West Chester Tax Data List

Chester County, Pennsylvania.

DatePlaceOccupation descriptionOccupational tax rateTax StatusProperty #1 DescriptionProperty #1 tax rateProptery #2 DescriptionProperty #2 tax rateMilitia EligibilityNotes
1899West ChesterBarrett, HavardBaker200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: 12 S. Church St. Note: Havard Barrett advertised as a photographer between March and July 1899.
1866West ChesterBattin, MarshallPhotographist100Tenant/Single Freemen
1870West ChesterBeecher, Jacob S.Photographist200Tenant/Single Freemen
1871West ChesterBeecher, Jacob S.PhotographistTenant/Single Freemenliving E. Market St.
1872West ChesterBeecher, Jacob S.Photographist400Tenant/Single Freemen400Location: E. Market St.
1873West ChesterBeecher, Jacob S.Photographer400Tenant/Single Freemen400M crossed outLocation: S. Church St.
1874West ChesterBeecher, Jacob S.Photographer400Tenant/Single FreemenLocation: E. Market St.
1875West ChesterBeecher, Jacob S.Photographer400Tenant/Single FreemenLocation: E. Market St.
1876West ChesterBeecher, Jacob S.Photographer400Tenant/Single FreemenYesLocation: W. Market St.
1869West ChesterBennett, Josiah T., Jr.Photographer150Tenant/Single FreemenEntry crossed out
1900West ChesterBiles, Alfred I.Photographer150Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: 323 S. Darlington St.
1855West ChesterCheyney, WilliamDaguerreotypist150Tenant/Single FreemenYes
1851West ChesterCrowl, LeviNot recorded150Tenant/Single FreemenAdvertised as a daguerreotypist
1852West ChesterCrowl, LeviNot recorded150Tenant/Single FreemenAdvertised as a daguerreotypist
1853West ChesterCrowl, LeviNot recorded300Tenant/Single FreemenAdvertised as a daguerreotypist
1854West ChesterCrowl, LeviNo occupation listed200LandholderDwelling of H.D. Court80058 ft. unseated Lot on Market St.350YesAdvertised as a daguerreotypist
1855West ChesterCrowl, LeviGentlemanno tax recordedLandholderDwelling of H.D. Court crossed out800 crossed out58 ft. unseated Lot on Market St.350NoAdvertised as a daguerreotypist
1856West ChesterCrowl, LeviDaguerreotypist150LandholderDwelling70058 ft. unseated Lot on Market St.435
1861West ChesterFisher, Samuel R.Laborer50Tenant/Single Freemen
1862West ChesterFisher, Samuel R.Laborer50Tenant/Single Freemen
1863West ChesterFisher, Samuel R.Photographist100Single freeman
1849West ChesterFreeman, Henry B.Not recorded0LandholderDwelling of Wm. Everhart1500Advertised as daguerreotypist and jeweler
1850West ChesterFreeman, Henry B.Not recorded200LandholderDwelling of Wm. Everhart1400Advertised as a jeweler
1851West ChesterFreeman, Henry B.Not recorded200LandholderDwelling crossed outAdvertised as a jeweler
1852West ChesterFreeman, Henry B.Not recorded150LandholderAdvertised as a jeweler
1861West ChesterGardiner, WilliamPainter100Tenant/Single FreemenHe may have hand-colored photographs.
1865West ChesterGarrett, C. AlfredPhotographist150Landholder22 Ft. Dwelling P. row [Portico row] of Wm. Everhart1300
1866West ChesterGarrett, C. AlfredPhotographist150Landholder22 Ft. Dwelling P. row [Portico row] of Wm. Everhart1300
1867West ChesterGarrett, C. AlfredPhotographist150LandholderEntry Crossed out
1867West ChesterGarrett, C. AlfredPhotographist150Tenant/Single Freemen
1868West ChesterGarrett, C. AlfredPhotographist200Tenant/Single Freemen
1869West ChesterGarrett, C. AlfredPhotographist200Tenant/Single Freemen
1870West ChesterGarrett, C. AlfredPhotographist200Landholder22 Ft. dwelling, W. Miner, Portico Row of Everhart Estate1600
1871West ChesterGarrett, C. AlfredPhotographist300Landholder22 ft. Dwelling, W. Miner of Everhart Estate5000Entry crossed out
1870West ChesterGarrett, C. Alfred Photographist200Tenant/Single FreemenEntry Crossed out. Note that his business was at High & Market Sts.
