• •0 #% V** 4^ ©•■»♦ ^ •• A^ ^ •••»• -A <^ ♦■'TV** -6*^ >»- 'o,»* 1i r^'=U, •^i^' Vo^ ;v/'\/.y5f\W .*'-^. y* %''^^V* "^'V'^^V'"* *V^^*\o''* ;-T/AT<\^^^ ^%'^^m\.^ V'^-N'^'' ^<^'^'^ ^''o MEMOIRS f7 AUTO-BIOGRAPHY OF SOME OF THE WEALTHY CITIZEI^S OF PHILADELPHIA, WITH A FAIR ESTIMATE OF THEIR ESTATES— FOUNDED UPON A KNOWLEDGE OF FACTS. WITH AN APFExNDIX: CONTAINING PARTICULAR ACCOl'NTS OF THE LIVES OF STEPHEN GIRARD, JACOB RIDGWAY, and OBED COLEMAN, OBTAIKED FBOM AUTHENTIC SOURCES. BY A MERCHANT OF PHILADELPHIA. • PHILADELPHIA: ^~" '7'. S^y PUBLISHED BY THE BOOKSELLER'S, 1846. ■.■2.f ,K46 PREFACE. In submitting to the public this work, the writer wishei it to be understood, that the facts stated are chiefly derived from authentic sources— from official records in ■ome cases— from the persona themselves in others, and generally from certain data. It is unlike the ephemeral things that have passed away, purporting to be somewhat simi- lar in their object, and he, therefore, confidently lays its contents before a liberal and candid community for their verdict— their sentence, and will be satisfied with their de- cision. In'England, and in some parts of this country, all the rich men are aristocrats ; not so, however, in Philadelphia ; most of our wealthy citizens are plain men, and although they pride themselves for having made their own money, live in a plain way, and do not spend their entire income. "The power of wealth, which is substantial, gains every day upon that of birth; which is fanciful. Sir Robert Peel, the son of a cotton spinner, whose sole patent of nobility was his money, rules the whole aristocracy of England, with an absolute power which no sovereign has exercised sinee the time Of old (lueen Bess." The present lord chancellor, by virtue of his station, the head of no- bility, is the son of a Boston portrait painter I Stephen Girard and Jacob Ridgway, were plain men, without personal pride, and the enemies to ostentation and display. What a commentary upon riches and birth— upon aristocracy. Entered according to the act of Congress, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, in the year 1846. MEMOIRS ▲KD AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF SOME OF THE WEALTHY CITIZENS OF PHILADELPHIA, &c. Abbott, Timothy (Estate) 200,000 Mr. Abbott was once of the firm of Abbott & Barnes, Curriers and Leather Dealers, and afterwards in the same business with David Kirkpatrick, under the firm of Timothy Abbott & Co., in which he made a large fortune. He als© made money by the purchase and sale of real estate. He died last year. Abbott, Johns & Lambert 100,000 Dealers in silks and fancy goods; doing a wholesale business in Market street. Abbott, C. H. & G. 50,000 Sons of the late Timothy Abbott. In the wholesale cutlery and hardware business. Importers and dealers. Adams, Robert (Estate) 50,000 Mr. Adams was an Irishman by birth ; came to this country when a young man, and married a Philadelphia lady, who now survives him. He made his money chiefly in the liquor business, and by consignments of sugars from the West Indies. His vndow and sons continue the business. Agnew, Samuel 60,000 Alburger, William M. 50,000 A Plumber, residing in the district of Spring Garden ; made his money by at- tention to business and invested it in real estate. Alsop, Amy 100,000 Alsop, Richard (Estate) 100,000 Amer, William 100,000 An adopted citizen, who made his money here entirely in the morocco and leather business in North Third street. Anderson, William V. 75,000 Son of the late Samuel V. Anderson, one of our most respectable grocers, and who for a long series of years resided next door to the late Stephen Girard. in north Water street, who, during their lives were fi-iends as well as neighbors. His son, the above, is also in the wholesale grocery business. Is a Director of the Bank of Pennsylvania. Andrade, Joseph 75,000 A Frenchman by birth ; came to this country in 1817, and has been engaged 4 MEMOIRS AND AUTO-BIOGRAPHY in the Brokerage business ever since. A respectable, worthy and charitable citi- zen, and lately announced as one of the Executors to the large estate of Fournier Rostain, deceased. Andrews & Co., J. & J. B. 70,000 Lumber .Merchants — doing business at the north west corner of Tenth and South streets. Property in good real estate. Archer, Joseph (Estate,) .S00,000 The son of the late Samuel Archer — one of the most upright and enterprising merchants of our city. Joseph made his money in Canton, China ; died soon after and left it to his relations in Philadelphia.* Armstrong, Andrew 50,000 By birth an Irishman ; came to this country many years ago and married here ; made his money in the grocery business, and invested in good real estate. A good citizen and intelligent man. Ardley, Alexander 50,000 Made his money as one of the firm of A. S. & E. Roberts & Co., in the drug business. Asbury, Samuel 100,000 A English importer of china and earthenware ; doing a large and profitable business on British account. Ashmead, John W. GO.OOO A respectable lawyer and good citizen ; a printer by trade. An active member of the Native American party, by which he was nominated as their candidate for Congress, in the second congressional district, at the last congressional election. He was formerly a member of the Legislature from tha city proper. Ashhurst & Remington. 75,000 Wholesale dealers in dry goods, doing business in Market street below Tliird. • We avail ourselves of the occasion, to say a few words of Samuel Archer, the father of Joseph. In early life, Mr. Samuel Archer was an industrious and highly respected mechanic, but soon left his trade for the business of merchandiz- ing, in which he took great pleasure, and although eventually unfortunate, he amassed during his life-time several large fortunes, under different firms. He was at one time connected in business with Robert L. Pitfield, under the firm of Samuel Archer & Co.; at another time under Archer & Bispham. Mr. Stacy B. Bispham, now diseased, being his partner, and more latterly with Isaac C. Jones, and Richard Oakford. not altering, however, the firm of his house, which was, for twenty years before his death, that of Samuel Archer, a name that will long be known to Philadelphia for the great worth, virtue and charity of its possessor. Mr. Archer was truly unfortunate in his last days, and the thread of life was no doubt cut short by the calamities that befel him. At the time of his death he owed the government less than half a million, and his debtors owed him more than a million of ,lollars ! In the autumn of 1810, Mr. Archer visited England for the purpose of purchasing British and other goods, in the ship Hercules, of New York, fi-om which port he sailed. His credit in London, Manchester, and other parts of Europe, was unlimited — he therefore made a most lucky and pros- perous traffic, by his importations arriving in this country previous to the war with England of 1812. The goods he imported paid immense profits, and he amassed, at this period of his life, a fortune that should have endured to him and his for ages. But he possessed too much of the milk of human kindness — he was the friend, benefactor, patron and supporter of all who applied to him for re- lief, and we sorely regret the return he met with in this world for so many favors bestowed. His list of bad debts upon his ledger, as above stated, when he de- parted this hfe, a few years since at the age of 63, may well account for his untimely fate ; for he was naturally of a strong and robust constitution. OF WEALTHT MEN. O Ashhurst, Richard 250,000 By birth an Englishman — came to this country before the last war ; was once a book-keeper for the old House of Guest & Bancker ; then a partner of the House of Wheeler & Ashhurst, and now in business with his sons; but made his money by himself in the dry goods business. Married a respectable widow lady by the name of Mrs. Hughes. A good citizen with a large family. Ashhurst, Lewis R. 100,000 Son of Richard Ashhurst, and in business with his father in the wholesale dry goods trade, in Market street, east of Third. Ashhurst, John 100,000 Brother to the above, and son of Richard Ashhurst. Ashhurst, William H. 100,000 Also, brother to the above, and son of Richard Ashhurst. Astley, Thomas (Estate) 50,000 Mr. Astley was an Englishman of high standing, and married into one of our best families, and was for many years one of the most respectable and honorable British agents doing business in our city. He resided in the house he had built for himself at the south west corner of Ninth and Walnut streets. At wood, John M. 150,000 A wholesale dry goods merchant from New England, who made all his money here by constant application to business, and attention to the fluctuations of trade. Atkinson, Joel 50,000 Formerly a respectable tailor, but made his money principally by purchases in real estate, now comparatively retired from all business. Atherton, Henry 60,000 Attorney at Law, residing in one of the City Houses, derived from Stephen Girard, in Chestnut street above Eleventh. Atwood, James 100,000 A brother to John M.; came from New England, and made all his money here in the dry goods business. Auner, Joseph G. 50,000 Made his money as a bookseller and stationer ; obtained some, also, by marriage. Backus, E. F. 100,000 A gentleman of fine literary taste from the eastward ; retired from business. Baker, George N. 150,000 Engaged in the lumber business ; once an active politician, and State Senator. Barclay, Andrew C. 150,000 Engaged largely in the shipping and commission business. A Director of the Bank of Northern Liberties. 'Baker, Michael 100,000 By trade a carpenter ; once a member of our City Councils ; a builder for the late Stephen Girard ; and appointed by the late George Pepper one of his execu- tors. Baldwin, Stephen 75,000 An extensive shipping merchant in the Liverpool trade, and Vice President of the American Insurance Company. Baker, Charles H. 100.000 President of the Philadelphia Insurance Company, and a gentleman of excel- lent business habits, and a Philadclphian by birth. 6 MEMOIRS AND A.tJTO-BIOGRAPHY Barclay, John A. 50,000 At one time a clerk for the late Stephen Girard, who at his death made him one of his executors, the foundation of his present fortune. A Philadelphian. Bauersachs, J. N. 100,000 A German by birth ; came to this country many years ago ; a large importer of German goods and toys, doing a regular business in Market street. Barclay, Miss — North Third street, 50,000 Barcroft, Stacy B. 150,000 Ball, George W. 50,000 Baker, John R. (Estate) 100,000 Bayard, James 75,000 Son of the late Andrew Bayard, auctioneer, of the old House of Petit &, Bay- ard. Mr. B. married an heiress, is an attorney at law, and has been a member of our State Legislature. Barton, J. Rhea, M. D. 1,000,000 A handsome man, who has married on two occasions, an heiress. He is a native of Philadelphia, a skillful surgeon and possesses fine talents and taste. Baker, Michael V. 50,000 Son of Michael Baker, (retired.) Wholesale dealer and importer of hardware and cutlery, doing a prudent business in Market street ; formerly in partnership with a son of John Moss, under the firm of Baker & Moss. Bailey & Kitchen, 100,000 Importers and extensive jewellers and silversmiths, in Chestnut street. Men of industry, enterprise and taste. Barton, Thomas P, 100,000 A gentleman of fine literary acquirements, residing in Chestnut street. Mar- ried a daughter of the late Edward Livingston, forraerlj' Secretary of State under President Jackson's administration, by whom he obtained part of his fortune. Bates, James 50,000 Tailor, doing a large business in Market street ; owns much real estate in the district of Spring Garden. Bacon, John 50,000 One of the Directors of the Bank of the United States; was once in business with Joshua Longstreth ; now retired. He married a lady of fortune — Miss Warder. Barclay, J. M. 50,000 A Philadelphian who married the daughter of a rich planter in Louisiana, by whom he acquired a fortune. Bainbridge, Mrs. Susan 50,000 Widow of the late Commodore Bainbridge, whose memory was immortalized by his acts of bravery in the last war with Great Britian. Beck, Jr., Paul (Estate) 1,000,000 Benson, Richard (Estate) 50,000 Berrill, Henry 50,000 Bernadou, John B. 50,000 A polite, gentleipanly Frenchman, concerned in the shipping bushiess ; came to our city many years since, and is much respected. OF WBALTIIY HEK. 7 Bettle, Sen., Samuel 125,000 Made his money chiefly as an importer and dealer in superfine cloths and cas- simeres. He is a good and worthy citizen. Beck, Henry Paul 200,000 Son of the rich Paul Beck, jr., deceased, who married an heiress of New York, and lives in the most splendid style. Beck, Charles F. 175,000 Son of the rich Paul Beck, jr., deceased, by whom this sum was bequeathed. Bevan, Matthew L. 100,000 After passing through various vicissitudes in life, Mr. B. may be fairly esti- mated as worth this sum. He was at one time in partnership with a Mr. Porter, under the firm of Bevan & Porter, and is now doing business with Stem Hum- phreys and Joseph H. Cabot, under the firm of Bevan & Humphreys. Benson, Alexander 50,000 A leading stock and exchange broker, and a good citizen. He married a daughter of the late Caleb North, high sheriff of the city and county of Philadel- phia, and a soldier of the revolutionary war, and one of the few who escaped the " Massacre of the Paoli," in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Beckett, Henry 200,000 An Englishman by birth — had a brother in Parliament ; came to this country many years ago, as a British agent ; married the daughter of the rich James Lisle, deceased, by whom he acquired a fortune. Now on a tour to Europe. Beehler, Tobias (Estate) 50,000 Mr. Beehler came to this country from Germany a pennyless youth, and made his money in the sugar refinery business, by restless industry and strict economy. Binney, Horace 300,000 Came to this city at an early age, and studied law. He is a sound lawyer and eminent statesman — a kind, generous and philanthropic citizen. He has raised himself to his present elevated rank ; was a director of the first Bank of the United States in the days of Thomas Willing and George Simpson. Has been a repre- sentative in Congress, &c., but has lately declined all public office. Owns a splendid country seat at Burlington, N. J., and has the bulk of his fortune in- vested in good bonds and mortgages on some of the best real estate in our city and county. Binney, Jr., Horace 100,000 Son of the rich Horace Binney ; married a lady of New York. Attorney at law, and captain of a handsome company of volunteers. Biddle, Thomas 50,000 Related to the late Nicholas Biddle, and at one thne doing the most extensive brokerage business in the city. He was at one period of his life the broker of the late Stephen Girard. Bird, Charles 100,000 Formerly one of our most enterprising citizens, and an extensive importer of hardware ; property chiefly invested in real estate, for the purchase and sale of which he has always displayed a fondness. Bicknell, Mrs. Marinda 50,000 Biddle, Clement 75,000 Biddle & Co., Thomas A. 150,000 Stock Brokers, and pretty extensive operators at one time ; also, related to the late N. Biddle. Bingham, Dock & Stratton, 50,000 8 MEMOIRS AND AUTO-BIOGRAPHY Biddle, Clement C. (Colonel) 75,000 President of the Philadelphia Savings Institution ; son of the late Clement Bid- die, and a cousin to the late Nicholas Biddle, and a most worthy citizen. He at one time belonged to the United States regular army. Birkey, Dr. W. T. 75,000 A most skillful and popular surgeon dentist in full practice, received a sound medical education. Is devoted to his business, which is the largest in the city. Biddle, Edward C. 60,000 Eldest son of the late Nicholas Biddle. Biddle, Commodore 50,000 An honor to our navy ; a lover of the good things of the world ; a brother to the late Nicholas Biddle. Bispham, Samuel 75,000 Blight, Maria 50,000 Widow of the late George Blight, and daughter of Peter Blight, both at one time eminent merchants of Philadelphia, with houses in Canton, and largely en- gaged in the China trade. Blackstone, Thomas 50,000 Originally from the South — was at one time in the dry goods business in Market street, but is now retired. Married a Miss Yohe, by whom he acquired most of his fortune. Bond, Thomas 50,000 Boker, Charles S. 100,000 President, and one of the Trustees and Directors of the Girard Bank. He came from Massachusetts, formerly a clerk with Mr. Leland in the wholesale bonnett and shoe business, afterwards went into business on his own account ; built or purchased a handsome house in south Third street, near the Mansion House. Mr. B. is of most excellent business habits, and as a banker, generally advocates discounting the paper of industrious beginners. Bousquet, Peter 50,000 Boyd, David (Tailor) 50,000 Mr. Boyd owns two valuable farms in the interior of the State ; a valuable row of buildings at Bush Hill, in the District of Spring Garden, Boyd's Avenue in the city, and still attends to his business. Mr. B. is a shrewd, industrious man, who prides himself on being a son of the Emeral Isle. Bohlen, Henry 200,000 Is consul for the Netherlands. Borie, Adolph E. 100,000 Son of the late J. J. Borie ; is consul for Belgium, and acting consul for Sicily. Borie, Charles L. 100,000 Also, a son of J. J. Borie, Senr., deceased. Borie, J. J. 100,000 Also a son of J. J. Borie, Senr., deceased. Bovven, William E. 150,000 A native of Philadelphia, and son of the late Captain Bowen, who was lost at sea, and who was once in the employ of the late Stephen Girard. Mr. B. is of the firm of Browns & Bowen of this city, and connected with the House of Brown, Brothers & Co., New York; and Brown, Shipley & Co., Liverpool. Has by his own industry and attention to commercial and financiering affairs risen to his present standing and fortune. OF WEALTHY MEN. 9 Boyd, William 50,000 Once a member of our State Legislature, and Director of the Delaware Insur- ance Company ; a respectable and worthy citizen. Bohlen,Johii 1,250,000 Believed to be of German origin. Made his large fortune in the Holland trade, having for a long time the almost entire monopoly of the same. He married a lady of this city, and is a man of integrity and worth. Bouvier, Michael 100,000 The proprietor of one of the most extensive mahogany and marble steam saw factories in the United States, giving employment to many persons. He is an adopted citizen and made his money by years of industry and close attention to business. Brandreth, Benjamin 150,000 The celebrated manufacturer and vender of Brandreth's Pills. He resides mostly at Sing Sing, New York, where he has a splendid country seat. He is a capital, rare and good fellow. Came from England. Bray, Daniel 125,000 Brady, P. 50,000 Merchant and British agent. Mr. B. is an instance of a sudden rise to fortune by industry and strict attention to business. He is by birth an Irishman. Breck, Samuel 200,000 He came from Boston, and married the daughter of the late John Ross, of the House of Ross & Simson, merchants. He has often been a member of our State Legislature, and upon more than one occasion, a candidate for congress. Bretz, Jacob (Estate) 50,000 Brinkle, Dr. Wm. D. 50,000 A physician in full practice : related to the late Dr. Physic, and married a lady of New Jersey. Brinton, George 60,000 Retired on his fortune. Brooks, Samuel 50,000 Engaged in the coasting trade and shipping business ; a merchant of long and good standing. A Director of the Commercial Bank. Brock, Sen., & Co., John 50,000 Brolaskey, Joseph L. 75,000 Began business with a small capital, and has made a fortune, chiefly in the retail fancy dry goods business. Brown, Washington 50,000 Merchant from the eastward. Importer of woollen yarns and carpetings; also agent for American manufactures, and doing a good business. Brown, John A. 500,000 Now retired ; formerly of the well known and extensive firm of John A. Brown •fcCo. Browns & Bowen, 350,000 The Browns, formerly connected with the House of John A. Brown & Co. Brown, Joseph D. 200,000 One of the partners of the ancient House of William Chancellor & Co., and afterwards of the firm of Chancellor, Brown & Hall ; extensive wholesale tlry goods houses and importers. Mr. Brown is now retired from all business. Brown, Jeremiah 50,000 10 MEMOIRS AND AUTO-BIOGRAPHY Brown, Lewis 100,000 Mr. Brown was once engaged as an assistant in the auction store of Messrs. Lisle, Weir & Co., and by his own industry and attention to business, amassed this large fortune, and is one of our most correct men of business in the dry goods line. Brown, Joseph 100,000 An Englishman by birth ; dealer in British small wares ; an industrious and worthy citizen. Brown, Samuel 50,000 Retired from all business ; by trade a painter and glazier, but made the chief of his money in the tea dealing business at a good time, and invested it in good real estate in the city proper. Brown, David S. 300,000 Of the firm of Brown & Co., one of the most extensive and wealthy Houses engaged in the American dry goods trade, and has several partners. Mr. B is a correct and worthy member of the community. One of the Directors of the Gi- rard Bank, and is very attentive to business. Bryan & Mcllhenney 50,000 In the shipping and commission business. Timothy M. Bryan is the special partner. Bryan, T. M. 50,000 Dry goods merchant, and son of the late Guy Bryan, and grand son of Timo- thy Matlack, of ancient times. Bryan, Rodman & Heylin 50,000 Dry goods merchants. Timothy M. Bryan, one of the firm, is a son of the late Guy Bryan, at one time a partner in the same business with the late William Schlatter. Bryan, William P. (Estate) 50,000 Burt, Nathaniel 150,000 An adopted citizen ; came to this city many years ago ; was very attentive to the dry goods business, in which he made his money, and invested it in real estate. Burgin, Dr. G. H. 75,000 Busch, M. 50,000 Brush maker. Made his own money by constant industry, and close applica- tion to business, and giving employment to many male and female operatives in his line of business. Burrough, H. N. 75,000 Buck & Potter, 150,000 Silk merchants, and dealers in fancy dry goods. Buck, C. N. 50,000 Consul General of Hamburg, and President of the Columbia Insurance Com- pany ; a German by birth ; came to this country many years ago, and married a lady of Philadelphia. Burton, Dr. John 50,000 Came from the State of Delaware ; a business man ; manied in this city a lady of some fortune. Burd, Mrs. S. 100,000 A widow — a gentlewoman. Property in real estate. Butterfield & Fisher, 75,000 Extensive importers of British goods. OF WEALTHY MEN. 11 Butler, Thomas (Estate,) 250,000 Buller, Miss Eliza _ 150,000 Daughter of the late Pierce Butler, and aunt to the present Pierce and John Butler, Butler, John 150,000 Buzby, Hezekiah 100,000 Made the chief of his money in the flour business in Market street, from which he is now retired. Butcher, T. T. & W. 50,000 Sons of the late Amos W. Butcher, and enterprising men of business. Burgess, Robert (Estate) 150,000 Budd, John B. 50,000 Burd, Edmund S. 500,000 Received the greater part of his fortune from his father, which being mostly real estate located in the city proper, greatly increased in value. He ovras and occupies the splendid mansion, (built by Joseph Suns,) at the south western cor- ner of Ninth and Chestnut streets. Bury, John 100,000 An Englishman by birth, who made his money in this city, and is now retired from all business. Burton, Robert 100,000 Byerly, Mrs. Ann 50,000 Gentlewoman, and widow of John Byerly, deceased. Cadbury, Joel 50,000 An Englishman by birth, married a lady of Philadelphia, by whom he acquired his fortune. Cadwalader, Mary 50,000 Widow of General Thomas Cadwalader, and daughter of the late respected Clement Biddle. Mother of General George and John Cadwalader. Carey, E. L. (Estate,) 250,000 Carson & Newbold, - 75,000 Camm, William 75,000 Formerly in the hat and fur business — now retired. A Director of the West- ern Bank. Campbell, John H. 50,000 Attorney at Law, Solicitor and Director of the Bank of Pcnn Township. Last year (1844) elected to Congress from the third district by the Native American party. He was once a member of the Legislature of the state from the city, elected by the Democrats, but on the removal of the public depositcs by President Jackson, rather forsook his party, and was neutral, until the native party originated, when he took a decided stand in its favor, and was in conse- quence elevated to a seat in Congress. Mr. C. is a worthy and respectable citizen. Carpenter, George W. 300,000 Was born in Gerniantown, Pa.; is a son of Conrad Carpenter. Made his money in the wholesale and retail drug business ; has built quite a palace at Germantown, which cost over $100,000 — named after his present wife. Each 12 MEMOIRS AND ATJTO-BIOORAPHY visiter wlio calls to view the premises, and writes his or her name in a book, gets a book containing a history of the house and grounds gratis, containing also, a list of the different mechanics employed to finish the building, in which Mr. C. has displayed much taste. Mr. Carpenter is now married a second time, and seems to think, from his own reflections contained in his published memoirs, that a rural life, even in a village, is far preferable to one in the city, amid dust, drugs and medicines. A Director of the Manufacturers and Mechanics Bank, Cadvvalader, Thomas C. 100,000 A native of New Jersey, and son of a revolutionary hero — is a General of New Jersey Militia, and has a beautiful summer residence near Trenton. Caldcleugh, Robert A. 200,000 Of Scottish descent. Was formerly a stationer, manufacturer of paper hang- ings, &c. A keen, shrewd man. Has acquired a very large estate, partly by marriage, but much the larger portion by his own industry. Is now retired from all business, and living in rather a plain, but happy and comfortable manner. Casey, Joseph 50,000 A retired colored man, who by strict industry and economy at the hair dressing