John Mustin Jr.

September 21, 1813 to May 21, 1889

Source: Gravestone of John Mustin Jr. and his wife


President Thomas J. Mustin Knitting Co. - 1214 Chestnut Street

Residence at time of death - 3908 Spruce Street

Took over business from his father (John Mustin Sr.) at a young age, then located at the southeast corner of seventh and arch street.

Turned business over to his son, Thomas J. Mustin

Purchased by John Wanamaker around 1887

Thomas J. Mustin Knitting Co. organized to continue manufacture of Jersey ribbed underwear

Died suddenly, left a widow and son.

Source: Obituary of John Mustin Jr.

Baptist, with funeral services performed by Rev. George E. Rees of the Tabernacle Baptist Church and Rev. Dr. Weston

His pallbearers were: Messrs. L. Knowles, Henry Croskey (Father of Ida Croskey, wife of Thomas J. Mustin), P.C. Hollis, and A. E. Carpenter

Source:Funeral Announcement of John Mustin Jr.

In 1880, his household had a domestic servant, teacher, and coachman, as well as housing himself, his wife, his son Charles T. Mustin, the family of his deceased son William F. Mustin (consisting of William's wife Margaret C. Mustin, and William's two daughters, Sarah and Mary), and his niece Mary M. Bennett (daughter of John Mustin Jr.'s deceased sister, Judith B. Mustin, and deceased business partner Edward A. Bennett).

Source: Census of 1880

Parents: John Mustin Sr. and Judith Burton

Children: Thomas Jones Mustin, Alfred B. Mustin, Charles T. Mustin

Wife: Mary Todd Jones

Other documents:
Death Announcement of John Mustin Jr.

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