1863West ChesterGriffith, SamuelAmbrotypist100Single freemanEntry crossed out
1890West ChesterGrubb, FrankPhotographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Chestnut St.
1891West ChesterGrubb, FrankPhotographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Chestnut St.
1892West ChesterGrubb, FrankPhotographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Chestnut St.
1893West ChesterGrubb, FrankArtist200LandholderThree 24 ft. dwellings,128, 130 & 132 W. Chestnut St. (New)3 x 150025 ft. Stable on alley bt. Gay & Chestnut500Also listed as a taxable is one horse valued at $100.
1894West ChesterGrubb, FrankNo occupation listed300LandholderThree 24 ft. dwellings,128, 130 & 132 W. Chestnut St. (New)3 x 150025 ft. Stable on alley bt. Gay & Chestnut500Also listed as a taxable is one horse valued at $100.
1895West ChesterGrubb, FrankPhotographer300LandholderThree 16 ft. dwellings,128, 130 & 132 W. Chestnut St.3 x 1800Stable on alley bt. Darlington & New800Also listed as a taxable is one horse valued at $100.
1896West ChesterGrubb, FrankPhotographer200LandholderThree 16 ft. dwellings,128, 130 & 132 W. Chestnut St.3 x 1800Stable on alley bt. Darlington & New800Also listed as a taxable is one horse valued at $100.
1897West ChesterGrubb, FrankNo occupation listed200LandholderThree 16 ft. dwellings,128, 130 & 132 W. Chestnut St.3 x 1800Stable on alley bt. Darlington & New800Also listed as a taxable is one horse valued at $100.
1898West ChesterGrubb, FrankPhotographer200LandholderThree 16 ft. dwellings,128, 130 & 132 W. Chestnut St.3 x 1800Stable on alley bt. Gay & Chestnut Sts.800Entry also lists 1 horse valued at 100. Total value of property 6,500
1899West ChesterGrubb, FrankPhotographer200LandholderThree 16 ft. dwellings,128, 130 & 132 W. Chestnut St.3 x 1800Stable on alley bt. Gay & Chestnut Sts.800Also includes I horse valued at $100. Total property value 6,500
1900West ChesterGrubb, FrankNo occupation listed200LandholderThree 16 ft. dwellings,128, 130 & 132 W. Chestnut St.3 x 1800Stable on alley bt. Gay & Chestnut Sts.800Also includes I horse valued at $100. Total property value 6,500
1889West ChesterGrubb, W. FrancisPhotographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Chestnut St.
1887West ChesterGrubb, W. FrankNo occupation listed150Tenant/Single FreemenNote: Advertised as a photographer
1895West ChesterHaverstick, WilliamClerk200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: Farmer’s Hotel/Note: Haverstick advertised as a photographer
1897West ChesterHaverstick, WilliamClerk200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: Farmer’s Hotel/Note: Haverstick advertised as a photographer
1898West ChesterHaverstick, WilliamClerk200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: Farmer’s Hotel
1899West ChesterHaverstick, WilliamPhotographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: Farmer’s Hotel
1900West ChesterHaverstick, William F.Photographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: Farmer’s Hotel
1878West ChesterIngram, EugeneNo occupation listed200Tenant/Single FreemenAdvertised a photography studio
1879West ChesterIngram, EugeneNo occupation listed150Tenant/Single FreemenAdvertised a photography studio
1878West ChesterIngram, WilliamNo occupation listed200Tenant/Single FreemenAdvertised a photography studio
1879West ChesterIngram, WilliamNo occupation listed150Tenant/Single FreemenAdvertised a photography studio
1886West ChesterJay, FrankLaborer150Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: S. Bolmar Note: advertised as a photographer in 1888-89 Directory
1859West ChesterKennedy, Thomas G.Artist100Single Freeman
1860West ChesterKennedy, Thomas G.Artist100Tenant/Single Freemen
1865West ChesterLong, Edwin M.Photographist100Tenant/Single Freemen
1866West ChesterLong, Edwin M.Photographist100Tenant/Single Freemen
1867West ChesterLong, Edwin M.gentleman150Tenant/Single Freemen
1869West ChesterLong, Edwin M.Painter125Tenant/Single Freemen
1880West ChesterMarshall, Edward S.Photographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Barnard St.
