Wear, J.S.

An itinerant daguerreian in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. It is probable this was the same daguerreian listed in Wilmington, N.C. in 1846; in Columbia, S.C. in 1847 for a short time; and who opened a gallery in Sumter, S.C., in September, 1852. His next appearance was in Fayetteville, N.C. from 1853 to 1856, with an interim gallery in Salem, N.C., in 1855 and again in 1857. He was also noted with a gallery opposite the Wytheville Hotel in Wytheville, Va., sometime in 1857. In September, 1857 he opened a gallery in Winnsboro, S.C., and advertised he was from Charleston, perhaps indicating he had worked there as well. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wearn, Richard

(-1874) First recorded as a daguerreian in Anderson, S.C., in 1854. He was listed in partnership with Richardson; the pair purchased supplies from G.S. Cook of Charleston.

In 1856 Wearn advertised a traveling daguerreotype and ambrotype gallery in Abbeville, S.C.; and in 1858 he was noted in partnership with C.H. Kingsmore in Newberry, S.C. The gallery there was located over W.H. Hunt & Co.'s store.

This is probably the same Richard Wearn who opened a studio in Columbia, S.C., in 1859 and ran it until his death in 1874. He advertised a "Premium Photograph and Ambrotype Gallery and Stock Depot" at 170 Richardson Street, over Fisher and Agnew's Store. He offered photographs, Ivorytypes, Hallotypes, ambrotypes, melainotypes and stereoscopes. He lived on Plain Street. In 1860 he was listed in partnership as Wearn and Hix (W.P.). Although current research is considered accurate, there was a published report in the Philadelphia Photographer in March, 1873 that recorded Wearn and Hix in partnership in Columbia "for over eighteen years." The article reported on construction of a new gallery by the partnership. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weathers, E.

Documented in a diary, E. Weathers operated as a photographer in or near Charleston, S.C. in July, 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weaver, H.N.

Listed as a daguerreian at #1 Exchange Building, Albany, N.Y., 1854; he boarded at 7 Daniel Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weaver, J.L.

Active as an ambrotypist in Ozark, Mo., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Webb, Elizabeth

Advertised ambrotypes and photographs in Ottawa (Putnam County), Ohio, 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Webb, Frederick W.

First noted as a daguerreian in Galena, Ill., 1845, in partnership with Perry as the "Daguerreotype Art Union", in a suite of rooms (#5 and #7 upstairs), Newhall's Block, corner of Main and Hill Streets. They advertised images taken in 10 to 25 seconds. By October of the same year, Webb advertised in partnership with T.M. Easterly in Davenport, Iowa, again as representing the "Daguerreotype Art Union and Photographic Association." Webb and Easterly traveled to various towns in Iowa; at the end of October they daguerreotyped the hanging of three convicted murderers in Rock Island, Ill. In mid-November they were in Burlington, Iowa; and by early May, 1846 had set up a temporary gallery in Boonville, Mo. By mid-July they were established in Liberty, Mo. In early 1847, Webb operated for a period in Jefferson City, Mo., while Easterly set up a gallery in St. Louis. In August, Easterly announced he had disposed of his interest in the gallery to Webb and a "Mr. Irwing". This is probably Mrs. Irving, noted in partnership with Webb at 112 N. 4th St. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Webb, G.G.

Advertised daguerreotypes and ambrotypes in Greenford, Ohio, 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Webb, J.

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

Webb, James

Listed as a daguerreian artist in Rochester, N.Y., 1853-1854. Probably an employe of J. Kelsey; he listed no business address, and boarded at 1 North St. Paul Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Webb, Sidnor

Active as a daguerreian in Indianapolis, Ind., 1859-1859. No business address listed; he lived at 69 South Pennsylvania Avenue. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Webb, William

A daguerreian, apparently from London, England, who advertised in partnership with L.C. Onyett in Evansville, Ind. from March to May, 1855. The pair had rooms over William Hughes' store, corner of Main and Second Streets. Information corrected to July, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Webber, J.

Morocco daguerreotype case manufacturer, 5 North William Street, New York City, N.Y., 1856-1857. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Webber, Joseph T.

Listed as a daguerreotypist in Springfield, Mass., 1855-1858. He was listed without a business address, and various residence addresses. He was probably an employee of M.W. Webber & Co., #4 Pynchon Bank Block. In 1858-1859 he was listed as a grocer. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Webber, M.W.

Active as a daguerreotypist in Springfield, Mass., 1855-1857. In 1855-1856 he was listed without a business address. In 1856-1857 he was listed as M.W. Webber & Co., #4 Pynchon Bank Block, Main Street, just south of Court Square. The company probably included J.T. Webber. The firm also advertised stock for sale. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Webekind, A.

Also Weberkind; daguerreian and manufacturer of daguerreian cases, Philadelphia and Reading, Pa. From 1850 to 1855 he was listed in Philadelphia. In 1850 he was listed in business as A. Webekind & Co., at 116 Chestnut Street, below Fourth Street. In 1851 he was listed at 51 Dock Street, and in 1852 at 5 Ransford Place. He was not listed in 1853. In 1854 he was listed as a daguerreian at 76 South Third Street. He was also listed that year as a manufacturer of daguerreian cases at 252 Chestnut Street. Probably the same as advertised in Reading, Pa., in 1856-1857. There he was listed on the second floor of Earl's Building, Penn near Sixth Street. He was not listed in the subsequent, 1860, directory. A business card noted him at the northwest corner of Fifth Street and Penn Square, near the Farmer's Bank; he offered daguerreotypes and Talbotypes. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weber, C.T.

Noted as a daguerreian in Cincinnati, Ohio, c. 1846-1860 and later. At some point he may have been in partnership with J.O. Eaton; the firm may have involved James Mullen as well. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weber, William

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

Webster

Noted as a daguerreian in Murfreesboro, Tenn., 1842; from information inside a daguerreotype case. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Webster

Identified as a daguerreian in Nashport, Ohio in 1850, in partnership as Webster and Pillsbury. He is identified by a paper slip pasted in a case behind an image, dated July 24, 1850. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Webster, Ashbel

Listed as a daguerreian in Albany, N.Y., 1854-1860. In 1854 he was listed without a business address, and lived at 83 Swan Street. He was not listed again until 1857, when he was listed at 51 State Street, and boarded at 59 Second Street. In 1858 and 1859 he was listed in partnership as McBride and Webster. In 1860 he was listed alone as a daguerreian at 51 State Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Webster, C.P.

Listed as a daguerreian in Nashville, Tenn. in 1851. He was noted to have one of the finest rooms in the East. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Webster, E.B.

Advertised daguerreotypes and ambrotypes in Kingsville, Ohio, 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Webster, Edward Z. (c. 1821-?)

Born in New York State, Webster operated as a daguerreian in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Evansville, Ind.; Louisville, Ken.; and probably in Norwich, Conn.

He reportedly taught the process to his brother, Israel B. Webster, and was first active in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., dates unknown, (his brother was active there 1848-1851). On researcher theorizes that I.B. Webster maintained a permanent gallery, while E.Z. Webster travelled and set up temporary galleries. E.Z. Webster may have lived in Pennsylvania in 1848; one of his children was born there, and it would have provided him the opportunity to daguerreotype General Johnston. He may have also lived in Norwich, Conn. in 1850; another of his children was born there, and it is known one of the brothers daguerreotyped the birthplace of Benedict Arnold.

Current research shows that the Webster brothers opened a daguerreian gallery in Evansville, Ind., over Mrs. Kollenberg's confectionary store on Main Street, in December, 1850. They advertised at that time they had been engaged "in the Daguerreotype business for the last five years, in the city of New York, and vicinity." (No record of their operation in New York City has ever been located). They had several daguerreotypes on display, including one of Jenny Lind, an image of General Taylor, one of General Johnston of Pennsylvania, and one of the birthplace of Benedict Arnold.

Edward L. Wilson, editor of the Philadelphia Photographer noted in 1873 that it was in E.Z. Webster's gallery (in Norwich) where "we imbibed our first love of photography, nearly twnety-five years ago...".

Evansville, Ind., was directly across the river from Louisville, Ken., and the brothers opened a gallery at 489 Main Street, Louisville, in 1851. The gallery was adjacent to the store of Hegan and Escott, a major dealer in daguerreian equipment and supplies. The Louisville gallery, over Stampin and Kiffin's store, was active until at least 1856. Current research leans toward the theory that E.Z. Webster maintained a permanent studio in Evansville in the 1851-1852 period, and may have lived there as well. In September and October, 1852, E.Z. Webster was listed in partnership as Webster and Miles in Evansville, at the corner of Main and First Streets. Sometime in 1852, his daughter was also born in Indiana. In November, 1852, daguerreian J.M. McCluer referred to his location as "formerly occupied by Webster's Gallery"; and F.J. Chapman in December, 1852, noted his location as "formerly occupied by Webster and Miles." In March, 1853, McDonald noted his location was "formerly occupied by Mr. Webster."

From November, 1856 to January, 1857, E.Z. Webster was partnered with W.W. Tileston in Evansville. The pair had a daguerreian gallery in Bray's Building opposite the offices of the Daily Enquirer. The firm offered Sphereotypes, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Callodiotypes (sic), and other forms of Heleographic (sic) pictures. In Louisville, in 1855-1856, neither brother was listed in the individual directory.

In 1858 they noted a new gallery over Hegan and Escott's store, where they operated through 1860. The pair apparently worked together as photographers in Louisville until approximately 1870, when E.Z. Webster returned to Norwich, Conn., and was active as a stereo photographer. Information corrected to July, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Webster, Fidelia J.

