 Following the completion of his service with the Pennsylvania Senate, Christian Ley relocated to the Borough of Pine Grove in Schuylkill County, where he became one of that county's prominent businessmen due to his buying, selling and rental of land.It was also during this period that Ley chose to build a new residence for his wife, Anna Catherine Koppenhoffer (1769-1822), and their three children, Christian Jr., John and Catherine.He selected Peter Filbert to perform the work, which was completed between 1823 and 1825.