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 t