Active as a daguerreian in Bloomington, Ill., 1860. The assumption is made from the first name that this person was a female. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Webster, Henry

Listed as a daguerreian at 337 Main Street, Hartford, Conn., 1860-1861, in partnership as Bartlett (H.H.) and Webster. He boarded at 39 Pearl Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Webster, Israel B. (1826-?)

Active as a daguerreian artist in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; Evansville, Ind.; Louisville, Ken.; and probably Norwich, Conn. Having been taught the daguerreian process by his brother, E.Z. Webster, he was listed from 1848 to 1851 at 254 Main Street, American Buildings, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. He lived at 158 Main Street. Current research shows that the Webster Brothers opened a daguerreian gallery in Evansville, Ind., over Mrs. Kollenberg's confectionary story on Main Street, in December, 1850. They advertised at that time they had "been engaged in the Daguerreotype business for the last five years, in the City of New York, and vicinity" (no record of their activity in New York City has been located).

They had several daguerreotypes on display, including one of Jenny Lind, an image of General Taylor, one of General Johnston of Pennsylvania, and one of the birthplace of Benedict Arnold. It is probable that E.Z. Webster daguerreotyped General Johnston and the Arnold birthplace.

Edward L. Wilson, editor of the Philadelphia Photographer noted in 1873 that it was in E.Z. Webster's gallery (in Norwich) where "we imbibed our first love for photography, nearly twenty-five years ago...".

From Evansville, the Webster Brothers apparently went to Louisville, Ken., where they were listed as Webster and Brother from 1851 to 1860. From 1851 to 1856 the firm was listed at 479 Main Street, over Stampin and Kiffin's Store. Israel Webster exhibited at the Nw York Crystal Palace in 1853, and pioneered the paper process in Louisville in 1854. One reference would indicate that Webster spent some time with A.A. Turner and the Boston firm of Whipple and Black learning the paper process. In 1855-1856 neither brother was listed in the individual directory. In 1858 they noted a new gallery over Hegan and Escott's store, 475 Main Street, where they operated through 1860. E.Z. Webster was active as a stereo photographer in Norwich, Conn. in the late 1860's and 1870's. Information corrected to July, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Webster, J.L.M.

Reported as a daguerreian in Hamilton, Ohio as early as 1853, he was listed on the north side of High Street between Second and Third Streets from 1858 to 1860. He was sometimes listed as J.S.M. Webster. Another source located him in Hamilton until 1866. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Webster, Myron

Listed as a daguerreian in Berlin, Ill., 1854-1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Webster, Thomas A.H.

Active as a daguerreian in L.R. Brainard's Block, St. Albans, Ver., 1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Webster, Thomas, Jr.

Active as a daguerreian at 15 North Water Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1854. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weckles, W.H.

Listed as a daguerreian on the southeast corner of Broughton and Whitaker Streets, upstairs, Savannah, Ga., 1859. He lived on Harris Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wedge, D.J.

Daguerreian, 180 Main Street, Memphis, Tenn., 1855. The address was that of T.J. Dobyns gallery. Wedge boarded at the Temperance Hotel. One source has noted that Dobyns trained Wedge as a daguerreian, and employed him at that time along with J.A. Mallory. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weed, Alexander B.

Listed as a daguerreian at 160 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y., 1849-1850. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weed, Charles Leander

Active as a daguerreian in Sacramento and San Francisco, Calif. From 1855 to 1857 he was listed in Sacramento, at 68 J Street. This address would have made him an operator at Watson's Daguerreian Gallery. He was not listed in 1857-1858, but reappeared in 1858-1859 as a daguerreian for R.H. Vance at his gallery on the northeast corner of Third and J Streets. He was noted as being from Wisconsin. Another source noted he was probably employed by Vance in his San Francisco gallery in 1859, and may have bought the gallery in 1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weed, William

Advertised as an ambrotypist at 99 Court Street, Boston, Mass., 1858, in partnership as Moore (H.C.) and Weed. An alternate source placed him at 121 Court Street in 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weeden, E.B.

Noted as a daguerreian in East Baltimore, Md., 1854. An advertisement placed his gallery "next door to Dr. Mokur". Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weedman, Robert

Listed as a daguerreian case maker in New Haven, Conn., 1857-1858. No business address listed; he lived at 16 Webster Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weekes, Joseph

Listed as a daguerreian at 80 State Street, Albany, N.Y., 1855. He lived at 120 Lark Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weekes, Joseph

Active as a daguerreian in Norwich, Conn., 1860-1861, and later. No business address listed; he lived at 87 Franklin Street. After 1863 he was listed at 103 Main Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weeks

Noted as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y., 1855, 1856. Address unknown; in partnership as Jackson and Weeks. Reported in an article in Snelling's Photographic and Fine Art Journal, January, 1856. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weeks, Alexander B.

First listed as a daguerreian in 1841 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., at 324 Main Street, in partnership with D. Keith. An advertisement placed him there October 27. From 1846 to 1854 he was listed in New York City, N.Y.; in 1846-1847 at 278 Third Street, and in 1847-1848 at 256 Second Street. Between 1848 and 1854 he apparently worked for J. Gurney for some time, and left New York about March, 1854 to open a gallery in Toledo, Ohio. By 1856 he was listed in Detroit, Mich. That year he listed no business address. In 1857-1858 he was listed as an artist with Moses Sutton, in Detroit, and lived at 76 Grand River. In 1858 he was listed back in Toledo, Ohio, in the Phoenix Block, 235 Summit Street. Probably the same Weeks noted as an operator for Fredericks in New York City in 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weeks, G.H.

Known as Dr. Weeks, he was an itinerant daguerreian. With a partner named Griffin, he traveled from Farmville, Va. in 1850 or 1851, arriving in North Carolina and stopping in Tarboro, Raleigh, Greensboro, and Salisbury. Their business was the "Locomotive Daguerrean Gallery" in Raleigh; and they built a skylight gallery at William Gott's Hotel in Greensboro. In Greensboro, Weeks claimed to have invented a process he called the "Ivory Daguerreotype." Weeks advertised in Greenville, Tenn. on September 18. 1851. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weeks, George H.

Listed as a daguerreian in Newark, N.J. from 1849 to 1856. From 1849 to 1851 he was listed at 16 Nesbit Street. From 1851 to 1855 he was listed at 23 Warren Street, and in 1855-1856 at 10 Rankin Place. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weeks, George H.

Active as a daguerreian in Philadelphia, Pa., 1854-1856. In 1854 he was listed at 216 Chestnut Street. In 1856 he was listed at 186 Chestnut Street, and lived at 178 Chestnut Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weeks, Joseph

Listed as a daguerreian at 158 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y., 1853-1854. An alternate source placed him in partnership as Fredericks and Weeks at 137 Atlantic Avenue. Interestingly, there is also a reference to an Alexander Weeks possibly in partnership with Fredericks at a later date. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weeks, R.E.

Active as a daguerreian in Sandusky, Ohio, 1855-1860. In 1855 he advertised "Sky-Light Daguerreotype Rooms" in Campbell's Block, 145-1/2 Water Street, and offered instruction and apparatus for sale. He lived at 51 Adams Street. In 1858-1859 he was listed on Columbus Avenue, over Olds' Book Store, and lived at 67 Lawrence Street. He was listed at the same address in 1859-1860. Another source recorded him in Sandusky until 1870. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weeks, S.D.

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

Weeks, Samuel C.

Active as a photographer in Jersey City, N.J., 1860-1861. No business address listed; he lived at 289 South Sixth Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weeks, William H.

Listed as a daguerreian in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Indianapolis, Ind. One source listed him in Cincinnati as early as 1850, although he did not appear in the city directories until 1855, at 32 West Fourth Street, in partnership as Hunt (C.) and Weeks. He lived at 252 Walnut Street. Probably the same William H. Weeks listed in late 1855 in Indianapolis, Ind., at the "Metropolitan Art Gallery", College Hall Building, 43-1/2 East Washington Street, in partnership with Mendenhall (H.W.). The gallery was a few doors east of Wright House. The directory entry for Mendenhall calls the gallery the "Metropolitan Daguerreotype Gallery". Weeks was not listed again until 1860-1861, when he was noted at the same address, in partnership with Cox (A.J.). The firm offered ambrotypes, melainotypes, etc. They advertised the oldest gallery in the state. He boarded at Mrs. Kinder's. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wegner, August

Advertised as an ambrotypist at 6 Wylie Street (may have been a residence address) in Pittsburgh, Pa., 1857-1858. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wehnert, Bertha

Advertised with a "phototypic studio" and as a "phototypist," New York City, N.Y., 1850-1852. In 1850-1851 she was listed alone at 62 White Street. In 1851-1852 she was listed at 385 Broadway, in partnership as Wehnert and Beekman (R.) (see Beckman). Not sure whether "phototypist" is related to photography, although R. Beekman was a daguerreian. Another source noted both a Berthan and a "Wehnest" as having been involved, as of 1851, in taking calotypes for some time; probably the same as Bertha Wehnert. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wehrly, L.P.

Active as an ambrotypist on Jefferson Street, west side of Public Square, Tipton, Ind., 1860-1861. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weibling, W.

The only information we have regarding Weibling, a daguerreian in Connersville, Ind., is that he was awarded a prize and diploma at the 1852 Indiana State Fair. S. Rea also received a diploma and a higher award. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weich

Engraver and perhaps die sinker, dates and location unknown. One daguerreian case design has been located that is attributed to Weich as designer. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weicks, R.E.

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

Weider, John

Active as a daguerreian and ambrotypist in Louisa, Ken., 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weightman, W.N.

