William Wild is first listed in the New York City Directory in 1843, under “Cutlers” at 40 Eldridge. In 1848, he was at 160 Division, listed under “Hardware & Cutlery, Retail.”
In 1852, the name listed at 160 Division is J. Wild. In 1853, William Wild is once again listed under “Hardware & Cutlery, Retail” at 125 Division. In 1856, he is listed under “Cutlery, Manufacturers of,” at 86 Cedar Street. In 1859, he had moved to 11 Barclay, still listed as a cutlery manufacturer, but also listed under “Hardware & Cutlery, Wholesale.”
c 1843-1860