Coad, Patrick

Patentee of the galvanic battery, listed in Philadelphia, Pa., 1851-1857. From 1851 to 1853 he was listed at 458 South Fourth Street. From 1854 to 1857 he was listed at 493 Race Street. His galvanic battery was used in daguerreotypy. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coale, George B.

Reported as a daguerreian in Baltimore, Md., c. 1857. In June, 1857, Coale published a modification of Whipple's albumen process; he was also a writer for Humphrey's Journal. His 1858 bookA Manual of Photography, may be the first American book on photography aimed at the amateur rather than the professionals. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coan, George

Listed as a daguerreian at Smith's Building, New Haven, Conn., 1847-1848. He boarded at 109 State Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coates, Daniel M.

Listed as an ambrotypist in Pittsburgh, Pa., 1857 to 1860. From 1857 to 1859 he was listed without a business address, and lived on Leacock Alley. In 1859-1860 he was listed at 112 and 114 Smithfield Street. He was listed after 1860 as a daguerreian at the same address. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cobb, Luther

Listed as a daguerreian in Providence, R.I., 1849-1856. In 1849 he was listed at 137 Westminster Street. In 1850 he was noted as "still continuing business" at 179 High Street, the High Street Bank. In 1850-1851 he was listed at 179 and 127 High Street; in 1852-1853 at 199 High Street. He also advertised that year as a shoe dealer as well as a daguerreian artist. In 1853-1854 he was listed at 199 High Street, and lived at 35 Broadway. From 1854 to 1856 he was listed at 179 High Street. In subsequent directories he was listed as a boot and shoe dealer. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cobber, E.G.

Reported by one source to have been a daguerreian in Philadelphia, Pa., in the late 1850's. He reportedly made stereo daguerreotypes and ambrotypes. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cobden, Arthur

Reported as a daguerreian in Troy, N.Y., date unknown. Another source noted an A. Cobden in Troy in the 1860's; and at the corner of Fourth and River Streets in the 1870's. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cobin, C.S.

Listed as a daguerreian at 169 High Street, Providence, R.I., 1849. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cobton, F.

Listed as a daguerreotypist at 1306 Dorsey Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coburn, A.

Daguerreian, Danville (Va.), and Camden, S.C. The only documentation existing to place Coburn in a town called Danville, probably Virginia, is a published ad in 1848 in South Carolina which reprints a poem he originally used in a Danville newspaper. He advertised in Camden, S.C., in November, 1848. Current research indicates this is the same A. Coburn listed as a daguerreian in Charlotte, N.C., in 1849; and in Binghampton, N.Y., in 1850-1851. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coburn, E.N.

Reported as the maker of daguerreian camera equipment for J.A. Whipple of Boston, Mass. Coburn may have also made some of the camera equipment for A.S. Southworth that the Southworth firm sold through Scovill Manufacturing Co. during the period 1841 to 1845. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coburn, M.M.

Itinerant daguerreian, Georgia and South Carolina. In April, 1844 he advertised in Edgefield, S.C., and noted he was from Savannah, and recently from Augusta. This is probably the same Coburn noted in Savannah, Ga. in February and March, 1841, in partnership as Coburn and Cerveau. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cochran

Noted as a daguerreian in Fayetteville, N.C., 1855, listed in partnership as Crowl (L.) and Cochran. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cochran, David

Listed as ambrotypes in Mount Vernon, Pa., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cochran, J.W.

Daguerreian, Edinburgh, Ind., 1858-1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cochran, Robert

Listed as ambrotypes in Oxford, Pa., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cock, Edmund

Listed as "pictures", New York City, N.Y., 1854-1855. He lived at 56 Hudson Street, Hoboken, N.J. Unlcear as to what "pictures" refers to. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cockroft, Samuel

Listed as a daguerreian at 73 Chambers Street, New York City, N.Y., 1843-1844, in partnership as Morand (A.) and Cockroft. Not listed in the individual section of the directory. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Codding, E. (Edgar)

Listed as an ambrotypist. In 1858-1859 he was listed on Main Street, Galesburg, Ill. Identification stamped on the brass mat of an image. Probably the same as "Edgar Codding", noted as an ambrotypist on Morgan Street, Boonville, Mo., 1860. May have operated earlier, as a daguerreotype exists stamped "E. Codding" on brass mat. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Codding, Fred W.

Daguerreian, Fitchburg, Mass., 1858. Listed without a business address, and boarded at the Fitchburg Hotel. Not listed in 1859. In 1860 he was listed as an ambrotypist in Holyoke, Mass. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coe, Carlos C.

Daguerreian, James Street, corner of Huntington Street, Rome, N.Y., 1857-1858. He lived at Ridge Mills. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coe, Orson B.

Daguerreian, Machias, N.Y., 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coelin, Thomas

Listed as a photographer, Chicago, Ill., 1858. Listed without a business address, and lived on West Lake Street near Hoyne. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coffee, William

Advertised ambrotypes in Norwich, Ver., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coffert, S.M.

Daguerreotype frame maker, 119 Walker Street, New York City, N.Y., 1848. He won a diploma for frames at the American Institute in 1848. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coffin, Alonzo K.

Listed as a daguerreotypist in Boston, Mass., 1855 and 1856. In 1855 he was listed at 365 Washington Street, and lived in Newton. In 1856 he was listed in partnership as Drew (G.H.) and Coffin at 356 Washington Street. That year he lived at 328 Tremont Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coffin, David

A photographer prior to 1860 in Nantucket, Mass. He was associated later with J. Freeman, c. 1863. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coffin, David N.B, Jr.

Noted as an inventor in Lynn, Mass. in 1855. He was awarded Patent #12,344 on February 6, 1855, for an improved daguerreotype plate holder. This holder was to be used when buffing or polishing the plate. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coffin, Z.S.

Daguerreian, Salisbury, N.C., 1855. In 1857 he was listed with Coffin's Gallery in Greensboro, N.C. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coggeshall, Francis B.

Also known as Frank Coggeshall; daguerreian, artist, Providence, R.I., 1855-1858. In 1855-1856 he was listed at 44 and 159 Westminster Street, and boarded at 159 Westminster Street. In 1857 he was listed at 44 Westminster Street, and boarded at 178 Charles Street. In 1858 he was listed at 115-1/2 North Main Street. He was not listed in 1859, but was listed in 1860 without a business address, and lived at 341 North Main Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cohen, A.D.

Daguerreian, corner of King and Liberty Streets, Charleston, S.C., 1854. In that year he was listed in partnership with Lafar. He was also listed in Charleston in 1857. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cohen, James

Listed as a daguerreian at 54 Canal Street, New York City, N.Y., 1849-1851; he lived at the same address. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cohen, Mendes

Probable photographer, New York City, N.Y., 1859; one of the original signers of the constitution of the American Photographical Society, adopted March 26, 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cohill, George

Photographist and portrait painter, Philadelphia, Pa., 1849-1851. In 1849 he was listed at 88 Chestnut Street, and lived on P Road. In 1850 he was listed with both occupations at 140 Chestnut Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cohner, Samuel A.

Photographer, Washington, D.C., 1857, 1858. In 1857 he was noted as the chief operator in the gallery of James McClees, near the Kirkwood House. Julian Vannerson was apparently manager of the gallery. In 1858, Cohner was listed as a photographer at 808 Pennsylvania Avenue. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Colburn

Listed as a daguerreian in Bellefonte, Pa. in 1847. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Colburn, E.S.

Listed as a daguerreotypist in Clarkesville, N.Y. in 1852. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Colburn, George S.

Daguerreian, Octagon Building, Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass., 1857. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Colburn, James M.

Daguerreian, Wyoming, Ill., 1854-1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Colburn, William, Jr.

Daguerreotypist, Louisville, Tenn., 1860-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Colby, A.H.