Active as a photographer at 1139 Olive Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weiker

Noted as a daguerreian in Youngstown, Ohio, dates unknown; from imprint on velvet liner of daguerreotype case. Also recorded on an envelope. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weimor, James

Advertised ambrotypes in Williamsburgh, Noble County, Ohio, 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weir, Samuel

Also spelled Wier; daguerreotypist, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1856-1859. In 1856-1857 he was listed on Robinson Street, above Ferry Street, Allegheny (Pittsburgh). In 1857-1858 he was listed without a business address, and lived in Allegheny. In 1858-1859 he appears to have worked at the corner of Third and Market Streets. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weiser, George W.

Listed as a daguerreian in Steubenville, Ohio, 1853-1860. In 1856-1857 he was listed on the southeast corner of Fourth and Market Streets, and lived on the east side of Fourth Street. Probably the same as "G.W. Welser," listed as photographs on Market Street in 1859-1860. Another source listed him in Steubenville until 1879. A broadside dated December 23, 1853 indicates that Weiser had left rooms at the corner of Fifth and Market Streets, over Halsted's Shoe Store, and the rooms were being occupied by J.S. Young. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weiser, Thomas B.A.

Listed as a daguerreian at 7-1/2 Division Street, New York City, N.Y., 1851-1852, in partnership as Weiser and Rider. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Welber, William

Also noted as Weber; daguerreian, Canton, Mass., 1849, 1850-1851. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Welch

Advertised ambrotypes in Worcester, Mass., 1857, in business as Chase (D.) and Welch. He lived at 75 Southbridge Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Welch

Noted as a daguerreian in Marshall, Mich. in 1851. He was alternately noted in business as Welch & Co., and in partnership as Kendall (A.) and Welch, at 210 East Michigan Avenue. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Welch, Follansbee G.

Active as a daguerreotypist in Boston, Mass., 1852-1859. In 1852 he was listed at 55-1/2 Hanover Street, in partnership with O.T. Higgins. An alternate source listed Higgins at 331 Hanover Street in 1852. From 1853 to 1855 he was listed alone at 117 Hanover Street, with various residence addresses. In 1856 he was listed without a business address. He was not listed in 1857 or 1858; in 1859 he was listed at 114 Hanover Street, and lived in Chelsea, Mass. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Welch, John C.

Or John B. Welch; daguerreotypist, 94 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., 1856. He boarded in Chelsea, Mass. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Welch, Peter

Also spelled Welsh; daguerreian, San Francisco, Calif., 1859-1861. No business address listed; various residence addresses. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weld, Ezra G.

Listed as a daguerreian in Cazenovia, N.Y., 1858, 1859. Later, in 1868-1869, he was listed in Madison County, N.Y. He was identified by a dated daguerreotype. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weld, Ezra Greenleaf

Born in Connecticut, he married and moved to Cazenovia, N.Y. in 1845, where he opened a daguerreian studio in his home. His first ad may have appeared in May. Still active in Cazenovia in 1850, he took what may be the only known daguerreotype of an antislavery convention. In 1851 he opened a new gallery on Albany Street, opposite the Lincklaen House, in the Hobbie and Clark Block. He was apparently active as a photographer in Cazenovia until his death. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Welden, Holham F.

Listed as a daguerreian in Baltimore, Md., 1860. The census recorded he was born in Maryland in 1813. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Welden, William F.

Active as a daguerreian in Baltimore, Md., 1860. The census recorded he was born in Maryland in 1843. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weldman

Noted as Dr. Weldman, an amateur daguerreian in Philadelphia, Pa., 1839. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Welfare, Alanson W.

Recorded as a daguerreian in Salem, N.C., 1857 and later. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Welker, J.H.

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

Weller, F.C.

Noted as a daguerreian in Littleton, N.H., dates unknown. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Welling, Peter

Listed as a daguerreian at 226 Bleecker Street, New York City, N.Y., 1850-1860; various residence addresses. In 1859-1860 he lived in Brooklyn, N.Y. Stamped on the brass mat of a sixth plate daguerreotype, "Welling/ 226 Bleecker." Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wellington

Advertised as a daguerreian in Evansville, Ind. in April and May, 1846. He was listed in partnership as Wellington and Sherer; the pair had rooms at the Sherwood House. Possibly the same as "Wellington" noted in the 1850 census as having been born in Canada c. 1820, and who was listed as a daguerreotypist in Louisville, Ken., that year. Information corrected to July, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wellington, Robert H.

Prior to 1849 he was noted as an operator for John H. Fitzgibbon in St. Louis, Mo. From 1849 to 1859 he was listed in Memphis, Tenn. In 1849, 1850 he was listed at the gallery of T.J. Dobyns. One source noted him in Nashville, Tenn., as of December, 1852. In 1855 he was listed in Memphis at 219 Main Street, and lived on Market Street. In 1856-1857 he was listed without a business address, and in 1859 without a business address, and lived on Washington Street. Another source noted him as having been trained by Dobyns, and established his own gallery by 1855. In 1860 he was listed at 218 Main Street, Memphis, as a daguerreian. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wellis, Jacob

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

Wellman, William A.

Listed as a daguerreian in various towns in South Carolina, and New York City, N.Y. He was first listed in Charleston, S.C., in 1852-1853, although an article in Humphrey's Daguerreian Journal in late 1852 indicated Wellman was "with us...prior to that." It is unclear whether Wellman was simply a daguerreian prior to that time, or whether he worked for Humphrey in New York City. In December, 1852, he advertised he would be in Georgetown, S.C., for a short time. In June, 1853, he opened a gallery next to the Banner office in Sumter, S.C., and noted he was from Charleston. From 1855 to 1858 he was listed in New York City, at 546 Broadway, and lived at 63 Fourth Avenue. In 1857-1858 he was listed in New York without a business address. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wells

Manufacturer of daguerreian apparatus and philosophical instruments, 2 Baker Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1840, in partnership as Wells and Foster. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wells, A.F.

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

Wells, C. (Mrs.)

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

Wells, C.S.

Listed as ambrotypes on West Main Street, near Public Square, Carlisle, Pa., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wells, C.W.

Active as a daguerreian in Marengo, Ill., 1860. Probably the same as "W.C. Wells", listed by an alternate directory in Marengo in 1858, 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wells, David

Active as a daguerreian artist in Rochester, N.Y., 1857-1858. No business address listed; he lived at 152 Buffalo Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wells, George

Also spelled Wills; ambrotypist, Auburn, Mo., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wells, H.D.

Advertised as a daguerreian in Oneida, N.Y. (Madison County) in October, 1859. Information corrected to December, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wells, H.M.

Listed as a daguerreian in North White Creek, N.Y., 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wells, Henry M.

Active as a daguerreian in New Haven, Conn., 1851-1858. In 1851-1852 he was listed as Wells Brothers, with J.H. Wells, at 10 Mitchell's Block, Chapel Street. From 1852 to 1854 he was listed as Wells and Brother, at 10 and 11 Mitchell's Block. In 1856-1857 he was listed in business as J.H. Wells & Co. One source noted the partnership of Moulthrop and Wells & Brother in New Haven, c. January, 1853. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wells, J. Horace

Listed as a daguerreian in New Haven, Conn., 1851-1861. In 1851-1852 he was listed in partnership as Wells Brothers, with H.M. Wells, at 10 Mitchell's Block, Chapel Street. From 1852 to 1854 Wells & Brother was listed at #10 and #11 Mitchell's Block. In 1857-1858 the firm was listed as J.H. Wells & Co., and from 1859 to 1861 he was listed with Wells and Delamater (R.S.) at 10 Mitchell's Block, 308 Chapel Street (old #94 Chapel), and lived at 31 Lyton Street. One source noted a partnership of Moulthrop and Wells & Brother c. January, 1853. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wells, Jacob

Listed as a daguerreian at 252 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1852-1853. In 1853-1854 he was listed as an artist at the same address. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wells, James W.

Active as a daguerreotypist in Haverford, east of Lancaster Pike, Philadelphia, Pa., 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wells, Jeremiah D.

Listed as a daguerreian in Northampton, Mass., 1850-1860. An advertisement for the gallery in 1850 established him there at that time. In 1852 he opened additional rooms at Wilkes-Barre, Pa., with Q.P. Knight in charge. In 1853 he opened another branch in Brattleboro, Ver., in partnership with Lovell (J.). In 1856, in Northampton, he was listed in partnership as Wells and Kneeland. The partnership was also listed in 1860. Stamped on the brass mat of a quarter-plate daguerreotype, "J.D. Wells, Northampton, Mas.". He was listed in Northampton until approximately 1870. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wells, Milford D.

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

Wells, Ralph

Recorded as a special partner in the firm of E. & H.T. Anthony, 1858-1862. he invested $15,000 in the firm. His term expired July 1, 1862. In 1859-1860 he was listed as a broker. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wells, W.H.

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

Welser, G.W.

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

Welsh, Lewis

Listed as a daguerreian at 57 Frankford, Falkland (Philadelphia), Pa., 1858. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Welsh, Peter

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

Welsh, T.S.

Noted as a daguerreian at 141 Bowery, New York City, N.Y., 1846. He exhibited three frames of daguerreotypes at the American Institute in 1846. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wendell, Harvey

Listed as a daguerreian and ambrotypist at 56 State Street, Albany, N.Y., 1857-1859; he lived at 23 Jay Street. While Wendell was listed in the mercantile section of the directory as a daguerreian, he listed himself as an ambrotypist in the individual section. He was the first to be listed as an ambrotypist in Albany. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wenderoth, August

Active as a daguerreian in San Francisco, Calif., and Charleston, S.C. In 1854 he was listed in San Francisco, in partnership as Nahl and Wenderoth. One source noted him as acquiring the gallery of J.C. Bolles in Charleston, S.C., in 1857. However, current research indicates he was in partnership with Bolles at this time. Bolles was listed at this address in Charleston from 1856 to 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wenderoth, Frederick A.

