Virginia photographers, working copy

Adams, John Lynchburg

A notice in the November 27, 1848 Virginian advertises a visit by Hamilton & Adams and states that they have 4 and 5 years experience respectively and that they take daguerreotypes by the"electro galvanic" method.

Hamilton & Adams

Ref: Lynchburg Virginian 11/27/1848, Howard McManus notes

Aldine Norfolk

150 Main St.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.15

Aldhizer & Eutsler, Broadway, Bridgewater.

George S. Aldhizer and William E. Eutsler . Listed on the back of a CDV as "Traveling Artists, Headquarters: Broadway Va" There is a photograph in the collection of the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park of the Bushong Farm, c. 1880, which has a photographers wagon in the foreground. Although it presumably dates from the period of the partnership, only Aldhizer's name appears to be on the wagon. Aldhizer apparently quit photography shortly after the end of the partnership, becoming a respected local figure in the Dry Goods business.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.4, Photograph in the collection of the author

Aldhizer, George S. Broadway, Bridgewater, New Market

Born c. 1857 in Virginia

Aldhizer & Eutsler, Broadway, c. 1880

G. S Aldhizer, Photographic Artist c. 1881 (?)

A large format photo of a house is stamped on the back "Geo, S. Aldhizer, Photo-Artist, ____________Va, COPYING AND ENLARGING A SPECIALTY"

Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographer living in Broadway.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.15, Photograph in the collection of the author. 1880 census

Alexander, D. G . Leesburg, Vienna, Fairfax, Prospect Hill

Alexander may have just been in Virginia for a short period during the Civil War. A Mr..D.G . Alexander was a photographer in Woburn Centre Mass in the 1860's and cdv's are known with the backmark " Alexander, Prospect Hill, Branch Saloons Vienna and Fairfax C. H. Va" in exactly the same cartouche that he used in Mass.. Also: " Alexander, Fairfax C. H., Branch Saloons Vienna and Prospect Hill Va"

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.10 Scans of cdv's in the possession of the author

American Photographic Co. Norfolk

Corner Main and Church Streets c. 1890 stereoview

Ref: Scans of stereoveiew in the possession of the author

Anderson, David H. Richmond, Charlottesville, Norfolk Born in New York City c. 1828, Anderson began daguerreotyping in 1854. He traveled in the Southern and Western cities. He is listed in the 1860 census as a photographist in Canton Mississippi. A cdv marked D. H. ANDERSON, PHOTOGRAPHER, opposite Capitol Hotel, MAIN STREET, FRANKFORT KY, has a tax stamp dated June (?) 1865. He worked in Richmond, Va. from 1866 to 1880 as Anderson & Co. A cdv with a 3 cent tax stamp cancelled in pen with "A, May 3 (rd?)" has the backmark ANDERSON & CO. PHOTOGRAPHERS 121 MAIN ST. RICHMOND VA. The "Co" may have been G. O. Ennis. The next known back mark is ANDERSON & CO'S Photographic Art Palace 1311 Main St. Opp. Mitchell & Tyler's, (Mitchell and Tyler's was a jewelry store that went out of business in 1866), also Anderson, 1311 Main St. A notice in the August 21st, 1866 Dispatch uses the 1311 address. He had a partnership with George O. Ennis in 1866 and produced stereo-opticon cards both as Anderson and as Anderson & Ennis. A December 7th notice mentions the addition of Mr. M. J. Powers "to our corps of artists" D. Rowland, J.D. Merritt, and T.L. Ennis were apparently also employees of the firm in that year as listed in the Directory. A. Sydney Bradley was employed as a clerk by Anderson at the 1311 Main St location in 1870-71, A.A. Knox was a photographer in1873-4 as was Walter Foster in 1876-77. The Richmond studio moved to 913 E. Main Street from 1876 to 1880, a location formerly used by the Rees Gallery, whcih had moved to 907 E. Main. Anderson is listed as having a studio in Charlottesville in 1877-78 and was listed in Norfolk at 208-9 Main in 1875, probably with Julian Vannerson as operator..Morgan & Rowley listed themselves as "successors to Anderson at 2(?)05