Listed as a daguerreian artist in Rosenweig's Block, entrance on Park Street, Erie, Pa., 1859-1860. He boarded on Peach Street. He employed Charles Law. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Colby, John

Daguerreian, 99 Eighth Avenue, New York City, N.Y., 1852-1853. He was listed in the subsequent year as a bird stuffer. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cole, A.R.

Recorded as a daguerreian in Zanesville, Ohio, 1850-1861. In 1850 he was listed without a business address. In 1856 he was listed on the south side of Main Street, one door west of Fourth Street, third floor. He lived on the east side of Sixth Street. In 1860-1861 he was listed at 112 Main Street, and lived at 181 Market Street. An alternate source noted him in July, 1853 as being above McFadden's Glass Store. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cole, C.

Spelling Variant; See Coles, C. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cole, C.O.

Identified as a daguerreian in Portland, Maine, sometime prior to 1849. The information is recorded in material on the life of Edward Little (1773-1849); a portrait of Little was made from a daguerreotype reportedly taken by Cole. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cole, Charles

Daguerreian, Boston, Mass., 1848-1859. In 1848-1849 he was listed at 15 Tremont Row. In 1849-1850 he was listed at 63 Court Street. In 1850-1851 he was listed without a business address. In 1851 he was listed at 257 Washington Street, and in 1852 at 247 Washington Street. From 1853 to 1859 he was listed without a business address, and various residence addresses. In 1858 he was listed in Roxbury, Mass., as an ambrotypist at 71 Washington Street. A card inserted in the back of a ninth plate image offered ambrotypes for 25 cents. In 1860 he was listed alternately at 71 Washington Street or 82 Washington Street, Roxbury, and lived in Boston. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cole, Charles

Listed as a daguerreian in Lawrence, Mass. in 1852. No business address was listed. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cole, E.J.

Daguerreian, Saco, Maine, 1855, 1856. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cole, Eli K.

Daguerreian, Carmel, N.Y., 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cole, George H.

A younger brother of Roderick M. Cole, he was first listed as a daguerreian at 31 Main Street, Peoria, Ill. in 1854. Then he occupied rooms just vacated by his brother, who moved to 27 Main Street. George Cole's rooms were located over Pettingill's Store. He was not listed or reported on in the city again until 1858, when he was listed once again as a daguerreian at 31 Main Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cole, Henry H.

Daguerreian, Peoria and Pekin, Ill., 1856 to 1860 and later. He apparently arrived in Peoria, Ill. in 1856, and worked with his brother, Roderick M. Cole. By April, 1857 he had purchased the gallery of J.J. Harper at 31 Main Street. In 1858 he probably employed another Cole brother, George, and in 1859 bought out the gallery of R.M. Cole at 27 Main Street. He remained in Peoria until 1879. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cole, Hiram

Advertised as Dr. Hiram Cole and wife, ambrotypists, Grand Ledge, Mich., 1859-1860. Another source listed Dr. Cole as active until 1863. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cole, Hiram (Mrs.)

Listed as Dr. Hiram Cole and wife, ambrotypists, Grand Ledge, Mich., 1859-1860. Another source listed Mrs. Cole as active only in 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cole, Roderick M.

Also spellied Rodrick. Although principally located in Peoria, Ill. in later years, Cole reportedly learned the daguerreotype process in New York City in 1846. He traveled in New York, Vermont, Wisconsin and Illinois, opening a gallery in Galena, Ill. in late 1849. There he advertised daguerreotypes in the front room over the St. Louis Store, corner of Main and Hill Streets. Marrying in 1850, he opened the first permanent gallery in Peoria, Ill. in the fall of that year, at 31 Main Street. From 1854 to 1859 his gallery was on the second floor at 27 Main Street. In 1856 and 1857 he was listed at the corner of Washington and Fayette Streets. In 1858 he noted he had received awards at the state fairs for 1856 and 1857 for the best daguerreotypes, and also noted he was not connected with H.H. Cole in any way (one current source identifies H.H. Cole as his brother). He also advertised the gallery was operated by Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Cole. He sold his gallery to H.H. Cole in 1859, and retired from photography. He ultimately moved to Santa Barbara, Calif. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cole, Roderick M. (Mrs.)

The daguerreian story of Mr. and Mrs. Roderick M. Cole is an interesting one for further study. One source has located Mr. Cole as a daguerreian in Peoria, Ill. as early as 1850. When he was married is unknown. From c. 1853 to 1859, Mrs. Cole advertised as a daguerreian in the business directory, at 27 Main Street, second floor. In an advertisement in 1858, it was noted the gallery was operated by both Mr. and Mrs. Cole. They promoted awards they had received at the state fairs in 1856 and 1857 for the best daguerreotypes. They also denied any connection with the gallery of H.H. Cole in the same town, although current research indicates R.M. Cole and H.H. Cole were brothers. Mr. and Mrs. Cole apparently sold their gallery in 1859 to H.H. Cole. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coleman

Also spelled Colman; ambrotypist, Syracuse, N.Y., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coleman, Caleb

Listed as a daguerreotypist in Trenton, N.J., 1854-1855. He was listed in business as Cheeseman (J.A.) and Coleman at the Library Buildings, Greene Street. He lived at 11 Warren Street. In 1857 he was listed as a clerk. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coleman, Clark

Listed as a teacher and ambrotypist, Arator, Mo., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coleman, George S.

Listed as an ambrotypist in St. Francisville, Mo., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coleman, Joseph

Daguerreian, 107 Little Green, Baltimore, Md., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coleman, W. Roy

Listed as a daguerreian at the northeast corner of Caroline and George Street, upstairs, Fredericksburg, Va., 1853, 1854. The location was immediately in the rear of the Herald office. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coles, C.

Daguerreian and case maker, 200 Broadway, New York City, N.Y c. 1840-1841. Identified by paper label in top-opening case with paper mat. Possibly the same as Charles Coles, listed in the New York City directories beginning in 1844-1845 as "morocco cases" at 187 Broadway. From 1846 to 1849 he was listed as a morocco case manufacturer at 8 Cortland Street and 187 Broadway, with his home at 36 Dey Street. From 1849 to 1851 he was listed as "late morocco cases." Also probably the same as C. Cole, listed from 1841 to 1845 as a morocco jewel and daguerreotype case manufacturer. In 1841 he was listed at 192 Broadway. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coles, J.P.

Daguerreian, Lacon, Ill., 1854-1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Collagan, Charles H.

Daguerreian. C. 1850 he was listed at 142 Washington Street, Boston, in partnership with Ives. An advertisement on the back of a card in a ninth plate image priced daguerreotypes from twenty-five cents to twenty-five dollars, and noted Ives received First Class medal and diploma for the exhibit at the Mechanics Fair in Boston. The Boston business directory listed a Charles H. Collagan as a "crayon artist" at 142 Washington Street in 1857, with his residence in Somerville. Probably the same as Charles H. Collagan listed as an ambrotypist on North Street, Plymouth, Mass., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Collaghan, C.H.

Spelling Variant; see Callaghan, C.H. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Collect, J.H.

Daguerreian, Nashville, Tenn., 1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Colley, Thomas

Also spelled Colly or Cooley; photographist, Philadelphia, Pa., 1845-1852. In 1845-1846 he was listed at 129 Chestnut Street, and lived on Dillwyn Street. In 1848 and 1849 he was listed at 44 North Eighth Street, and in 1851 at 80-1/2 Walnut Street. In 1852 he was listed on Marshall Street, above Poplar. Identified as Cooley by another source in 1845. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Collie, W.

Noted as a photographer in St. Johnsbury, Ver., 1856-1857. He may have been an amateur experimenter. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Collier, A.M. (Mrs.)

Listed as ambrotypes and photographs, West Main Street, Circleville, Ohio, 1860, in partnership as Collier and Haddock. The directory referenced made no mention of Collier as a female; that information came from another source, who also documented her in Circleville until 1868. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Collier, George D.

Listed as a daguerreian at 293 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1845-1846. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Collins

Listed as a photographer on the northwest corner of Fifth and Row Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860, 1861, in partnership as Harrison and Collins. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Collins, Alfred M.

