From the OHS PC Database, derived from A Guide to North American Organbuilders, by David H. Fox (Richmond, Va.: Organ Historical Society, 1991). —

William Davis & Son was established by William Henry Davis in New York City, New York, c. 1849; the firm was last listed in 1909.

Staff: Henry L. Davis.

Sources:

• Musical and Sewing Machine Courier, March 30, 1881.


• Orpha Ochse, The History of the Organ in the United States (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1975), 168.


• Piano and Organ Purchaser's Guide, Purchaser's Guide to the Music Industries, (published by Music Trades, New York)