business, has saved a handsome fortune. Catherwood, Hugh 50,000 An adopted citizen, who came to this city early in life, and married here. Cadvvalader, George 150,000 Son of General Thomas Cadwalader, who occupies a prominent place in the history of our country. Is one of the best militia men of the day, and now a Brigadier General of Pennsylvania militia. Lives retired. Cadwalader, John 100,000 Brother to the above, and distinguished member of the bar. Is connected with the Honorable Horace Binney, by marriage. His second wife was the widow of the late Bloomfield Mcllvaine, an eminent member of the Philadelphia bar, who died in the prime of life. Carpenter, W. & F. 50,000 Made money fast in the tailoring business. Sons of John Carpenter, tailor, men of close apphcation to their trade ; good and fashionable cutters. Property in good real estate. Cabot, Joseph 75,000 At present in business with Beven & Humphreys ; formerly in business with J. W. Perit, under the firm of Perit & Cabot. He came from the eastward, and married a lady of Philadelphia. Campbell, St. George Tucker 50,000 Attorney and counseller at law. Married a Miss Mason, of Virginia. Nephew of George Mifflin Dallas, and grandson of the late Alexander J. Dallas. A young man not yet thirty years of age, and a surprising instance of success at the Bar. On his uncle leaving this country, as minister to Russia, the charge of his business being left in the hands of Mr. Campbell, introduced him to a practice, which, together with his talents, placed him upon the road to fortune and dis- tinction. Carey & Hart, 300,000 Cassamajor, Jr. P. 50,000 Made his money in the west India business — was brought up in the counting house of the late Rolent Adams. Now retired, and lives at ease. Camac, Mrs. William 200,000 Of the Markoe family. A charming lady, and worthy her position in life. A widow. OF WEALTHY MEN. 18 Caldwell, James S. 60,000 Campbell & Co., H. & A. 50,000 Dry goods merchants, Market street, formerly connected with the late John Gill. Caldwell, J. T. 50,000 An eminent dentist from Virginia — property in real estate — possessing the true characteristics of a Virginian in his genuine hospitality. Campbell, Quintin 50,000 An adopted citizen ; for many years Cashier of the Philadelphia Bank ; now President of the Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Company ; married a daughter of the late David Lapsley, by whom he received a large portion of his fortune. Calhoim, Giistavus 50,000 Of the old house of Gustavus & Hugh Calhoun, shipping merchants. Of Irish descent. Has a daughter married to the rich John Bohlen. Carrigan, Jr., Jacob 50,000 Made his money in the hardware saddlery business ; an enterprising citizen doing a large business. Carey, Henry C. 75,000 Eldest son of the late venerable Matthew Carey. Made his money in the book selling business. He married a Miss Leslie, sister to the celebrated Ameri- can painter of the same name now in London. Camac's Estate, 100,000 Churchman, Charles W. 50,000 From a Quaker family of Bucks county ; was brought up in the counting house of Joseph R. Evans. Has visited Europe, been a member of Common Council, is agent in this city for the house of Wilde, Pickersgill & Co., Liverpool, and is engaged in an extensive shipping and importing business. Chapman, Dr. N. 100,000 One of our first medical men, and remarkable for his witticisms ; few men have said better things than the facetious Dr. C. Who will wear his mantle 1 His bon-mots will live after him, and with the students of medicine forever. He married a Miss Biddle. Chambers, Rev. John 75,000 He married the widow of the late Silas E. Weir, auctioneer, by whom he ob- tained his fortune ; is a popular temperance lecturer, and is pastor of a large and respectable congregation. Chauncey, Charles 300,000 Attorney at Law, came from New Haven, Conn. ; made his money all here and invested it in Real Estate. A gentlemanly, and eminent counseller of most re- spectable standing. Chauncey, Elihu 100,000 A wholesale broker and dealer in money stocks, at one time a Director of the Bank of Pennsylvania, and afterwards its Cashier. Married a lady of Virginia. Christman, Henry 50,000 Chancellor, William .'50,000 Chandler, Joseph R. 75,000 Editor and proprietor of the United States Gazette — formerly a " school master from abroad" — a native of New England. By strict attention to business has amassed quite a snug fortune, and won the esteem of his fellow citizens. Has been elected to many responsible stations of trust and honor. Is a free mason of high standing, and an influential whig. 14 MEMOIRS AND AUTO-BIOGRAPHT Charnley & Whelan, 50,000 Extensive Brokers, doing a good business in South Third street. Chew, Benjamin (Estate,) 50,000 Mr. Chew was a much esteemed citizen, and resided at Germantown upon the celebrated country seat where the battle was fought during the revolution. He was the father of Benjamin, Samuel, Henry and WiUiam W. Chew. Chauncy, Nathaniel 50,000 Brother to Charles and Elihu Chauncy, who all came from Connecticut. Made his money under the auspices of his brothers during prosperous times. By profession Attorney at Law, but now retired. Chancellor, Hannah 100,000 Widow of the late rich William Chancellor, one of the oldest and most re- spectable merchants. Mrs. Chancellor resides in Chesnut near Ninth street. Chancellor, Wharton 75,000 Son of the above, who lives upon his fortune. Chester, Henry 50,000 From New Haven, Conn., attorney at law and brother-in-law to the rich Charles Chauncy, with whom he is a partner in the law business, under the firm of Chauncy and Chester. He is gentlemanly in manners and appearance. Claghorn, John W. 75,000 Clapier, Lewis (Estate,) 50,000 Clark, Lewis T. 50,000 Claypoole, David C. 50,000 At one time editor and publisher of the old " American Daily Advertiser," after- wards published by the late Z. Poulson. Now retired ; married a lady of New York the last time. Property in real estate. Claghorn & Hill, 75,000 Extensive auctioneers, doing a good business in Market street. Clark, William M. 75,000 Cope, Jasper (retired,) 100,000 Corbit, Henry C. (retired,) 50,000 Has been a member of city councils, visited Europe, been in the auction business, &c. Conner, David 150,000 A captain in the United States navy ; once had a sword presented to him by our state Legislature. Married a daughter of the late Dr. Physick, and is one of the ornaments of our navy. Coxe, Daniel W. 100,000 Once a commercial man, now retired. Cope, H. & A. 200,000 Part owners of the Liverpool Une of Packets, and sons of Thomas P. Cope, in whose counting house they were brought up to the mercantile business. Cope, Todhunter & Co., 100,000 Silk and fancy dry goods merchants, doing an extensive wholesale business. Cope, Caleb 250,000 Cope, Israel (retired,) 100.000 Cope, Godfrey (Estate,) 50,000 Comegvs, Cornelius f Estate,) 100,000 OP WEALTHY MEN. 15 Cornelius & Co., 150,000 The famous lamp and chandelier manufacturers, who have made a large fortune in the busmess, and are now establishing branches for the sale of their goods in the incorporated districts of the county of Philadelphia, and elsewhere. Conrad, Matthew 200 000 Made his money in the trunk and shoe business, in a long series of years. A good citizen, and a self made man. Coxe, Dr. John R. 50 000 A Philadelphian ; an author of a good medical work, and formerly one of the professors in the university of Pennsylvania. Coffin & Landell, 50 000 Came from the eastward; largely engaged in the soap, candle and oil business. Cope, J. J. 50,000 For many years first teller of the Commercial Bank ; at the death of the cashier, the late Mr. Smith, he was promoted to his place. Coles, Edward 50 000 A retired gentleman. Collins, William 50 qoo Married the widow of Stacy Bispham, who was a partner in business at one time with the late enterprising and amiable citizen, Samuel Archer. Coburn, Robert 150 000 Retired from business. Made the gieater part of his fortune in the distilling busmess, and mvested in real estate. Is a Scotchman by birth, a clever shrewd jo\aal old gentleman. ' ' Cope, Thomas P. 300,000 For a number of years the proprietor of the Liverpool Packets, and one of our heaviest shippers. Is President of the Mercantile Library Company— has several times been a member of Select Councils, and occupied numerous other honorable stations. Is a philanthropist, and respected citizen. Belongs to the Society of Friends— was a Director of the United States Bank. Has retired from busiiaess and lives in an elegant mansion, in Spruce near Eighth street. ' Cowperthwait, Hulings 50 ooo Brother of Joseph C, formerly Cashier of the Bank of the United States, in the palmy days of Mr. Nicholas Biddle. Had a handsome legacy left him by the late Dr. Hulmgs. He lately erected the handsome pile of buildings in Sixth near Mulberry street. ^ Cope, Herman 50 qoq ^iS"pf?p'^™''M'°^?^'^*^^^.^"^'''^ States-formerly in partnership with Caleb Cope in the silk and fancy dry goods business. He now gets a verv handsome salary for his services. ^ Cowell, John V. en nnn ,- , ' . , 50,000 Made his money m the retail dry goods business, and afterwards by a fortunate hit in the purchase of the house at the south west corner of Seventh and Cheshut streets. Has been twice married. Coleman, Obed (Estate,) 500,000 bee Appendix. Cook, David 50 ooo Ofthe old house of Wright & Cook, dry goods merchants, who made 'their fortunes in more prosperous and profitable times than the present. Cook, Alexander (Estate,) gO 000 16 MEMOIRS AND AUTO-BIOGRAPHY Craige, Seth 100,000 Craig, Andrew C. 8c Co., 50,000 One of the partners is Hugh Catherwood, who made a large fortune in the distilling business, and lives in good style in Walnut, west of Broad St. Craig, Bellas & Co., 50,000 Craig, Holmes & Co., 100,000 Crean, William 50,000 Was in the lumber business with his brother John Crean, but were not very- successful ; he derived the chief of his fortune from his father's estate. Creighton & Wilson, 100,000 Adopted citizens ; an Irish importing house of long and respectable standing. Crissy, James 50,000 One of fortune's favorite sons, who made his money in a rapid manner in the fine and fancy book binding business. Crawford, Henry 50,000 A deserving man, who made his money in the currying and leather business. Crawford, Stephen R. 200,000 Crossman, Dr. T. J. 100,000 Laid the foundation of his fortune in Philadelphia. In 1840, on his return from Europe, he was the first to introduce into this country, with success, the operation for the cure of strabismus. He now resides in New York, and is said to be worth trelilc this sum in good property. Crothers, William S. (Estate,) 60,000 Cresson, Caleb (Estate,) 200,000 Cresson, Elliott * 100,000 Formerly of the old house of Cresson, Wistar & Co. ; now retired from busi- ness, but a great friend of the project for colonizing the blacks of the south, as the best mode of abolishing slavery, as well as the most satisfactory. Cresson, Mrs. M. 100,000 The mother of Elliott Cresson — a widow — property in real estate. Cresson, Joseph 50,000 Crutcher, Foster G. 50,000 Cresson, Sarah C. 100,000 Widow of the late Caleb Cresson, merchant, who still resides in the house her husband built, in Mulberry near Eighth street. Culp, Jacob 100,000 Cuthbert, Mary 50,000 Widow of the late Anthony Cuthbert. Property in real estate. Cuesta, Miss 50,000 Davis, Thos., (Bookseller and Stationer,) 75,000 Davies, John 50,000 Made the chief of his money by the manufacture of blacking and vinegar, in which he is still engaged, also, in the distilling business in company with Charles Watres. Mr. Davies is an adopted citizen, and belongs to the Methodist society. Davis, Isaac 100,000 This gentleman is a quaker, and, it is said, made his money a few years since. OP WEALTHY MEN. 17 by the manufacture of rye coffee, and in the purchase of improving real estate in tlie district of Spring Garden, and elsewhere. Dallas, George Mifflin 50,000 Vice President of the United States. He married a Miss Nickhn, daughter of the late Philip Nicklin, merchant, of this city. Has been United States Senator ; minister to Russia, and was repeatedly offered seats in the cabinets of Presidents Jackson and Van Buren. His salary is five thousand dollars per annum, as Vice President, and he owns the house he resides in, in W^alnut near Tenth street.