Listed as a daguerreian in Philadelphia, Pa., 1858-1860. In 1858 he was listed at 428 Chestnut Street, in business with Samuel Broadbent as Broadbent & Co. In 1859 and 1860 the firm was listed at 814 Chestnut Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wentworth, Henry

Noted as a daguerreian in Fort Plain, N.Y. Possibly the same Henry Wentworth listed as a daguerreian in Sharon, N.Y., in 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wenz, Andrew

Listed as "daguerreian cases" in New York City, N.Y., and Chicago, Ill. In 1857-1858 he was listed in New York City, without a business address, and lived at 164 Essex Street. It is unclear as to whether he was a dealer or manufacturer of cases. Probably the same Andrew Wenz listed as a dealer in daguerreian cases in 1858 in Chicago, Ill. No business address was listed, but he lived at 482 State Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Werge, John

Employed by the Meade Brothers, New York City, N.Y., in 1853 as a colorist. He later relocated to Scotland. An identified image exists. Probably the same as "Wirze", noted later as having been employed as a colorist by J.H. Whitehurst, date and location unknown. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wernigk, Reinhard

Listed as a "photographic artist" at 65 Randolph Street, second floor, Chicago, Ill., 1855-1856. Unclear whether he was a painter of photographs or a portrait painter. Mrs. Wernigk was listed as a portrait painter. In another directory, Reinhard Wernigk advertised with William Wernigk, a photographic painter, at the same address in the same year. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wernigk, William

Listed as a "photographic artist" at 65 Randolph Street, second floor, Chicago, Ill., 1855-1856. In another directory, Reinhard Wernigk advertised with William Wernigk, a photographic painter, at the same address in the same year. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wertz, George

Also spelled Wirtz; daguerreian, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1847-1860. Probably the Wirtz listed at Fourth Street between Wood and Market Streets in 1847, in partnership as Stewart and Wirtz. In 1850 he was listed at 390 Penn Avenue. From 1852 to 1854 he was listed at 413 Penn Avenue, a few doors east of the Canal Bridge. From 1854 to 1860 he was listed at 53 Fifth Avenue. Another source noted him in 1855 in partnership as Wertz and Patterson at the 53 Fifth Avenue address, over Klebler's Music Store. The 1860 census noted he was from Maryland, and was 49 years old. He was listed in Pittsburgh until 1862. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wescott, C.P.

Also spelled Westcott; daguerreian, Arcade Daguerreian Gallery, 13 and 15 Arcade, over Post Office, Watertown, N.Y., 1855. He offered daguerreian stock for sale. He advertised as "his old rooms", indicating he had been there previously. He lived at 13 Paddock Street. Another source identified him as "Westcott" from 1850 to 1854. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wessman, Gustavus C.

Scientific instrument maker and dealer in daguerreian apparatus, New York City, N.Y., 1850-1860. From 1850 to 1855 he was listed as a scientific instrument maker, at 11 Spruce Street; in 1850-1851 he was listed in partnership with Andrew Prosch. From 1851 to 1855 he was listed alone at the same address. In 1860 he was listed as a dealer in daguerreian apparatus at the corner of White and Centre Streets. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wesson, W.M.

Noted as a daguerreian, probably Boston, Mass., c. 1841. Wesson exhibited daguerreotypes at the Third Exhibit of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association in Boston in September, 1841. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

West

Listed as a daguerreian in Augusta, Maine, 1848. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

West, A.M.

Recorded as a photographer, listed in the 1860 census in Panola County, Texas. He was born in Virginia. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

West, Aaron Lealand

Active as a daguerreian in Brooklyn and New York City, N.Y. In 1848-1849 he was listed at 71 Atlantic Street, Brooklyn. In 1849-1850 there was an A.L. West listed as an artist. From 1849 to 1851 he was listed at 179 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., and lived at 90 Smith Street, Brooklyn. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

West, C.E.

Noted as an amateur daguerreian. He experimented with the process in New York City, N.Y., in 1839. He was referred to as Professor West. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

West, Charles N.

Listed as a daguerreian in St. Louis, Mo., and Burlington, Iowa. He was listed in St. Louis from 1848 to 1851. In 1848 he was listed on the north side of Olive Street, three doors east of Tenth Street. In 1850 he was listed at 57 North Fourth Street, opposite Planter's House. In 1851 he was listed at 99 North Fourth Street, and alternately at 101 North Fourth Street. Probably the same C.N. West listed in Burlington, Iowa as a daguerreian in 1851. He was listed there at the corner of Washington and Third Streets, occupying Lounsberrry's rooms. He reportedly had traveled through the West and occupied the St. Louis gallery for many years. He remained in Burlington only about two weeks. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

West, E.L.

Listed as a daguerreian at 73 Chambers Street, New York City, N.Y., 1847-1848, in partnership as Fowler (W.H.) and West. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

West, George R.

Noted as a daguerreian on the north side of E Street Northwest, near Seventh Street, Washington, D.C., 1842-1843. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

West, James M.

Listed as a daguerreian at 252 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1853-1854. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

West, Jett

Active as a daguerreian in Columbus, Ga., 1859-1860. No business address listed; he lived on Jackson Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

West, Louis

Listed as a daguerreotypist in Rome, N.Y., 1859-1860. No business address listed; he lived on Steuben Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

West, W.J.

Daguerreian and painter, Belleville, Ill., 1848. On July 27, he advertised rooms next to the Advocate. Probably the same W.J. or W.A. West listed in St. Louis, Mo., in 1851 and 1852. A W.A. West was listed there in 1851. In 1852 W.J. West was listed as a daguerreian at 99 North Fourth Street, and lived on the east side of Centre Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Westbrook, Leonardo

Active as a manufacturer and/or dealer in daguerreian frames, New York City, N.Y., 1854-1857. In 1854-1855 he was listed in business as Westbrook & Co. on White Street, corner of Elm Street. He was not listed in 1855-1856, but reappeared in 1856-1857 as "pictures" at 348 Broadway. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Westerfield, Adeline W.

Active as a daguerreian at 366 Eighth Avenue, New York City, N.Y., 1855-1858. She was listed in 1857-1858 without a business address, and lived at the Eighth Avenue address. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Westerfield, David W.

Listed as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y., 1858-1860. In 1858-1859 he was listed at 198 Eighth Avenue and lived at 565 Eighth Avenue. In 1859-1860 he was listed as "likenesses" at 565 Eighth Avenue. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Western Daguerrean Depot

Western Daguerrean Depot See Munsell, A. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Westfall

Ambrotypist and dealer in daguerreian, ambrotype and photographic goods, Iowa City, Iowa, 1857. No business address listed. He was in partnership as Gray and Westfall. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weston, Cummings

Listed as a daguerreian at 16 Merrimack Block, opposite Manchester House, Manchester, N.H., 1848, in partnership as Wilson (A.) and Weston. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weston, Daniel

Noted as a photographer in Haverhill, Mass., 1860. No business address listed. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weston, James P.

Active as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y., 1842-1857. From 1842 until approximately 1847 he was listed at 12 Park Place, and at least in 1842 was listed in partnership as Franquinet and Weston. He made views of the Astor House and the New York City Hall in late 1842. In 1846-1847 he was listed as a dealer in daguerreotype apparatus at 192 Broadway, in partnership with P. Weston. James P. Weston was listed alone at the address in 1848-1849, as "apparatus." In 1851-1852 he was listed as a photographer at the same address. From 1852 to 1856 he was listed as a photographer at 132 Chatham Street. Stamped on the brass mat of a sixth plate daguerreotype, "Weston/ 192 B'dway, N.Y.". Probably the same as "Western", listed as a daguerreian in 1842 at 136 Nassau Street, in partnership as Western and Young (C.P.) Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weston, Mary A.

Listed as a daguerreian at 142-1/2 Bowery, New York City, N.Y., 1858-1860. She lived at 266 Grand Street. One source indicated she purchased a gallery on the northwest corner of Bowery and Broome Streets, date unknown, from Vanselow (H.). This would have been either a second location for her, or a change of address. The 142-1/2 Bowery address was also occupied at the same time by Robert Weston; either her husband or brother. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Weston, Robert

Listed as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y., 1848-1860. In 1848-1849 he was listed at 219 Greenwich Street; from 1851 to 1853 at 132 Chatham Street. In 1855-1856 he was listed at the 132 Chatham Street address, as well as First Street, corner of South Seventh Street, Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived at the Brooklyn address. This was the only year he was listed in Brooklyn. In 1857-1858 he was listed at 132 Chatham Street, and from 1858 to 1860 added 142-1/2 Bowery to his studio addresses. His residence was listed at 266 Grand Street. Mary A. Weston operated at the same address. An alternate directory listed him from 1850 to 1854 at 192 Broadway, with various residence addresses in Brooklyn. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wetherby, Isaac Augustus

Alternately spelled Wetherbee; daguerreian and portrait painter. Prior to opening a daguerreian studio in Iowa City, Iowa, in 1854, he practiced painting in Norway, Maine; Boston, Mass.; Kentucky; Roxbury and Milton, Mass. In addition to being listed as a daguerreian in Iowa City in 1854, he was also listed in Rockford, Ill., from 1854 to 1857; and in Eureka, Iowa, from 1857 to 1859. He settled in Iowa City in 1859 and was a photographer there. A daguerreian broadside c. 1855 announced his arrival in Rockford (from Boston), and offering photographs, crayon daguerreotypes, etc. He also had views of Iowa, Council Bluffs on display. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wetmore, Augustus, Jr.

Probable photographer in New York City, N.Y. in 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

Wetmore, J.A.

Listed as a daguerreian and photographer in Rockford, Ill., 1855. He noted himself as an "artist". Information comes from a broadside. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wetmore, L.D.

