robert Smith", page 18, col 2, last para: Smith and John Thornhill measured and valued Thomas Nevell's work at Mt. Pleasant. Thomas Nevell, in turn, had measured Gunning Bedford's Port Royal, among those with whom Smith was most deeply intertwined was Samuel Rhoads. Like Smith, Rhoads sometimes acted as a designer and a contractor although he became wealthy as a developer. Rhoads, along with Joseph Fox, was a manager and designer for the Pennsylvania Hospital, a project for which Smith was a consultant. Rhoads served in the same capacity for the Almshouse. He handled the finances when Smith built Benjamin Franklins house, where another Company member, Robert Allison, executed the interior woodwork. ------------------------------- In Building Records database are two requests from Allison for financial assistance. Both dated 1805. Original documents, on handmade paper, are at APS, box 31. ----------------------------- In his member file, see pages copied from "Fort Mifflin of Philadelphia," telling of his work at the fort protecting Philadelphia. ------------------------------ Rhoads and Smith served together on a committee of the APS, overseeing a platform to observe the Transit of Venus in 1769. ----------------------------- INHP Library - "A petition from Robert Allison praying to be employed as a carpenter when a city hall shall be built was read and ordered to lie on the table." NHP Library - Samuel Rhoads handled the finances for construction of Franklin's house. Robert Smith was the builder; Robert Allison executed the interior woodwork. ---------------------------- Baptismal record of Third Presbyterian Church (at Presbyterian Historical Society) show William born May 7, 1781 and baptised July 16, 1781. ---------------------------- "The Building of Christ Church," on page 140, tells of order from Charles Thomson, secretary of the Continental Congress to Colonel Flower, commissary of military stores, for employment of Allison and others to remove bells from public buildings and store them in Bethlehem (sic.) (in file of John Harrison.) ------------------------- Ancestry.com August 12, 1773, Francis Kain taken as apprentice for 13 years, one month and 26 days. "Apprentice, taught the trade of a house carpenter, read in Bible, write a legible hand and cypher as far as rule of 3." ------------------------- Prime Directory: Listed as carpenter, Oct. 16, 1788, in the Pennsylvania Packet (Ph.)-1800. ------------------------- City Directory - 1810 - Robert, coachpainter, 18 S. 6th. (Is this a son?) ------------------------- See E-mail under Daniel Leech: Duncan was a close friend to Robert Allison to whom he apprenticed his son Robert in 1773. They were also associated with the Loxley and McClure families. ------------------------- "Fort Mifflin of Philadelphia" page 26 Group of carpenters headed by Allison working in early 1777 to strengthen Fort Island, also known as Fort Mifflin. ------------------------- Jrl. of Society of Architectural Historians, Vol. XII; 2:27, May 1953 One of four master carpenters -- Col. William Williams, Joseph Rakestraw, John Smith and Robert Allison -- listed as building President's house (1795); located 9th St. below Market, west side. Not occupied by either Washington or Adams, who lived in former Robert Morris mansion on Market just east of 5th St. Purchased for the first building fo University of Pennsylvania. --------------------------- See "References" under Joseph Rakestraw for role in construction of building at Washington College, in Maryland -------------------------- Hannah Roach paper, page 12aa Paragraph tells about his role in making repairs to State House in 1778, following British occupation of the State House -- and Philadelphia. ------------------------- Donna Rilling speech to Capenters' Company April 1990 Quite detailed information on his financial ups and downs as a house carpenter. ------------------------ PA Gazette 10/16/1766 - #1737 Robert and Margaret Allison settled estate of Thomas Thompson by selling house and ground on east side of Fifth St. PA Gazette 2/21/1776 - #21721 Robert Allison elected to serve a six month term, representing Southwark, for the Committee for City and Liberties. PA Packet 7/25/1778 - # 25078 Robert Allison was one of many Philadelphians who signed a statement July 17,1778, encouraging residents to testify against "enemies of America" during recent British occupation of the city. PA Gazette 8/4/1779 - #27418 Allison re-elected for Committee for City and Liberties. Article cites greatest number of voters ever known and nominees carried by largest majority. He a representative of Southwark. PA Gazette 8/19/1779 - # 27456 Allison, representing Southwark, is one of committee of citizens formed to receive subscriptions to help stabilize the depreciating currency. In effect, they asked others to join them in pre-paying the equivalent of three years' taxes to provide backing for the U.S. currency. PA Gazette 5/2/1787 - #4261 Robert Allison and Robert Smith listed as owning land in Uwchland Township, Chester County.. PA Gazette 12/17/1788 - #5824 Sheriff's sale of property Allison and his wife (Rachel) sold for ground rent. Location: north side of Catherine St. between 2nd and 3rd Sts, in Southwark. PA Gazette 10/17/1792 - #8956 Sold at bankruptcy sale at Merchants' Coffee House in 2nd St.: 8 properties and houses of Allison: 4 properties on Water St., 2 on Wicacoe Lane; a house on Shippen St. near 3rd; 5 acres in Bristol, Bucks Clunty. ---------------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1773-2-68-1773 Robert Allison proposed. Managing Committee Minutes-1807-15-72 The President is requested to draw an order on the Treasurer in favor of Robert Allison for $10 to pay him for two architect books. Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-14, 15 Letter receive from Robert Allison requesting the loan of some money. Drawing order for eight dollars for present relief of Robert Allison. The present meeting being convened for the purpose of taking into consideration the situation of our member Robert Allison, who is represented to be in prison for debt; therefore resolved: that George Summers, Daniel Knight and Jacob Lybrand be appointed to call and see him, and give such advice as may occur respecting his situation and see that he is comfortably accommodated and report at our next meeting. Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-18 Committee appointed to call on Robert Allison who is in prison for debt. Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-48 Application be made on behalf of Robert Allison for some aid. Jacob Lybrand and Jonathan Roberts are a committee to call on his and acquaint him that the Company will not consent to assist him until he changes his mode of living. Managing Committee Minutes-1807-15-77, 93, 102,138 Letter from Robert Allison requesting some relief and the President is requested to draw an order on the treasurer in favor of Robert Allison for five dollars present relief. The President is requested to draw an order on the Treasurer in favor of Robert Allison for 15 dollars present relief. Managing Committee Minutes-1809-15-147,151, 156, 160, 166, 168, 171, 173, 197, 198, 199, 205, David Flickwir is requested to furnish Robert Allison with a half cord of wood and overcoat, shoes and stocking and five dollars. Five dollars for relief of Robert Allison and $2.50 be allowed for the weekly relief of Robert Allison. (Seven listings of $5 or $7.50 for Allison's relief.) David Flikckwir is requested to furnish Robert Allison with coating surtout and one cord of wood. Managing Committee Minutes-1810-15-205, 209, 210, 263 David Flickwir reports that he has furnished Robert Allison with 2 1/2 cords of wood and a hat amounting to $11.65. (Two listings of $5 for Allison's relief.) Managing Committee Minutes-1811-15-267 through 300, 301 Total of 14 payments, ranging from $3 to $9, for relief of Robert Allison. Order on David Flickwir for 25 dollars & one cent for a coat and one cord of wood for Robert Allison. Managing Committee Minutes-1811-15-303 Funeral expense of Robert Allison. Managing Committee Minutes-1812-15-305 $14 part of funeral expenses of Robert Allison. Revolutionary War XX Spouse Name Rachel Office Held Vice President, 1781 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Allison, Robert Description An account of the resource Robert Allison, a talented carpenter and master builder, proved to be one of the Carpenters’ Company’s most colorful members. Carpenter, master builder, land speculator and developer, he was a strong supporter of the American cause. Well-known buildings with which he was associated include Benjamin Franklin’s house in Franklin Court, the State House, Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland and the House Intended for the President of the United States. Presumably of Scottish descent, his first known job in Philadelphia was assisting <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/100731">Robert Smith</a> with Benjamin Franklin’s home off of Market Street in 1764 for which he was paid £120. On December 2, 1766, he married Rachel Gunning at the Market Square Presbyterian Church in Germantown. The following March 29, 1767, their daughter, Margaret, was baptized at the First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. A year later, a second daughter, Jane, was also baptized at the First Presbyterian Church on April 13, 1768. Allison began his land acquisitions in 1767 purchasing two lots of ground on George Street in Southwark from <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26272">Samuel Rhoads</a> and his wife. Allison is listed as a resident of Southwark, a carpenter with one servant, on the 1769 tax list. He began his long career of community service by accepting an appointment to a committee to work out suitable financial arrangements for Captain Condy who was overseeing the building of the new Presbyterian Church at Fourth and Pine Streets. Allison was building on his own as well. In 1771 <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/92951">Gunning Bedford</a>, surveyor for The Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire inspected Allison’s home on the west side of “Georges Street between Cedar and Plum Streets in the district of Southwark where he dwells.” This two-story structure, twenty feet front, thirty feet deep, included chimney breasts, double cornices, entry wainscoting and a Doric frontispiece, was not yet finished and ultimately not insured by Allison for a few more years. The 1770s were busy ones for Allison and his family. A new daughter, Rachel, was baptized at the First Presbyterian Church in 1772 and the household was swelled by the addition of apprentices: <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/90636">John Strickland</a> in 1772, and <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/90640">Robert Hall</a>, <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/90643">Robert Leech</a> and <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/90644">Francis Kain</a> in 1773. All were to be taught the trade of a house carpenter. Robert Leech was to have time to go to evening school one quarter each winter and Francis Kain was to be able to be taught to read the Bible, “write a legible hand and cypher as far as rule of 3.” In addition to teaching his craft, Allison was to provide food, lodgings and laundry. Allison had been elected to the Carpenters’ Company of Philadelphia in 1773 along with <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/90642">Joseph Ogleby</a> and <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/21574">William Williams</a>. Records show that he worked on the Jacob Graff house during this period, and presumably also built on his own property, including 2 tenements on the southwest corner of Shippen and George Street, (surveyed by Bedford in 1774). Smaller than Allison’s own home, Bedford noted in his survey that the carpenters’ work was done in a plain way except the hanging of the doors. Allison also applied for a loan of £200 from the Contributionship in 1774 offering as collateral two houses on Penn Street near Cedar. He received the money in February 1775 on the proviso that he insure the houses. Within the year he applied for an additional £150 on the properties which the Board agrees to pay out of the first money that can be spared. On January 17, 1775 Allison was elected a member of the committee of the Carpenters’ Company for the upcoming year along with Robert Smith, <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/24170">Thomas