From the OHS PC Database, derived from A Guide to North American Organbuilders, rev. ed., by David H. Fox (Richmond, Va.: Organ Historical Society, 1997). -

Born January 31, 1862 in New York City, New York; died September 16, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the father of John M. Anchor, and step-father of William F. Barrett.

Beaufort J. Anchor was with the Roosevelt firm of New York City, New York, as head tuner at the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, branch shop; he bought the Roosevelt branch shop in Philadelphia in 1892, and established his own firm; he was succeeded by his son, John M. Anchor.

His step-son, William F. Barrett, was with Wicks Pipe Organ Co. of Highland Illinois.

Sources:

• The Diapason November 1939, 3.
• Piano and Organ Purchaser-s Guide, Purchaser-s Guide to the Music Industries, (New York: Music Trades).
• Roosevelt firm letter.