1881West ChesterMarshall, Edward S.Photographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: S. High St.
1882West ChesterMarshall, Edward S.Photographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: E. Market St.
1883West ChesterMarshall, Edward S.Photographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: E. Market St.
1884West ChesterMarshall, Edward S.Photographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Gay St.
1885West ChesterMarshall, Edward S.Photographer150Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Gay St.
1880West ChesterMarshall, Ezra J.Photographer150Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Barnard St.
1881West ChesterMarshall, Ezra J.PhotographerTenant/Single FreemenResidence: S. High St.; Entry crossed out, did not work there the whole year.
1900West ChesterMarshall, L.P.Photographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: 227 E. Washington St.
1865West ChesterMcCutchen, F.No occupation listed150Tenant/Single Freemen
1873West ChesterMcGinley, Theodore B.Artist400Tenant/Single Freemen400Location: W. Gay St. Entry crossed out
1853West ChesterMeredith, Lewis B.Not recorded150Tenant/Single FreemenAdvertised as a photographer in 1860
1854West ChesterMeredith, Lewis B.Cabinet maker150Tenant/Single FreemenAdvertised as a photographer in 1860
1860West ChesterMeredith, Lewis B.Photographer100Tenant/Single FreemenYes
1868West ChesterMulford, R. B.Photographist200Tenant/Single FreemenEntry crossed out.
1866West ChesterO’Diorne, J. W.Photographist150Tenant/Single FreemenNote: He died in October of 1866.
1860West ChesterParker, GeorgeDaguerreotypist100Tenant/Single FreemenYes
1856West ChesterParker, NathanDaguerreotypist150Tenant/Single Freemen
1857West ChesterParker, NathanDaguerreotypist150Single Freeman
1858West ChesterParker, NathanDaguerreotypist150Single Freeman
1859West ChesterParker, NathanDaguerreotypist150Single Freeman
1860West ChesterParker, NathanAmbrotypist150Tenant/Single FreemenYes
1861West ChesterParker, NathanAmbrotypist150Tenant/Single Freemen
1878West ChesterPaxson, CharlesArtist200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Miner St.
1879West ChesterPaxson, CharlesArtist150Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Miner St.
1881West ChesterPaxson, CharlesArtist150Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Miner St.
1882West ChesterPaxson, CharlesArtist150Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Miner St.
1883West ChesterPaxson, CharlesArtist150Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Miner St.
1884West ChesterPaxson, CharlesArtist150Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Miner St.
1889West ChesterPaxson, CharlesPhotographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Miner St.
1885West ChesterPaxson, J. CharlesClerk150Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Miner St.
1886West ChesterPaxson, J. CharlesClerk200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Miner St.
1887West ChesterPaxson, J. CharlesClerk200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Miner St.
1888West ChesterPaxson, J. CharlesPhotographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Miner St.
1890West ChesterPaxson, J. CharlesPhotographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Miner St.
1891West ChesterPaxson, J. Charles Clerk200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Miner St.
1853West ChesterPeters, NorrisNot recorded150Tenant/Single FreemenEntry was crossed out, indicating that Peters left West Chester before tax was due.
1864West ChesterPyle, Charles H.Photographist100Tenant/Single FreemenEntry crossed out
1867West ChesterReed, R.M.J.gentleman150Tenant/Single FreemenCDV imprint records R.M.J. Reed in West Chester
1866West ChesterShrieves, Charles D.Photographist150Tenant/Single FreemenEntry crossed out
1871West ChesterSmedley, EdmundPhotograph200Tenant/Single Freemen5 Gay St.
1860West ChesterTaylor, AlfredDaguerreotypist100Tenant/Single FreemenYes
1861West ChesterTaylor, AlfredPhotographist100Tenant/Single FreemenEntry crossed out
1898West ChesterTaylor, BartonClerk200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: 14 W. Market St.
1899West ChesterTaylor, C. H.Clerk200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: 14 W. Market St.
1889West ChesterTaylor, CharlesPhotographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Chestnut St.
1890West ChesterTaylor, CharlesPhotographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Chestnut St.
1891West ChesterTaylor, CharlesPhotographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Chestnut St.
1892West ChesterTaylor, CharlesPhotographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Chestnut St.
1893West ChesterTaylor, CharlesPhotographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: 216 W. Chestnut St.
