John Inskeep

1757–1834 (age 77)

merchant

Biography

John Inskeep translated his experiences as a merchant into thoughtful municipal leadership, serving Philadelphia at a time when the city sought order, improvements, and the quiet hand of a steady administrator.

He maintained a Christ Church affiliation that reflected his sense of duty beyond commerce, and he passed from public life with the same calm assurance he had brought to the marketplace and the council chamber.