Paper manufacturer and paper warehouse, Philadelphia, Pa., 1851-1860. Collins occupied various addresses on Minor Street during the period. While there was no direct relation to photography at this time, the company at least later became the principal manufacturer of photographic mounts and backgrounds well into the twentieth century. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Collins, David C.

He first appeared as a daguerreian in 1845, listed at 142 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa., in partnership as Root (M.A.) and Collins.

In 1846, with his brother T.P. Collins, he exhibited twenty frames of images at the American Institute, New York City.

From 1847 to 1850, he was listed as a daguerreian at 100 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, in business as T.P. and D.C. Collins. His brother apparently left for Massachusetts in 1851. In 1851, D.C. Collins was listed as a daguerreian at the "City Daguerreotype Establishment", 100 Chestnut St. He was also listed in business as D.C. Collins & Co.; the firm offered patent mirror pictures, and noted Collins had received silver medals from the Franklin Institute Fair and the American Institute, New York City. Although his brother was reportedly selling a daguerreian wagon in North Adams, Mass., in 1850, and there is no further record of his daguerreian activities, D.C. Collins apparently established a gallery in Springfield, Mass., c. 1853. This gallery was apparently operated in conjunction with his Philadelphia establishment. Howard W. Peale was listed in the Springfield business directories in 1853-1854 and 1854-1855 as being a daguerreian in the employ of D.C. Collins & Co. on Main Street.

There is a further indication that T.P. Collins was also operating in Springfield at this time, reportedly in a partnership with O.H. Cooley. It is probable that all four persons were involved in the company.

From 1854 to 1856, he was listed as a daguerreian at both 100 Chestnut St. and at the southeast corner of Seventh and Chestnut Sts. In 1856 he was listed as a daguerreian at 100 Chestnut St., and advertised as the oldest establishment in the city. 1857 was D.C. Collins' last listing in the Philadelphia directories.

This is probably the same David C. Collins listed as a photographer in New Haven, Conn., in 1859-1860. There his gallery was listed at 10 Mitchell's Building, and he lived in West Haven. Embossed on liner of quarter-plate case, "Collins Skylight Portraits/ 100 Chestnut St. A.B. 3rd/ Phila." Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Collins, Edwin C. (M.)

Daguerreian. In 1846 he was listed in Cincinnati, Ohio. No business address was listed; he boarded with P. Collins. He was not listed in subsequent directories. Possibly the same Edwin Collins listed in 1853 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Also probably the same E.M. Collins listed in 1859-1860 in Lima, Ohio; and the same Edwin M. Collins listed in 1860 in Quincy, Ill. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Collins, George W.

Daguerreian, Urbana, Ohio, 1854-1860, and active until 1879. In 1859-1860 he was listed as offering ambrotypes, photographs, and was a dealer in photographic materials. Listed in Weaver's Block, on the east side of Public Square. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Collins, J(ames) B. (c. 1823-?)

Born in Kentucky, he was listed as a daguerreian over North and Small's Market, between Third and Fourth Streets, Louisville, Ken., 1848-1849. Probably a Main Street location. He was listed in the 1850 census as a daguerreian in Louisville. Information corrected to July, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Collins, Mary (Mrs.)

She advertised as a daguerreian in Galveston, Texas in February, 1859. She was listed in the 1860 census as a daguerreian in Port Lavaca. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Collins, Mary E.

As Mrs. Mary Collins, she advertised in November, 1851 in the Tri-Weekly Kentucky Yeoman that she had opened daguerreian rooms in Frankfort, Ken. Her specific address was not listed. She apparently remained in Frankfort, and is buried there. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Collins, Moses C.

Listed as ambrotypes in Newbury, N.H., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Collins, S. (Silas) A.

Daguerreian, Norwich, N.Y., 1859. Possibly the same as Silas A. Collins, listed in 1860 as an ambrotypist in Joliet, Ill. There he was listed in partnership as Collins and Wood (O.J.). Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Collins, Simeon

Listed as a daguerreotypist at 100 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1849-1856. Various residence addresses listed. Apparently in business first with T.P. and D.C. Collins, and then with D.C. Collins & Co. Not listed after 1856. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Collins, Thomas P.

From 1847 to 1851, T.P. Collins was listed as a daguerreian at 100 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa., in partnership as T.P. and D.C. Collins. He lived at 14 Girard Street.

This was probably the same T.P. Collins listed as a daguerreian in Westfield, Mass. in 1852, and in 1853 in Springfield, Mass., in partnership there with O.H. Cooley. There is also evidence that D.C. Collins was involved in a daguerreian studio on Main Street in Springfield from 1853 to 1855, operating with Howard W. Peale. It is probable all four were involved in the studio together.

In 1850, Thomas P. Collins was noted in North Adams, Mass., where he was selling his daguerreian wagon. The advertisement indicates a "daguerreian saloon" for sale, but the implication is that it was portable. The ad noted, "The saloon can easily be transported on the cars." He noted he would be in North Adams until June 15.

After his listing in Westfield in 1852, he was listed there again in 1860, then from c. 1864-1866 and through 1871. Collins returned to Springfield, Mass., c. 1864-1866.

A paper sticker on brass mat of sixth plate daguerreotype reads "Collins, Artist/ Westfield". Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Collomar, George W.

Born in Vermont in 1827, Collomar was reported as a daguerreian in Harrisburg, Pa., in 1850, working for Andrew B. Tubbs. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Collum, Milam

Listed as a photographer in the 1860 census in Palo Pinto County, Texas. He was born c. 1830 in Texas. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Colly, Thomas

Spelling Variant; See Colley, Thomas Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Colman

Spelling Variant; See Coleman Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Colter, W.A.

Listed as ambrotypes and photographs on the west side of Sandusky Street, between William and Spring Streets, Delaware, Ohio 1859-1860. Listed in partnership as Wilson (R.T.) and Colter. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Colton, Sabin W.

Listed as a daguerreotypist at 265 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1850-1857. In 1853 he added 120 Mulberry Street to his locations for one year. Embossed on the velvet liner of an empty case"S.W. Colton/ Skylight Gallery/ 265 Race St./ Below Eighth/ Phila, Pa." Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Colton, Winslow M.

Listed with an ambrotype car in Marshall, Mich., 1860 and reportedly until 1863. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Columbia Sky-Light Gall

Columbia Sky-Light Gallery See Holmes (Charles?) Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Columbia Sky-Light Gall

Columbia Sky-Light Gallery See Park Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Colwell, Charles B.

Druggist and dealer in daguerreian and artist's supplies, Pinckney Street, corner of Main Street, Madison, Wisc., 1857-1859. Listed in business as Colwell & Co., with Eugene B. Colwell. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Colwell, Eugene B.

Druggist and dealer in daguerreian and artist's supplies, Pinckney Street, corner of Main Street, Madison, Wisc., 1858. Listed in business as Colwell & Co., with Charles B. Colwell. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Colwell, Joseph

Daguerreian, Tracy, Ill., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Colwell, Reuben H.

Recorded as a daguerreian at 176 Sixth Avenue, New York City, N.Y., 1852-1853. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Colyer, Kendal

Daguerreian, Tunnell's Store, Del., 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Combination Light

Combination Light Daguerreian Gallery See Boggs, Robert M. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Compass, Theodore

Daguerreian, southeast corner of Eighth and Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1857. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Compton, S.R.

Employed as a traveling agent for the firm of Levi Chapman, manufacturer and supplier of daguerreian materials, New York City, N.Y., 1850-1851. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coms, Joseph

Daguerreian, Safe Harbor, Pa., 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Comsett, Moses W.