Shoemaker</a>, <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23899">James Bringhurst</a>, <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26890">Benjamin Loxley</a>, <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23017">William Colladay</a>, <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/118111">James Pearson</a>, <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/97609">Joseph Rakestraw</a>, <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/97277">William Lownes</a>, Gunning Bedford, <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/95133">Thomas Nevel</a>, Joseph Ogelby, <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/23421">James Worrel</a>, and <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/93526">Joseph Fox</a>, Esq. He continued his land dealings, purchasing property from Samuel Powel and his wife on Penn Street in late 1774, then selling a section of that land to James Hunter. October 1, 1775 he sold a frame tenement and lot to Francis Gurney. He also purchased two copies of the first architectural book published in the colonies by Robert Bell, Abraham Swan’s The British Architect with engravings by John Norman (published in England in 1745). 1776 was a momentous year for the colonies, certainly Philadelphia and also for Robert Allison. In January of 1776, he was elected to the Carpenters’ Company’s Standing Committee for Settling Prices along with most of his colleagues from the Committee the prior year. He also began to cultivate political connections. He was elected to the Committee for the City and Liberties of Philadelphia for the District of Southwark for a six-month period. He began the year with a measuring job, shelving at Captain David Sproats’ store with Edward Bonsall, but was soon engaged with the construction of a fort on Liberty Island with James Worrell. Other work took place on Province Island, Mid Island and Fort Mifflin. A son, George, was born on February 26, 1776, and baptized on March 2, 1776 at the Third Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. It is likely that an earlier son, Robert, was born in 1775 although no birth or baptismal records can be found. (A Robert Allison is recorded as buried at Third Presbyterian in 1822, and we know Allison did have a namesake who handled some details of his father’s funeral in 1811.) His defense work continued through 1777. Additionally that year he, together with <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/90639">David Evans</a>, removed the State House bells to Allentown for safekeeping. His work for the cause of the Patriots took on a new dimension as he began his service in the militia. Pennsylvania law required all males capable of bearing arms, between the ages of 18 and 53, to serve in the militia for two months of active duty. Philadelphia had eight battalions; it appears that divisions generally fell along neighborhood lines. The men in these divisions elected their officers who were then commissioned by the State and subject to a three-year tour of duty. Allison was elected a lieutenant colonel in 1777 and served until 1780. Seemingly, he was responsible for much of the organization work; he was allotted $100 by the Council of Safety for recruiting expenses at the critical point when General Howe was threatening to invade Philadelphia and was also paid for the procurement of muskets just prior to the Battle of Brandywine. Allison’s sixth battalion was called to active duty at Swedes Ford. However, once the battalion’s two-month tour of active duty ended, a new battalion replaced them. Substitutes could be found or fines paid if one needed to avoid duty. This clearly enabled the colonists to continue as much as possible with everyday life. Allison’s carpentry work continued through 1778 with the commission to remove the plank, scantling etc. left by enemy troops and remove them to safety. He was also asked to draw plans for repairs to the courtroom in the State House and provide needed materials. In September he was to deliver to Colonel Bull the materials he retrieved from enemy redoubts to complete structures at Billingsport and Mud Island. He was also paid for repairs on the old workhouse, the Schuylkill bridge, and sundry small jobs. One of the most interesting was the removal of lead spouts from houses upon order of the Council of Safety with <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/25871">Evan Evans</a> and James Worrell, to be delivered to J. Watkins, presumably the lead was to be used for ammunition. Allison, Evans and Worrell petitioned Congress in 1779 to appoint someone to value the lead and repay those citizens who were affected. Allison maintained a strong political presence; the issues of currency devaluation were of paramount interest to him. He served as the committee representative from Southwark to stop the issuance of paper money and to raise money by subscriptions raised by canvassing the neighborhood, although apparently nothing came of this. It may, however, have led to the petition submitted to Congress by hundreds of citizens, requesting that its members determine the extent and quantity of paper money to be issued and when it shall stop. They further suggest raising revenue by subscription. This was read on September 13, 1779. In May of that same year Allison and others sent another petition to Congress regarding the decay of credit and depreciation of money. His concerns reached beyond the financial, however. In a city where political sympathies were divided, tensions could run high. Allison signed a petition pledging support for those loyal to the American cause who were being dissuaded by Loyalists from testifying against them during the time of the British occupation. He was elected again as a member of the Committee for the City and Liberties in the late summer of 1779. He also took the time to aid individual colleagues, signing a petition with others including David Rittenhouse and Robert Smith in support of William Brown’s efforts to become the auctioneer of the city in 1779. In 1778 he signed a petition endorsing John Norman’s efforts to raise funds to finish the publication of a treatise on artillery. Even earlier in 1777 he was one of 19 Master Carpenters who signed a petition to the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania supporting George Ingels for the