* * George Mifflin Dallas was born in the city of Philadelphia, on the 10th day of July, 1792. The second son of Alexander J. Dallas, who occupied a distin- guished position amo^ig the advocates that adorned the legal profession, and in various consjncuous posts of public trust evinced an enlarged statesmanship and a devotion to the principles and policy of the republican party — the qualities of the sire are reflected, with remarkable fidelity, by the son. W^ell grounded in the rudiments of his vernacular and the classic tongues in this immediate vicinity, at the age of fourteen he became a student at Princeton college, where he soon won the affections of his companions by the many generous and manly traits of his character, and continued until 1810 when he was graduated with the highest honor of his class. His parting oration, replete whh elevated sentiment and re- fined feeUng, gave early promise of eloquence and of taste, which in his mature years has been fully redeemed, and at the same time evinced an acquaintance with the human character, wliich is rarely found in one so young. On leaving the academic shades, he was registered as a student in the office of his father, and although in the intervals of arduous and intense application, he touched oc- casionally upon light hterature, yet he lost no time in seeking and familiarizing himself with those principles of jurisprudence of which he became, in after years, so able and eloquent an expounder. Admitted to the bar about a year after the declaration of war with Great Britain, his attention to his profession was merely nominal. The call to arms which resounded throughout our land, was promptly responded to by him, and he was at once uniformed and equipped for personal service in the field, but when President Madison appointed Albert Gallatin a Commissioner to repau- to St. Petersburgh, with the view to negotiate a peace under the auspices of the Russian Emperor, yielding to the kind and pressing invitations that were extended to him, he became the private and confidential Secretary of that Envoy. Visiting, as he did, the principal countries of Europe, he had opportunities Which he embraced, of commmghng with those master spirits who were supposed to be capable of guidmg and governmg the world ; and when, in August, 1814, he returned to the United States bearing the despatches from the American Commissioners at Ghent, he brought with him an increased attachment to our repubhcan institutions and a renewed love of country. Remaining some time in Vt'ashington to assist in the arduous duties of the Treasures to which his father had been called, and whose disturbed condition required the aid of superior ability to settle, he returned to Philadelphia where he resumed or rather began the actual practice of the law. Owing to the death of his esteemed father, which soon after occurred, he was deprived of the benefit of his great professional assistance, and forced to throw himself upon his own individual energies, and being appointed, in 1817. the Deputy of the Attorney General, he displayed a skill in the management of crim- inal cases which bespoke an intimate knowledge of that interesting branch of jurisprudence, to which ever since he has given an occasional attention, and as counsel of (Jovernor Findlay, whose doings were subjected to legislative investi- gation, he exhibited a firmness, capacity and address worthy of an older mind, and "acquired a standing in his profession which might have been envied by many of its more practised members. Although dihgent and untiring in the pursuit of his avocation, he was not unmindftil of those political questions which from time to time arose. 2 18 MEMOIRS AND AUTOBIOGRAPHT Davis, William (retired) 100,000 Dallett, Elijah > 50,000 President of the Bank of Penn Township — was for a long time one of our largest manufacturers of soap and candles. He is an adopted citizen. Dallett, John 100,000 Of the House of Dallett & Brothers ; doing an extensive business in the La- guayra trade, and son of E. Dallett. Dale, Ross & Withers 60,000 A well known mercantile firm in Market street, engaged in the silk and fancy business. Davis, Benjamin (Brickmaker) 50,000 Davis, Benjamin, (Merchant) " 50,000 Davidson, Nathan 100,000 Formerly in the dry goods business ; has been in various employments since ; made his own fortune, chiefly by the purchase of improving real estate. Has built an elegant mansion in the neighborhood of the Girard College. He married a Miss Lane, the daughter of an iron master. Dawson, M. L. (Brewer) 75,000 Son of the late William Dawson, brewer, was brought up to the same business with his father. Married a Miss Poultney. David, Jacob 100,000 ' A retired merchant, who lately bought a handsome vacant lot, almost half a square, in the district of Spring Garden, for the purpose of improvement. He is an adopted citizen — married an American lady, and made his money here in the dry goods business. Davis, Edward M. 60,000 Special partner of the House of Corbit & Co., in the importing and commission dry goods business. Da Costa, John C. 50,000 An enterprising and correct merchant ; he married the daughter of Isaac W. Norris. David, Springs & Co. 50,000 A wholesale dry goods jobbing House in Market street, doing a good country business. Mr. David is the son of Jacob David. Davies & Watres, 50,000 Largely engaged in the distilling business at the north east corner of Pleasant and Twelfth streets, Spring Garden. Mr. Watres is a director of the Commercial Bank. He married a Miss Harper. Devereux, John 50,000 An enterprising shipping merchant, and large stockholder in the Bank of Com- merce, of which he was once a Director. Is now a Director of the Delaware Insurance Company. Deal, Daniel 50,000 Made his money in the dry goods business. Denckla, Paul 75,000 A retired gentleman of fortune and ease. ' Dickson, John 100,000 Made his money in the grocery business with Levi Taylor: is the capitalist of the House of Dickson & Co., southeast corner of Third and Market streets. OF WEALTHY MEN. 19 Diver, Joseph 50,000 Made his money in the grocery business, and was connected or related to the late rich Paul Beck, Jr. Dihvorth, Charles 70 000 British agent and importer: inarried a daughter of the late John Gardiner, merchant, by whom he received his fortune ; is a business man. Dillingham, William H. 100,000 Came from the eastward ; is an attorney at law ; married a rich lady of Chester county, and now resides in our city. Dorrance, David (Estate) 50 000 Mr. D. was one of the keepers of the celebrated United States Hotel for several years, in which business he made his money ; he came from Bristol, Pa., and was connected with the family of the Badgers. Douglass, Rev. Jacob M. 50 OOO A retired clergyman ; a pious, good man, and one of the admirers of the late Rev. Dr. Joseph Pilmore, rector of St. Paul's Church. Douredoure, B. 50,000 An adopted citizen, in the soap and candle business, by which he made his money ; is a correct, worthy man. Drum, William 50,000 A victualler of Spring Garden, in which business he made his money, and in- vested in improving real estate. Drown, William A, 50 oOO Drayton, Col. William (Estate) 50,000 Colonel Drayton came from the south — a citizen of some note ; was a director of the Bank of the United States. Dugan, Joseph (Estate) 400,000 Mr. Dugan was one of the House of Savage & Dugan, an old and respectable shipping firm. John Savage, his partner, was an active director of the Bank of the United States, when it was first incorporated by Congress in 1816. Dulles, Aertson & Fisher, 75.000 Dumoutet, Miss Jane 75 qoo Dutilh&Co.,E.G. 75'ooo In the forwardmg business. Charles Humphreys is the partner. Duane, William J. 75 000 Son of the late William Duane, once editor of the old Aurora. Mr. D'uane was one of the executors to the estate of the late Stephen Girard, and by the commissions arising out of it, added to the estate he acquired by marriage ; he was for a short time Secretary of the United States Treasury, under President Jackson's administration, and has been a member of our city councils. He was brought up in his father's printing oflice, but afterwards became a lawyer in good practise at our courts of justice. Dulles, Joseph H. 100,000 Formerly of the House of Dulles & Wilcox, in the dry goods business in Mar- ket street ; but is now retired. He married a Miss Peace, by whom he acquired some property. ^ Dundas, James 700 ooo By profession, attorney at law. President of the Commercial Bank. Married a daughter of the rich Henry Pratt, to whose estate he is an executor. He lately built the elegant mansion at the north eastern corner of Broad and Walnut streets m which he resides. 20 MEMOIRS AND AUTO-BIOGRAPHT Dutilh, Edmund G. 50,000 Of French descent — married a daughter of Charles Graff. Is a director of the Bank of the United States, and in the forwarding and commission business in company with Charles Humphreys. Durand, Elias 50,000 Druggist, came from Baltimore ; a polite Frenchman, and highly respectable citizen. Property in real estate. Duhring, Henry 150,000 An adopted citizen — came from Germany. By strict attention to business, and great industry, he has rapidly acquired this large fortune, from being a poor boy. He richly deserves this reward for his labors. Dunton, Jacob 50,000 Duponceau, Peter S. (Estate) 100,000 The deceased was one of the most learned and philosophical men of the present century ; universally revered. He was a man of great erudition. At the time of his death he was President of the American Philosophical Society, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Athenaeum, and at the head of the Law Academy of Pennsylvania. His life and writings will form a valuable work. He was one of the greatest linguists of the age, whose memory will live in all future time. Duy, Lambert 50,000 Wholesale dealer in cloths, cassimeres and vestings. Duncan, William 50,000 Formerly a member of the State Legislature ; Surveyor of the port of Philadel- phia ; President of the Peace Society ; General of the Militia, and a good citizen. Dunn, Nathan (Estate,) 150,000 Mr. Dunn was formerly in business with Charles French in the dry goods bus- iness ; afterwards went to Canton, China, and there amassed a large fortune ; became the owner of the celebrated Chinese Museum, with which he travelled to London and other parts of Europe. He was a native of New Jersey, and died a benefactor to several public institutions of our country. Duval, James S. (Estate,) 200,000 Earp & Young, 50,000 Earp, Robert 100,000 Earp, Thomas 75,000 Earp, George 75,000 Three brothers, who made their money in the hardware business, in company with Charles Bird, with whom they were brought up to business, more than twenty years ago. They are all business men, shrewd, intelligent and of good standing. Eckfeldt, Adam 50,000 For a long time chief coiner of the United States' Mint, and now has several sons engaged in said institution, and Mr. E. himself, from habit, attends almost every day to see that things go on right in Uncle Sam's work shop. Eckstein, John 50,000 Formerly in business with Benjamin Taylor ; he is an industrious mechanic ; made his money in the brush-making business, and by the purchase of real estate. Eckels, Spangler & Ruiguel 100,000 Egner, Charles 50,000 Mr. Egner made his money in the grocery, liquor, and distilling business, and has retired from it and built himself an elegant mansion on the banks of the Del- aware, not far from Wilmington. OF WEALTHY MEN. 21 Eisenbrey, Jr., John 50,000 Ely, Mrs. Ann (widow) 50,000 Elliott, Isaac 50,000 Conveyancer ; in which business he made his money ; has been a member of City Councils, and filled other stations of honor and trust. Ely, John (corner of Spruce and Tenth streets) 75,000 Retired from all business ; an ©Id fashioned regular merchant, who made his money by vigilant industry. Elmslie, Alexander 70,000 A retired gentleman ; a native of Philadelphia ; made his money in the com- mercial hne, and invested it in good real estate, bonds and mortgages. Elkin, Abraham 50,000 Elliott, John 50,000 Belongs to the Society of Friends ; made his money in the drug and paint business ; now retired and happy. EUmaker, Mrs. H. 50,000 Widow of Levi Ellmaker, who left his property in good real estate. Emlen, George 50,000 A Philadelphian ; once visited Europe on business for the great banker, David Parrish, who was connected with the House of Hope & Co., Amsterdam. Mr. E. is a gentleman of high standing ; has been a senator in our State Legislature from the city proper ; was never married. Emerick, Peter K. (Estate) 50,000 Eneu, Senr., James 60,000 A retired old gentleman, living in the plainest manner ; the owner of a large amount of real estate in the lower part of the county. His sons and grand-sons have been members of our State Legislatures. Eppelsheimer, Lewis (Estate) 50,000 Erwin, Mrs. Ann (Widow) 50,000 Esher, J. & VV. 50,000 Esherick, George 75,000 Esherick, Joseph 60,000 Etting & Brother, E. J. 75,000 Iron merchants of good standing, and sons of the late Reuben Etting, who mar- ried a Miss Gratz, sister of Hyman, Jacob and Joseph Gratz. Evans, Cadwalader (Estate) 200,000 Everly, William A. ^ 50,000 A son of Adam Everly, and formerly in business with the late B. Reese, under the firm of Everly & Reese, in the comb and variety business. Evans, Dr. Charles 100,000 Son of the late Griffith Evans, and worth this sum, at least, from liis father's estate. Everly, Adam, 300,000 Made his money in the comb and fancy business, and by fortunate hits m the purchase of real estate. Mr. Everly was the first to introduce into the United States, combs made of horn in imitation of shell, and for sonic time was the only one in the business in the city. He may, therefore, be called the founder of the trade. He is a shrewd business man of very respectable standing. 