Listed as a daguerreian at 199 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., 1855-1858. In 1855 and 1856 he was listed in partnership as Rood (E.H.) and Comsett. In 1857 and 1858 he was listed alone at the same address. In 1858 he lived at 25 Lowell Street in Lynn, Mass. He reappears in Boston directories after 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Comstock

Bookkeeper at Levi Chapman's daguerreian stock depot, New York City, N.Y., 1851. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Conant, Henry

Listed as a daguerreotypist in Worcester, Mass., 1850. No business address listed; he lived at 12 Trumbull Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Conant, J.F.

Listed as ambrotypes in Stoughton, Mass., 1860. An alternate source placed him in Stoneham, Mass., this year, rather than Stoughton. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Conant, Joseph

Listed as ambrotypes in Melrose, Mass., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Conant, S.F.

Listed as ambrotypes in Abbot, Maine, 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Conch, L.

Daguerreian, Catharine, N.Y., 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cond, John S.

Also spelled Card; this is now thought to be the primary spelling. Active as a daguerreian in Lafayette, Ind., possibly sporadically from 1850 to 1858. He was probably the John Kone (sic) who reportedly opened a gallery in 1850, and sold it to D.R. Clark in 1870. In September, 1850, Cond advertised that he had "removed" to a room on the corner of Columbia and Ohio Streets; in October he hadvertised in partnership as Cond and Tolhorst (T.W.F.) in those rooms. Both men lived at the American House Hotel. In October, 1853, a newspaper report cited Cond's daguerreotypes exhibited at the Indiana Fair. In 1858-1859 he was listed with an ambrotype and photograph gallery on the south side of Public Square; he boarded at the Bramble House. He advertised as the "Lafayette Daguerreian Gallery." The 1850 Tippecanoe census report listed Cond as being born in England in 1822; the 1860 census listed his birth year as 1835. Information corrected to April, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cone, D.D.

Listed as a daguerreian in Fisherville, N.H., 1849, 1850. In 1850 he was listed in Coburn's Building, and boarded with a Mr. Pratt. Probably the same daguerreian who stamped his case, "Cone, Artist" (stamped on brass mat); also seen with paper sticker on brass mat. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coneling, Jacob

Listed as a daguerreian in Chesterville, Ohio in 1853. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Conger, S.G.

Daguerreian, location and dates unknown. There is a horizontal sixth plate daguerreotype in a private collection which, instead of an image, is engraved in script, "S.G. Conger Daguerrean Artist." The engraved plate has an octagonal mat, glassed, and in a full leather case. Information corrected to December, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Conkey, George C.

Daguerreian, 198 Eighth Avenue, New York City, N.Y., 1859-1860, in partnership as Conkey and Arnout (J.M.). He lived on Ninth Avenue. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Conklin, N.W.

Daguerreian, Jamaica, N.Y., 1850-1851. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Conly

Listed as photographs at 720 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1860-1861, in partnership as Conly and Parker. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Conn, C.J. (J.C.)

Possibly J.C. Conn; daguerreian, Elkhart, Ind., 1858-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Conn, Charles N. (1822-)

Listed in the 1850 St. Joseph County (Indiana) census as being a 28-year old daguerreian (daguarian); also apparently the brother of John Conn, age 30, also noted as a daguerreian. Information corrected to March, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Conn, John (1820-)

Probable daguerreian; listed in the 1850 St. Joseph County (Indiana) census as a 30-year old daguerreian; also apparently the brother of Charles N. Conn, also noted as a daguerreian in the census. Information corrected to March, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Conn, Richard

Listed as daguerreotypes at 259 Fourth Street, Williamsburgh (Brooklyn), N.Y., 1850-1851. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Connelly, Aaron H.

Spelling Variant; See Conway, Aaron H. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Conner

Daguerreian, 49 Owego Street, Ithaca, N.Y., 1854 and 1855. Conner was probably in partnership with Theodore Ribble in late 1854; and the firm of Ribble and Conner advertised in 1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Conner, James

Listed as an ambrotypist and town trustee, Spring Mountain, Ohio, 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Conner, John

Daguerreian, Holland, N.Y., 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Connor

Daguerreian, Racine, Wisc., 1857-1859, in partnership as Walker and Connor. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Conradi, Francis

Spelling Variant; See Conryder, Francis Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Conryder, Francis

Also spelled Conradi; casemaker, Brooklyn, N.Y., 1854-1856. No business address listed; he lived at 58 Stanton Street. Not listed in the 1855-1856 directory. Probably the same as Francis Conradi, listed as a morocco case manufacturer in New York City 1858-1859. Then he was listed at 152 William Street, and lived at 341 Fulton Street, Brooklyn. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Constant, A.

Listed as an ambrotypist and photographer, New Orleans, La., 1858-1861. In 1858-1859 his gallery was located at 17 Hospital Street. It was alternately listed at 26 Hospital, and by another source in November, 1860 at 20-21 Hospital Street. Constant's first name might have been Anton. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Conway, Aaron H.

Recorded as a daguerreotypist at 138-1/2 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1852. He boarded at 17 Franklin Place. Probably the same as "A.H. Connelly", recorded by an earlier source. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Conzon, James

Daguerreian, Darien, Conn., 1857-1858. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cook

An itinerant daguerreian in Iowa, dates unknown. Listed in partnership as Cook and Walter. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cook, A.A.

Noted as a supplier of daguerreian materials in Milford, Mass., 1853, in business as A.A. and G.L. Cook. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cook, Benjamin

Daguerreian, 289 Broad Street, Newark, N.J., 1855-1856. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cook, Carlos A.

Druggist and supplier of daguerreian chemicals and preparations, 84 Central Street, Lowell, Mass., 1851-1859. Listed as J.C. Ayer & Co., with James C. Ayer. While the firm continued through the period, the advertisement offering daguerreian materials only appeared in 1851. There were no further display ads. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cook, Edward T.

Daguerreian and photographic artist, Lawrence, Mass., possibly as early as 1849, and definitely 1859-1861. In 1859 he was listed as a photographic artist at 197 Essex Street, in partnership as Dorr (J.) and Cook. In 1860-1861 he was listed as Edward T. Cook & Co., at 197 Essex Street (16 Merchant's Row); and boarded at 3 Washington Block. Possibly the same E.T. Cook listed in Lawrence c. 1849. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cook, G.L.

Noted as a supplier of daguerreian materials in Milford, Mass. in 1853, in business as A.A. and G.L. Cook. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cook, George

Listed as "daguerreian materials, manufacturer and engraver", 56 Friendship Street, Providence, R.I., 1858. He boarded at the corner of Douglas Street. He was listed in partnership as Cook and Emerson (S.P.). Subsequent references have identified the firm as dealers rather than manufacturers; the firm was only in business in 1858. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cook, George Smith

(1819-1902) In addition to extant records left by Cook and now in collections at the Library of Congress and the Valentine Museum (Richmond, Va.), a recent biography which draws heavily on family documents has contributed greatly to filling in many gaps in the life of George S. Cook.

Born in Stratford, Conn., he was apparently orphaned as a baby, and raised by his maternal grandmother in Newark, N.J. He left that city in 1833, at the age of 14, and traveled with a group of settlers to Pittsburgh, Pa. He worked his way south on the rivers until he reached New Orleans, La. either in 1837 or early 1838. Developing a flair for painting, he apparently gained recognition for his work. Family records indicate that two friends of Cook's, a novelist and a physician, acquired daguerreian equipment (probably in late 1839 or early 1840), and "Made their apparatus available to Cook."

Cook may have learned additionally from William H. Harrington, who operated first in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and had a gallery in New Orleans, La., from February to about June, 1842. Records currently indicate Cook did work for H.G. Ely when that daguerreian established a gallery in New Orleans c. 1844, at 3 Exchange Place. Cook reportedly opened a gallery in the city in 1845, and may have taken over Ely's gallery.

If he did open a gallery in the city, he closed it in mid-1845 to travel north. He purchased new equipment in New York City, and in October set up business in Newark, N.J. He recorded 75 portraits made that month. He remained in the area through part of 1846, daguerreotyping in other cities, including New York.

In 1846, he exhibited five frames of daguerreotypes at the American Institute, New York City, N.Y.

