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The partnership of Benjamin Pike & Sons operated in New York City from 1841 to 1867. The partnership from 1841 to 1843 consisted of Benjamin Pike, Sr., Benjamin Pike, Jr. and Daniel Pike. In 1843 Benjamin Pike, Jr. established his own business. From 1844 to 1849 Benjamin, Sr. and son Daniel were in partnership as Benjamin Pike & Son. From 1850 to 1863 the partnership of Benjamin Pike & Sons consisted of Benjamin Sr., Daniel and Gardiner Pike. After the death of Benjamin Pike, Sr. in 1863, his sons Daniel and Gardiner continued the business under the name of Benjamin Pike & Sons until 1867. Reference: Smart, Charles E. The Makers Of Surveying Instruments In American Since 1700 Troy, New York: Regal Art Press. 1962
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