22 MEMOIRS AND AUTO-BIOGBAPHY Evans, Griffith (Estate) 300,000 Evans, Joseph R. 500,000 One of our most upright merchants. A native of Philatlelphia, ami most higlily respected. He was formerly in business with Mr. Maris, under the firm of Maris & Evans. Mr. E. is well known in Europe, and receives consignments from the most respectable shipping merchants residing there. Evans, Jr. , Joseph R. 50,000 Son of our esteemed fellow citizen, Joseph R. Evans, Senr., a wealthy mer- chant. Related by marriage to Dr. Horner ; engaged in the commission business. Ewing, John 0. 50,000 Now retired ; made his money in the plumbing business ; having been engaged in that capacity by the city authorities, for a number of years. He is somehow connected with the Sergeant family. Ewino;, Henry (Estate) 75,000 A broker from Nashville, Tennessee, and was agent for the banks of that place in this city. Mr. E. studied law in the office of the late Hon. Felix Grundy, with President James K. Polk, and married a daughter of Mr. Grundy, by whom he obtained part of his fortune. His widow, Mrs. Ewing, is on very intimate terms with Mrs. President Polk. Eyre, Manuel (Estate) 50,000 Mr. Eyre was formerly in business with Charles Massey, under the firm of Eyre & Massey, and were at one time largely engaged in the shipping line. He was at one time Director of the Bank of the United States, and a member of our City Councils. He married a daughter of one of our first and most eminent city auctioneers. Eyre, Abraham P. 65,000 Farr, John 50,000 An Englishman by birth ; a vestryman and warden of St. Paul's church. Made his money by the manufacture of drugs, in which business he is still largely en- gaged. He was formerly in business with a Mr. Kunzi, a German chemist. Farr, John C. 50,000 Merchant and dealer in fancy goods, Chesnut street ; an upright and respected citizen ; also, an importer. Fales, Gcorjre 75,000 Came from Boston — formerly in busuaess with a Mr. B. Cheerer — under the firm of Cheerer & Fales ; has a rich brother in Boston by the name of Samuel. Made some money in the dry goods and conmiission business, but acquired the most of his fortune by marrying the daughter of Captain Lewis Rush, deceased. Fallon, Christopher 75,000 Born in Portugal of English parents ; a talented and worthy member of the bar with a large practice, doing business in company with his brother, J. Fallon. Farnum, Henry 75,000 Fassitt, James 250,000 Came from the eastern shore, Maryland, and was brought up by James Stokes in the auction jobbing business, at the south western corner of Front and Market streets. Made this large fortune without a cent of capital, but a large portion of industry and perseverance ; he is now entirely retired firom business. Fassitt, T. S. R. 100,000 Married the daughter of the late Thomas Fassitt ; retired from all business, and enjoys life ; is fond of horses, dogs and hunting. Property in real estate. OF WEALTHY MEN. 28 Fassit, Tliomas (Estate) 250,000 Farnum, John 100,000 FassilL & Longstreth, 100,000 Wholesale hardware and cutlery merchants, doing a profitable business in Market street. Farquhar, Mrs. Eliza 75,000 Residing in Chestnut street, west of Broad ; widow of a Jamaica planter, and is a connection of the Wetherill family. Farnum, Paul 50,000 Merchant, and director of the Farmer's and Mechanic's Bank ; came from the eastward. Fearon, James (Estate) 50,000 Soap and candle meinufacturer, in which business he made his money in the lower part of the city. Formerly a member of the Common Council. An Irish- man by birth. Lately deceased. Fellovves, C. 100,000 A citizen retired upon his fortune ; he came from the south. Fell, Jonathan (Estate) 50,000 Ferguson, Alexander (Estate) 50,000 Filler, Daniel 50,000 By trade a victualler. Once high sheriff of the city and county of Philadelphia ; by the fees of which office it is generally supposed he made this fortune. Firth, Thomas 125,000 Formerly in business with J. C. Jones and Richard Oakford, under the firm of Jones, Firth & Co., at one time very extensively engaged in the Canton and Cal- cutta trade. He came from New Jer.scy ; a diiTctor or manager of the Schuylkill Navigation Company. Fisher, Coleman 70,000 Son of the late Samuel W. Fisher, one of our most eminent and respected fel- low citizens. Mr. F. resides at a beautiful country seat near Germantown. Field, Fobes & Co. 50,000 Fisher, Mrs. Mary P. 125,000 Widow of the late W. W. Fisher. Fisher, Mrs. Sarah 100,000 Widow of the late Samuel W. Fisher, residing in Chestnut street. Fine, Henry INI. 50,000 A retired merchant ; son-in-law of the late Captain Gurney, of the old firm of Gurney «fe Smith, who were engaged in the Canton trade some thirty years ago. Fleming & Buzby, 50,000 Flickinger, Isaac 50,000 Florence, William 150,000 A respectable Hebrew — born in this city, but made his money in New Orleans. He married a Miss Seixas, sister of David G. Seixas, formerly teacher of the deaf and dumb in this city. He is a most estimable citizen, and resides in Girard Row, Chestnut street. Flvience, Jacob I. 500,000 Brother to the above, born here, and also made the chief of his large fortune in New Orleans. He married a Miss Levy, of the W^est Indies, and resides in the house owned by the estate of the late Benjamin C. Wilcox, 11th and Walnut sts. 24 MFMOIRS AND AUTO-BIOGRAPHY Fling, William R. 50,000 By trade a cabinet maker ; at one time a member of our State Legislature ; made his money by his trade, and in the purchase of real estate. Fleming, Robert (Estate) 600,000 Ford, John 50,000 Formerly of the House of Roland & Ford, wholesale grocers. He manied the daughter of the late Guy Bryan, by whom he received a fortune ; now retired. Fontanges, P. F. 50,000 A retired merchant ; formerly of the old House of Ch apron, Frenaye & Co.; made most of his money in the Mexican trade. A Frenchman by birth, who has always refused to become naturalized. He has a sister married to Robt. Sykes, Esq. Folwell, William 50,000 A Philadelphian, belongmg to the Society of Friends, who made his money in the auction and commission business. Ford, John M. 50,000 Importer of saddlery hardware, doing an extensive and profitable business. Forrest, Edwin 150,000 We claim this distinguished tragedian as a Philadelphian. He was born among us ; was a poor boy ; and made his fortune. He married a daughter of Mr. Sin- clair, the English vocalist. Mr. Forrest has wisely invested a large portion of his funds in real estate, in several States of the union. He has two sisters living in this city. His father was runner to the first bank of the United States, and was a good officer. Fotterall, Mrs. S. 100,000 Fotterall, William F. 100,000 Fotterall, Slephen G-, 100,000 The above three individuals are all living retired, having amassed fortunes several years since. William F. is the owner of a large amount of valuable real estate in the most desirable parts of the city. His mansion at the north west cor- ner of Chestnut and Thirteenth streets, is said to be one of the finest finished houses in Philadelphia. The Fotteralls were always famous for buying and keeping corner properties. Forten, James (Estate) 50,000 A native of Philadelphia, and a singular instance of a colored man rising to for- tune and respect, by sheer industry and correct deportment ; he made his money in the sail-making business, and died much lamented. He was a man of integrity and genuine politeness. Freed, Ward & Freed, 50,000 Wholesale and retail flour factors, doing an active and profitable business in Market street near Broad. The Freeds are sons of David Freed. Freeman, Henrj' G. 75,000 Son of T. B. Freeman, deceased. Made his own money — was a notary public for many years. A respectable, high minded gentleman. Is by profession an attorney at law, but now somewhat retired, and resides in an elegant mansion he built in West Philadelphia. Freed, David 75,000 A retired flour factor ; a shrewd man of business, with his property invested in bonds, mortgages, and real estate. Frazer, John F. 100,000 Francis, Field & Francis, 75,000 Manufacturers and importers, doing a large and profitable business. Here is OF WEALTHY MEN. 25 another instance of the effects of industry, enterprise and application to business : we record with pleasure fortunes thus made. They are all adopted citizens. Frenaye, Mark Anthony 50,000 Formerly of the House of Chapron, Frenaye & Co., silk merchants. By birth a Frenchman— now retired from all business, and lives in the Bishop's house of St. John's church, having given all his worldly goods to farther the cause of reli- gion. He is a sincere christian, a meek citizen, and a man of great integrity and worth, much esteemed by all his countrymen. Fraley, Mrs. R. W. (Widow) 75,000 Frank, Christian 50,000 Of German extraction — a worthy citizen, and made his own money. Fraley, John U. 50,000 One of our oldest citizens. He made his money in the baking business, in Church alley, some thirty years ago. Francis, Charles (Estate) 50,000 Fullerton, Alexander 75,000 Retired from business to live upon his fortune ; son of the late Alexander Ful- lerton, merchant, from whose estate he received some property — married a Miss Sheepshanks, with whom he obtained considerable wealth, but made the principal part of his estate in the wholesale and retail drug business in Market street. Furness, James T. 75,000 Made his money in the auction business, as one of the firm of Thomas, Furness & Co., North Second street. Gaskill, Benjamin 50,000 Made his money in the book-bindmg business by great assiduity. Garrison, John 50,000 A rich man with no children ; came from New Jersey ; was in partnership with his brother-in-law, E. Van Syckle, in the wholesale distilling business. Gaul, Frederick, Senr., (Estate) 75,000 Mr. Gaul made his money in the brewing business with Caspar W. Morris, under the firm of Morris & Gaul. Geyer, William B. 75,000 Son of John Geyer, baker ; served his time with Samuel Story, to the currying business. Married a Miss Herman, by whom he acquired a fortune ; is still en- gaged in the leather and currying business. Geisse, William 75,000 An enterprising and respectable German merchant, who made his own money by importations from Germany and elsewhere. Geisse, George W. 50,000 A gentlemanly adopted citizen, and wholesale importing merchant. Get,hin,John 50,000 A Director of the Schuylkill Bank, (an adopted citizen,) otherwise retired from all business. Gest, John 50,000 Register of Wills under the administration of Governor Ritner ; owns consider- able real estate ; came from Lanca«ter county, and is a good and worthy citizen. Gill, William 75,000 Formerly an auctioneer in partnership with George Thomas and John B. Myers ; now retired from all busuiess. 26 MEMOIRS AND AUTO-BIOGRAPHY Gihon & Co., John 200,000 Large importers from New York and England. Gilpin, Henry D. 80,000 Attorney at law, and son of the late Joshua Gilpin ; is a citizen of some emi- nence, and has been honored with several important stations, among them Attor- ney General of the United States ; married the widow of a late distinguished son of Louisiana, Hon. U. S. Johnston. Mr. Gilpin is a fine writer and an erudite scholar, and contributes to several periodicals, and among them, to the Democratic Magazine. Gibson, John 50,000 Gilbert, Frederick (Estate) 100,000 Mr. Gilbert was very fortunate in the dry goods business ; was once concerned with a Mr. Grambo, under the firm of Gilbert & Grambo. Gibson, James 50,000 Attorney at law, now retired ; property well secured in real estate. Gill, John (Estate) 50,000 Mr. G. came from Baltimore; was a successful merchant in the dry goods busi- ness, as one of the firm of Gill, Ferguson & Co. Gibson, Dr. William 75,000 Is a professor of surgery in the University of Pennsylvania ; with a yearly in- come of §5000 therefrom. Originally came from Baltimore. He possesses a fine taste for good horses, and is a perfect gentleman. Girard, Stephen (Estate) 7,000,000 Originally about seven millions of dollars in amount — now much reduced by the great expense of the college, and the loss in the Bank United States and other stocks, which were not sold at the death of this great public benefactor, a brief of whose life we append. (Xj^See Appendix. Glentvvorth, Dr. George P. 75,000 A Philadelphian. Owns coal lands — also, a handsome country seat in the neigh- borhood of the city, besides real estate in the city. Is in the retail drug business. Goddard & Parker, 50,000 In the grocery and commission business. Robert Toland is the special partner. Godley & Co., Jesse 50,000 Godey, Lewis A. 50,000 Made his own money by publishing the Lady's Book ; another instance of suc- cess, with those who endeavor to cater for and please the ladies. Goddard, Dr. Paul B. 80,000 Son of John Goddard, and grand-son of Paul Beck, Jr., from the last of whom he received his fortune ; he resides in a splendid mansion, in Race near Thirteenth street, and is an accomplished