Background
Lick, James was born on August 21, 1796 in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John and Sarah (Long) L. Apprentice piano maker, Baltimore, 1817-1820.
Lick, James was born on August 21, 1796 in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John and Sarah (Long) L. Apprentice piano maker, Baltimore, 1817-1820.
Engaged in piano and organ manufacturing Engaged in piano manufacturing Made $700,000 bequest to build telescope larger than any previously made (completed at Lick Observer.
James Lick has been listed as a notable businessman, philanthropist by Marquis Who's Who.
