| Title |
Christy, William M. |
| Alternate title |
William M. Christy's Sons |
| Date |
1820-January 9, 1866 |
| Description |
William M. Christy (firm) was a stationery, blank book manufactory, lithography and job printing business active ca. 1849-ca.
1900. Established by William Christy as a stationery ca. 1849 (82 Chestnut Street), the business expanded to include blank
book manufactory and job printing by 1857 when it relocated to 127 South Third Street, opposite Girard Bank. By 1868, Christy
added lithography to its printing services and the firm advertised the availability of lithographic checks and notes.
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Christy, born of Irish-descent in Philadelphia January 9, 1820, was married to Mary J. (b. ca. 1825) with whom he had eight
children, including sons William B. (b. ca. 1848) and Joseph (b. ca. 1855). In 1850, the Christy family resided in the Southwark
Ward and by 1860 in West Philadelphia. Christy was also a member of the Hibernian Society (elected 1854) and the Board of
City Trusts, as well as an editor of the "Godey's Lady's Book"( before 1841). Christy died January 9, 1866 with presumably
his son William assuming operations of the business. By 1878, the firm was renamed William M. Christy's Sons and under the
proprietorship of William and Joseph Christy who resided at 3909 Spruce Street (West Philadelphia). The firm was still active
as of 1896 at 312 Chestnut Street.
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| Is part of |
Philadelphia on Stone Biographical Dictionary of Lithographers |
| Call number |
Philadelphia on Stone Biographical Dictionary of Lithographers |
| Bibliographic citation |
Campbell, History of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (1892), 319 |
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Census 1850, 1860 |
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Philadelphia Business and City Directories, 1849-1878 |
