Vistus Balch, born 18 Feb 1799, died 25 Oct 1884
American Silversmiths

Ebenezer Balch
(1723-1808)
Lois Belden
(1737-1793)
Joseph Balch
(1760-1855)
Mary Watson
(1765-1844)
Vistus Balch
(1799-1884)

 

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Vistus Balch

  • Born: 18 Feb 1799, Williamstown MA
  • Died: 25 Oct 1884, Johnstown NY

  General notes:

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  Events in his life were:

  • Working first in Utica NY, where he was employed by the book publisher William Williams. Later he was a partner in Balch, Rawdon & Co of Albany. About 1830 he re-located in New York City and formed Balch & Stiles with Samuel Stiles. 26

picture
  • Columbia College, 1828
    Albany NY
    Etching and engraving, from The New-York Mirror, and Ladies Literary Gazette, after a painting by Alexander Jackson Davis.




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