Marsh, Bela, 1797-1869

Bela Marsh (1797-1869) was a Boston bookseller and stationer from about 1821 until about 1868, with a brief period (c. 1841-1843) as a bookbinder. He was in business alone from 1821-1825 and from 1844 to the end of his career. His partners were Nahum Capen ( - ), 1826-1829; Capen and Gardner P. Lyon ( - ), 1830-1839; Capen, Lyon, and T. H. Webb ( - ), 1839-1841; and as a bookbinder, George W. Williams ( - ). In February 1827 Marsh married Mary Beal ( - ), daughter of Bela Beal ( - ), in Boston. Late in his career Marsh specialized in the publication of "Spiritual and Reform Books."

From the description of Papers, 1830-1865. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 207154443