Rash's Surname Index
Notes for Joseph WHARTON
JOSEPH WHARTON, who was a successful merchant, and lived at Walnut Grove, Southwark, Phila., the scene of the famous Meschianza. The latter was a fete given General Sir William Howe by officers of the British army prior to his departure for England. The Quaker City was given to mirth and feasting, while Washington's army endured hardships at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-78. Major Andr‚ took the leading part in the preparations, and the date appointed was May 18. The name Meschianza was derived from two Italian words,--mescere, to mix, and mischiare, to mingle. Joseph Wharton's mansion was the British headquarters; to it numerous pavilions were erected and lavishly decorated by Andr‚, Delancey, and other gallant officers for supper- and ball-rooms. Many Tory ladies were present, but the Quakers, Whigs, and many sensible Tories disapproved the whole affair.
(The Quaker Ogdens in America p. 51)
Joseph Wharton, of the District of Southwark, Phila. Co. Gentleman. 7 Jan 1774. 3 Aug 1776. Wife: Hannah. Former wife. Children: Mary, Robert, Rachel, Franklin, Carpenter, Lewis, Charles, Isaac, Thomas and Joseph. Wife's son by former marriage. Grandchildren: Joseph, Samuel, Lewis, Rebecca, Richard and Martha Wharton, children of son Samuel; Hannah, Mary, Martha, Susannah and Wm. Hudson Wharton, children of son Thomas; Thomas Parr, Hannah, Ann, Sarah and unknown child, children of son Carpenter. Jas. Pemberton, Thos. and Chas. Wharton, Nicholas Waln in trust for the Society of Quakers for the erection of a meeting house in Phila. Execs.: wife and sons Charles and William. Codicil. 12 mo. 9, 1774. Witnesses to Codicil: Anthony Morris, Joshua and Caleb Ash. Additional Execs.: sons Isaac, Carpenter, Thomas, Samuel and Joseph. Q:321.
| HOME | EMAIL | SURNAMES |
Return to The Pennocks of Primitive Hall website.
The information in this database may contain errors. If you find any questionable data, or if you have something to add my findings, please feel free to e-mail me by clicking on the "E-MAIL" link above. Thank you!
Page built by Gedpage Version 2.21 ©2009 on 07 July 2020