In September, 1846, he married a woman from Newark, and the couple began a westward trip. By October, the couple was in St. Louis, and Cook plyed his daguerreian trade there for three months.

From January until May, 1847, he had a temporary gallery in Natchez, Miss. They traveled from there to Memphis and on to Nashville. Whether Cook worked in either city is unknown. It is known that he worked as a daguerreian in Huntsville, Ala. from approximately August until November, 1847; he also gave instruction in the art. It was there that he taught the process to an H. Thomas. In November, 1847 he moved his gallery to Athens, Ala. for a month, and then to Florence, Ala. By January, 1848 he was in Tuscumbia, Ala.

In March, 1848 he was operating in Columbus, Ga., where he apparently remained for several months. In August he was in Warm Springs; in September in Macon; the following spring in Milledgville; and in May in La Grange.

Cook and his family returned to Columbus, Ga. by July, 1848, and apparently used that as his base of operations for the next year.

By October, 1849 Cook had relocated, apparently permanently, in Charleston, S.C., and began to establish his reputation.

Previous research had indicated that in many of these areas, Cook would instruct an "assistant" and then leave him in charge of the gallery when he (Cook) moved on. There is apparently no mention of this practice in the family records.

In 1849-1850 he was noted with a daguerreian gallery in Charleston, S.C., and advertised in 1850 that he had won the highest premium at the South Carolina Institute Fair for his daguerreotypes. He advertised similarly in 1851.

It was also in 1851 that Cook operated Mathew Brady's daguerreian gallery in New York City while Brady traveled in Europe. While Cook was in New York, A.D. Gale operated his gallery in Charleston. Gale did not remain long, however, as he left by June, 1851 for Macon, Ga. In that same year, Cook exhibited three double full plate daguerreotypes and eight full plates at the American Institute, Castle Garden, New York.

While in Brady's employ in New York, in May, 1851, Cook also purhcased the gallery of C.C. Harrison, at 293 Broadway, and installed W.A. Perry as principal operator.

According to family records, Brady was displeased with this arrangement, and cut his European trip short to return to New York in May, 1852 and reclaim his gallery. It was at this time that Cook also sold the gallery he had purchased from Harrison, and returned to Charleston, affirming that he was not connected with any New York City Gallery, but was "completely in Charleston." His New York gallery was probably occupied by N.G. Burgess. His Charleston gallery was at 235 King Street, opposite Hassell Street, over James E. Spear's Jewelry Store. Cook lived at 236 King St. Among the operators employed by Cook were A.G. Park in the early 1850's; A. McCormick in 1856 and 1860; and F.W.R. Danforth in 1859, as an ambrotypist.

From 1852 to 1859, he advertised as a daguerreian, stock depot, and instructor in the art. By 1860, over half of the documented photographers in South Carolina purchased their equipment and supplies from Cook. He operated his gallery in Charleston until 1880. He was assisted in the gallery in the late 1870's by his son, George LaGrange Cook. The younger Cook took over the gallery in 1880 when his father moved to Richmond, Va.

In March, 1852, a horse crashed into his Charleston gallery. He apparently left Charleston for a period in 1854, as his return was noted in November of that year. It was also in 1854 that he was reported to have pioneered paper photography in the city.

In 1856 he offered Ivorytypes and Sphereotypes. In 1856, at his Charleston gallery, he may have employed A. McCormick as an operator. It is known that McCormick was an operator for Cook in 1860.

Also in 1856, Cook reportedly purchased the daguerreian gallery of Marcus A. Root, in Philadelphia, Pa., and was associated with Root in the gallery. Another source states that when M.A. Root & Co. was formed in 1856, the firm included Cook.

In 1857, Cook was listed as a daguerreian, at the "Root Gallery", southeast corner of Fifth and Chestnut Sts., Philadelphia. In the same year, he had daguerreian scenes of Charleston published in an article in Harper's Monthly Magazine.

In 1858, Cook was listed at the "Root Gallery", 434 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa., southeast corner of Fifth and Chestnut Sts.

From 1858 to 1860, he was also listed as a daguerreian at 181 Lake St. Chicago, Ill. His residence in 1858, 1859 was listed as Philadelphia, Pa. In 1859-1860 he was listed as a daguerreian in Chicago at the same address, in partnership as Fassett & Cook. While Cook did not spend time in the Chicago gallery, his participation apparently included his expertise imparted to Fassett, as well as supplying him with equipment. In 1859 he continued to be listed as well at the "Root Gallery", 434 and 820 Chesnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. The 820 Chestnut St. address was opposite the Girard Theater. He was reported to have opened the gallery at the latter address in 1859.

One researcher reports that it was probably financing from Cook and one of the Root brothers (probably Marcus) that allowed S.M. Fassett to move into new daguerreian quarters in Chicago in 1858. A partnership between Fassett and Cook ended with the beginning of the Civil War. Cook moved to Chicago, apparently just long enough to have Abraham Lincoln and his son Tad visit the studio for a portrait.

In 1880, Cook moved to Richmond, Va.; he died in 1902 in Bel Air, near Richmond.

There is a report on Cook making a copy daguerreotype, eight times mormal size, on a mammoth plate. Imprinted velvet, "George S. Cook, Artist, Charleston." Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cook, I.N.

Daguerreian, Geneseo, Ill., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cook, J.N.

Noted as a daguerreian in Columbus, Ohio, 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cook, M.D.

Listed as a daguereian on Fifth Street, east of Walnut, Muscatine, Iowa, 1855. Information corrected to March, 1998, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cook, W.H.

Listed as an "artist" (probably a daguerreian operator), at the gallery of George A. Jeffers, corner of King and Market Streets, Charleston, S.C., late 1856 and early 1857. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cook, William D.

Recorded as a daguerreian in Detroit, Mich. in 1845, in partnership as Cook and Winchester. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cook, William H.

Daguerreian, Anoka, Minn., 1860 and later. One source placed him there until 1865. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooke, Beekman (Beeckman)

Listed first as a daguerreian at 6 Exchange Building, second floor, Albany, N.Y., 1848-1849. Not listed in subsequent directories. Probably the same Beekman Cooke listed at 179 Broadway, New York City, 1850. He was noted there in partnership as Wilmarth (P.C.) and Cooke. Probably also the same as Beeckman Cooke, who opened a studio in Baltimore, Md., by January, 1854. He formed a partnership that year as Cooke and Walzl, with John H. Walzl. Walzl bought out the partnership six months later. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooke, Henry A.

Listed as a daguerreian case maker, New Haven, Conn., 1856-1857. No business address listed; he lived at 33 Hill Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooke, Josiah Parsons, Jr.

An amateur photographer, Cooke made calotypes of Boston c. 1842, at the age of 15. He may have worked with or been influenced by William Channing. Cooke's images may be the earliest surviving American paper photographs; he was later Professor of Chemistry at Harvard. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooke, Wesley D.

Listed as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y., 1844 to 1860. In 1844-1845, under his name, he was listed at 42-1/2 Canal Street, but that was probably a residence address. Another directory listed him as D.W. Cooke & Co. at 419 Broadway. From 1845 to 1848 he was listed at 243 Broadway. He next appeared in 1854-1855, at 74 Forsyth Street. He appeared again in 1858-1859, at 383 Broadway, in partnership as Cooke and Watts (J.A.). In 1859-1860 he was listed alone, and lived at 823 Broadway. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cookingham, James V.

Active as a daguerreian in Jackson, Mich., 1856-1860. One source located him in Jackson until 1895. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cookson, J.

Listed as a photographer at the corner Market and Fourth Streets, Steubenville, Ohio, 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooley

Reported daguerreian, 100 Broughton Street, Savannah, Ga., February 24, 1845. He was listed in partnership with Doratt (C.). One source theorized this could have been Samuel A. Cooley, later a daguerreian in Hartford, Conn., and a famed Civil War photographer. Samuel A. Cooley, however, was listed as a clerk in his father's drugstore in Hartford, Conn. during the time. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooley, C.E.

