Wilbur B. Ketcham, New York

Wilbur B. Ketcham (1863-1904) was born in Phillipstown, New York. Prior to establishing his namesake publishing, bookselling and importing firm he worked for the American News Company and E. B. Treat. As early as 1885 Ketcham was publishing on his namesake imprint. In 1901 he incorporated and became Wilbur B. Ketcham Company. IN 1902 due to financial reverses the company dissolved with most of the assets being absorbed by William L. Mershon.

This firm published three series for children/ juveniles in 1896.