Listed as an daguerreian at 155 East Michigan Avenue, Marshall, Mich. from 1857 to 1860. In 1857 Wetmore reportedly daguerreotyped the annual parade of Deluge Fire Co. #1. The image was in existence as late as 1885. In 1859-1860 he was listed as a photographic artist at the corner of State and Eagle Streets. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whaley, James

Listed as a daguerreian in Mount Vernon, Mo., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wheat, Harriet E.

She advertised as a daguerreian in Clarksville, Texas in July, 1856. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wheeden, C.

Listed as a daguerreian at 135 South Broadway, Baltimore, Md., 1858-1859. He was apparently the father in the firm of Wheeden & Son (s). He lived at 104 Hanover Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wheeden, Eugene Beauharnias

Listed as a daguerreian in Baltimore, Md., 1856-1860. In 1856-1857 he was listed at 135 South Broadway and 464 West Baltimore Streets, and lived at 138 Broadway. In 1858-1859 the directory listed the "Wheeden Photographic Institute" at 126 Broadway, and noted the building was constructed expressly for photography. In 1859-1860, Eugene B. Wheeden was listed with the firm of Wheeden and Son, ambrotypes and photographs, 135 South Broadway and 464 West Broadway. The firm also included C. Wheeden and Madison Wheeden. He continued to live at 126 South Broadway. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wheeden, Madison

Also recorded as Wheedon; photographer, Baltimore, Md., 1858-1860. In 1858 he was listed at 135 South Broadway, and lived at 126 South Broadway. In 1858-1859 he was listed in business as Wheeden and Son, with C. Wheeden and E.B. Wheeden. Madison Wheeden was listed as USN. In 1859-1860 he was listed alone at 135 South Broadway. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wheeland, W.P.

Active as a photographer in Milton, Pa. At the time of his death, he was noted as being the oldest photographer in the city. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wheelden, G.R.

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

Wheeler

Advertised as an ambrotypist at the corner Main and Third Streets, upstairs, Danville, Ken., 1859-1860, in business as Wheeler and Brother. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wheeler

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

Wheeler, Ashburn

Daguerreian, Sacramento, Calif., 1852. He was listed in May, 1852, in partnership as Wheeler and Ford (James M.) at the "New York Daguerrean Gallery". The gallery was apparently destroyed by fire in November, 1852. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wheeler, D(avid) (W.)

Listed as a daguerreian in the Lee Buildings, 21 Wisconsin Street, Milwaukee, Wisc., 1847-1848, in partnership as Wheeler and Wilson (A.T.). He lived at the same address. Although records for intervening years have not been uncovered, this is probably the same David W. Wheeler listed in Milwaukee in 1858-1859. No business address was listed; he lived on Greenbush Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wheeler, David W.

Listed as a daguerreian at 289 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1845-1846. In 1845 he was listed in partnership as Wheeler and Baker, and lived at 149 Eighth Avenue. In 1845-1846 he was listed alone at the 289 Broadway address, and lived at 81 Liberty Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wheeler, H.P.

Active as an ambrotypist in Woodstock, Ill., 1858-1859. Probably the same H.P. Wheeler listed as a daguerreian in Dearborn, Ill. in 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wheeler, Luther

Advertised ambrotypes in New London, N.H., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wheeler, Milton

Active as a daguerreian in Villenova, N.Y., 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wheeler, O.D.

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

Wheeler, S.F.

Active as a daguerreian in Lane Depot, Ill., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wheeler, Samuel

Active as a daguerreian in Neenah, Wisc. from 1856 to 1858. In partnership as Wheeler and Barnard (L.O.). The pair first advertised in August, 1856, while they also continued to operate a book store. The partnership was apparently dissolved in October, 1856. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Wheelock

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

Wheelock, Charles V.

Listed as a daguerreian at 243 Grand Street, New York City, N.Y., 1858-1859. He lived at 139 Sixth Avenue. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whessemore, A.

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

Whipple, A.W.

Noted as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y.; dates unknown. Also probably the same A.W. Whipple who was one of the original signers of the constitution of the American Photographical Society in March, 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whipple, George W.

Probable daguerreian, Boston, Mass., 1856, 1857. He was listed at 96 Washington Street, in the employ of John A. Whipple. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whipple, Henry

Listed as a daguerreian in Norwich, Conn. in 1849. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whipple, John A.

(1823-1891) Born in Grafton, Mass., his first appearance as a daguerreian was in 1844, when he was listed at 113 Washington Street, Boston, Mass. Whipple apparently began his photographic career as a manufacturer of chemicals for daguerreians; because of ill health, turned to making images.

In 1844-1845 he was listed as a dageurreian at 96 Washington St. In an 1845 directory, he was listed in partnership as Litch (A.) and Whipple. The partnership continued through 1846-1847. In 1846, he succeeded in taking microscopic daguerreotypes.

In 1847, Whipple was listed as a daguerreian, alone, at 96 Washington St. It was noted he had taken the old stand occupied by Litch and Whipple. From 1848 to 1855, Whipple was listed as a daguerreian at the same address. In 1848-1849 his residence was listed in Roxbury.

On January 23, 1849, Whipple was issued patent #6,656 for taking daguerreotypes. In 1849-1850 he was listed in partnership with William B. Jones. In 1852 he was awarded a Gold Medal for daguerreotypes at the Crystal Palace exhibition, New York City. It was also reported in 1852 that some time prior to that Whipple had borrowed money for his gallery by mortgaging his stock and materials to one I.(?) H. Kelley.

From 1852 to 1859 he was listed as living in Cambridge. In 1852 he advertised his new "chrystalotypes" as daguerreotypes on paper. In 1853, Whipple was reported to be a daguerreian in Cleveland, Ohio. An advertisement reported that "Mr. Whipple of this city... notice of new improvement to daguerreotypes called crystalotying (3/18/53)".

From 1856 to 1859 he was listed as a daguerreian at 96 Washington St., Boston, in partnership as Whipple and Black (J.W.). In 1859 it was reported that he had once again borrowed against his photographic materials by mortgaging them to an Aaron Kimball.

In 1860, Whipple was listed alone as a daguerreian at 96 Washington St. It was noted he was assisted by the best artists. In 1874 he retired from photography. During his career he also worked with microphotography, daguereotyped the moon, and developed his own method of preparing daguerreotype plates by steam power. He died April 11, 1891. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whipple, P.J.

Listed as a daguerreian in Sheboygan, Wisc., 1857-1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whipple, Randall M.

Active as a daguerreian in Charlestown, Mass., 1856. He was listed without a business address, and boarded at 96 Elm Street. This was also the residence of Milton D. Whipple, machinist. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whissemore, A.

Listed with a photographic gallery on the west side of Main Street, between Third and Market Streets, Mansfield, Ohio, 1858-1859. He board on the east side of East Diamond Street. Probably the same as "A. Whessemore" listed as ambrotypes and photographs in 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitaker, George L.

Active as a daguerreotype artist in Boston, Mass., 1858-1860. In 1858 he was listed at 114 Hanover Street, and boarded at 28 Somerset Street. In 1859 and 1860 he was listed at 194-1/2 Hanover Street, and boarded at 2 Bullfinch. He was listed in Boston until 1863. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitcott, Edward R.

Listed as a daguerreian at 61 Montgomery Street, New York City, N.Y., 1848-1849. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitcum

Noted as Mr. Whitcum; daguerreian, 1852, location unknown. Information penciled in back of a double daguerreotype case. Image dated March 16th, 1852. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White

Listed as a daguerreian, #16 Merrimack Block, Manchester, N.H., 1850, in partnership as Partridge (G.I.) and White. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White

Listed as ambrotypes in Danbury, Conn., 1860, in partnership as Ritton (E.D.) and White. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White

Listed as a daguerreian in Central Building, Worcester, Mass., 1846, in partnership as White and Andrews (J.D.). Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White

Noted as a daguerreian in Atlanta, Ga.(?), dates unknown. He was shot dead there in 1853. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White

Listed as a daguerreotypist, 66 State Street, Albany, N.Y., 1852, in partnership as Salisbury and White. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White

Active as a daguerreian and ambrotypist, over Patriot office, Montpelier, Ver., 1857. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, A.J.

Advertised daguerreotypes and ambrotypes in Darby Creek, Ohio, 1859-1860. Probably the same A.J. White listed as ambrotypes and photographs on Main Street, London, Ohio, 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, A.P.

Probable daguerreian, New Bedford, Mass., and Newport, R.I., 1860. In New Bedford, he had the "National Gallery", at the corner of Union and South Second Streets, opposite the Mansion House. The type of image was not specified; information from a card on the back of a ninth plate image. Also listed in a state directory for 1860. Probably the same A.P. White listed in Newport, R.I., also 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, Abiel (Austin) F.

Listed as a daguerreotypist in Boston, Mass., 1850, 1856-1860. Possibly two different daguerreians, but I don't think so. Abiel White was listed in 1850-1851 without a business address, and residence at 10 London Street. He was next listed in 1855, again without a business address, and boarded at 11 Vine Street. Austin F. White was listed in 1855 and 1856 at 121 Court Street, without a residence address. Abiel F. White was listed from 1857 to 1860 at 121 Court Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, Alois

Daguerreian case maker, New Haven, Conn., 1857-1860. No business address listed; he lived at 88 Martin Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, Asa

Listed as "daguerreotype miniatures", Boston, Mass., 1843-1850. From 1843 to 1848 he was listed at 20 Washington Street. In addition, he was also listed as a dealer in lead pipes at 10 Market Square from 1846 to 1850. From 1848 to 1851 he was listed as a daguerreian at 36 Washington Street. In 1849-1850 he may have employed Benjamin Fessenden at the 36 Washington Street address. Although he advertised a "removal" sale of his daguerreian business in 1850, he may have been trying to go out of business since 1847, or at least used the ploy as an advertising gimmick. One source owns a calling card from White's "Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms" which advertises "removal" and reduction in prices, "for a short time only" with the imprinted date of August 20, 1847. In 1850-1851 he was listed as a soda manufacturer at 10 Market Square. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, Augustus

Active as a daguerreian at 3 Concert Hall, Newport, R.I., 1858. He lived on Thomas Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, Charles S.