Daguerreian, Watertown, Wisc., 1857-1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooley, Henry C.

Listed as a daguerreian in Hartford, Conn., 1856-1860. He was never listed with a business address; and had various residence addresses, including 38 Asylum Street and 53 Church Street. He was active in Hartford after 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooley, Otis H.

(1820-1860) He established his first daguerreian gallery in Springfield, Mass. in 1842, with his brother-in-law J.W. Stock (Stock was a cripple and confined to a wheelchair). The pair was listed in business as Stock and Cooley. The partnership continued to be listed in 1845, opposite Court Square. This is probably the "H. Cooley" noted in Springfield c. 1842 by another source.

In 1846, the partnership was listed in Lombard's Building. From 1847 to 1849, Cooley was listed alone as a daguerreian at the Hampden Daguerreian Gallery, Lombard's Building, Main Street, opposite the Chicopee Bank. He offered stock for sale, and specifically noted he did not take whole plate size images. He also offered instruction. In 1848 he moved into new rooms in Springfield at the corner of Main and State Streets. Another source reported that the new gallery was located at this corner, in the New Block, from April 1, 1849 until 1856.

In 1853, he was listed as a daguerreian in partnership as Cooley and Collins (T.P.). In 1854 he employed Charles Sexton as a daguerreian operator. He advertised that he and Sexton took all the images. He also advertised he had been in Springfield since 1843. It is probable that the firm, at least from 1853 to 1855, involved Cooley, T.P. and D.C. Collins, and H.W. Peale. 1855 was the last time Cooley was listed as a photographer in Springfield.

There is an unsubstantiated report that c. 1854 Cooley was involved in a partnership in Springfield with A. Litch. An identified image is stamped on the brass mat, "Cooley/ Springfield." Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooley, Samuel A.

Later to become a famed Civil War photographer, Cooley was first listed as a daguerreian in Hartford, Conn. as Cooley's Daguerreian Room, Kellogg's Building, 136 Main Street, 1848-1849. He noted he was reducing his prices because he was able to manufacture his own chemicals. Prior to that time, he was listed first as a clerk with his father's drug company (1842-1845), and then with his own drug company in 1846. He was not listed in 1849, but reappeared in 1850 with a daguerreian saloon over 41 State Street. From 1852 to 1859 he was listed first as a railroad station master, and later as a conductor. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooley, Thomas

Spelling Variant; See Colley, Thomas Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coombs, Frederick

(1803-1874) Born in England, he was reported to have been an early experimenter in electricity, a practicing mesmerist, and Professor of Phrenology. He reportedly began his photographic career in St. Louis, Mo., in 1846. In 1848 he was listed as a daguerreian at 48 Market Street in that city. This was his only listing in the St. Louis directories. It was perhaps in this same year, 1848, that Coombs operated in Alton, Ill., daguerreotyping soldiers on their way to the Mexican War. One source also noted Coombs in Chicago in 1848-1849, as a daguerreian at 48 Clark Street.

Coombs arrived in San Francisco, Calif., in 1849. The first record of his photography there was in April, 1850, when he moved his gallery from "Portsmouth Plaza, next door to the U.S. Exchange." On May 4, this gallery was burned out, and he moved across the street. One June 14, that gallery was burned out. In September he was listed as daguerreian at the corner of Sacramento and Montgomery Streets, San Francisco. He advertised he could photograph jumping babies. In November, 1850, Coombs advertised he "had secured an additional coloring Artist--a young lady who has presided over the finishing department of the first Gallery of Boston several years."

In May, 1851, his new gallery was burned once again. In 1852, he lost still another new gallery because of a bad business investment. If effect, he reportedly was swindled out of it. At this point, he reportedly gave up daguerreotyping. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coon, Henry C.

Daguerreian, De Ruyler, N.Y., 1855, 1859. The 1855 New York census put Coon in residence there since 1840. Information corrected to December, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coon, John B.

Daguerreian, Farmington, Ill., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coon, Peter

Listed as "drugs and medicines, chemicals, daguerreian, ambrotype, melainotype and photographic stock", 14 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Ind., 1860-1861. He was listed in partnership as Perkins (C.G.) and Coon. Coon lived at 11 East North Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coonley, Jacob F.

Active as a daguerreian in Syracuse, N.Y., 1855-1860. He was also listed as a sign painter. From 1857 to 1860 he was listed at 6 Franklin Buildings. He originally started as a landscape painter in Syracuse in 1856. He attempted coloring a photograph in oils at the request of G.N. Barnard, and Barnard then taught him photography. He purchased a gallery in 1857, and reportedly went to work for Edward Anthony in New York City in 1858 as manager of the stereoscopic printing department, which had just begun. Two years after that, he was sent out to take negatives for the firm. He was also reported to have been an operator for Mathew Brady at some point in time; whether before or after 1860 is unclear. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coons, Daniel M.

Also spelled Coon; "daguerreian and artist", Buffalo, N.Y., 1857-1859. In 1857 he was listed without a business address, and boarded at Tremont House. In 1858 he was listed as an artist. In 1859 he was listed as a daguerreian at 302 Main Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooper

Diesinker, location and date unknown. His name is embossed on the cover of a leather daguerreotype case. He was in business as Gaskill and Cooper. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooper

Noted as a daguerreian, Mt. Gilead, Ohio, 1857, in partnership as Pensley and Cooper. Information from pencil notation inside daguerreian case. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooper, Charles

Dealer in daguerreotype stock, established 1857, 194 Worth Street, New York City, N.Y. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooper, D.W.

Listed as a daguerreian in Ridgeville, Ind., 1860-1861, in partnership as Cooper and Knox. Probably the same as D.W. Cooper, noted as a daguerreian in the same years in Hartford, Ind. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooper, E.G.

Noted as an ambrotypist at 686 North 13th Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1858. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooper, George

Morocco daguerreotype case manufacturer, 180 Fulton Street, New York City, N.Y., 1850-1851. Probably the same as George Cooper listed as a morocco case maker in Brooklyn, N.Y., from 1857 to 1859. In Brooklyn there was no business address listed; he lived on MacDougal Street, near Paca Avenue. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooper, J.P.

Daguerreian, 347 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1859-1860, in partnership as Kimball (M.H.) and Cooper. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooper, James C.

Listed as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y., 1852-1857. In 1852-1853 he was listed at 24 Avenue C, and lived on Twelfth Street. From 1853 to 1856 he was listed at 222 Canal Street, in partnership as Cooper and Demarest (G.B.). He was listed alone in 1856-1857 as "artist" with no business address. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooper, John S.

Listed as a daguerreian at 433 North Second Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1856. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooper, M.A.

Advertised as a daguerreian in Athens, Ga. in 1852-1853. In October, 1852, he advertised with rooms over the Post Office. He had additional ads from February to July, 1853. In 1861, Cooper noted he had been taking pictures for 13 years, indicating he began his career in 1847. He probably worked in South Carolina in 1860, as he was noted having worked with Kingsmore in Newberry Court House in the early months of 1861, and was in Laurens, S.C., in April, 1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooper, Peregrine F.

Miniature painter and talbotypist, 106 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1854. Not listed in subsequent directories. Another source noted Cooper may have been active in Philadelphia from 1840 to 1890. In 1863 he claimed 12 years experience as a Talbotypist. In that year, he also authored a book entitled The Art of Making and Coloring Ivorytypes, Photographs, Talbotypes and Miniature Painting on Ivory. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooper, Peter

Founder of the Cooper Institute, and one of the original signers of the constitution of the American Photographical Society, adopted March 26, 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooper, Thomas

Itinerant daguerreian, probably active 1844 to 1846. He reportedly learned the daguerreian process in Louisville, Ken., and traveled on the Mississippi River. He was noted in Galena and Chicago, Ill. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooper, W.W.

