

Peter is listed as referenced above in the City tax lists as a tavern owner in 1774 and owned the Samson and Lion at the south-west corner of Vine and Crown based on the 1785 Philadelphia Directory, with John as tavern keeper in 1785 directory (Crown Street was also known as Pennington’s Lane – this street is today know as Lawrence Street, located between 4 th and 5 th streets). 1776 and a Price of $L2.6.0, which would be date Peter transferred the running of the tavern to his son, John.
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As of January 8, 1776, the same ledger book shows John Icenbrey for Tavernkeeper’s license fees being paid with a location of “City”, time of recommended –Jan. This ledger book shows Tavernkeeper Licenses for a tavern keeper with the name of Peter Icenbrey on April 6, 1770, location of “City”, with a time of recommended date of April 1770, a Price of $L2.6.0 and continues to pay this licensing fees through Augon this date of $元.6.0 as a last date of Peter Icenbrey. In the City of Philadelphia Magistrate’s Ledger Book, Pennsylvania Historical Society, Licenses for marriages, taverns, and pedlars, 1761-1776. Peter Eisinbry’s Last Will and Testament lists him as tavern owner when he died in 1778.
