abington and cheltenham townships directory

As far as we know, no images of Humphrey Morrey exist.

*The feature image includes a portrait of Hiram Montier, a direct descendant of Morrey, from 1841. Unlike the future 100th mayor of Philadelphia, Humphrey Morrey was not elected mayor, but appointed by William Penn. For more information, contact the Centers office by e-mail at or by phone at 21. Beverages are limited to beer and wine only. The wealthy Quaker merchant served as Philadelphia’s mayor for 10 years from 1691 to 1701, and he also owned 250 acres of land in the western part of Cheltenham Township. The Ardsley Center is available to groups who wish to serve alcoholic beverages at their functions. Morrey and the other founders chose the name Cheltenham to honor their former home in Cheltenham, England. The “first mayor” in Philadelphia city history was Humphrey Morrey* who was also one of the founders of Cheltenham Township in 1682. The history of the chief executive in the city also has direct ties to the origin of Cheltenham Township. Two Abington Senior High School graduates are running for the position: Democrat Jeff Brown is a 1982 graduate of Abington High, and fellow Democrat Rebecca Rhynhart graduated in 1992. On Tuesday, November 7, 2023, Philadelphia voters will elect the 100th mayor in the history of Philadelphia.

Abington and cheltenham townships directory