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William Canby Biddle

William Canby Biddle

Male 1816 - 1887  (71 years)


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  • Name William Canby Biddle 
    Birth 25 Sep 1816 
    Gender Male 
    Address Dec 1887  1301 Spruce St., Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Death 22 Dec 1887 
    • Philadelphia Inquirer, 23 Dec 1887: BIDDLE.-On 12th mo. 22d, 1887, WILLIAM CANBY BIDDLE, in his 72d year. Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral, at his late residence, No. 1301 Spruce street, on Seventh day, the 24th inst., at 2 P. M. Interment private.
    • Philadelphia Inquirer, 23 Dec 1887: Death of an Aged Merchant. Mr. William Canby Biddle, a retired Philadelphia merchant, died yesterday at his residence, No. 1301 Spruce street, in the 72d year of his age. No one was more noted for his business ability, energy and integrity during the active period of his career. He was one of the founders of the firm of R. & W. C. Biddle, then the leading hardware house in this city. Twenty-five years ago, however, he had retired from mercantile pursuits. Mr. Biddle was an influential member of the Society of Friends, and one of the most respected and trusted supporters of Swarthmore College. He was a gentleman of the highest character, of finished culture, and of wise benevolence. A youth devoted to the active pursuits of life, and inspired by steadfast principle, insured to him a host of friends in his declining years, and most kindly reverence for his memory now that he is gone. His funeral takes place at 2 o'clock tomorrow from his late residence.
    Burial 24 Dec 1887  Fair Hill Burial Ground, 9th St. and Cambria St., Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I522  Helms Family
    Last Modified 11 Jul 2012 

    Father Clement Biddle,   b. 6 Aug 1778   d. 10 Feb 1856 (Age 77 years) 
    Mother Mary Canby,   b. 11 Feb 1780, Wilmington, New Castle County, DE, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Apr 1849, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years) 
    Marriage 2 Nov 1810 
    Family ID F178  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Rachel Miller,   b. 11 Oct 1818   d. 7 Oct 1892 (Age 73 years) 
    Marriage 21 Feb 1838 
    Children 
    +1. Clement Miller Biddle,   b. 21 Dec 1838   d. 27 Aug 1902 (Age 63 years)
     2. Frances Canby Biddle,   b. 11 Aug 1840
     3. Helen Biddle,   b. 25 Mar 1844   d. 28 Mar 1877 (Age 33 years)
     4. Mary Biddle,   b. 17 Dec 1849
     5. Hannah Nicholson Biddle,   b. 18 Apr 1855
    Family ID F185  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Jan 2011 

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    Link to Google MapsBurial - 24 Dec 1887 - Fair Hill Burial Ground, 9th St. and Cambria St., Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA, USA Link to Google Earth
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