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Jacob Ridgway (April 18, 1768 – April 30, 1843) was an American merchant and diplomat from Philadelphia. He served as Consul for the United States to Belgium during Thomas Jefferson's presidency. He served as Consul for the United States to Belgium during Thomas Jefferson's presidency.
Ridgway is named for the Philadelphia shipping merchant, Jacob Ridgway. Ridgway was founded by Philadelphian shipping merchant Jacob Ridgway and James Gillis. [5] Jacob Ridgway earned substantial wealth both in Philadelphia and abroad in London. He constantly sent sums of money back to be invested in property.
Jacob Ridgway (1768–1843), merchant and diplomat David Rittenhouse (1732–1796), astronomer, inventor, mathematician, surveyor Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts (1871-1927) painter, PAFA philanthropist, winner Mary Smith Prize
Mary Ann Ridgeway, a daughter of Jacob Ridgway, was born in Philadelphia in either 1797 or 1799. [2] [1] She was highly educated in early life, well versed in the languages and literature of modern Europe, and by her social tact and conversational powers became one of the noted American women of her time. [2]
This is intended to be a complete list of the Pennsylvania state historical markers in Philadelphia County, as placed by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC). As of 2021, there were 321 combined Roadside (larger) and City (narrower) markers affixed on posts and Plaque markers affixed to buildings or structures in ...
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On Friday, the 60-year-old politician shared a video on his Instagram page of his reunion with new high school graduate Jacob Philadelphia. The two first met in 2009, when Jacob was visiting the ...
President of the Philadelphia Phillies in 1909 [10] George W. Holzwarth: Republican: 1899 – 1900: Harry Gransback: Republican: 1901 – 1905: John Morin Scott: Republican: 1907 – 1909: Pennsylvania State Senator for the 6th district from 1899 to 1906 [11] Samuel W. Salus: Republican: 1911 – 1937: A. Evans Kephart: Republican: 1939 ...