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'''Joseph Tatnall''' (1740–1813) was a prominent [[Quaker]] merchant, miller, and banker in [[Wilmington, Delaware]].<ref name="library">{{cite web |
'''Joseph Tatnall''' (1740–1813) was an American businessman, who was a prominent [[Quaker]] merchant, miller, and banker in [[Wilmington, Delaware]].<ref name="library">{{cite web|url=http://www.librarycompany.org/economics/peaesguide/dhs.htm |title=Guide to Manuscripts and Print Resources for Research |publisher=Library Company of Philadelphia |work=Economic History In the Philadelphia Region |year=2005 |accessdate=October 10, 2013 |author=Matson, Candy and Wendy Woloson |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012004908/http://www.librarycompany.org/economics/peaesguide/dhs.htm |archivedate=October 12, 2013 }}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
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The only son of Edward and Elizabeth (Pennock) Tatnall, Joseph was born in Wilmington on November 6, 1740. He established a mill on the [[Brandywine River]] outside Wilmington, where he helped develop the [[ |
The only son of Edward and Elizabeth (Pennock) Tatnall, Joseph was born in Wilmington on November 6, 1740. He established a mill on the [[Brandywine River]] outside Wilmington, where he helped develop the [[Brandywine Village]], a center of early American industrialization.<ref name="woolf">{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3kc2AQAAMAAJ&q=%22edward+tatnall%22&pg=PA1527 | title=Colonial Families of Philadelphia, Volume 2 | publisher=Lewis Publishing Company | author=Jordan, John Woolf | year=1911 | location=Philadelphia | pages=1526–27}}</ref> |
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During the [[American Revolution]], Tatnall hosted Generals [[George Washington]] and [[Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette|Lafayette]] at his stone mansion at 1803 Market Street, and lent his parlors to General [[Anthony Wayne]] to use as a headquarters. He also kept his flour mills "going day and night" to provide food for the [[Continental Army]].<ref name="woolf" /> |
During the [[American Revolution]], Tatnall hosted Generals [[George Washington]] and [[Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette|Lafayette]] at his stone mansion at 1803 Market Street, and lent his parlors to General [[Anthony Wayne]] to use as a headquarters. He also kept his flour mills "going day and night" to provide food for the [[Continental Army]].<ref name="woolf" /> |
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==Professional career== |
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In 1795, Tatnall became the first president of the [[National Bank of Delaware]], which would survive as an independent bank until 1929.<ref name="morning">{{cite news | url= |
In 1795, Tatnall became the first president of the [[National Bank of Delaware]], which would survive as an independent bank until 1929.<ref name="morning">{{cite news | url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=cswmAAAAIBAJ&pg=1414%2C1300719 | title=Merging of Delaware National with Security Epochal Event | date=December 1, 1929 | agency=The Sunday Morning Star | accessdate=October 10, 2013 | location=Wilmington, Delaware | page=1}}</ref> |
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With [[James Canby]] (1781–1858), a scion of another prosperous miller, |
With [[James Canby]] (1781–1858), a scion of another prosperous miller, Tatnall rented farm land for grazing and growing hay.<ref name="library" /> |
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In 1802, Tatnall was named president of the [[Chesapeake and Delaware Canal|Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Company]], which sought to build a canal linking the Delaware River near [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]], and the [[Chesapeake Bay]] to help bring Maryland grain to Brandywine mills. The company eventually ceased operations, but a successor effort completed the 13.6-mile canal in 1829.<ref name="library" /> |
In 1802, Tatnall was named president of the [[Chesapeake and Delaware Canal|Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Company]], which sought to build a canal linking the Delaware River near [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]], and the [[Chesapeake Bay]] to help bring Maryland grain to Brandywine mills. The company eventually ceased operations, but a successor effort completed the 13.6-mile canal in 1829.<ref name="library" /> |
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Among Tatnall's partners in shipping ventures was [[Joseph Shallcross]], a miller, West Indies trader, and, from 1790 to 1792, [[List of mayors of Wilmington, Delaware|mayor of Wilmington]]. Their joint ventures included the 1775 [[brigantine|brig]] [[Nancy (1775)|Nancy]] and the 1801 voyage of the sloop Sally.<ref name="library" /> |
Among Tatnall's partners in shipping ventures was [[Joseph Shallcross]], a miller, West Indies trader, and, from 1790 to 1792, [[List of mayors of Wilmington, Delaware|mayor of Wilmington]]. Their joint ventures included the 1775 [[brigantine|brig]] [[Nancy (1775)|''Nancy'']] and the 1801 voyage of the sloop ''Sally''.<ref name="library" /> |
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On January 31, 1765, Tatnall married Elizabeth Lea (1743–1805), daughter of James and Margaret (Marshall) Lea, in Wilmington.<ref name="woolf" /> Among their nine children was Sarah Tatnall, who married prominent Wilmington miller [[Thomas Lea (miller)|Thomas Lea]] ( |