gentleman and erudite scholar. Gorgas, S. G. 60,000 Gowan, James 150,000 An adopted citizen. Made the bulk of his money in the liquor business ; was at one time an active politician and defeated in a contest for a seat in congress in the First District ; is now one of the best agriculturists in the state, and has a splendid farm in the vicinity of Germantown ; is celebrated for his fine cattle. Goodman, John 50,000 An ancient citizen of the Northern Liberties ; once a magistrate, justice of the peace, and notary public ; made his money after a long series of years devoted to his vocation. Property chiefly in real estate. OF WEALTHY MEN. 27 Goldey, Lewis 75,000 Graff, Frederick 50,000 Brother of Charles Graff. Married a Miss Swoyer of Gerniantown ; city su- perintendent of the Schuylkill Fair Mount Wder Works, ever since their first establishment ; his property is in real estate, and bonds and mortgages ; he is a respectable and worthy citizen. Grover, Thomas D. 125,000 Has risen to his present wealthy and honorable position from the humble occu- pation of a wharf builder ; he has been elected to numerous ofiices of honor and trust ; was chosen the year before last a member of the board of county commis- sioners by the Native American party ; commenced life almost pennyless, and without education, and amassed his fortune by untiring industry ; the district of Southwark is largely indebted to Mr. G. for his liberality, and the poor have found in him a generous friend. Gralz, Hyman 75,000 President of the Pennsylvania company for insurance on lives and gi-anting annuities ; a respectable Hebrew ; formerly in the mercantile business, now de- voted to the business and interests of this institution. la z, osep ) J Brothers of the above H. Gratz. \ ,^' ^^ Gratz, Jacob 5 ( 50,000 Grant, Samuel 100.000 Of the old House of Grant & Stone ; a New England merchant — a plodding, straight forward trader, who has passed safely through all the changes of trade and currency for the last thirty years. Groves, Daniel 50,000 A retired mechanic, who did a great deal of public work ; was once a State Senator from the county of Philadelphia, now living at his ease upon the fruits of his own industry. Graff, Charles (Estate) 150,000 This gentleman has attended to no business since his marriage, save that of a bank director, or a common councilman ; he married a lady of large fortune. He died recently. Grove, Henry 50,000 A worthy, honest man, who made his own money by industry and economy. Grim, Peter 75,000 Made his money in the brick-making business, and is an industrious worthy citizen. Greenfield, Mrs. Elizabeth (Widow)— (Estate) 100,000 Grundy, Edmund 50,000 Gray, Robert E. 75,000 Married a Mrs. Scott, who was once a Mrs. Shcaff, and before that a great belle of our city. Mr. G. was brought up to, and now is in the brewing business. Greiner, Willi aiTi S 50,000 In the cotton and commission shipping business. A Philadclphian, and son of the late John Greiner, merchant. Gumbes, Mrs. Rebecca 100.000 Widow — daughter of the late Samuel Wethcrill, .Tr. Grigg & Elliott, 400.000 Extensive wholesale booksellers and publishers. John Grigg came from the eastward ; married a lady of New England, and is a shrewd business man who made his fortune here. 28 MEMOIRS AND AUTO-BIOGRAPHY Harding, Jr., John 150,000 Wholesale grocer, once a poor boy ; made his own money, and deserves credit for his industry and perseverance. Harbert, Isaac 50,000 A well known bricklayer by trade ; made his own money by his business, and in the purchase of improving real estate. Property in real estate and bank stocks. Harbert & Davis, 50,000 Lumber merchants, doing a good business ; shrewd, deserving men of active habits. Property in real estate ; Philadelphians by birth. Harrison, George (Estate) 300,000 Was a director of the first Bank United States, incorporated in 1791 by Con- gress. For a long series of years navy agent of Philadelphia, under several ad- ministrations of the general government. Hart, Tiiomas 150,000 Hart, William H. 150,000 Harland, John 100,000 A widower, retired from all business : He married the widow of the late Samuel Eldridge by whom he acquired a portion of his fortune. He has a handsome residence in Germantown, besides one in the city. Hallowell, William S. 50,000 In the hardware and cutlery business ; a member of the Society of Friends ; married two daughters of the late Thomas Phipps, by whom he acquired the most of his fortune. Handy, George 50,000 Formerly in the hardware business — and now has two brothers in the same trade with William Buehler. Mr. H. is a native of the eastern shore of Maryland, was brought up by Mr. Charles Bird, and is a man of active business habits. Harvey, Isaac 100,000 Formerly a partner in business with the rich Paul Beck, Jr., deceased, who married his sister. Mr. H. lives in much style and comfort in his own house in Chestnut near Twelfth street ; he owns considerable real estate in the district of Moyamcnsing. Hacker, Isaiah 150,000 Came from New England in quite moderate circumstances ; belongs to the Society of Friends, and made the chief of his large fortune in a very few years. Hacker, Isaac 100,000 A brother to the above, who came from New England soon after Isaiah, and succeeded in his efforts to acquire a fortune. Hacker, Jeremiah 100,000 Also a brother of Isaiah, and also a follower of the footsteps of fortune. Hacker, William E. 100,000 Also a brother, and a favorite of fortune. Hartshorne, Dr. Joseph 100,000 An eminent physician of great practice, and reasonable charges ; owner of val- uable real estate in the city and county ; in the purchase of which he made some lucky hits. Harley, Francis 50,000 Haseltine, John 100,000 Came from New England, and made his own money in the boot, shoe and bonnet business. OF WEALTHY MEN. 29 Hazlehurst, Isaac 75,000 Is a lawyer of standing, and has been a representative from the city in the state legislature ; is a director in the Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Company ; he is generally esteemed for his excellent qualities ; is related by marriage to the Ash- hurst family. Haines, Samuel 50,000 For a long time city surveyor, with a good opportunity to increase his riches by the purchase of improving real estate. He is a worthy and respectable citizen. Hare, Dr. Robert 250,000 Is one of the professors in the University of Pennsylvania, celebrated in the art of chemistry ; is a great genius. He obtained the chief of his fortune by marriage, and is from one of the ancient and most respectable families of Philadelphia. Hart, J. H. & W. B. 50,000 Sons of Thomas Hart, in the wholesale grocery business in N. Third street. Halloweli & Co., M. L. 50,000 Silk merchants ; the senior partner received some property by marriage. Hansell, William M. 50,000 Made his money in company with George and Joseph Esherick in the dry goods business, and deserves much credit for his success in life. Hazlehurst, Samuel 100,000 Married a fortune and retired from all commercial business. Harman, Jacob 50,000 By industry and economy amassed the above sum, which is principally in- vested in real estate. Hall, Rev. Richard 50,000 A clergyman of the Protestant Episcopal church ; when a youth undertook to learn the watch-making business with Benjamin and Ellis Clark, but afterwards took to the study of divinity. Harris, Gebhard 50,000 By birth a German. Originally a cabinet maker ; has made his money princi- pally in speculation, a rather uncertain way generally. Hammersley, George 50,000 Hart, A. 150,000 Of the firm of Carey & Hart, booksellers and publishers. Hand, James C. 50,000 A director of the Bank of North America, formerly with David W. Prescott, now in a large business and making money ; married a daughter of James Martin. Hemphill, Mrs. Antoinetta 60,000 This sum was bequeathed by Stephen Girard to his niece, Mrs. Hemphill, the wife of John Hemphill, at one time a merchant in extensive business and enjoy- ing a good credit. " Fifty thousand dollars," however, of this sum is left to be " paid over to a trustee or trustees, to be appointed by his executors, which trustee or trustees shall place and continue the said sum of fifty thousand dollars upon good security, and pay the interest and dividends thereof, as they shall from time to time accrue, to his said niece for her separate use during the term of licr life, and fi-om, and immediately after her decease, to pay and distribute the caj)ital to and among such of her children and the issue of deceased children, and in such parts and shares as she the said Antoinetta, by any instrument under her hand and seal, executed in the presence of at least two credible witnesses, shall direct and appoint, and for default of such appointment, then to and among the said children and issue of deceased children in equal shares, such issue of deceased 30 MEMOIRS AND AUTO-BIOGRAPHY children, if more than one, to take only the share which their deceased parent would have taken if living." Hewson, Dr. T. M. 100,000 An eminent physician of long standing : married a Miss Cox, by whom he added to his fortune. Henry, Alexander 500,000 An adopted citizen, who came to Philadelphia pennyless. A most estimable man — beloved for his philanthrophy and benevolence of heart. Formerly an ex- tensive importing merchant and British agent, but now retired from all business. Is at the head of several useful institutions. The Rev. John Chambers married a daughter of Mr. H. who was the widow of the late Silas E. Weir, auctioneer. Hembel, William 75,000 An old, retired and respected importer of dry goods, from England ; a member of the Humane and Philosophical Society of Philadelphia. Henderson, George 50,000 A fortunate wholesale hatter, who made his own money and is very deserving. Heald, Woodward & Co., 100,000 A large tobacco establishment ; men of great business habits, driving a capital trade. Heyl, John 100,000 A retired brush maker, in which he made his money ; property in good real estate. Hertzog, Mrs. Peter 75,000 V/idow of the late Peter Hertzog, who made his money in the sugar refining business. Henrion, S. 100,000 A gentlemanly Frenchman, who made his money in the fancy and fine con- fectionary business in Market street. Heylin, Dr. R. 50,000 A respectable and worthy citizen, who made his own money chiefly by export- ing genseng to China ; came to this city a poor boy, and prides himself upon his success in life. His first outset in life was on board of an East Indiaman, as physician for the voyage. Hess, John (Estate) 50,000 Heiss, William 50,000 Heberton, Mrs. Ann 50,000 Hewitt, Thomas (Estate) 50,000 Hildebuni, Samuel 100,000 Formerly importer of watches, &c., by which he made his money ; is an esti- mable man and good citizen. Hill, James 50,000 An industrious hatter, who made his own money by strict attention to business. Hildeburn, Son & Co., Samuel 150,000 Hillborn, Cyrus 100,000 An unassuming citizen, belonging to the Society of Friends, who made his money by importing British dry goods. HieskiU, Hoskins&Co., 100,000 Wholesale dry goods merchants of good standing. Houston & Co., Churchhill 50,000 OF WEALTHY MEN. 31 Hockley, John 50,000 At present cashier of the Bank of North America, in which institution he was for some years a clerk. He is a man of good business habits and correct moral deportment. Howell & Brothers, 50,000 Howell, William T., & Co. 75,000 Wholesale hardware merchants. Mr. H. is the active partner, and is a shrewd, enterprising business man of great tact and talent. Hoeckley, Frederick 50,000 A retired merchant ; married a Miss Herman, by whom he acquired a consider- able portion of his fortune. Horner, Dr. William E. 50,000 One of the skilftil professors of the University of Pennsylvania. He married a Miss Welsh, the daughter of John Welsh, merchant. Horn, Henry 80,000 Far a long time in the hardware saddlery business with the late Christian Kneas, under the firm of Horn & Kneas. Mr. Horn is a sound and consistent democrat, the architect of his own fortune, and of respectable standing in society. He was lately appointed collector of this port of entry by President Polk, but re- jected by the United States Senate. Hoiahan, Amos 60,000 Was for a long time one of the hands in the United States Mint, afterwards kept a public house, and by great industry amassed a fortune. He owns con- siderable valuable real estate in the city proper, and is much respected. Ho2;an & Thompson, 75,000 Extensive publishers and stationers. Have a House in New Orleans. Howell & Co., Joseph 50,000 Sons of the late Arthur Howell, a preacher among the Society of Friends ; in the leather and currying business. Hoopes, T. P. 50,000 In the hardware business — was a large stockholder in the Girard Bank, and other money stocks ; is a respectable and shrewd merchant. Holmes, John (Estate) 100,000 Hortsman, William H. 100,000 An adopted citizen ; much respected ; keeps the large and handsome military store, in North Third street near Mulberry. Hollingshead, Hugh F. (Estate) 50,000 Hoopes, Wolfe & Baker, 75,000 Wholesale hardware and cutlery merchants ; strict business men, doing a capi- tal trade. Hulme, Thomas 150,000 A retired gentleman ; an Englishman by birth, who came to this country more than twenty years ago. He made the chief of his money by saving-labor mr.chinc- ry in England, previous to the troubles caused by the great improvement in its invention ; he is an ardent friend of American manufactures, and although retired from all business, takes great pleasure in arguing in favor and support of promo- tion, protection and success of the American arts. Hutchinson, B. P. 50,000 One of our largo stock brokers ; was brought up with the late (Jcorge Taylor, who was engaged in the same business ; he is a son of the rich M. Hutchinson, gentleman. 