Society Hill in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Interred in this church yard are the mortal remains of General Thomas Proctor
1739—1806
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, January 6, 2019
1. Interred in this church yard are the mortal remains of General Thomas Proctor Marker
1775—Commissioned Captain of an artillery company
1776—Major of a Batallion of Artillery
1777—Colonel of a Regiment of Artillery
Fought under General Anthony Wayne at Brandywine and at Chadd's Ford had a horse shot from under him.
1778—His command became part of the Continental Army
1779—Served in the Wyoming Campaign under General Sullivan against the British and Indians
1781—April 10, Resigned his commission in the army
1782—By commission of Congress, served as Major Artillery from December 25, 1782 to October 22, 1783
1783 to 1785 High Sheriff of Philadelphia
1790—City Lieutenant of Philadelphia
1792 to 1798 Served the city and liberties of Philadelphia
1793—Appointed Brigadier General by the Governor of Pennsylvania
1795—In command of the First Regiment marched under General Wayne to suppress the Whiskey Rebellion
1796—June 7, Commissioned Major General of Militia
A Founder of the Song of Saint Tammany of Philadelphia and an original member of the Society of the Cincinnati.
Died at his home Arch St., Between 4th & 5th Sts., March 16, 1806
Buried
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Was twice Worshipful Master of Colonial Lodge No. 2, prior to the Revolution, Worshipful Master of Military Lodge No. 19, and became the first Worshipful Master of Lodge No. 19. F. & A. M. of Pennsylvania, now Montgomery Lodge No. 19. Jan. 13. 1787
Erected 1936 by Montgomery Lodge No. 19, F. & A. M. of Pennsylvania.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1739.
Location. 39° 56.771′ N, 75° 8.79′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Society Hill. Marker is at the intersection of South Third Street and Willings Alley on South Third Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “Common Sense” (within shouting distance of this marker); John Bankson Palmer (within shouting distance of this marker); The Home of Juan de Miralles (within shouting distance of this marker); The Home of John Penn (within shouting distance of this marker); Powel House (within shouting distance of this marker); Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, January 6, 2019
2. Gate of Old St. Paul's Church
Viewing from west.
Also see . . .
1. Outline of the history of Old St. Paul's Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Submitted on August 11, 2019.)
2. Thomas Proctor, RevWarTalk. (Submitted on August 11, 2019.)
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, January 6, 2019
3. Old St. Paul's Church exterior.
Viewing from west.
National Park Service, Thomas Stone National Historic Site, January 6, 2019
4. Old St. Paul's Church cemetery.
Viewing from north.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2019. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 11, 2019. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