1898West ChesterTaylor, CharlesClerk200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: 14 W. Market St.
1900West ChesterTaylor, CharlesClerk200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: 14 W. Market St.
1859West ChesterTaylor, JacobNo occupation listed100LandholderDwelling500Advertised as an ambrotypist in 1860
1860West ChesterTaylor, JacobAmbrotypist100LandholderDwelling (of G.S. Snare)500YesEntry crossed out, indicates that he has left town before tax was collected.
1861West ChesterTaylor, JacobPhotographist100Tenant/Single FreemenYes
1862West ChesterTaylor, JacobPhotographist100Tenant/Single FreemenEntry crossed out
1859West ChesterTaylor, JesseNo occupationLandholderDwelling & Shop1100
1862West ChesterTaylor, JessePhotographist100Landholder16 Ft. dwelling & shop1078
1863West ChesterTaylor, JessePhotographist100Landholder16 Ft. dwelling & shop1100Storehouse Church St. (of Sharpless Taylor)500
1899West ChesterTaylor, T. BartonClerk200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: 14 W. Market St.
1862West ChesterTaylor, ThomasNo occupation listed100Tenant/Single FreemenYes
1864West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographist100Tenant/Single FreemenYes
1865West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographist150Tenant/Single Freemen
1866West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographist150Tenant/Single Freemen
1867West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographist150Tenant/Single Freemen
1868West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographist200Tenant/Single Freemen
1869West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographist200Tenant/Single Freemen
1870West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographist200Tenant/Single FreemenEntry Crossed out. Notes E. Chestnut St.
1870West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographist200Landholder20 ft. dwelling W. Chestnut St.900
1871West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographer300Landholder20 ft. dwelling W. Chestnut St. of J. R. Sweeney2800
1872West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographist400Landholder20 ft. dwelling W. Chestnut St. of J. R. Sweeney28003200
1873West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Artist400Tenant/Single Freemen400YesLocation: W. Chestnut St. ; Gold Lever Watch
1874West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographer400Tenant/Single FreemenLocation: W. Chestnut
1875West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographer400Tenant/Single FreemenLocation: W. Chestnut St.
1876West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographer400Tenant/Single FreemenLocation: w. Chestnut St.
1877West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographer400Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Chestnut St. Gold leverl watch
1878West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographer400Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Chestnut St.; Gold Lever Watch
1879West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographer300Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Chestnut St.; Gold Lever Watch
1881West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographer400Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Gay St.
1882West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Gay St.
1883West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Gay St.
1884West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Gay St.
1885West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Chestnut St.
1886West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Chestnut St.
1887West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Chestnut St.
1889West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Clerk of Courts200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Chestnut St.
1890West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Clerk of Courts500Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Chestnut St.
1891West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Chestnut St.
1892West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: W. Chestnut St., entry crossed out
1893West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographer200LandholderMoney at Interest $2,000.00Residence: W. Chestnut St.
1894West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Photographer300Landholder31 Ft.dwelling, 214 W. Chestnut St.200028 ft. dwelling 216 W. Chestnut St.3000Money at interest $2,000.00
1895West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Artist200Landholder32 ft.dwelling, 214 W. Chestnut St.200026 ft. dwelling 216 W. Chestnut St.2000Occupational value of 200 crossed out
1896West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Non-resident0Landholder32 ft.dwelling, 214 W. Chestnut St.200026 ft. dwelling 216 W. Chestnut St.2000Note: during this time Taylor moved to Downingtown, where he managed the Pennsylvania Hotel.
1897West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Non-resident0Landholder32 Ft.dwelling, 214 W. Chestnut St.200026 ft. dwelling 216 W. Chestnut St.2000Also listed a 26 ft. store & dwelling at 14 W. Market St. valued at 8000. Note: during this time Taylor was the manager of the Pennsylvania Hotel in Downingtown, PA.
1898West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Saloon-keeper300Landholder32 Ft.dwelling, 214 W. Chestnut St.200026 ft. saloon & dwelling 14 W. Market St.8000Also includes 1 horse valued at $100. Total property value: 10,400
1899West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Saloon-keeper300Landholder32 Ft.dwelling, 214 W. Chestnut St.200026 ft. saloon & dwelling 14 W. Market St.8000Also includes 1 horse valued at $100. Total property value: 10,400
1900West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W.Saloon-keeper300Landholder26 ft. saloon & dwelling 14 W. Market St.8000Also includes I horse valued at $100. total property value $8,400.