32 MEMOIRS AND AUTO- BIOGRAPHY Hubbell, F. W. 50,000 An eminent attorney at law from New England ; doing a large business at our courts. Hutchinson, James 50,000 A retired carpenter, and late President of the Board of Health. Humphreys, Stern 50,000 Married a daughter of Matthew L. Bevan, and one of the House of Bevan & Humphreys — extensive shipping and commission merchants. Ingraham, Edward D. 50,000 Attorney at law, with a good practice, and a genuine wit ; a collector of rare books, curiosities, gems, and a most pleasant and agreeable companion ; a highly respectable citizen and a man of great erudition. Ingersoll, Charles J. 100,000 A distinguished lawyer and politician, having long been one of the prominent leaders of the democratic party in Pennsylvania. At present a representative in congress of the United States from the fourth district, having been re-elected in 1844. He has occupied several honorable posts, both national and state ; and is considered a quick and powerful debater ; is the son of the late Jared Ingersoll, an eminent jurist of his day. Ingersoll, Joseph R. 150,000 Brother to the above, and one of the most learned, gentlemanly, and eminent men of the day. A sound lawyer, an eloquent orator, and a benevolent citizen. Repeatedly honored by the voters of the city proper with a seat in congress of the United States, and at present the able representative of the second district. He is a warm and ardent whig ; the devoted friend of Henry Clay and a protective tariff. Mr. I. is also a man of strict moral principles, and a zealous advocate of Christianity. The brothers married sisters, and have often been in congress to- gether representing the two different and prominent political parties of the coun- try. He is one of the executors to the estate of the late Benjamin C. Wilcox, his brother-in-law. Ingersoll, Charles 100,000 Son of Charles Jarcd Ingersoll ; married a Miss Brown, daughter of Menertin Brown ; a sound lawyer, liberal minded and amiable — property chiefly in real estate. Israel, W. P. 60,000 Merchant, married a daughter of the late Robert Wain, who was at one time one of our most extensive shipping merchants, engaged in the Canton and Cal- cutta trade. Jackson, Dr. Samuel 75,000 One of the professors in the University of Pennsylvania, and a most skilful physician, especially in cases of nervous complaints. A Philadelphian by birth, and a most estimable and worthy citizen ; he was once engaged with his mother in the drug and chemical business. Janney, Dr. Benjamin S. 75,000 A fortunate purchaser of real estate, and a successful and, respectable prac- titioner of medicine. Property chiefly in real estate. Jayne, Dr. David 75,000 One of the most successful inventors of patent medicines in the United States, OF WEALTHY MEN. ^ by which he is rapidly reaping a princely fortune. His name is now proverbial throughout the whole land, and very justly, as his ingenuity has done much to alleviate human suffering. Dr. Jayne is an upright, worthy citizen. Jeans, Isaiah 50,000 Jenks, Joseph R. 75,000 Jenks, Watson 50,000 Married a daughter of the late Jacob Justice ; has money invested at interest ; is a flour factor or merchant, and resides in an elegant mansion opposite to Frank- lin Square. Jordan, John 75,000 Jordan, Francis 75,000 Jordan, Miss 75,000 Jones, Samuel W. 100,000 Johnson, T. & J. W. 150,000 Law Booksellers, who succeeded Nicklin & Johnson. Jones, Benjamin 50,000 Retired from all business, and the father of Benjamin Jones, Jr., who is a di- rector of the Bank of Pennsylvania. Jones, George W. 50,000 Formerly in partnership with Isaac Myer, in the painting and glazing business ; now retired, having visited Europe after making his fortune. Johnson, Robert S. 75,000 A shrewd, intelligent merchant, largely engaged in the iron business ; property chiefly in real estate ; a director of the Commercial Bank. Jones, Jacob P. 75,00© Johnson, A. W. 75,000 Obtained his money by marriage, and retired from commercial business. Johnson, Lawrence, (Type-Founder, George st.) 75,000 Justice, G. R. 50,000 Son of the late Jacob Justice — G. R. Justice was for a long time in business with his father and amassed considerable riches thereby. Justice, G. M. 100,000 Justice, Jacob (Estate) 250,000 Mr. J. made his own money in the hardware business, after being engaged in it for a long series of years in Market st., and for a long while one of the few whole- sale men in that line. His money chiefly invested in good bonds and mortgages. Kane, John K. 75,000 Attorney General of the State under Governor Shunk ; son of the late Elisha Kane, who came from Albany, state of New York. He married the daughter of the late Thomas Leiper, Esq., tobacconist, from Scotland, and a staunch democrat — a good, honest man, who came to this country early in life, and was in the re- volution, and was a member of the first troop of City Cavalry. Mr. K. is a man of abilities and exceedingly pleasing manners ; has been a director of the Girard Bank. Recently appointed United States District Judge. Kartsher, John C. 50,000 Kates, Michael 75,000 Of German extraction ; made his money by years of honest industry as a bell hanger and silver plater, and invested it in good real estate. 3 34 MEMOIRS AND AVTO-BIOGRAPHT Kates, William 50,000 Brother of Michael Kates ; also a bell hanger and lock-smith ; made his money by years of industry, and invested in real estate. Kelly, Thomas 200,000 Of the old House of Thomas and Philip Kelly, who made a large fortune in the trunk and leather business in Market street. Philip died some years ago, and Thomas is now retired from all trade and commerce, attending only to the receiving of the income derived from real estate in the city proper. Kerr, James 100,000 Made his money in the saddlery and harness business in Market street, and invested it in good real estate. Kennedy, John M. 50,000 In the shipping and commission business : a shrewd, intelligent merchant ; has been a commissioner of the Northern Liberties. Keyser, Elhanan W. 50,000 This gentleman has twice been the candidate of the Native American party, for Mayor of the city proper ; has been largely engaged in the lumber business, and is a man of good business habits ; property in real estate. Keyser, Peter A. 75,000 Brother to the above, in the lumber business also, a shrewd, intelligent man. Kessler, John (Estate) 60,000 Keith, Samuel 50,000 Formerly President of the Delaware Insurance Company ; from one of the old- est families of our city, and a worthy man. Property in real estate. Kennedy, James M. 60,000 Kerr & Son, 50,000 Made their money in the china and crockery business ; came to this country poor; are Europeans by birth. Keen, John E. 50,000 Keen, Miss Sarah 50,000 Neice of tlie late David Lennox, who was a brother to the rich Robert Len- nox of New York. Keating, John 75,000 A retired French gentleman. Kite, Joseph S. 50,000 The enterprising rail-roal manager, and until lately the proprietor of several lines of handsome omnibuses, that ran daily from the Exchange to the Girard College, and north and south by Sixth, Eighth and Tenth streets, having sold the .same to Jacob Peters & Co. for upwards of forty thousand dollars. The property of Mr. K. now chiefly consists of real estate. Kirkpatrick, David 75,000 Formerly in business with the late Timothy Abbott, in the leather and curry- ing trade ; a director of the Bank of the Northern Liberties. Kimball, Leonard 50,000 Secretary of the Washington Insurance Company ; a native of the state of Connecticut, was formerly employed as a broker ; a respectable and upright citi- zen of good business qualifications. It is said that he bears a strong likeness to the late and celebrated Dr. Benjamin Franklin. He married many years ago the daughter of the late Hon. Charles Smith, of Lancaster, Pa.; and by his marriage acquired some property. OP WEALTHY MEN. 35 King, Francis 100,000 Son of the late Daniel King. Kirkham, William 50,000 A retired retail dry goods merchant; derived his money from his parents' estate; is a director for the Pennsylvania Company for Insurances, &c. Kirk, William 75,000 Retired from business ; made his fortune by hard labor in the brick making trade. Klett, Frederick 100,000 Came to this country poor ; is a German by birth, and nov? consul general for Wurtemburg. He is engaged extensively in the drug business : a self-made man and a good citizen. Knecht, Gabriel 50,000 A German by birth ; a drover, doing a large business in the pork line ; property consists of real estate and bank stocks; is a director of the Bank of Penn Town- ship. Koons, Isaac 50,000 Korn, Henry 50,000 An adopted citizen ; an Englishman by birth. Manufacturer of military goods and horse fly nets, by which he made his money. A respectable, upright citizen. Korckhaus, A. 100,000 An extensive importer of Swiss and German goods ; an adopted citizen. Kohne, Mrs. E. 300,000 Widow of the late Mr. Kohne, from South Carolina, residing in Chestnut street, in the elegant mansion built by her late husband. Knight, Joseph 50,000 Iron and coal merchant, in which business he acquired his money ; a great friend to the protection of American manufactures. Kuhn, Jr., Hartman 100,000 Son of the late lamented Charles Kuhn. He lately married a daughter of his rich uncle, Hartman Kuhn. Kuhn, Charles (Estate) 100,000 Kuhl, Henry 100,000 Formerly cashier of the Farmers* and Mechanics' Bank, and once a clerk in the first bank of the United States ; now retired from all business. Kunzi, Abram 50,000 A retired manufacturing chemist, who made the most of his money originally by the manufacture of Quinine, in business with John Farr. Kuhn, Hartman 300,000 Son of the late Dr. Kuhn, an able physician — eminent in his day. Mr. K. married the daughter of the late rich James Lisle, of the House of Lisle & New- man, and is a highly respected and estimable citizen, living in elegance and style. Lapsley, Joseph B. 100,000 S( n of the late David Lapsley ; made his money in the carpet business chiefly, and obtained some by marriage ; now retired. La Roche, Dr. R. 50,000 Lawrence, Mrs. M. E. 50,000 Widow of Isaac W. Lawrence ; obtained her money from her father's and hus- band's estates. 36 MEMOIRS AND ACTO-BIOGRAPHY Latour, John 100,000 Lajus, Paul 50,000 Made his money in the confectionery, and West India shipping business ; an adopted citizen of respectable standing. Langstroth, C. S. 50,000 In partnership with E. W. Keyser in the lumber business. Property in real estate. Lambert, Gershom W. 50,000 Formerly in business with a Mr. Johns, under the firm of Lambert & Johns in the dry goods trade ; now retired. Property chiefly in real estate, in the district of Spring Garden. Landreth,D.