Listed as a daguerreian in Ashley, Ill., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cooper, William K.

Listed as an ambrotypist in the Tremont Building, corner Main and Morgantown Streets, Uniontown, Pa., 1859. He lived on Main Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coots

Listed as "Professor Coots", he was listed as a daguerreian in Mayfield, Ken., in 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Copeland

Advertised daguerreotypes and ambrotypes in Coolville, Ohio, 1859-1860, in partnership as Martin and Copeland. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Copeland, Oliver Perry

Noted as a daguerreian and portrait painter. He advertised in Raleigh, N.C., in November and December, 1855. In 1854 he formed a partnership with daguerreian C.B. Havens; the pair opened a gallery on Fayetteville Street, in the William J. and A.S. Lougee building. By 1858, Copeland was operating as a daguerreian in Oxford, N.C., and returned to Virginia in 1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coplin, A.

Advertised as a daguerreian and ambrotypist, Wilmington, Ill., 1858-1859, in business as A. Coplin & Co. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coplin, E. (Mrs.)

Listed as a daguerreian in Joliet, Ill., 1858-1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Corber, Henry C.

Daguerreian, Brooklyn, N.Y., 1858-1859. No business address listed; he lived on North First Street, near Second Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Corbett, Edward M.

Advertised as a dealer in daguerreian apparatus, New York City, N.Y., 1858-1860. In 1858-1859 he was listed at 94 St. Mark's Place, and lived at 102 St. Mark's Place. In the following year, he was listed at the corner of Franklin and Centre Streets. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Corcoran, William J.

Opened a daguerreian gallery in Washington, D.C. in the mid-1840's. His gallery was listed over Wright's wine store near 15th Street. Information corrected to December, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cordes, Rudolph

Advertised as a photographic and ambrotype artist, Avenue H between 13th and 14th Streets, Galveston, Texas, 1859-1860. He boarded on 21st Street between Avenues C and D. He was also listed as a photographer in the 1860 census. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cordley, James

Listed as a daguerreian in Ann Arbor, Mich., 1856. Another source placed him in Almont, Mich. in 1856 and in Ann Arbor in 1857. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Corduan, Benjamin

First listed as a daguerreian in 1842-1843 at the rear of 28 Cherry Street, New York City, N.Y. In 1844 he was in Mobile, Ala., associated with C.R. Parker, an artist, at 55 Royal Street. This is probably the same Benjamin Corduan listed as a daguerreian in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1846, at the southeast corner of Walnut and Fourth Streets. There was also a B. Corduan listed that year as a daguerreian at 120 Main Street. These two may be the same person. In subsequent Cincinnati directories, Benjamin Corduan was listed as a patent medicine and perfumery manufacturer. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Corduan, Joseph

Daguerreian, daguerreian plate and apparatus manufacturer, New York City, N.Y., 1840-1846. In 1840-1841 he advertised daguerreotype plates at the rear of 23 Cherry Street, at the rear of Jacob Vanderpool Jr.'s Mahogany Yard. He advertised "daguerreian apparatus and lenses of all descriptions made to order". In 1841-1842 he was listed in partnership as Corduan and Bell (J.W.) and also offered daguerreotypes. The firm was also known as Corduan & Co. The address remained the same in 1842-1843. In 1843-1844 the company (with no mention of Bell) was listed at 142 Fulton Street, and from 1844 to 1846 at 151 Fourth Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Corenes, H.H. (Mrs.)

Daguerreian, Centre Street, corner of Third Street, Whitewater, Wisc., 1858. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Corey

Daguerreian, in partnership as Corey and Canstavern (or Vanstavoren), Delpi, Ind., 1853. The pair won a diploma and $5.00 for their display of daguerreotypes at the Second Indiana State Fair in 1853. Considering the proximity of Dubuque, Iowa, it is probable that this this is the same Corey who operated in that city in 1855 as Corey and Pickerill. The partnership there succeeded White. Information corrected to April, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Corey

Advertised as a daguerreian in Terre Haute, Ind. from October, 1852 through February, 1853. In partnership as Stoner and Corey, their rooms were on the third floor in Parrington's Block, over the Louisville Clothing Store. The entrance was on Market Street. They also offered instruction, and stock for sale. Information corrected to April, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Corey, William

Listed as ambrotypes in Exeter, R.I., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Corley, S.T.

He advertised daguerreian rooms over Mr. Swinney's grocery in Albany, Ga., April, 1848. This is probably the same S.T. Corley who advertised as a daguerreian in Laurens (ville), S.C., in 1849. In July of that year he advertisted he would return to the town for several days. Also probably the same S.T. Corley noted as a daguerreian in Salisbury., N.C., in 1850. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Corman, James

Listed as a daguerreian in Mecklenburg, N.H., 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cornelie, A. (Miss)

Daguerreian, Batavia, Ill., 1854-1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cornelis, C.

Daguerreian, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cornelis, George W.

Also spelled Cornelius; daguerreian. In 1853 he was listed in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the northwest corner of Main and 5th Streets, in partnership as Bishop (J.R.) and Cornelis. Another source cites a daguerreotype by Cornelis in Cincinnati, dated 1855. This is probably the same George W. Cornelius listed as a daguerreian in 1860-1861 in Winchester, Inc. Another source corrected the spelling to Cornelis. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cornelius, George W.

Spelling Variant; See Cornelis, George W. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cornelius, Robert

Credited with taking the first surviving daguerreian portrait in the U.S. (probably october, 1839), Cornelius, of Philadelphia, Pa., was first approached by Joseph Saxton to make daguerreotype plates. He was was intrigued with the process and made his own camera sometime after October 16, 1839. One source noted him in partnership as Cornelius and Baker in 1839-1840. He visited Wolcott's studio in New York City in April, 1840, to study lighting, before opening his own gallery. Cornelius and his silent partner, Paul Beck Goddard, opened a studio in May, 1840 on Eighth Street and Lodge Alley. By November J.F. Watson advertised as successor to Cornelius. Goddard and Cornelius may have spent the winter experimenting, and opened a new gallery at 278 (now 810) Market Street by June, 1841. Cornelius closed his studio by 1842, but took sporadic images probably through 1847. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cornell, A.J.

Daguerreian, Grass Lake, Mich., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cornell, Cornelius

Also spelled Cornwell; daguerreian, 271 Bleecker Street, New York City, N.Y., 1851-1852. Listed in partnership as Dowd (A.) and Cornell. He lived at 223 Ninth Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cornell, Enoch C.

Listed as ambrotypes in Edgartown, Mass., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cornell, Joseph A.

Noted as a daguerreian in Grass Lake, Mich., 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cornell, R.H.

Recorded as a daguerreian in San Francisco, Calif., c. 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cornet, Felix

Daguerreian, New Orleans, La., 1858-1860. In 1858 he was listed at 304 St. Claude Street. In 1859 he was listed at Bayou Road; and in 1860 at 306 Bayou Road. Probably the same as F. Cornu, noted elsewhere. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cornu, F. (Felix)

Spelling Variant; See Cornet, Felix. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cornwell, Charles T.

Operated as a daguerreian for a short time in 1853 in Shelbyville, Ind.; and probably the same Charles T. Cornwell listed as a daguerreian in Alton, Ill., 1858-1860. From July to September, 1853 he was listed with a gallery over the silversmith shop in Burns Hall in Shelbyville. In October it was reported that Dr. Lupton had purchased Cornwell's stock and equipment, and that Cornwell had left town. In 1858, in Alton, he was listed in partnership as Conrwell and Williams, with the gallery on Third Street, south side, between Belle and Piasa, upstairs over Metcalf and Hubbard's Book Store. He lived on Michigan Avenue. In 1860 Cornwell was listed alone as an ambrotypist. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cornwell, Cornelius

Spelling Variant; See Cornell, Cornelius Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cornwell, G.H.

