James, Amos C.

James, Amos C.James, Amos C.Amos C. James 1870 merchant 77 Franklin 1871 " 54 Lispenard 1872-75 not listed 1876 pianos 195 Seventh 1877-90+ " 233 E. 21st James was apprenticed in James Grovesteen's Albany shop. He later worked for the Albany piano makers Boardman & Gray, and was a partner in the Albany firm Marshall, James & Traver. About 1870, James arrived in New York, »under contract with Mr. F.G. Smith, to superintend the manufacture of his instruments.« (Spillane 1890:140,144,275) In 1876…