John Wiley was born in Flatbush, Long Island on October 4th, 1808. He is the son of Charles Wiley, the influential printer who founded John Wiley & Sons, now known as just Wiley. John Wiley would start working at the company upon the death of his father in 1826. Over his tenure, the company would go through several name changes. First was Wiley, Lane & Co., then Wiley & Putnam, and then John Wiley. Wiley died in East Orange, New Jersey, on February 21st, 1891. Collection consists of a Pew Deed for John Wiley on October 16th, 1848. Additional materials are correspondences related to John Wiley and how the deed ended up in the possession of Edward P. Hamiliton. He received if from Stanley U. North of the General Council of the Congregational Christian Churches. Also included is a correspondence between Corinne M. Nordquist, former CLA Librarian, and Edward P. Hamilton.