Daguerreian, Cozen's Block, over 11 East Bridge Street, Oswego, N.Y., 1854-1855. He lived at 120 East Fourth Street. He was listed in Cornwell and Whitmore (J.N.). Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Correvont, Robert

Listed as a photographer in Cincinnati, Ohio, 1858. No business address listed; he lived on the northwest corner of Linn and Clinton Streets. Possibly the same Correvont listed as a barber in 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Corsa, John W.

Daguerreian, Purdy's Station, North Salem, N.Y., 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Corson, William B.

Daguerreian, Minonk, Ill., 1860. Probably the same as William B. Curson, listed by an alternate directory. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cory, Benjamin P.

First listed as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y. from 1853 to 1859. In 1853-1854 he was listed at 110 Greenwich Street. He was not listed in 1854-1855, and in 1855-1856 without an occupation. From 1856 to 1859 he was listed as a daguerreian at 186 West 14th Street, with various residence addresses. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cory, F.M.

Listed as a daguerreian in 1848, in partnership as Cory and Newsom in Fayetteville, N.C. In 1849-1850 he was listed alone there. Also in 1850 he was noted in Washington and Warrenton, N.C. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cory, T.(Thomas) D.

Advertised as a daguerreian across from Goore's Hotel, Yorkville (now York), S.C., 1852. He opened the rooms in April. Probably the same Thomas D. Cory who advertised as a daguerreian in Salisbury, N.C., also in 1852. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cosgrove, Bradford G. (1814-)

Noted as an early daguerreotype artist in Ft. Wayne, Ind., actual dates unknown. By 1856, he was listed as an architect and building and Warsaw, Inc. The 1850 census for DeKalb County listed him without an occupation; a later reference noted him as a portrait painter in Ft. Wayne, c. 1850. Information corrected to April, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cosmopolitan Art Palace

Cosmopolitan Art Palace See Peaslee, W.A. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cosmopolitan Art Palace

Cosmopolitan Art Palace See Runnion, William Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cosmopolitan Gallery

Cosmopolitan Gallery See Carbutt, J. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coss, George M.

Listed as a daguerreian at 127 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Md., 1859-1860. He was listed in partnership as Coss, Leach (W.,Jr.) and Irwin (E.). Coss lived at 293 Saratoga Street in 1860. The partnership was known both as G.M. Coss & Co., ambrotypists, over 65 West Baltimore Street, in 1860; and Coss, Leach and Irwin, over 127 West Baltimore Street, also in 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coss, John

Listed as an "artist", daguerreotypes and ambrotypes, Springfield, Ohio, 1859-1860. One source noted him on Main Street, while another listed him on the east side of Limestone Street, between Kizer and Miller Streets. An alternate source listed him in Springfield until 1877. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cossans, John E.

Listed as a photographer at 543 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1860. He lived at 58 Sixth Avenue. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Costanzi, F.E.

Noted as an ambrotypist and photographer, New Orleans, La., 1858-1861. In 1858 he was listed at 11 Camp Street. In 1861 he advertised a photograph gallery at 66 Bienville Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cothess, J.H.

Daguerreian, Morris, Ill., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cottage Gallery

Cottage Gallery See Schooley, Wilson D. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cottage Gallery

Cottage Gallery See McCoy, J.O. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cottrell, Abraham

Listed as a daguerreian artist and proprietor of a gunsmith shop, Washington Avenue, Lansing, Mich., 1859-1860 and later. One source placed him in Lansing as late as 1883. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cottrell, D.E.

Listed as ambrotypes and photographs, corner of Martin and Depot Streets, Shelbyville, Tenn., 1860-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Couchman, Elisha

Daguerreian, 81 South Pearl Street, Albany, N,.Y., 1857. He boarded at the Eagle Street Hotel. In 1858-1859 he was listed at 45 South Pearl Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coulter, C.C.

Listed as ambrotypes in Kalida, Ohio, 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Courtney, William J.

Listed as ambrotypes in Millersburg, OH, 1859-1860. Another source listed him there until 1875. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cousart, J.H.

Advertised as a daguerreian in Lancaster, S.C., 1852. By 1853 he was operating a store in town. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cowan, Henry Y.

Daguerreian, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1857-1860. In 1857-1858 he was listed on the southeast corner of Main and Ninth Streets, and in 1859 at 22 West Fifth Street. He lived on the southwest corner of Ninth and Main Streets. In 1860 he was listed at the same address. Another source added his middle initial and dated him in Cincinnati until 1873. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coward, William

Listed as a daguerreian in Baltimore, Md. periodically from 1847 to 1856. In 1847-1848 he was listed at 125(?) Baltimore Street. He was not listed in 1849-1850, but reappeared in 1853-1854 at 127 Baltimore Street. He lived at 165 Pennsylvania Avenue. In 1855-1856 he was listed at 14 East Baltimore Street, and was not listed in subsequent directories. He apparently died c. 1857; the 1858 directory listed his widow. An alternate source noted he was hired as an assistant at J. Wistar Davis' gallery in 1847. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cowden, William

Listed with daguerreian rooms at 56 Monroe Street, next to Gazette Office, near Court House, Wheeling, W.Va., 1851. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cowell, Daniel T.

First noted as a daguerreian in 1851-1852 in New Haven, Conn. at 97 Chapel Street. Reconstructing his career, one source placed him as head operator in the gallery of J.H. Whitehurst in Baltimore, Md. at some point prior to 1856. From 1856 to an undetermined date, Cowell was employed by P.L. Perkins at his gallery at 99 Baltimore Street, Baltimore. In 1859 he was listed as a daguerreian in Richmond, Va., without a business address. In 1860 he was listed working for G.W. Minnis at 217 Main Street, Richmond. He returned to New Haven sometime later, and was listed there in 1869. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cowles, J.D.

Listed as ambrotypes in Peacham, Ver., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cowling, George W.

Reported as a daguerreian in New Bern, N.C., by 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cowling, Jesse L.

Recorded as an ambrotypist in New Bern, N.C., 1856-1860 and later. Coming to New Bern from Virginia, he established a gallery on Craven street over Jonathan Whaley's store. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cox, Andrew J.

Daguerreian, Indianapolis, Ind., 1858-1861. In 1858-1859 he was listed in partnership with D.M. Spurgin at 10 East Washington Street, upstairs. He lived at 205 South Alabama Street. In 1860-1861 he was listed in partnership with W.H. Weeks at the "Metropolitan Art Gallery". Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cox, B.T.

Listed as a photographic artist in Wilmington, Delaware, 1859. In January of that year he advertised as Cox and Huston (B.A.) in the Glazier Building, Third and Market Streets, Wilmington. By March, Cox had moved his gallery to the Heisler Building, at 101 Market Street (renumbered that year to 315 Market Street), and operated alone. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cox, Edmund R.

Daguerreian, 175 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1850-1851. One directory noted him at 181 Broadway as well. Listed in partnership as Beals (H.S.) and Cox. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cox, Isaac W.M.

Daguerreotypist, Rheatown, Tenn., 1860-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cox, J.

Noted as a daguerreian in Danville, N.Y., dates unknown. Embossed on the velvet liner of a ninth plate daguerreotype case"J. Cox's Daguerrean Gallery/ Danville, N.Y." Another source reported a case embossed with a Danville, Pa., imprint. Still another source has documented a J.B. Cox as a photographer in the Montgomery Buildings, Danville, Pa., in 1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cox, John M.

Daguerreotypist, Rheatown, Tenn., 1860-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Cox, William S.

Listed as a daguerreian artist, 2 First Street, Troy, N.Y., 1852-1853. He boarded at 14 Fourth Street. Not listed in subsequent directories. He apparently worked for G.A. Jeffers at this time, as his residence was Jeffers' home. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Coxell, James C.

Listed as an ambrotypist on Franklin Street near Mitton Street, Brooklyn, N.Y., 1857-1859. In 1857-1858 he boarded on Ken Street, near Union Street. In 1858-1859 he was listed as T.T. Coxell, on Franklin Street, near Oak Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig