Philip Syng

Philip Syng (September 29, 1703 – May 8, 1789) was, like his namesake father, Philip Syng, Sr. (1676–1739), a renowned silversmith who created fine works in silver and sometimes gold for the wealthy families of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In 1714 the Syng family emigrated to the United States staying first in Annapolis, Maryland, and then moving to Philadelphia.

[3] He was a founding trustee of the academy and College of Philadelphia (now the University of Pennsylvania), serving from 1749 to 1773.

Benjamin Franklin considered Syng a "worthy and ingenious friend.

"[4] Syng married Elizabeth Warner in Christ Church, Philadelphia in 1730[5] and they had 18 children.

America's Founding Fathers used the " Syng inkstand " to sign the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the United States Constitution in 1787.
Philip Syng Jr. historical marker at S. Front near Market Sts. Philadelphia PA