&Munns, 50,000 Made their money as seedsmen and florists, a business in which they have long been engaged. Are celebrated for the production of rare and handsome plants. Lang, Jane 50,000 An industrious, persevering lady, who has made a fortune in the retail dry goods business ; having been established for a series of years, in north Eighth street, and keeping always a choice and well selected stock of fancy and staple articles. Lambert, John (Estate) 50,000 Mr. L. was a retired British agent ; an Englishman by birth. He bought the country seat, which formerly belonged to the late Samuel Archer, on Turner's Lane near the Ridge Road. Lapsley, David 100,000 Son of David Lapsley, Senr., made the chief of his money in the carpet busi- ness ; received something handsome from his father's estate, and obtained some by marriage. Lennig, N. (Estate) 200,000 Mr. L. made his money in the wholesale drug and chemical business. Lennig, Frederick 150,000 Lewis, Robert M. 100,000 Married a daughter of the late John Clement Stocker, by whom he obtained his fortune. Lewis, Lawrence 75,000 Formerly a supercargo to the East Indies, and made some money in that busi- ness. He also married a daughter of the late John Clement Stocker, by whom he obtained the most of his fortune. Lentz, John 50,000 Manufacturer of looking glasses, north Third street ; a good citizen. Lewis, M. D., E. J. 50,000 Son of A. J. Lewis — importing merchant. Married wealthy, and lives in a splendid mansion at the south east corner of Eleventh and Clinton streets. Lewis, John F. 200,000 Made his money by hard work in the first instance, with Silas E. Weir and others, in the auction business, afterwards in the Canton and shipping trade ; a good citizen, shrewd merchant, and a prudent parent. Lewis, Edwin M. 50,000 A son of the above, who married a Miss Steltwagon. OF WEALTHY MEN, 37 Levy, Patrick 50,000 Distiller, Market beyond Broad street. Lewis, M. D. 50,000 Made some of his money and obtained some by marriage. In the domestic dry goods commission business. Lehman, William E. 200,000 Made his own money chiefly in the wholesale and retail drug business, here and in New Orleans. Is a brother to the present postmaster, Dr. George F. Leh- man, also his security to the U. S. Government. Levy, L. J. 50,000 Mr. L. made his money in the fancy dry goods business, and has the most splendid establishment for the sale and exhibition of superior goods in Philadel- phia. He keeps the best imported goods, and has a run of the best custom in our city. Lea & Blanchard, 50,000 Le Fevre, James 50,000 Formerly agent for the Union line of packets to Baltimore, before the estabUsh- ment of steamboats and the erection of railroads ; a director of the Commercial Bank, and a good citizen. Leiper, Thomas (Estate) 100,000 He was the father of George G., Samuel M., and William G. Leiper, and of Mrs. Kane and Mrs. Taylor. Lewis, A. J. & Co. 100,000 A wholesale importing house. Mr. Lewis, the senior partner, came from Bal- timore, and is a shrewd, intelligent merchant. They have a House in Manches- ter, England, represented by a brother of A. J. Lewis. Mr. L. is a director of the American Insurance Company. Lewis, Samuel A. 50,000 Lewis, Samuel N. 60,000 Lewis, Mordecai 75,000 Formerly in the shipping business with his brother above, Samuel N.; made their money since, in the manufacture of white lead, and by the purchase of im- proving real estate. Lewis, Mrs. Wharton 50,000 Lex, Charles F. 50,000 Leland, Charles 75,000 Made his money in the wholesale bonnet and shoe business ; he is a director of the Mechanics' Bank, and a merchant in good standing. Leamy, Mrs. Elizabeth (Widow) 50,000 Leadbeater, John 50,000 Lea, Lsaac 50,000 Leaming, J. F. 50,000 Lea, Bunker & Co. 50,000 Commission merchants, doing a good business on south wharves. Levick, Ebenezer 50,000 Made his own money in the currying and leather business. Leland, Amos 50,000 Merchant, Market street ; came from the eastward and made all his money here. 38 MEMOIRS AND AUTO-BIOGEAPHY Lentz, Henry (Estate) 100,000 Leon, Dr. Joseph 50,000 Levy, Joseph 75,000 Lea, Joseph 50,000 Brother to Thomas and Isaac Lea, members of the firm of Hacker, Lea & Co., extensive commission merchants. Lex, Jacob 75,000 Of a German Lutheran family ; has been engaged in the sugar refining busi- ness, now in the grocery business with his son in Market steeet. He was care- fully brought up in the old school by a good father ; is esteemed to possess good business capacities. He is brother to C. F. Lex, who was formerly in the Board of Directors of the Girard Bank. Lelar, Henry 50,000 A useful, respectable, and prominent citizen, who made his money in the Ger- man trade. Lisle, John 65,000 A/espectable retired merchant and auctioneer, a man of ready wit and pleasing manners : at one time prothonotary of the district court, under Governor Wolf's administration and appointment. Lippincott, Aaron S. 100,000 Made his money in the dry goods business, and is a very respectable and cor- rect citizen. Lincoln, E. 75,000 Livingston, Walters. 50,000 Came from New York. Married a daughter of the late James Greenleaf. He has been a member of the legislature of this State, and of New York ; now en- gaged in trade and commerce in this city. A great admirer of good horses, and formerly paid some attention to the sports of the turf. Lindsay & Blackiston, 50,000 Extensive publishers and booksellers. Linnard, James M. 75,000 Son of the late United States Quarter Master Linnard. In the lumber busi- ness, and a shrewd man of business ; a Philadelphian by birth. Property chiefly in real estate. Li nek, George 50,000 An industrious mechanic, a carpenter by trade. Made a portion of his mo- ney and obtained considerable by marriage. Lippincott, Joshua 50,000 Fickle fortune has restored some considerable part of Mr. L.'s former riches to his possession ; a member of the old firms of York & Lippincott — Lippincott & Richards; will again take his place upon the Exchange. Mr. L. has been a di- rector of the Bank of the United States, and many other institutions; has a daughter married to Benjamin W. Richards. Linnard, S. B. 50,000 Linnard, T.M. 50,000 Livezey, John 100,000 A retired gentleman ; having made a fortune, as did his father before him, in the flour and grain business. Longstreth, Joshua 200,000 Made considerable money in the mercantile business ; was once connected in or WEALTHY MEN. 39 trade with John Bacon ; obtained a handsome fortune by his marriage ; has an elegant country seat in Turner's Lane, in the neighborhood of the city, where he also has a splendid grapery. Levering, J. S. 100,000 Made his money in the steam sugar refining business, after having reaped a harvest of experience, in connection with Mr. Phillips in the same manufacture some years ago. Mr. L. has the most successful establishment in this city, for the process of refining crude sugar, and deserves credit for the state of perfection to which he has brought the manufactured article. He owns much real estate and enjoys good credit. Longstreth, Morris 100,000 Although Mr. L. resides upon his farm in Montgomery county, he may well be claimed as a Philadelphian. He came to this city a poor lad, attended well to business, and at maturity married a daughter of the late John Cook, of the an- cient house of Cook & Creison, dry goods merchants. He has been a candidate for a seat in congress, and is now an associate judge of the county in which he lives ; is a man of sterling integrity, and decidedly republican in his principles. Lord, G. W. 75,000 An extensive book auctioneer, at the south eastern corner of Market and Deca- tur streets. Mr. L. came from the eastward. Longstreth & Boldin, 50,000 Mr. L. is a brother to Morris Longstreth ; the firm are wholesale dealers in hardware, doing a good business in Market street. Lobdell, Stetson 50,000 A retired hatter, who came from the eastward ; property chiefly in real estate. Lower & Barron, 50,000 Hardware merchants, doing a respectable wholesale business in North Third st. Lowber, Edward 100,000 Came from the State of Delaware, and has been very successfiil in the drug business, by which he acquired most of his fortune, although he obtained consid- erable by marriage. Love, William H. 60,000 Importer of cloths, cassimeres and vestings, with a very extensive custom among the tailors of Philadelphia. Mr. L. is an agreeable merchant to do busi- ness with, and is generally esteemed. Loxley, Richard 50,000 Formerly a currier, by which trade he made a fortune ; now retired. Belongs to the Society of Friends. Logan, William 50,000 Made his money in the business of silk dyer and printer; was one of the first fast dyers to follow in the foot-steps of K. Pierpont. Lowber & Wilmer, 50,000 Wholesale druggists and sellers of dye stuffs ; made their money within a few years. Lukens, Jonathan 50,000 Lynch, William 100,000 A retired shipping merchant ; a director of the Union Insurance Company. Lynd, Senr., James 50,000 Made his money in the dry goods business ; is now retired. Magee, Taber & Co. 50,000 40 MEMOIRS AND AUTO-BIOGRAPHY Macalester, Mrs. Ann 100,000 Widow of the late Captain Charles Macalester, and mother of the present Charles Macalester. Property in real estate and good stocks. Masden, Benjamin (Estate) 50,000 Martin & Smith, 50,000 Mr. Smith is the son of Newberry Smith. The house is doing a good whole- sale hardware business. Magee, James 75,000 Mr. Magee was a poor boy, who served a regular apprenticeship to the saddlery and harness business. When he became of age he was taken by the hand by the late James Ronaldson, his friend and patron. He established a house in New Orleans, in connection with Napoleon Kneass, his brother-in-law, besides the one he is engaged in here under the firm of Magee, Taber & Co., of whom Michael Magee, his brother, is also a partner. They do a large business, almost always having contracts with the general government for some article in their line ; is a director of the Western Bank ; he married a daughter of the late Christian Kneass, and sister to Horn R. Kneass. He has lately had one of the new line of omnibuses named after him, as a means of handing down to posterity his fame ! Macalester, Charles 100,000 Son of the late Captain Charles Macalester ; in the brokerage business, and well known as an able financier. McAllister, John 100,000 Son of a respectable Scotchman, who came to this country early in life, and amassed a handsome fortune in the whip and cane business in Chestnut street ; now deceased. His son, the above, married a daughter of the late William Young, printer, by whom he acquired considerable property in the district of Spring Garden, in the neighborhood of the old printing office, called " White Hall," now demolished, and its place no where to be seen ! Martin, James S. 125,000 Made his own money as a hatter, and does a flourishing business in Market street ; owns valuable real estate in Delaware. Mann, Daniel 150,000 One of our retired rich men, who likes to get more than six per cent, for his money, and does not hesitate to confess it. Is a shrewd man of business for his advanced years. Martin, James 50,000 In the commission and domestic dry goods line. Was a director of the Bank United States during its troubles. Was once in business with George Thomas, under the firm of Thomas & Martin. Married a daughter of WiUiam Yardley, who was at one time largely engaged as a flour factor. Mayland, Jacob 125,000 Made his money in the tobacco business ; owner and proprietor of the Mayland- ville Works near Gray's Ferry. Magrath, Michael 50,000 Massey, Charles 75,000 Formerly a partner in business with the late Mamuel Eyre in the shipping trade, under the firm of Eyre & Massey. Now retired ; property in real estate. Martin, Dr. Joseph 100,000 Is retired fi-om all business, and mostly resides in the country. Maitland, John 50,000 Maris, Mrs. Rachael R. 50,000 OF WEALTHY MEN. 41 Mallery, Garrick 100,000 Came from the eastward. At one time president judge of one of our State Courts ; also a member of the State Legislature. Has been married three times ; is an attorney and counsellor of good standing. Maslin & Pepper, 100,000 Extensive hardware merchants, doing a profitable business upon a large capital. Maris, Mrs. Sarah 50,000 Her late husband, William Maris, was at one time connected in business with the rich Joseph R. Evans, by which he made his money. Merrick & Tovvne, 50,000 Manufacturers of steam engines of high or low pressure, for steamboats, &c. &c., having a large establishment in Southwark. Meredith, William M. 100,000 An eminent jurist, and distinguished citizen ; son of the late William Meredith, formerly president of the Schuylkill Bank ; has held an office under the state and general government, has been a member of our state legislature, and repeatedly chosen a member of the city councils ; is now president of the select council. Mellon, Thomas 100,000 A respectable retired gentleman, who made his money in New Orleans, and has settled in our city. Mercer, Charles 50,000 Mellor, Thomas 100,000 An adopted citizen — was brought up with Joseph Brown ; made his money by importing small wares and trimmings from England. Mercer, Brothers & Co. 80,000 Merrefield, John G. 50,000 Nephew of the late John Guest, merchant ; made his money in the dry goods business, and invested it in real estate ; married a Miss Williams. Messchert, H. 400,000 Inherited his fortune from his father's estate. Has been twice married, and is comparatively a young man. Meigs, Dr. C. D. 60,000 Came from the south. Married a daughter of the late William Montgomery, by whom he received the most of his fortune ; enjoys a good practice as a physi- cian ; was brother-in-law to the late John Forsyth, who was Secretary of State under Martin Van Buren's administration. Mecke, Plate & Co. ? 75,000 A respectable German House of long standing — having a line of packets nin- ning behvccn this city and Hamburg. Mr. M. married a Miss Ogden, of New York, and greatly prides himself upon the relationship formed thereby. Mercer, Robert 75,000 A native of Ireland, and a shoemaker by trade ; by tact and industry made con- siderable money ; at one time was a partner of John Stell, in the auction business ; has finally retired from all business ; in the possession of much valuable real estate. Melizet, John 50,000 A retired merchant. Meigs, Dr. John F. 50,000 Son of Dr. C. D. Meigs ; married a" daughter of the Hon. Charles Jared Inger- soll, and is getting into a good practice ; is named after John Forsj'th. Mitchell, James 100,000 42. \ <>^^5??r*^<^^ x^'--*\<^ "V*^^%^^ < '../ 'i./5?^-v \.^Wf\y v'^^-.o' > Z^-^^-. A:^'^. /^-^^^ » * 'fit. • *^imSf^ iy