Benjamin Pike (USA)
Benjamin Pike Sr. (born in England, 1777, died in New York City in 1863), and Benjamin Pike Jr. (1809-1864) were scientific instrument makers in New York City. Benjamin Jr. established Benjamin Pike & Son and Benjamin Pike & Sons as instrument makers, the latter business continuing until 1867.
For much more information, see 'The Makers of Surveying Instruments in America since 1700'[1]