Rash's Surname Index
Notes for Richard Jr. WISTAR
Richard Wistar, son of Richard and Sarah (Wyatt) Wistar, born in Philadelphia, July 29, 1756, turned his attention in early life to mercantile pursuits, in which he was very successful. He established a large wholesale and retail hardware business in Philadelphia, which he carried on many years. He invested largely
in real estate in and near Philadelphia, which later became very valuable. He was, until the outbreak of the Revolution, a member of the Society of Friends, but was disowned for too active participation in warlike measures, contrary to the discipline of the Society. He became a Free Mason August 27, 1779, and achieved high rank in the order. The "Silk Stocking Lodge" was created for him and he became its first Worthy Master. He was an early supporter of Philadelphia Library and Pennsylvania Hospital, serving as a manager of the latter institution, 1803-6. His country seat, which he named "Hilspach" from the birthplace of his grandfather, Caspar Wüster, extended from Fifteenth street to Broad, and from Spring Garden to Wallace street. He died June 6, 1821.
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