On January 31, 1765, Tatnall married Elizabeth Lea (1743–1805), daughter of James and Margaret (Marshall) Lea, in Wilmington.<ref name="woolf" /> Among their nine children was Sarah Tatnall, who married prominent Wilmington miller [[Thomas Lea (miller)|Thomas Lea]] (1757–1823), and whose grandson [[Preston Lea]] would be [[Governor of Delaware]] from 1905 to 1908. Tatnall and Thomas Lea operated several mills together.<ref name="library" /> Another child of Joseph and Elizabeth was [[Edward Tatnall]] (1782–1856), one of the organizers of the [[Delaware and Maryland Rail Road Company]], whose own grandson, Henry Tatnall (1897–1940), would become the [[Pennsylvania Railroad]]'s first professionally trained vice president in charge of finance (1904–25).<ref name="worldcat">{{cite web | url=http://beta.worldcat.org/archivegrid/data/122333740 | title=Records of Vice President Henry Tatnall, 1897–1940 Pennsylvania Railroad. | publisher=WorldCat | work=ArchiveGrid | accessdate=October 10, 2013}}</ref> |
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At his death in 1813, Tatnall owned stocks in a wide variety of ventures, including the canal company, [[Wilmington Insurance Company]], [[Philadelphia Bank]], and "various transportation companies"; and county and government bonds.<ref name="library" /> |
At his death in 1813, Tatnall owned stocks in a wide variety of ventures, including the canal company, [[Wilmington Insurance Company]], [[Philadelphia Bank]], and "various transportation companies"; and county and government bonds.<ref name="library" /> |
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*[http://industrialbrandywine.org/?p=457 Map] of the area occupied by Tatnall's and others' mills along the [[Brandywine River]] |
*[http://industrialbrandywine.org/?p=457 Map] of the area occupied by Tatnall's and others' mills along the [[Brandywine River]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:25, 18 July 2024
Joseph Tatnall (1740–1813) was an American businessman, who was a prominent Quaker merchant, miller, and banker in Wilmington, Delaware.[1]
Early life
[edit]The only son of Edward and Elizabeth (Pennock) Tatnall, Joseph was born in Wilmington on November 6, 1740. He established a mill on the Brandywine River outside Wilmington, where he helped develop the Brandywine Village, a center of early American industrialization.[2]
During the American Revolution, Tatnall hosted Generals George Washington and Lafayette at his stone mansion at 1803 Market Street, and lent his parlors to General Anthony Wayne to use as a headquarters. He also kept his flour mills "going day and night" to provide food for the Continental Army.[2]
Professional career
[edit]In 1795, Tatnall became the first president of the National Bank of Delaware, which would survive as an independent bank until 1929.[3]
With James Canby (1781–1858), a scion of another prosperous miller, Tatnall rented farm land for grazing and growing hay.[1]
In 1802, Tatnall was named president of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Company, which sought to build a canal linking the Delaware River near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the Chesapeake Bay to help bring Maryland grain to Brandywine mills. The company eventually ceased operations, but a successor effort completed the 13.6-mile canal in 1829.[1]
Among Tatnall's partners in shipping ventures was Joseph Shallcross, a miller, West Indies trader, and, from 1790 to 1792, mayor of Wilmington. Their joint ventures included the 1775 brig Nancy and the 1801 voyage of the sloop Sally.[1]
On January 31, 1765, Tatnall married Elizabeth Lea (1743–1805), daughter of James and Margaret (Marshall) Lea, in Wilmington.[2] Among their nine children was Sarah Tatnall, who married prominent Wilmington miller Thomas Lea (1757–1823), and whose grandson Preston Lea would be Governor of Delaware from 1905 to 1908. Tatnall and Thomas Lea operated several mills together.[1] Another child of Joseph and Elizabeth was Edward Tatnall (1782–1856), one of the organizers of the Delaware and Maryland Rail Road Company, whose own grandson, Henry Tatnall (1897–1940), would become the Pennsylvania Railroad's first professionally trained vice president in charge of finance (1904–25).[4]
At his death in 1813, Tatnall owned stocks in a wide variety of ventures, including the canal company, Wilmington Insurance Company, Philadelphia Bank, and "various transportation companies"; and county and government bonds.[1]
Notes
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Matson, Candy and Wendy Woloson (2005). "Guide to Manuscripts and Print Resources for Research". Economic History In the Philadelphia Region. Library Company of Philadelphia. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
- ^ a b c Jordan, John Woolf (1911). Colonial Families of Philadelphia, Volume 2. Philadelphia: Lewis Publishing Company. pp. 1526–27.
- ^ "Merging of Delaware National with Security Epochal Event". Wilmington, Delaware. The Sunday Morning Star. December 1, 1929. p. 1. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
- ^ "Records of Vice President Henry Tatnall, 1897–1940 Pennsylvania Railroad". ArchiveGrid. WorldCat. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
External links
[edit]- Map of the area occupied by Tatnall's and others' mills along the Brandywine River
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