John Stamper (mayor)
Mayor of Philadelphia
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John Stamper (died 1785) was the 35th Mayor of Philadelphia.
John Gibson | |
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| 35th Mayor of Philadelphia | |
| In office October 2, 1759 – October 7, 1760 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Lawrence II |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Shoemaker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Died | July 2, 1785 |
| Spouse | Hannah |
| Relations | Robert Blackwell (grandson-in-law) |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Merchant |
Early life and family
Stamper was born in England,[1][2] and had at least one brother, Joseph. He later came to America, and married Hannah Stamper.[3] They had a daughter, Mary (1729–?),[4] who married William Bingham in 1745.[5] Their son, also named William Bingham, served as an American senator from 1795 to 1801.[6] William and Molly's daughter, Hannah, was married to Rev. Dr. Robert Blackwell.[7] Stamper's son, Joseph (1726–?),[3] was married to Sarah Maddox.[8]
In 1761, he had purchased the southern side of Pine St from 2nd to 3rd St from the Penn family, and erected 224 Pine St in 1765.[7] It is named the Stamper-Blackwell-Bingham house and is a respected example of historical brick townhomes in Philadelphia.[9]
Career
Stamper was a member of the Philadelphia common council in starting in 1747 and was later elevated to an Alderman in 1755.[6] He served as Philadelphia's mayor from October 2, 1759, to October 7, 1760.[10] He was a successful merchant outside of his political career.[6]
He died on July 2, 1785, and was buried in the St. Peter's Episcopal Churchyard.[11]