office of measurer for the city. In 1780 Allison received £720 from David Rittenhouse, payable to Messrs. Allison and Smith, for planks used in refitting the public stables for the use of members of the Assembly etc. It is likely that this was the stable at Sixth and Chestnut Streets, advertised for sale in 1778 with stalls for 22 horses, and room for hay. The stable was used by the local militia during the war and was offered at public auction in 1782, listed as lately occupied by the Militia Lighthorse. Allison served on the Sheriff’s Committee in 1780 to divide the estate of his colleague, Robert Smith, who had died in 1777. Given the timing of this project it was probably Robert Smith’s son John, who worked with Robert Allison on this project. The 1782 and 1783 supply tax lists show entries for “Smith & Allison, “ but it is unclear whether this is related to his work with Robert Smith’s estate or a partnership with the son. In 1781 Allison was chosen assistant Master of the Carpenters’ Company working with Master Samuel Rhoads. Allison is credited with building Washington College’s first building in Chestertown, Maryland in 1783, a work he undertook with Joseph Rakestraw. By 1784 he returned to Philadelphia and together with Gunning Bedford, measured the carpenters’ work on the Free Quakers’ Meeting House. In 1785 he was paid for measuring and painting , carpenters’ work for T. Worrell in settlement of Eden Haydock’s estate, who died in 1776. Allison continued to reside at 35 East George Street. He remained active in the Carpenters’ Company proposing Ebenezer Ferguson and Francis McAllison as new members in 1785. By the late 1780s the depression which engulfed the city took its toll on Robert Allison and he entered into bankruptcy on October 9, 1788. The following day, Ebenezer Ferguson entered his claim for £200. Notices appeared in the Pennsylvania Packet soon after and on October 16, 1788, Robert Allison, “house carpenter, dealer and chapman” was to surrender himself to commissioners for the bankruptcy commission as well as on November 18 and November 26 at which time his creditors were to come prepared to prove their debts.” (A chapman is defined as one who buys and sells, a peddler, a hawker or in 1793, a “cheapener.” That same year his property on Catherine Street was sold at Sheriff’s sale. In 1789, ten Southwark lots (some developed) belonging to Robert Allison along George Street and Shippen Street were sold at Sheriff’s sale. Additional lots on Water Street, Swanson Street and Love Lane were also sold. ` Allison rebounded from this major blow, and in 1790 petitioned City Council “to be employed as a Carpenter when a City-Hall shall be built.” He continued to reside on George Street, according to the 1790 census. Residing with him were 9 free white males under 16, presumably some apprentices, and 5 white free females. Along with other master builders he endorsed the work of Zane Chapman & Company makers of composition ornaments. By 1792 Allison was purchasing property again with James Corkrin from John Dickinson Sargeant. He also finally paid off his bond and interest to The Philadelphia Contributionship. Throughout the next few years Allison bought and sold different pieces of the property from South to Gaskill Streets between Third and Fourth Streets. He moved his family to the property on South Street by 1793. After the death of William Williams in 1794, Allison and <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/97314">John Smith</a> were employed as master carpenters on the house intended for the President of the United States. Allison devoted more time to Carpenters’ Company affairs in these years, and was chosen as a member of the Committee of the Carpenters’ Company in 1795. In 1796 Allison repurchased the adjoining South Street properties held by James Corkrin and then sold sections of the property to John Smith, John Batten, Barney McCarrell, and Joseph Knox. He continued to live at 117 South Street, the 1798 direct tax values the property at $1237.50. John Smith sold the South Street property back to Allison in 1801 who in turn sold it as part of a larger lot including two houses, to Joseph Sims for $5,000. It is likely that this was the Smith house as well as Allison’s own home. In the midst of this transaction, his wife, Rachel Allison, died, on March 5, 1801. Her death was recorded in both the deed and in the newspaper, a simple line: “Mrs. Allison, wife of Col. Robert Allison.” The money disappeared quickly and in 1802 Allison applied to the Carpenters’ Company for both a loan as well as relief money. He continued his commitment to the company, this time serving as one of a committee of 15 to revise the price guide. In March of 1804 he offered to sell the Carpenters’ Company his copy of Gibbs Designs, which it purchased for $8. Still funds were hard to come by as he explains in a letter to the Committee in February of 1805. With pain I am under the Disagreeable necessity to beg your favours for some small trifle to help me a little along. You know the severity of the winter having hardly anything to do and I could not get any money from those that owned moneys. It’s made me live very miserable. If it is as much as [the] purchase of a half Cord of wood as I am afraid wood will be higher. Do Oblige if you can. In 1806 Allison’s financial affairs hit bottom. An undated letter to the Carpenters’ Company reveals a myriad of financial concerns, of debts owed to him and by him, and legal issues and court sittings, and it is likely from this same trying period. A note towards the end of his letter hints at tension between Allison and the Company: I have been troublesome I must own but God knows far against my will. I am a member of this Company – you will therefore Judge of my ___situation at present. While Allison blames his financial difficulties on lack of work, and debts owed, the Carpenters’ Company records show another side of the issue. In 1806 Allison was imprisoned for debt, and a special meeting of the Carpenters’ Company Managing Committee had been called “for the purpose of taking into consideration the condition of our member, Robert Allison, who is represented to be in prison for debt.” <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/115990">George Summers</a>, <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26865">Daniel