1902-11-27; Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer
"WILSON - Suddenly, Nov. 24, 1902, Joseph Wilson, in his 65th year, at his late residence, 1106 Spruce.
Funeral services at St. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church, tenth street, above Chestnut street, at 1 P. M., Friday, November 28. Interment private."
1902-11-29; Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer
"FUNERAL OF JOSEPH M. WILSON
The remains of Joseph M. Wilson, the widely-known architect, who died last Monday, were interred in South Laurel Hill Cemetery yesterday afternoon. Services were conducted at St. Stephen's Protestant Church, by Rev. Dr. Elwood Worcester. The pallbearers were six members from the vestry of St. Stephen's Church and John McArthur Harris, and Howard S. Richards. Mr. Wilson's late home was at 1106 Spruce street."
No death certificate has been found.
1880 US Census, Philadelphia
WILSON, Joseph M., 41y, born PA, civil engineer
WILSON, Sarah P., 41y, born PA, wife
WILSON, Mary H., 7y, born PA, daughter
McCULLOUGH, Annie, 35y, born Ireland, servant
McCULLOUGH, Bridget, 24y, born Ireland, servant
THOMAS, Bella, 28y, born Ireland, servant
His parents were William Hassell and Jane (Miller) Wilson. He was born in Phoenixville, PA and worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1860-1876. He then designed the main exhibition building and memorial Hall for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. He and his brother John Allston Wilson and Frederick Thorn established the firm of Wilson Brothers and Co. His younger brother Henry joined them in 1886. The firm went on to design many residences, and commercial and railroad buildings.
The above came from the Philadelphia Architects and Builders website.
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Comment from J. Alexander:
His wife Sarah Pettit is the GG Grandaughter of Thomas McKean, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
"WILSON - Suddenly, Nov. 24, 1902, Joseph Wilson, in his 65th year, at his late residence, 1106 Spruce.
Funeral services at St. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church, tenth street, above Chestnut street, at 1 P. M., Friday, November 28. Interment private."
1902-11-29; Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer
"FUNERAL OF JOSEPH M. WILSON
The remains of Joseph M. Wilson, the widely-known architect, who died last Monday, were interred in South Laurel Hill Cemetery yesterday afternoon. Services were conducted at St. Stephen's Protestant Church, by Rev. Dr. Elwood Worcester. The pallbearers were six members from the vestry of St. Stephen's Church and John McArthur Harris, and Howard S. Richards. Mr. Wilson's late home was at 1106 Spruce street."
No death certificate has been found.
1880 US Census, Philadelphia
WILSON, Joseph M., 41y, born PA, civil engineer
WILSON, Sarah P., 41y, born PA, wife
WILSON, Mary H., 7y, born PA, daughter
McCULLOUGH, Annie, 35y, born Ireland, servant
McCULLOUGH, Bridget, 24y, born Ireland, servant
THOMAS, Bella, 28y, born Ireland, servant
His parents were William Hassell and Jane (Miller) Wilson. He was born in Phoenixville, PA and worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1860-1876. He then designed the main exhibition building and memorial Hall for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. He and his brother John Allston Wilson and Frederick Thorn established the firm of Wilson Brothers and Co. His younger brother Henry joined them in 1886. The firm went on to design many residences, and commercial and railroad buildings.
The above came from the Philadelphia Architects and Builders website.
----------------
Comment from J. Alexander:
His wife Sarah Pettit is the GG Grandaughter of Thomas McKean, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
1902-11-27; Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer
"WILSON - Suddenly, Nov. 24, 1902, Joseph Wilson, in his 65th year, at his late residence, 1106 Spruce.
Funeral services at St. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church, tenth street, above Chestnut street, at 1 P. M., Friday, November 28. Interment private."
1902-11-29; Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer
"FUNERAL OF JOSEPH M. WILSON
The remains of Joseph M. Wilson, the widely-known architect, who died last Monday, were interred in South Laurel Hill Cemetery yesterday afternoon. Services were conducted at St. Stephen's Protestant Church, by Rev. Dr. Elwood Worcester. The pallbearers were six members from the vestry of St. Stephen's Church and John McArthur Harris, and Howard S. Richards. Mr. Wilson's late home was at 1106 Spruce street."
No death certificate has been found.
1880 US Census, Philadelphia
WILSON, Joseph M., 41y, born PA, civil engineer
WILSON, Sarah P., 41y, born PA, wife
WILSON, Mary H., 7y, born PA, daughter
McCULLOUGH, Annie, 35y, born Ireland, servant
McCULLOUGH, Bridget, 24y, born Ireland, servant
THOMAS, Bella, 28y, born Ireland, servant
His parents were William Hassell and Jane (Miller) Wilson. He was born in Phoenixville, PA and worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1860-1876. He then designed the main exhibition building and memorial Hall for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. He and his brother John Allston Wilson and Frederick Thorn established the firm of Wilson Brothers and Co. His younger brother Henry joined them in 1886. The firm went on to design many residences, and commercial and railroad buildings.
The above came from the Philadelphia Architects and Builders website.
----------------
Comment from J. Alexander:
His wife Sarah Pettit is the GG Grandaughter of Thomas McKean, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
"WILSON - Suddenly, Nov. 24, 1902, Joseph Wilson, in his 65th year, at his late residence, 1106 Spruce.
Funeral services at St. Stephen's Protestant Episcopal Church, tenth street, above Chestnut street, at 1 P. M., Friday, November 28. Interment private."
1902-11-29; Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer
"FUNERAL OF JOSEPH M. WILSON
The remains of Joseph M. Wilson, the widely-known architect, who died last Monday, were interred in South Laurel Hill Cemetery yesterday afternoon. Services were conducted at St. Stephen's Protestant Church, by Rev. Dr. Elwood Worcester. The pallbearers were six members from the vestry of St. Stephen's Church and John McArthur Harris, and Howard S. Richards. Mr. Wilson's late home was at 1106 Spruce street."
No death certificate has been found.
1880 US Census, Philadelphia
WILSON, Joseph M., 41y, born PA, civil engineer
WILSON, Sarah P., 41y, born PA, wife
WILSON, Mary H., 7y, born PA, daughter
McCULLOUGH, Annie, 35y, born Ireland, servant
McCULLOUGH, Bridget, 24y, born Ireland, servant
THOMAS, Bella, 28y, born Ireland, servant
His parents were William Hassell and Jane (Miller) Wilson. He was born in Phoenixville, PA and worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad from 1860-1876. He then designed the main exhibition building and memorial Hall for the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. He and his brother John Allston Wilson and Frederick Thorn established the firm of Wilson Brothers and Co. His younger brother Henry joined them in 1886. The firm went on to design many residences, and commercial and railroad buildings.
The above came from the Philadelphia Architects and Builders website.
----------------
Comment from J. Alexander:
His wife Sarah Pettit is the GG Grandaughter of Thomas McKean, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
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