Jacob was born in 1750. He was raised in the Quaker faith – his parents and siblings being members of Arch Street Monthly Meeting in Philadelphia. Jacob’s father, John, was a cooper by trade. Jacob did not follow in his father’s business. He must have been a bright and educated young man and he would have taken a great interest in the affairs of the newly emerging America. .
On the 28th April 1773, Jacob married Mary Ashton at Christ Church, Philadelphia. Mary was about 16 years of age. The marriage took place out of Quaker discipline and without the consent of his parents. The overseers of the Philadelphia Meeting reported on Jacob’s conduct to the membership; they wanted Jacob to acknowledge and condemn his transgression. His case dragged on for months. By 1775, Jacob was willing to make some concession in admitting his disregard for the religious rules. But the Society of Friends now became aware Jacob was associating with others, who were taking part in war exercises. To the Society this was further proof of his disregard for the Quaker principles. Finally, in October 1775, Jacob received a copy of the testimony against him and was informed he was now considered separated from the fellowship. He had the right to appeal, but appears not to have done so. Jacob and Mary had four children. .
On Monday, 15th July 1776, the State House (Independence Hall) must have been buzzing with excitement and anticipation – the Convention for the State of Pennsylvania were electing the representatives for Philadelphia and surrounding counties. City judges were there to oversee the proceedings, as well as the candidates being on hand. Votes were cast. The Convention met the next day and the election results were announced. As reported in the Pennsylvania Evening Post: - Doctor Benjamin Franklin was unanimously chosen as President of the Convention; Colonel George Ross, Vice-President; John Morris, Secretary, and Mr. Jacob Garrigues, Assistant Clerk to the Secretary. What an honor, to have the ‘Garrigues’ name mentioned with three signers of the Declaration of Independence. Jacob was twenty six years of age when he was elected as Assistant Secretary.
In 1790, Jacob bacame an assistant census taker - the first year a census was taken in American. The census takers and their assistants were men of standing in their community. Jacob, being politically connected and accustomed to record keeping, would have had experience and collegial regard for his role in keeping minutes, correspondence and good documentation. .
Jacob died in 1794, age 44 years. Mary died in 1807. Although they were not members of the Society of Friends, they are buried at Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, 4th and Arch Streets.
A NOTE ABOUT ARCH STREET BURIAL GROUND:
The earliest Quaker burial grounds were simple fields of unmarked stone, in keeping with the discipline of simplicity. The Philadelphia and Ohio Yearly Meetings did not permit tombstones until the late 1800s.
Sadly, although thousands of people have been buried at Arch Street, only one headstone remains. The meeting house is somewhat elevated above street level because it was built on top of a graveyard to which layers of graves had been added.
On the 28th April 1773, Jacob married Mary Ashton at Christ Church, Philadelphia. Mary was about 16 years of age. The marriage took place out of Quaker discipline and without the consent of his parents. The overseers of the Philadelphia Meeting reported on Jacob’s conduct to the membership; they wanted Jacob to acknowledge and condemn his transgression. His case dragged on for months. By 1775, Jacob was willing to make some concession in admitting his disregard for the religious rules. But the Society of Friends now became aware Jacob was associating with others, who were taking part in war exercises. To the Society this was further proof of his disregard for the Quaker principles. Finally, in October 1775, Jacob received a copy of the testimony against him and was informed he was now considered separated from the fellowship. He had the right to appeal, but appears not to have done so. Jacob and Mary had four children. .
On Monday, 15th July 1776, the State House (Independence Hall) must have been buzzing with excitement and anticipation – the Convention for the State of Pennsylvania were electing the representatives for Philadelphia and surrounding counties. City judges were there to oversee the proceedings, as well as the candidates being on hand. Votes were cast. The Convention met the next day and the election results were announced. As reported in the Pennsylvania Evening Post: - Doctor Benjamin Franklin was unanimously chosen as President of the Convention; Colonel George Ross, Vice-President; John Morris, Secretary, and Mr. Jacob Garrigues, Assistant Clerk to the Secretary. What an honor, to have the ‘Garrigues’ name mentioned with three signers of the Declaration of Independence. Jacob was twenty six years of age when he was elected as Assistant Secretary.
In 1790, Jacob bacame an assistant census taker - the first year a census was taken in American. The census takers and their assistants were men of standing in their community. Jacob, being politically connected and accustomed to record keeping, would have had experience and collegial regard for his role in keeping minutes, correspondence and good documentation. .
Jacob died in 1794, age 44 years. Mary died in 1807. Although they were not members of the Society of Friends, they are buried at Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, 4th and Arch Streets.
A NOTE ABOUT ARCH STREET BURIAL GROUND:
The earliest Quaker burial grounds were simple fields of unmarked stone, in keeping with the discipline of simplicity. The Philadelphia and Ohio Yearly Meetings did not permit tombstones until the late 1800s.
Sadly, although thousands of people have been buried at Arch Street, only one headstone remains. The meeting house is somewhat elevated above street level because it was built on top of a graveyard to which layers of graves had been added.