Knight</a> and <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26873">Jacob Lybrand</a> were appointed a committee to check on the situation and be certain he was “comfortably accomodated.” Five days later the committee reported that they had done this. Seven months later, the committee’s minutes note that application was made on behalf of Robert Allison for aid. Jacob Lybrand and Jonathan Roberts were directed “to call on him and acquaint him that the committee will not consent to assist him until he changes his mode of living.” Within six months, on July 1, 1807, the committee authorized the payment of five dollars to Allison for relief. According to the Philadelphia City Directory Allison lived on Lombard Street at his point, listed as “measurer of carpenters’ work.” It is uncertain how plentiful work was but Allison began to rely more heavily on relief funds from the Carpenters’ Company. He received another $5 in 1807 and a total of $20 in 1808. These amounts began to increase in 1809 and the Company began to provide goods as well as money. In 1809 the committee instructed David Flicknir to provide Allison with a half of cord of wood, overcoat, shoes, stockings and $5. Other payments followed n 1809 and by 1810 he was receiving stipends every other week, sometimes $5 and sometimes $3, perhaps to keep him from squandering larger sums. Allison died on December 20, 1811. Poulson’s American Daily Advertiser of December 23, 1811 carried the following notice: Died – on Friday morning in the 73rd year of his age, after a short but painful illness, which he bore with Christian fortitude and resignation, Mr. Robert Allison, a respectable inhabitant of this City. The Carpenters’ Company paid for many of the funeral expenses. The Committee reimbursed William Powell for $16 for funeral expenses for Robert Allison on December 20, 1811, and paid David Flickner $14 for part of Allison’s funeral expenses. They also paid Henry Connelly $10 for his plain walnut coffin. A final entry in the minutes from January 8, 1812 reads: Robert Allison handed to the Committee several bills of the Funeral Expenses of his father. Jacob Lybrand was directed to pay two dollars the amount of two bills and inform him that the committee would not pay the other bills. Allison clearly was a skilled master builder, a trusted Patriot and a willing supporter of colleagues and friends. He appears in his prime years to have been respected by colleagues and it is thought he may have been a worthy successor of Robert Smith, although at this time few major building connections have been found. He was extremely proud of his militia rank of Colonel and used it frequently. He and his wife left behind a sizeable family, although unfortunately little is known of their lives. Allison counted among his contemporaries some of the city’s leading and wealthier citizens. Unfortunately he seems to have lived beyond his means for much of his life and his financial misfortunes ultimately overshadowed his earlier contributions. Written by Carol Smith, for the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/24088">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1787 Birth Date 1/1/1749 Deceased Date 1/1/1794 Date Elected 1/1/1773 File Number 1 First Name William Last Name Williams Member Number 98* Grantor Records Notes Numerous other listings. Project Float for Constitution procession, July 4, 1788 Work on President's House, 9th below Market Sts.; also extension of Congress Hall for Senate chamber Houses at 425 & 427 Spruce St. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects pages 854-855. Was one of the leading master builder/proto-architects in late 18th century Philadelphia. He first came to notice with a provocative advertisement in the "Pennsylvania Packet" for January 4, 1773. "William Williams, a native of this city, where he was regularly bred to the business of house carpenter, begs leave to inform his friends, and the public, that having lately returned from London, where he has for some time studied architecture in its various branches, he proposes carrying on the business of house carpentry in the most useful and ornamental manner, as is now executed in the City of London, and most parts of England; and humbly hopes, from his practice and experience, to give the highest satisfaction to such as shall be pleased to employ him in a new, bold, light and elegant taste, which has been lately introduced by the great architect of the Adelphi Buildings at Ducham Yard (Robert Adam); and which is universally practiced all over Britain. He also fits up shop-fronts in the nicest manner, from the plainest and most simple to the most elegant and tasty, according to original plans taken in London."Williams's advertisement is one of the earliest Philadelphia references to Adamesque neo-classicism, and he is also known to have owned English architectural books that were new in the 1770s, such as N. Wallis's "A Book of Ornaments in the Palmyrene Taste containing upwards of sixty new designs . . ." (London, 1771), that survives with his signature in the library of the Carpenters' Company. Williams was elected to membership in The Company on February 15, 1773, together with Robert Allison (q.v.) and Joseph Ogilby (q.v.); he signed the Articles on April 19, 1773. Two years later he was an "encourager" of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's "The British Architect" (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book on architecture published in America. During the Revolution he rose from Captain to Lt. Colonel between 1775 and 1780. On April 6, 1777, he married Ester Smith, daughter of the late master builder proto-architect Robert Smith (q.v.) at St. Michael's and Zion Church. In October he was taken prisoner by the British at the Battle of Germantown; several months later he escaped and rejoined the American forces. For the rest of his life he was referred to as "Colonel" Williams. Following the Revolution, Williams resumed his craft and served as Warden of The Company, 1785-1786. For the Grand Federal Procession of July 4, 1788, to celebrate ratification of the Constitution, Williams and his journeymen erected a float for The Company in the form of a dome resting on 13 columns in the Corinthian order, rich in the adopted