Joseph S. Mapes (1820-1905), Architect
Joseph Mapes was born on April 29, 1820 in Bedford, Pennsylvania to parents Hannah Holblock and Samuel Mapes.[5] He worked as a carpenter in Michigan and in New York before moving to Nebraska to continue practicing his craft. Mapes first married Sarah Garn in 1845 and had seven children.[5] Sarah died in 1868, and later in 1873 Mapes was married to Mary Randall, and they had two more children.[1][2][3][4][5] Joseph Mapes died in Plattsmouth, Nebraska on April 2, 1905.[5]
This page is a contribution to the publication, Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. See the format and contents page for more information on the compilation and page organization.
Contents
[hide]Compiled Nebraska Directory Listings
Syracuse, Nebraska, 1879-1880
Educational & Professional Associations
1860: carpenter, Southport, New York.[4]
1870: carpenter, Big Rapids, Michigan.[3]
1880: carpenter, Plattsmouth, Nebraska.[1]
1900: carpenter, Plattsmouth, Nebraska.[2]
Buildings & Projects
Notes
References
1. 1880 United States Census, s.v. “Joseph Mapes,” Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, accessed through HeritageQuestOnline.com.
2. 1900 United States Census, s.v. “Joseph Mapes,” Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, accessed through HeritageQuestOnline.com.
3. 1870 United States Census, s.v. “Joseph Mapes,” Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan, accessed through HeritageQuestOnline.com.
4. 1860 United States Census, s.v. “Joseph Mapes,” Southport, Chemung County, New York, accessed through HeritageQuestOnline.com.
5. "Joseph Mapes" Findagrave.com Accessed January 29, 2018 via https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/120032404
Page Citation
D. Murphy, “Joseph S. Mapes (1820-1905), Architect,” in David Murphy, Edward F. Zimmer, and Lynn Meyer, comps. Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. Lincoln: Nebraska State Historical Society, January 29, 2018. http://www.e-nebraskahistory.org/index.php?title=Place_Makers_of_Nebraska:_The_Architects Accessed, April 9, 2025.
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