Jacob was born in 1750. He was raised in the Quaker faith – his parents and siblings being members of Arch Street Monthly Meeting in Philadelphia. Jacob’s father, John, was a cooper by trade. Jacob did not follow in his father’s business. He must have been a bright and educated young man and he would have taken a great interest in the affairs of the newly emerging America. .
On the 28th April 1773, Jacob married Mary Ashton at Christ Church, Philadelphia. Mary was about 16 years of age. The marriage took place out of Quaker discipline and without the consent of his parents. The overseers of the Philadelphia Meeting reported on Jacob’s conduct to the membership; they wanted Jacob to acknowledge and condemn his transgression. His case dragged on for months. By 1775, Jacob was willing to make some concession in admitting his disregard for the religious rules. But the Society of Friends now became aware Jacob was associating with others, who were taking part in war exercises. To the Society this was further proof of his disregard for the Quaker principles. Finally, in October 1775, Jacob received a copy of the testimony against him and was informed he was now considered separated from the fellowship. He had the right to appeal, but appears not to have done so. Jacob and Mary had four children. .
On Monday, 15th July 1776, the State House (Independence Hall) must have been buzzing with excitement and anticipation – the Convention for the State of Pennsylvania were electing the representatives for Philadelphia and surrounding counties. City judges were there to oversee the proceedings, as well as the candidates being on hand. Votes were cast. The Convention met the next day and the election results were announced. As reported in the Pennsylvania Evening Post: - Doctor Benjamin Franklin was unanimously chosen as President of the Convention; Colonel George Ross, Vice-President; John Morris, Secretary, and Mr. Jacob Garrigues, Assistant Clerk to the Secretary. What an honor, to have the ‘Garrigues’ name mentioned with three signers of the Declaration of Independence. Jacob was twenty six years of age when he was elected as Assistant Secretary.
In 1790, Jacob bacame an assistant census taker - the first year a census was taken in American. The census takers and their assistants were men of standing in their community. Jacob, being politically connected and accustomed to record keeping, would have had experience and collegial regard for his role in keeping minutes, correspondence and good documentation. .
Jacob died in 1794, age 44 years. Mary died in 1807. Although they were not members of the Society of Friends, they are buried at Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, 4th and Arch Streets.
A NOTE ABOUT ARCH STREET BURIAL GROUND:
The earliest Quaker burial grounds were simple fields of unmarked stone, in keeping with the discipline of simplicity. The Philadelphia and Ohio Yearly Meetings did not permit tombstones until the late 1800s.
Sadly, although thousands of people have been buried at Arch Street, only one headstone remains. The meeting house is somewhat elevated above street level because it was built on top of a graveyard to which layers of graves had been added.
On the 28th April 1773, Jacob married Mary Ashton at Christ Church, Philadelphia. Mary was about 16 years of age. The marriage took place out of Quaker discipline and without the consent of his parents. The overseers of the Philadelphia Meeting reported on Jacob’s conduct to the membership; they wanted Jacob to acknowledge and condemn his transgression. His case dragged on for months. By 1775, Jacob was willing to make some concession in admitting his disregard for the religious rules. But the Society of Friends now became aware Jacob was associating with others, who were taking part in war exercises. To the Society this was further proof of his disregard for the Quaker principles. Finally, in October 1775, Jacob received a copy of the testimony against him and was informed he was now considered separated from the fellowship. He had the right to appeal, but appears not to have done so. Jacob and Mary had four children. .
On Monday, 15th July 1776, the State House (Independence Hall) must have been buzzing with excitement and anticipation – the Convention for the State of Pennsylvania were electing the representatives for Philadelphia and surrounding counties. City judges were there to oversee the proceedings, as well as the candidates being on hand. Votes were cast. The Convention met the next day and the election results were announced. As reported in the Pennsylvania Evening Post: - Doctor Benjamin Franklin was unanimously chosen as President of the Convention; Colonel George Ross, Vice-President; John Morris, Secretary, and Mr. Jacob Garrigues, Assistant Clerk to the Secretary. What an honor, to have the ‘Garrigues’ name mentioned with three signers of the Declaration of Independence. Jacob was twenty six years of age when he was elected as Assistant Secretary.
In 1790, Jacob bacame an assistant census taker - the first year a census was taken in American. The census takers and their assistants were men of standing in their community. Jacob, being politically connected and accustomed to record keeping, would have had experience and collegial regard for his role in keeping minutes, correspondence and good documentation. .
Jacob died in 1794, age 44 years. Mary died in 1807. Although they were not members of the Society of Friends, they are buried at Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, 4th and Arch Streets.
A NOTE ABOUT ARCH STREET BURIAL GROUND:
The earliest Quaker burial grounds were simple fields of unmarked stone, in keeping with the discipline of simplicity. The Philadelphia and Ohio Yearly Meetings did not permit tombstones until the late 1800s.
Sadly, although thousands of people have been buried at Arch Street, only one headstone remains. The meeting house is somewhat elevated above street level because it was built on top of a graveyard to which layers of graves had been added.
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