Advertised ambrotypes at 659 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1859. He lived at 17 Groton Street. He was listed in business as Charles S. White & Co. His partner was apparently L.H. Morris. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, D.L.

Advertised as the Rev. D.L. White, daguerreian in Tallahassee, Fla., September 29, 1849. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, Edward

A daguerreian and daguerreian case maker, he was first listed in 1841-1842 as a maker of morocco cases at 183 Broadway, New York City. In 1842-1843 he was listed as a maker of jewel cases at 175 Broadway; his residence as listed at 144 Clinton Street.

In 1843-1844 he was listed as "daguerreotypes" at 175 and 281 Broadway. He noted he was the sole importer of German cameras. In 1844-1845 he was listed as a morocco case manufacturer at 175 Broadway; it is also known that he employed Alexander Beckers for a period in this year as a daguerreian. In an alternate directory for the same period, he was listed as a daguerreian operator and dealer, 175 Broadway. He offered 'N.B. Imported German Cameras'. He also advertised as a "Daguerreotype Depot and General Furnishing Establishment". He noted he was the only agent for Voigtlander camera instruments.

In 1846, White advertised he received testimonials from Paul B. Goddard, Joseph E. Parker and William G. Mason, all amateur daguerreians. He also listed as his agents the Langenheims and Mason in Philadelphia; Litch and Whipple, Boston; and Meade Brothers, Albany, N.Y. In that year, Mason was listed at 46 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa., as a plate maker; rather, he was probably an agent for White. Actually, the original attribution was made by the Rinharts in American Daguerreian Art, where they note an "E. Whitemaker" as a daguerreian plate maker. The corrected entry should have read, "E. White, maker."

From 1846 to 1848 he was listed at 175 Broadway as a dealer in apparatus; he also listed the "U.S. Daguerreotype Gallery", upstairs. He received first premium for best daguerreotype for grouping and general effect at the exhibition of the American Institute. In 1846 he also took over Johnson's Southern Daguerreotype Portrait Gallery in New Orleans. In that year he was listed as E. White and Co., daguerreotype gallery and furnishing establishment, corner Camp and Canal Streets, New Orleans. In 1848, he employed Edward Jacobs in his New Orleans establishment.

In 1848-1849, he was listed in Newark, N.J., as a daguerreian plate manufactuer; his firm was called the Phoenix Works.

In 1848, with the death of John M. Clark, White moved into 247 Broadway, New York City (same address occupied by Anthony), taking over Anthony's National Miniature Gallery. In 1848-1849 he was listed as a manufacturer and importer of daguerreian materials, 247 Broadway, over the jewelry store of Ball, Tompkins and Black. He advertised his gallery contained 1000 daguerreotypes of distinguished people; his residence was at 178 Clinton Street. In 1850-1851 he was listed at 217 Broadway; an alternate directory listed him as a photographer at 101 William Street the same year. White retired from daguerreotyping in 1851. Among other things, White produced a leather daguerreotype case with 'E.White' embossed into the flag of sailboat. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, Franklin

Listed as a daguerreian in Fountain Row, opposite Court Square, Main Street, Springfield, Mass., 1848-1852, in business with Luther White, Jr. Another source noted him in Springfield as early as 1847. Probably the same Franklin White listed in Brattleboro, Ver., in 1854; and may be the same Franklin White listed in Lancaster, N.H., from 1855 to 1868. He was the brother of Luther White Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, G.

Noted as a daguerreian in Placerville, Calif., 1857. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, George C.

Noted as an ambrotypist at 659 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1860. He was listed in Boston until 1868. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, George R.

Listed as an "artist", probably daguerreian, San Francisco, Calif., 1856-1861. In 1856 he was listed with the Johnson Brothers (B.R. & G.H.) at 185 Clay Street. He was not listed in 1858. In 1859-1860 he was listed without a business address. In 1860-1861 he was listed with William Shew at 113 Montgomery Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, H.S.

Listed as a daguerreian in Middletown, Conn. in 1849. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, J.

Active as a daguerreian in Pontiac, Mich., 1856. Probably the J. White identified from a card behind an image, on which he offered daguerreotypes and ambrotypes. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, J.H.

From Massachusetts, he was listed as a daguerreian artist at 70 J Street, Sacramento, Calif. in 1853-1854. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, James

Active as a daguerreian until 1855 in the area of Lock Haven, Pa.; specific location(s) unknown. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, James

Listed as a daguerreian in Rushville, Ill., 1854-1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, John

Listed as a musician and daguerreotypist in Salem, Mass., 1857-1860. No business address listed; he lived at 73 North Street. He was listed in Salem until 1877. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, Joseph

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

White, Joseph

Active as a daguerreian in Providence, R.I., 1854-1860. In 1854 he was listed in partnership as Walker and White. In 1855 he was listed in partnership as L.B. White & Co., with his wife Lydia. From 1856 to 1860 he was listed alone. An advertisement on a card inserted in a ninth plate daguerreotype listed the business as J. White & Co. at 44 Westminster Street, south side. The firm offered daguerreotypes from twenty-five cents. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, Luther, Jr.

Noted as a daguerreian in Fountain Row, opposite Court Square, Springfield, Mass., 1848-1852, in business with his brother, Franklin White. Probably the same L. White listed as taking ambrotypes in Montpelier, Ver., 1860. He was also reportedly active in Brattleboro, Ver., after 1849. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, Lydia B.

Active as a daguerreian in Providence, R.I., 1854-1856. In 1854-1855 she was listed at 9 Market Square. In 1855 and 1855-1856 she was listed at 44 Westminster Street, in partnership with her husband Joseph. In 1856 she was listed at 9 Westminster Street. Imprint on the velvet liner of a ninth plate daguerreotype case gives the address of 44 Westminster Street, south side. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, Lyman

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

White, Rufus D.

Listed as a daguerreian at H.S. Beals' daguerreian rooms, 79 J Street, Sacramento, Calif., 1857-1858. He was not listed in 1858-1859; in 1859-1860 he was listed alone at 87 J Street. He was noted as being from New York. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, Samuel M.

Listed as a daguerreian at 112 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1853-1857. In 1855 he was listed in partnership as White and Sperlock (A.). He lived at 448 West Fifth Street. In 1856 and 1857 he was listed alone. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, Thomas E.M.

Advertised as an ambrotype artist at 144 Union Street, New Bedford, Mass., 1859. He boarded at 26 Seventh Street. He employed P.P. Jenney as an ambrotypist. His full name is given as Thomas Edward Mullikin White; he was also listed in New Bedford from 1873 to 1883. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, W.H.

Daguerreian, Richmond, Ind., 1849-1850. Possibly the same as Wells H. White, but unknown at this time. We quote the following ad, provided by Joan E. Hostetler of the Indiana Photographers Project. Richmond Palladium, January 9, 1850: "Heliography! Discoveries and Great Mysteries Revealed! White, the unsurpassed daguerreotypist, has concluded to locate in Richmond for the present: and would therefore inform the citizens, and people visiting this place from the country and neighboring towns that he is prepared to take likenesses from the size of 5 cent piece up to full size--the largest ever taken in Richmond! He puts them up in fine veneered frames, which answers for the finest ornaments for the parlor. Extended researches into all that pertains to not only this branch of the art, but also into the new discoveries of chemistry and electricity, in their various applications, he possesses but few superiors, if any in his profession... Heliographic or Daguerreotype stock, of the latest style and of various qualities, he keeps constantly on hand for sale. Also,chemicals of the first quality. Operators in the vicinity, or visiting Richmond, wishing to buy stock, instruments, chemicals, or wishing instructions in Electro-Gilding and Silvering, are invited to give him a call. Also, the celebrated Hungarian Liquid, for sale and warranted. Electro-Gilding: he is prepared to fild with Gold: Watches, Chains, Keys, Lockets, Rings, Bracelets, &c. With Silver: Apothecary's Scales (small), Door-Plates, Spoons, and all kinds of handleable Brass and Ornamental Work. He will soon receive, direct from the city, the finest stock and latest styles of cheap as can be purchased at any retail establishment in Cincinnati. His rooms are open and free to visitors. All are respectfully invited to give him a call. Rooms over Reed's Drug Store, which are also occupied by Dr. W.R. Webster for Dental Operations." Information corrected to April, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, W.S.

Advertised daguerreotypes and ambrotypes in Aurora, Ohio, 1859-1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, W.W.

Listed as a daguerreian at Magnolia Hall, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1848-1849. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, Wells H.

May have been a daguerreian in Jamestown, N.Y., c. 1852. In 1853 he was listed in Dubuque, Iowa, and noted he was formerly of Jamestown. An identified image exists. Not listed in subsequent, 1856-1857, directory. The partnership of Corey and Pickerill (F.M.) succeeded White in 1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

White, William R.

Listed as a daguerreian at 198 Broad Street, Elizabeth, N.J., 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whiteby, Thomas J.

Active as a daguerreian in Caledonia, Mo., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitehead, A.

Listed as a daguerreian in Geneva, Ill., 1854-1855. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitehead, William H.