symbolism of the new nation: "The frieze decorated with 13 stars; ten of the columns complete and three left unfinished (for those states that had not yet ratified the Constitution). On the pedestals of the columns were inscribed, in ornamental ciphers, the initials of the 13 American states. On the top of the dome a handsome cupola, surmounted by a figure of Plenty bearing cornucopias and other emblems of her character. Round the pedestal of the edifice were these words: 'In Union the fabric stands firm.'" Too little is yet known about the other work of this key figure who, together with Thomas Carstairs (q.v.) may be an important link to British neo-classicism in Philadelphia. Williams was one of the carpenters granted two shares in the Library Company of Philadelphia for his work on Library Hall (designed by William Thornton, q.v., 1789-1790), and two fine examples of Williams's domestic work survive on Spruce St. (modern numbers 425 & 427. The first of these he built in 1792 on speculation and sold to Anthony Butler for 1400 pounds. The second house (427) was erected at about the same time (c. 1790-1792) and sold to the French Consul General of the United States, Antoine de la Forest. Executed in the finest late 18th century Philadelphia style, this house was resold in 1795 for 8,000 Spanish milled silver dollars to Don Joseph de Jaudenes,Commissary General and Envoy from the King of Spain. Additional insight into Williams's place in Philadelphia architecture comes from 1793, when Stephen Hallet and James Hoban attacked William Thornton's design for the United States Capitol. President Washington, at his wits' end over the bickering between these three, sent Hallet and Hoban to Philadelphia to meet with Samuel Blodget (q.v.), Superintendent of Public Buildings, and Thornton. Since Blodget also thought Thornton's plan "impracticable," Thornton arrived at the meeting with Colonel Williams and Thomas Carstairs as his advisors. Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson presided over this extraordinary meeting that resulted in some changes in the Thornton plan. Williams, whom Jefferson called an "undertaker" -- that is, a builder/contractor -- produced several suggestions for how Thornton's design could be improved. But Jefferson was not convinced; he wrote to President Washington, Williams's "method of spanning the intercolonnations with secret arches of brick, and supporting the floors by interlocked framing appeared to be totally inadequate; that of unmasking the windows by lowering the Galleries was only substituting one deformity for another, and a conjectural expression of how head-room might be gained in the stair-ways showed he had not studied them." The meeting temporarily saved the Thornton design, but it must have taught Williams the lesson that Benjamin H. Latrobe (q.v.) would soon learn -- amateur architect Jefferson could be outspoken and pigheaded on matters of taste and architecture. Other references to Williams's professional activity include sizeable payments for work done "at the President's House by Wm. Williams" (1792-1797) made to his estate by Richard Wells, supervisor of construction, in 1796. While John Smith (q.v.), Joseph Rakestraw (q.v.) and Robert Allison (q.v.) also worked at this seminal structure located on the west side of Ninth St. south of Market (demolished c. 1829), the design is usually attributed to Williams. In partnership with Joseph Rakestraw, Williams worked on the southward extension of Congress Hall that created the Senate chamber, 1793-1794. Rakestraw and Williams appear to have been on a retainer and were regularly paid 75 pounds each during the period they were engaged on the building; they were paid in full on May 19, 1794. Shortly thereafter, both men died, probably from yellow fever. Following William Williams's death, the Columbianum or American Academy of Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, etc., opened an exhibition that included several architectural drawings by Robert Smith (q.v.), John Sproul (q.v.), Abraham Colladay (q.v.), and Williams. So far as is known this was the first exhibition of architectural drawings ever held in the United States. ----------------- See C.E. Peterson's book "Robert Smith", page 23, col 2, para 4: tells about Williams training in London, an advertisement for his business and his death in 1794, possibly from yellow fever. ---------------- "Robert Smith" by Charles E. Peterson, page 156, column 2, last para: William Williams was Smith's brother-in-law. --------------- PA Gazette 7/9/1788 #5393 Lengthy, detailed description of Grand Federal Procession, celebrating ratification of U.S. Constitution. Includes description (item 24 in report) of "The New Roof, or Grand Federal Edifice" . . . "built in 4 days by Mr. W. Williams & Co." . . . "was followed by 450 architects and house carpenters carrying insignia of their trade.". . . "Preceded by Benjamin Loxley, Gunning Bedford, Thomas Nevill, Levi Budd, Joseph Ogilby, William Roberts." Minutes - Fall Quarterly Meeting, 1997 (Peterson's report) Tells of inventory of his estate, describing contents and their importance. Also listing of "bonds from German Catholic Church" (Holy Trinity Church at 6th & Spruce Sts). ------------------ "Philadelphia Preserved" Page 35 - Built house at 427 Spruce St. in 1791 (Williams-Mathurin house). This is location of the first French consulate in the United States. Dedication of plaque with Charles Peterson noted in January 2002 issue of "Quarterly." ------------------ Transactions APS Vol. 43, Part I (1953), page 106 Williams cited (89) as hauling red cedar logs used in columns of the first floor of the Hall. --------------- In his member folder copy of page from Minutes of Library Company on shares - 1789. --------------- Managing Committee Minutes- June 12, 1991-page 173 Historian emerirtus reports on life and works of Williams, drawn from a number of sources. Williams married Robert Smith's daughter Esther just a few weeks after her father died. (Copy of Peterson's report in Williams's file.) Revolutionary War XX Spouse Name Hester Smith, daughter of Robert Smith Where Born Philadelphia, PA Office Held Warden, 1785 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Williams, William Description An account of the resource William Williams was one of the leading master builder/proto-architects in late eighteenth-century Philadelphia. He first comes to notice with a provocative advertisement in the Pennsylvania Packet for January 4, 1773: William Williams, a native of this city, where he was regularly bred to the business of HOUSE CARPENTRY, begs leave to inform his friends, and the public that having lately returned from London, where he has for some time studied ARCHITECTURE in its various branches, he proposes carrying on the business of House Carpentry in the most useful and ornamental manner, as is now executed in the city of London, and most parts of England; and humbly hopes, from his practice and experience, to give the highest satisfaction to such as shall be pleased to employ him, in a new, bold, light and elegant taste, which has been lately introduced by the great architect of the Adelphi Buildings at Durham Yard [Robert Adam]; and which is now universally practiced all over Britain. He also fits up shop-fronts in the nicest manner, from the plainest and most simple to the most elegant and tasty, according to original plans taken in London. Williams's advertisement is one of the earliest Philadelphia references to Adamesque neo-classicism, and he also is know to have owned several English architectural books that were new in the 1770s, such as N. Wallis's A Book of Ornaments in the Palmyrene Taste containing upwards of sixty new designs...(London, 1771), that survive with his signature in the library of The Carpenters' Company. Williams was elected to membership in The Company on February 15, 1773, together with Robert Allison and Joseph Ogilby; he signed the Articles on April 19, 1773. Two years later he was an Encourager of the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan's The British Architect (R. Bell for J. Norman, 1775), the first book of architecture published in America. During the revolution, he rose from Captain to Lt.-Colonel between 1775 and 1780. On April 6, 177, he married Ester Smith, daughter of the late master builder/proto-architect Robert Smith, at St. Michael's and Zion Church; in October he was taken prisoner by the British at the Battle of Germantown, and several months later he escaped and rejoined the American forces. For the rest of his life he was referred to as Colonel Williams. Following the Revolution, Williams resumed his craft and served as Warden of the Carpenters Company, 1785-1786. For the Grand Federal Procession of July 4, 1788, to celebrate the ratification of the Constitution, Williams and his journeymen erected a float for the Company in the form of a dome resting on thirteen columns in the Corinthian order, rich in the adopted symbolism of the new nation: "The frieze decorated with thirteen stars; ten of the columns complete, and three left unfinished [for those states that had not yet ratified the Constitution]. On the pedestals of the columns were inscribed, in ornamented ciphers, the initials of the thirteen American states. ON the top of the dome a handsome cupola, surmounted by a figure of Plenty bearing cornucopias and other emblems of her character. Round the pedestal of the edifice were these words: 'In Union the fabric stands firm.'" Too little is yet known about the other work of this key figure, who, together with Thomas Carstairs, may be an important link to British neo-classicism in Philadelphia. Williams was one of the carpenters granted two shares in the Library Company of Philadelphia for his work on Library Hall (designed by William Thornton, 1789-1790), and two fine examples of Williams's domestic work survived on Spruce Street (modern numbers 435 & 427). The first of these he built in 1792 on speculation and sold to Anthony Butler for 1400 pounds. The second house (427) was erected at about the same time (c. 1790-1792) and sold to the French Consul General to the United States, Antonine de la Forest. Executed in the finest late eighteenth-century Philadelphia style, this house was resold in 1795 for 8,000 Spanish milled silver dollars to Don Joseph de Jaudenes, Commissary General and Envoy from the King of Spain. Additional insight to Williams's place in Philadelphia architecture comes from 1793 when Stephen Hallet and James Hoban attacked William Thornton's design for the United States Capitol. President Washington, at his wits end over the bickering between these three sent Hallet and Hoban to Philadelphia to meet with Samuel Blodget, Superintendent of Public Buildings, and Thornton. Since Blodget also thought Thornton's plan was "impracticable," Thornton arrived at the meeting with Colonel Williams and Thomas Carstairs as his advisors. Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson, presided over this extraordinary meeting that resulted in some changes in the Thornton plan. Williams, whom Jefferson called an "undertaker," -- that is, a builder/contractor -- produced several suggestions for how Thornton's design could be improved. But Jefferson was not convinced; he wrote to President Washington, Williams's "method of spanning the intercolonnations with secret arches of brick, and supporting the floors by an interlocked framing appeared to me totally inadequate; that of unmasking the windows by lowering the galleries was only substituting one deformity for another, and a conjectural expression how head-room might be gained in the Stair-ways shewed he had not studied them." The meeting temporarily saved the Thornton design, but it must have taught Williams the lesson that Benjamin H. Latrobe would soon learn -- amateur architect Jefferson could be outspoken and pigheaded on matters of taste and architecture. Other references to Williams's professional activity include sizeable payments for work done "at the President's House by Wm Williams" (1792-1797) made to his estate by Richard Wells, supervisor of construction, in 1796. While John Smith, Joseph Rakestraw, and Robert Allison also worked on this seminal structure located on the west side of Ninth Street, south of Market (demolished c. 1829), the design is usually attributed to Williams. In partnership with Joseph Rakestraw, Williams worked on the southward extension of Congress Hall that created the Senate Chamber, 1793-1794. Rakestraw and Williams appear to have been on a retainer and were regularly paid 75 pounds each during the period they were engaged at the building; they were paid in full on May 19, 1794. Shortly thereafter both men died, probably from yellow fever. Following William Williams's death, the Columbianum or American Academy of Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, &c opened an exhibition that included several architectural drawings by Robert Smith, John Sproul, Abraham Colladay, and Williams. So far as is known, this was the first exhibition of architectural drawings ever held in the United States. Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/21574">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website.  Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Members Member Committee Membership Book Prices Committee, 1776,84-93,98-1800 Birth Date 1/1/1737 Children Justinian, John, Joseph, Jr., Joshua, Rebecca Deceased Date 7/12/1809 Business Address 170 Arch St. - 1801 (Roach) Date Elected 1/1/1773 File Number a First Name Joseph Last Name Ogilby Married 2/3/1775 Member Number 97* Grantor Records Notes Also listings for John and John, Jr. Project Received two shares in the Library Company for work he performed at Library Hall. Reference Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects page 583. A leading master builder elected to The Company in 1773. He became a Warden of The Company in 1775 but was replaced the next year when it was reported that he had left the city. Ogilby was an "encourager" to the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan "The British Architect" (1775), the first book of architecture published in America. Following the Revolution he returned to Philadelphia and resumed his active participation in Company affairs: Assistant in 1782, governing committee in 1784-93, 1798-1800. He received two shares in the Library Company for work performed at Library Hall and helped found two fire companies: Reliance (1786) and Weccacoe (1800). By 1790 Ogilby was a resident of Montgomery County, MD, where he died. ---------------- 1785 - Listed as Arch bet. 6th & 7th Sts. (1785) Prime Directory 1793 - 346 South Front - house carpenter, Joseph Ogilby (Hannah Roach) Data below must be a son; note last line of Tatman & Tatman & Moss Bio Dictionary Phila. Architects Bio Dictionary Phila Architects, above. 247 Mulberry St., house carpenter Joseph Ogilby (Hannah Roach) 1798 - 170 Arch St. - Joseph Ogilby, gentleman, & Jos. Ogilby shipwright, 344 S. Front St. (Hannah Roach) 1799 - 170 Arch St. - Joseph Ogilby, gentleman 1801 - 170 Arch St. - Joseph Ogilby, measurer of carpenters work (Hannah Roach) City Directory - 1805 - Joseph, measurer of carpenter's work, 138 Arch. ---------------- E-mail in file from descendant, Christine Swan --------------- PA Gazette 8/3/1767 - #7866 Sells two lots of ground on Arch St. between 7th and 8th Sts. Includes two partially finished brick houses 18 ft. wide by 20 ft. deep. Adjoins land of Joseph Rakestraw, a C.C. member. PA Gazette 7/9/1788 #5393 Lengthy, detailed description of Grand Federal Procession, celebrating ratification of U.S. Constitution. Includes description (item 24 in report) of "The New Roof, or Grand Federal Edifice" . . . "built in 4 days by Mr. W. Williams & Co." . . . "was followed by 450 architects and house carpenters carrying insignia of their trade.". . . "Preceded by Benjamin Loxley, Gunning Bedford, Thomas Nevill, Levi Budd, Joseph Ogilby, William Roberts." ---------------- PA Gazette 8/13/1794 - #10269 Persons indebted to Joseph Rakestraw, house carpenter, desired to make paymen t. Deceased July 1794. Executors Joseph Ogilby and Abraham Colladay. ---------------- In his folder (R) copy of page from Minutes of Library Company on shares - 1789. ---------------- Managing Committee Minutes-1776-2-115 Quarterly meeting. No business done except Abraham Jones is desired to inform George Wood, the present Warden thereof, and desire him to give notice in the next week that a new Warden is to be chosen in the room of Joseph Ogilby, who is gone to live in the country. Managing Committee Minutes-1806-15-20 The President is requested to draw an order on the Treasurer for $5 in favor of Joseph Ogilby it being for posting the Company's books, etc. Managing Committee Minutes-1822-18-100, 117 The committee on widow Ogilby's case reported: that they have called to see her and had relieved her to the amount of $10. Jonathan Roberts was authorized to purchase one cord of wood for the widow Ogilby. Managing Committee Minutes-1823-18-122, 145 $20 quarterly allowance of widow Ogilby. A letter was received from Joshua Ogilby requesting the committee to forward some money for the relief of his mother. On motion resolved: that the secretary of this committee write to Joshua Ogilby to know whether it is his wish that the Company should relieve his mother. In his member file: A lengthy, handwritten documentation of Joseph Ogilby, his family and descendants together with a copy of his will - a fascinating document. 5/2011Betsy Pilon betsypilon1@gmail.com 2487036914 2515 Birch Creek Ln West Bloomfield MI 48324 Joseph Ogilby is my 6th great-grandfather and we donated some artifacts to Carpenters Hall a few years ago. sent reply. Revolutionary War X Office Held Secretary, 1792,93 Vice President, 1782 Warden, 1775 Spouse Born 12/25/1737 Spouse Name Susannah Martin Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ogilby, Joseph Description An account of the resource Joseph Ogilby was a leading master builder elected to The Carpenters' Company in 1773. He became a Warden of The Company in 1775 but was replaced the next year when it was reported that he had left the city. Ogilby was an "encourager" to the Philadelphia edition of Abraham Swan, The British Architect (1775), the first book of architecture published in America. Following the Revolution he returned to Philadelphia and resumed his active participation in Company affairs: Assistant in 1782, governing committee in 1784-93, 1798-1800. He received two shares in the Library Company for work performed at Library Hall and helped to found two fire companies: Reliance (1786) and Weccacoe (1800). By 1809 Ogilby was a resident of Montgomery County, Maryland, where he died. Written by Roger W. Moss, from the <a href="https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/ar_display.cfm/26491">Philadelphia Architects and Builders</a> website.