1888West ChesterTaylor, Thomas W. Clerk of Courts500Tenant/Single FreemenOffice: W. Chestnut St.
1849West ChesterValentine, Chalkley M.Not recorded200LandholderDwelling1000Advertised as a dentist
1850West ChesterValentine, Chalkley M.Not recorded200LandholderDwelling900Advertised as a daguerreotypist and dentist
1851West ChesterValentine, Chalkley M.Not recorded200LandholderDwelling900Advertised as a dentist
1852West ChesterValentine, Chalkley M.Not recorded200LandholderDwelling900Advertised as a dentist
1853West ChesterValentine, Chalkley M.Not recorded200Tenant/Single FreemenAdvertised as a dentist
1854West ChesterValentine, Chalkley M.Dentist200LandholderDwelling100
1855West ChesterValentine, Chalkley M.Dentist200LandholderDwelling1000Yes
1877West ChesterValentine, Edwin M.Photographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: E. Miner St.
1878West ChesterValentine, Edwin M.Photographer200Tenant/Single FreemenResidence: E. Miner St.
1879West ChesterValentine, Edwin M.Photographer150Tenant/Single FreemenResidence E. Miner St. ; Entry crossed out, since he died that year
1864West ChesterWest, RobertPhotographist100Tenant/Single FreemenYes
1865West ChesterWest, RobertPhotographist100Tenant/Single Freemen
1867West ChesterWideber, WashingtonPhotographist150Tenant/Single Freemen
1876West ChesterWoodward, Charles E.Photographer300Tenant/Single FreemenLocation: E. Gay St.
1852West ChesterWoodward, EberNot recorded150Also had a gold lever watch.
1853West ChesterWoodward, EberNot recorded150Tenant/Single Freemen
1854West ChesterWoodward, EberCarpenter150Tenant/Single Freemen
1855West ChesterWoodward, EberDaguerreotypist150Tenant/Single FreemenYes
1856West ChesterWoodward, EberDaguerreotypist150Tenant/Single Freemen
1857West ChesterWoodward, EberNo occupation listed150LandholderDwelling & store house (of John Lent)12001850Advertised as a photographer
1858West ChesterWoodward, EberDaguerreotypist150LandholderDwelling & store house (of John Lent800
1859West ChesterWoodward, EberDaguerreotypist150LandholderDwelling (of John Lent)800
1860West ChesterWoodward, EberPhotographer150LandholderDwelling 800YesEntry crossed out
1860West ChesterWoodward, EberPhotographist150Tenant/Single FreemenYes
1861West ChesterWoodward, EberPhotographist150LandholderLot corner Church & Gay Sts.800Dwelling Chestnut St.800Yes
1862West ChesterWoodward, EberPhotographist150Landholder20 ft. new dwelling Gay St. 300020 ft. dwelling Chestnut St.588Yes
1864West ChesterWoodward, EberPhotographist150Landholder20 ft.dwelling Gay St. 306020 ft. dwelling Chestnut St.600
1865West ChesterWoodward, EberPhotographist300Landholder20 Ft. dwelling& Store Gay St.380020 ft. dwelling Chestnut St.600Yes
1866West ChesterWoodward, EberPhotographist300Landholder22 Ft dwelling & store, Church St.250020 ft. dwelling Chestnut St.600C.S. watch
1867West ChesterWoodward, EberPhotographist300Landholder22 Ft dwelling & store, Church St.250039 ft 2 stone stores Church St.1700Also, 20 ft dwelling chestnut assessment of 600 crossed out. C.G. Watch. Total assessment of property 4500.
1868West ChesterWoodward, EberStorekeeper150Landholder22 Ft dwelling & store, Church St.320039 ft 2 stone stores Church St.2000Also, C.G. watch. No mention of dwelling on Chestnut St. By this time Woodward has sold his business to Garrett.
1852West ChesterYarnall, M.B.Not recorded150LandholderDwelling1700Advertised as a daguerreotypist
1853West ChesterYarnall, Mahalid B.Not recorded200LandholderDwelling of Dr. J.B. Briinton1700Entry was crossed out, indicating that Yarnall left West Chester before Tax was due.

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