Recorded as a photographer in Pittsburgh, Pa., 1860 and later. The 1860 census listed his age as 18, and noted he was from Virginia. He was listed in Pittsburgh until 1865. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitehill, Louis (Lewis)

Listed as a daguerreian in Baltimore, Md., 1851-1859. In 1851 he was listed at 163 Orleans Street. From 1853 to 1860 he was listed at 163 North Gay Street, with various residence addresses. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitehurst, Jesse Harrison

(1819?-1875) During the course of his daguerreian career, Jesse Harrison Whitehurst established more than a half-dozen galleries in various cities, including Richmond, Petersburg and Lynchburg, Va.; Louisville, Ken.; Baltimore, Md.; Washington, D.C.; New York City, N.Y., Weldon and Wilmington, N.C. There is also a report of a gallery in Tarborough, N.C., in 1851, operated by Whitehurst and employing Lucian Vannerson as an operator.

The 1850 census noted he was born in Virginia in 1823. However, an obituary prepared by a relative indicates he was born in 1819.

Reportedly, Whitehurst learned the daguerreotype process in New York City in 1843, and, in the fall of 1843, with an unidentified friend, opened a gallery in Norfolk, Va. Earlier studies indicated he opened a gallery that same year in Charleston, S.C. In January, 1844, he opened a gallery in Richmond, Va., and updated research indicates that in February, 1844, the New York firm of "Whitehurst and Manning" opened a gallery at 190 King Street, Charleston, S.C.. The gallery was short-lived; this was also Jesse H. Whitehurst.

In the first six years of his operations, there were reportedly 60,000 images sent out from his establishments, providing employment for 23 assistants.

It was the Richmond gallery that employed Lucian Vannerson in 1850, and may also have employed Julian Vannerson before he went to Washington either to work at or help establish the Whitehurst gallery there in 1849.

In an ad for his Richmond gallery in 1850, Whitehurst noted he had five galleries, and planned to add New York City and Washington, D.C. He also advertised that he had 27 assistants running his galleries, and that he visited them quarterly. He noted that the gallery produced 30,000 images annually. It was reported later he employed some 33 assistants. In reporting on Whitehurst's daguerreian technique, and noting specifically the gallery in Richmond, H.H. Snelling reported the daguerreian used a "revolving background, which is set in motion during the operation, and produces a distinctness and boldness in the image not otherwise to be obtained. The effect upon the background of the plate is equally pleasing; it having the appearance of a beautifully clouded sky."

BALTIMORE, MD

In Baltimore, Md., one source noted the gallery there in 1850 at 207 Baltimore Street; Whitehurst was not listed in the directory for that year. Another source, however, places Whitehurst in Baltimore in 1849, at 207-1/2 Baltimore Street. Whitehurst may have occupied the 205 Baltimore Street address from July, 1851 to September, 1857, although one source listed him at 209 Baltimore Street in 1851-1852; 213 Baltimore Street from October, 1857 until April, 1860; and 123 Baltimore Street from May, 1860 until 1864. During much of the time, Whitehurst lived on Lombard Street, near Sharp Street.

The same source quotes the census for 1850 as showing a $6,000 investment in the Baltimore gallery (average investment for other daguerreians seemed to be in the $300 range). Whitehurst noted six male employes, and reported producing 6,500 daguerreotypes yearly. In 1850 Whitehurst may have employed Lucien Vannerson as an operator. In the same year, Edward C. Horwell was noted as an operator at Whitehurst's 207 Baltimore Street gallery.

In 1857 the gallery was burned out by fire in August or September. A newspaper article reporting the fire also noted Whitehurst planned to open a new gallery.

It was apparently this new gallery that was located over 213 West Baltimore Street. Recent research indicates the last listing for Whitehurst's Baltimore gallery was in 1863-1864.

At some point in time, Robert W. Addis was reported to have worked for Whitehurst in his Baltimore gallery; Addis was listed in Baltimore from 1853 to 1856. The most likely time period for Addis to have worked for Whitehurst appears to be 1855 and 1856.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y.

Whitehurst's gallery in New York City was listed on Broadway at the corner of Leonard Street in 1850. In 1851-1852 it was listed at 349 Broadway, at the corner of Leonard. This was probably the same address. One of his employes at this gallery at this time was a "Mr. Martin." The Owego, N.Y. Gazette newspaper reported the arrival of Mr. Martin, "from Whitehurst's celebrated gallery" in that town Sept. 11, 1851.

In 1851, Whitehurst exhibited at the American Institute, Crystal Garden, New York. He exhibited six double full plate daguerreotypes; nine full plates; five two-thirds plates; eighteen half-plates; and a single quarter-plate. On March 28, 1852 the gallery suffered a fire; in April he was reported to be refitting them. In August he sold the gallery to Jeremiah Gurney.

In 1853, Whitehurst exhibited at the Crystal Palace, including ten daguerreotypes of Niagara Falls. Another report indicates he exhibited twelve double whole plates of Niagara at the 1851 Crystal Palace exhibition; the views were reportedly taken in September, 1850.

NORFOLK, VA.

Whitehurst opened his gallery in Norfolk, Va., in 1843. This may have been his first gallery, and was originally opened with a friend, whom he bought out.

In 1850, it was listed on Main Street; in 1851-1852 he was listed with a gallery at 14 Newton buildings, East Main Street, near Main Square. In the same year, he employed T.W. Clark as a daguerreian.

PETERSBURG, VA

In Petersburg, Va., Whitehurst was listed with a gallery as early as 1850. In 1851-1852 the gallery was located on Sycamore Street, and was noted still in operation in 1854.

LYNCHBURG, VA

In Lynchburg, Va., Whitehurst's gallery was listed in 1850 on Main Street. It was noted at the same location in 1851-1852; in 1853 he sold the gallery to Gibbs.

RICHMOND, VA

In Richmond, Va., Whitehurst was listed as a daguerreian as early as 1845-1846, at 170-1/2 Main St., upstairs. By 1850, he had employed Lucian Vannerson at the Richmond gallery, and may have employed his brother Julian Vannerson as well.

In 1850-1851, he was listed as a daguerreian at 77 Main Street, upstairs. He noted at this time he had five galleries, in Baltimore, Norfolk, Petersburg, and Lynchburg; and that he planned to add New York City and Washington, D.C. From 1851 to 1855 the gallery was listed at 77 Main Street. During the period of 1852-1853 he apparently employed Solon Jenkins, Jr. at the gallery.

In 1852, C.G. McIntyre was listed as an assistant at Whitehurst's Gallery. In 1855-1856 J.M. Joslin was listed as a photographic operator at 77 Main St., upstairs. In 1856, the gallery was listed on the south side of Main Street between 14th and 15th Streets. In the same year, L.H. Morse was listed as a daguerreian with Whitehurst's gallery. Whitehurst not listed in Richmond directories in 1859.

WASHINGTON, DC

Whitehurst's gallery in Washington, D.C. was listed in 1850, on Pennsylvania Avenue. It continued to be listed there in 1851-1852; and in 1856 employed H.O. Neal as an operator.

WILMINGTON, NC

Whitehurst is believed to have opened the first permanent gallery in the state of North Carolina, in Wilmington, in January, 1853. He reportedly hired Benjamin F. Harrison, reportedly the best daguerreotypist in North Carolina, to head the gallery operation. Located on Front Street, the gallery was in Mozart Hall above Hart and Polley's store.

In 1854, he employed M.M. Mallon as a daguerreian; this is probably the "Mallen" referred to in an 1875 article. He refurbished the gallery in summer of 1854, but closed it for unknown reasons in January, 1855.

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An obituary, prepared by a relative, appeared on September 28, 1875, in The Norfolk Landmark:

"On the morning of the 8th instant JESSE H. WHITEHURST departed this life at his residence 26 North Gilmore Street, Baltimore, Md., aged 55 years and 11 months.

"The subject of this notice was born in Princess Anne county, Va., moved to Norfolk at the age of fifteen, learned the business of cabinet-making, during which time natural talen and genius for original thought would spontaneously rise to the surface, and soon developed the fact that no single branch or department of trade would satisfy his thirst for advancement. He possessed extraordinary strength of mind, and had he enjoyed advantages the youth of this day have, his might and most probably would have been a more conspicious and brilliant career.

"He was the first to introduce daguerrean work in Norfolk, in 1843, over J.M. Freeman's store, Main street, and ran with such success that soon his field of operation reached eight large cities, with a gallery in each. Still thirsting for expansion, his attention was too much drawn from the work at hand to other and larger operations, his daguerrean business commenced declining, and finally was abandoned.

"His strong mind, still bent upon originality, dilligently and laboriously sought for and located several (before undiscovered) rich guano islands in the Caribbean Sea, after years of intense and severe examination, the value of which islands can scarcely be computed. We learn that his right and title to them has been acknowledged by the government, and he was at the time of his death fitting up and preparing to send foward vessels to bring home the rich fertilizer, which, no doubt, would have amply repaid for all the outlay. We hope the Government will render all assistance consistent with justice to the family of our unfortunate and enterprising citizen in reaping the rich harvest from the labors of our deceased friends.

"His inventive talent was great, and but for lack of funds and impaired health, would have astonished the minds of men. His generous nature was pictured n every step of his life, never known to close his hands to a worthy applicant for aid even to his last declining days; though heavy reverses had come upon him, he was cheerful and hopeful through all, ever ready to say cheer up and share with me the little we have, and better fortune will reach us bye and bye. He leaves a widow and eight children to mourn his loss."

Notes: Whitehurst advertised that he invented the 'Morteotype,' the practice of embedding likenesses in tombstones. Among the employes Whitehurst was reported to have over the years are Hunt, an artist noted in his employ, date and location unknown. Col. J.R. Johnson has been noted as a possible daguerreian, in the employ of J.H. Whitehurst, date and location unknown. He was reported to have been from Cincinnati, Ohio. Albert Park was also listed as a possible daguerreian in the employ of Whitehurst, date and location unknown.

