John Stamper (mayor)

John Stamper (died 1785) was the 35th Mayor of Philadelphia.

Early life and family Stamper was born in England, and had at least one brother, Joseph. He later came to America, and married Hannah Stamper. They had a daughter, Mary (1729–?), who married William Bingham in 1745. Their son, also named William Bingham, served as an American senator from 1795 to 1801. William and Molly's daughter, Hannah, was married to Rev. Dr. Robert Blackwell. Stamper's son, Joseph (1726–?),

In 1761, he had purchased the southern side of Pine St from 2nd to 3rd St from the Penn family, and erected 224 Pine St in 1765.

Career Stamper was a member of the Philadelphia common council in starting in 1747 and was later elevated to an Alderman in 1755. He was a successful merchant outside of his political career.