Background
Francis, Charles Stephen was born on January 9, 1805 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of David and Mary (Moore) Francis.
Francis, Charles Stephen was born on January 9, 1805 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of David and Mary (Moore) Francis.
5 children including Harriet Moore.
Moved to New York City, 1826, opened bookstore in wealthiest residential district, moved his shop to follow moves of wealthy population. Maintained agent in London, England., to fill orders for foreign publications. Published many books including Zenobia (William Ware), 1838, Discourse Occasioned by the Death of William Ellery Channing (H. West. Bellow, 1842.
Retired from bookselling, 1870.
Married Catharine Rebecca Jewett, September 2, 1830. Married second, Averic Parker Allen, September 29, 1849.