Note: While there is a citation for the existence of Whitehurst's Louisville, Ken., gallery (an apology because this researcher cannot pinpoint the source of the information at this time), other current research cannot locate a citation.

Note: One researcher reports a notation on the Weldon, N.C. gallery in a Whitehurst ad in the Washington, D.C. directories for 1853 and 1855, but not in 1858.

Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitelock, E.P. (c. 1834-?)

Born in Kentucky, he was listed in the 1860 census as an ambrotypist in Louisville, Ken. Information corrected to July, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitely, Joseph H.

Listed as a daguerreian at 257 Washington Street, Boston, Mass., 1857, 1858. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitemaker, E.

Technical Error, See White, Edward Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whiteman, Henry Washington

Listed as a daguerreian in Providence, R.I., 1853-1860. In 1853 he was noted as an operator for Manchester and Chapin; he took a famous image of Edgar Allen Poe. In 1857 and 1858 he was listed at 73 Westminster Street. In 1859 and 1860 he was listed without a business address, and boarded at 25 Ringold Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitfield, E.P.

Probably the Whitfield noted as a daguerreian in partnership as Allen (H.R.) and Whitfield in Houston, Texas from November, 1846 through February, 1847. E.P. Whitfield was listed as a daguerreian in Austin, Texas in 1848, and in San Antonio in 1849. In January, 1848 he sold his camera equipment and property in Austin to Alfred Smith. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whiting, Benjamin A.

Active as an ambrotype artist at 51 Main Street, Plymouth, Mass., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitley, John H.

Listed as a photographer in Owego, N.Y., 1859. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitmore, J.N.

Listed as a daguerreian in Cozzen's Block, over 11 East Bridge Street, Oswego, N.Y., 1854-1855, in partnership as Cornwell (G.H.) and Whitmore. Not listed in the subsequent, 1857, directory. He lived at 57 East Mohawk Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitmore, Joseph

Noted as daguerreian and postmaster in Medina, Ohio, c. 1849. Another source documented him as a daguerreian in Medina until 1853. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitmore, L.E.

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

Whitmore, Samuel H.

Also spelled Whittemore; daguerreian rooms, Central Square, 49 Union Street, Lynn, Mass., 1851. He boarded at 56 Union Street. Not listed in the subsequent, 1854, directory. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitney

Noted as a daguerreian in Troy and Albany Counties, N.Y., 1852, in partnership as Whitney and Bliss. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitney

Noted as a daguerreian in Evansville (Vanderburgh County), Ind., in June, 1850. A newspaper report noted that Whitney used a reversing lens on his camera to give the "true position" of the subject. Information corrected to July, 1998; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitney, C.B.

Noted as a daguerreian in Rochester, N.Y., dates unknown. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitney, C.L.

Listed as a daguerreian in Clinton, Mass. in 1852, 1856. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitney, Edward Tompkins

(1820-1893) Born in New York City, he learned the daguerreotype process there in 1844, from Martin M. Lawrence. A later source noted that "in his early days" Whitney lived with Jay Gould on his country estate on the Hudson River and photographed many scenes about his home.

The early years of his business were spent in Rochester, N.Y. From 1845 to 1849 he was listed as daguerreian there, in partnership with Thomas Mercer. He recounted later his difficulties at one point in getting a landlord to cut a skylight, and finally succeeded in getting a building erected on top of a four-story building. It featured a 12x16-foot skylight, six feet from the floor, at a 48-degree angle.

In 1848 he had the first exhibit of daguerreotypes in the United States, at a state fair in Syracuse, N.Y. Also in this year he organized, with G.W.(?) Barnard and D.D.T. Davie, the first convention for the promotion of the art and to regulate prices. A resolution was passed not to admit any photographer who would not charge at least $1.50; also only practical daguerreian artists were permitted to join.

In 1849-1850 he was listed alone as daguerreian in Rochester, at #8 and #9 Arcade Gallery. He noted he had managed Mercer's rooms there for the past two years, and had now taken over, "while Mercer takes charge of the traveling business." He also listed additional rooms in the Emporium Block, managed by S.B. Smith.

Later, Whitney recounted that in 1851 Mr. Black (James Wallace) from Boston, along with John Dinmore, visited and taught him photography. He indicated it could have been 1850, rather than 1851. He also credited Barnard with assisting him later. On July 12, 1851 Whitney was elected chairman of the New York State Daguerreian Association. In 1851-1852 he was listed as a daguerreian in Rochester, at Gould's Building, over 14 State St. He noted he had nine rooms there.

From 1852 to 1855 he was listed as a daguerreian in Rochester, in partnership with C.P. Denney. In this period, in 1853-1854, he was listed at 6 Gould's Block, with a branch office in the Crystal Palace Block. He advertised the gallery had been established in 1847. One souce indicates that his Gould Block studio was opened in 1851; and that Whitney built a penthouse on the roof to accomodate a 12x16-foot skylight. The Gould Block was on State Street just north of Main Street, then called Buffalo Street. According to one source, the gallery reception area was #6 Gould Block, while the operating room above was #14.

One source reported Whitney sold his galery c. 1856 to J.R. Crocker and moved to Norwalk, Conn. However, the Rochester directory continues to list him in 1857-1858, with his gallery at 14 State Street, and noted that J.R. Crocker was the sole manager. Other sources indicate Whitney moved to Norwalk, Connecticut in 1859. Whitney was the cousin of T.R. Whitney. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitney, Ezra A.

Listed as a daguerreian in Thomaston and Freeman, Maine. In 1855 and 1856 he was listed in Thomaston, Maine. In 1860 he was listed in Freeman, Maine. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitney, Joel Emmons

He learned the daguerreian process from Alexander Hesler, and may have been active in St. Paul, Minn. as early as 1843, in partnership with J.J. Bardwell. Most other sources place him in St. Paul from 1851 to c. 1871. In 1853 his gallery was listed at the corner of Third and Cedar Streets. He exhibited at the New York Crystal Palace in 1853. In 1858-1859 he was listed at the corner of Third and Cedar Streets, and boarded at the corner of Fifth and Sibley Streets. By 1871 he was in partnership with Zimmerman, who recalled later purchasing the entire photo business of his "late" partner in 1871, which would place his death c. 1870. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitney, Thomas R.

He may have first operated as a daguerreian in Galena, Ill. in August, 1841, where he offered images for $6,00, $8.00 and $10.00. He remained there a little over a month. Also in 1841 he was listed in St. Louis, Mo. where he advertised instantaneous daguerreotypes with the aid of galvanized plates. He was credited with the discovery of the galvanizing process for daguerreotype plates. In 1844-1845, known as Colonel Whitney, he was listed in New York City, N.Y. as a daguerreian and dealer in apparatus at 285 Broadway. He later became editor of the Sunday Morning News. He was also cousin to E.T. Whitney. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitney, William S.

Listed as a daguerreian artist in Madison, Wisc., 1855. No business address listed. Not listed in the subsequent, 1858, directory. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitsal

Listed as a daguerreian at 6 West Sixth Street, opposite Galt House, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1848-1849, in partnership as Ward and Whitsal. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitt, M.

Listed as a photographer at 81 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio in 1860. He lived at 163 East Rich Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whittemore, H.

In February, 1845, a newspaper advertisement placed Whittemore "still in the city" of Apalachicola, Florida as a daguerreian. Later in the same year, he was listed as a daguerreian at the corner of Canal and Chartres Streets, New Orleans, La., as the "Orleans Daguerreian Gallery", in partnership with W. Hutchings.

In 1846, he was listed alone as a daguerreian at 10 Camp St., New Orleans. In 1848 he was listed as a daguerreian, first at 10 Camp St., and later at 15 Camp St., New Orleans. In 1851, he exhibited daguerreotypes of New Orleans at the American Institute Fair in New York City. The views he exhibited included views in Apalachicola and Key West, Florida; forty views of the West Indies, and twelve of Niagara on double whole plates.

In November, 1852, Whittemore was noted as a "long time South American daguerreotypist." He was listed as now being in New York City with a gallery, "much engaged in the stereoscopic line." Circa February, 1853, he sold his New York City Gallery. He was also noted as "Whettemore." Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitten, Charles B.

Advertised ambrotypes in Wolfborough, N.H., 1860. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitten, Ephraim

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

Whitten, F.D.

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

Whitten, John R.

Listed as a daguerreotypist in Portland, Maine, and Lowell, Mass. In 1850-1851 he was listed in Portland, Maine, at 49 St. Lawrence Street. Probably the same John R. Whitten listed in Lowell, Mass., in 1851. There he was listed as a daguerreian at Chase's (E.B.), 128 Merrimac Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitten, Nathan

Advertised ambrotypes at 168 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass., 1857, 1858. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whittier, George L.

Listed as a daguerreotypist in Boston, Mass., 1858. No business address listed; he boarded at 28 Somerset Street. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whitton, John R.

Listed as a daguerreotype artist in Somerville, Mass., 1851. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig

Whittredge, Thomas Worthington

Born in Springfield, Ohio, has has been noted by previous rsearchers as a daguerreian and artist in Charlestown, Va., in the mid-1840's. He was also listed as a daguerreian with R.J. Jenks, Charleston, S.C., dates unknown. More current research indicates that he moved to Cincinnati in 1837, and in 1840 began working with a daguerreotypist, learning the process. He recalled that he found a partner for his business, who would supply the financing, while Whittredge took the images. The pair moved to Indianapolis, and opened a studio approximately August, 1842 over J.D. Thorp's Book Store, on the south side of Washington Street, between Illinois and Meridian Streets. Business was poor, and Whittredge was forced to supplement his income with painting. For a period he boarded at Henry Ward Beecher's home. By May, 1843 he had sold his daguerreian equipment and returned to Cincinnati. Information corrected to November, 1997; © 1996, 1997 John S. Craig