Main Street. The Richmond business, with Anderson's files of perhaps 20,000 negatives, was sold to George S. Cook in 1880. There is a backmark of about that time of Anderson Gallery, RICHMOND VA, COOK ARTIST A composite photograph titled "President and Generals of the C.S.A"was published in New York in 1892. The photographer's name, Anderson, is printed at the bottom left of the mount with his address, 785 Broadway N.Y., at the bottom right. At the bottom left, in the photograph itself, is "Copyright 189? by D. H. Anderson New York" and toward the right side, "H T See deltr". There are 36 Generals as well as President Davis- apparently Cook didn't get quite all of Anderson's negatives, a woodcut of a similar print, " THE GALLANT OFFICERS OF THE SEVENTY-FIRST, REGIMENT OF NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS, GROUPED ON SAN JUAN HILL" D.H. ANDERSON, signed in print appeared in LESLIE'S WEEKLY, 1899. It is not known if it was also produced in other formats. Anderson apparently made quite an impression on the photographers that he sold his businesses to; Cook, no slouch himself of course, was still advertizing himself as Anderson's successor at least 6 years later, and Morgan, in Norfolk, went through three partnerships and at least one change of address, while still mentioning Anderson on his photo mounts.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p. 5, 15, 19,.26, Richmond Dispatch Aug, 21, Dec. 7, Dec. 17, 1866, Photographs in the collection of the author

Anderson, E. S. Richmond

A cabinet card of the Richmond College building has been found with a stamp on the back reading "By E. S. Anderson, Richmond Va." No other mention of this Anderson has been found, and it is probable that it is a misprint for D. H. Anderson, although it seems unlikely that he would use a stamp showing his name incorrectly.

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Andrews, Edwin Richmond

Delemos & Co with Albert Delemos 1889

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p. 31

Armstrong, J. S. Lynchburg

315 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1848-1851 An 1858 notice in the Virginian advertised ambrotypes at reduced prices by J. S. Armstrong at Warwick House.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Aug. 13, 1858 Virginian

Armstrong, Lewis Norfolk

Armstrong and Harris 53 East Main Street,, 1859,. Not listed in subsequent directories.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Armstrong & Harris Norfolk

Lewis Armstrong and Hiram V. Harris 53 East Main Street,, 1859

Not listed in subsequent directories

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Artillery School Photograph Norfolk

A cabinet card photograph of a soldier wearig a uniform dating between 1895 and 1902 has an imprint of the lower front:

"Artillery School Photograph Gallery Ft. Monroe, VA"

Ref: Scan of cabinet card in the possession of the author

Ashland Portrait Gallery Ashland

A branch of the Vernon Gallery of Richmond, Albert Delemos Propr.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.4

Ashworth, John W. Coeburn

Born c. 1872 in Wise County Virginia. Son of Floyd A. Ashworth, who had a shoe repair shop in Coeburn. Ashworth went into business as a photographer and photo finisher after leaving his job on the N & W Rail Road., probably C. 1910. His first studio was on Second Street. It was destroyed by fire in 1920. He rebuilt on Grand Street and was there as long as he continued in business. The 1900 census lists him as a sewing machine agent, the 1910 as a photographer with his own gallery, the 1920 is illegible and the 1930 as the proprietor of a studio.

Ref::Historical Sketches of Southwest Virginia, Publication 19 - 1985 Historical Society of Southwest Virginia p. 10 , Photograph in the collection of the author, 1900.1910, 1920, 1930 US Census

Augusta Gallery	Staunton

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.47

Bagley, Alexander Richmond

Daguerreian, Richmond, Va., 1850-1852. In 1850-1851 he was listed at 77 Main Street, with J.H. Whitehurst. In 1852 he was listed both with Whitehurst at the same address, and in partnership with Minnis (G.W.) and Watson (J.W.) at 35 Main Street. He was not listed in the subsequent, 1855, directory.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia p.26

Bailey, Frank B. Not Virginia

Probably occasioned by a notation as "T.B. Bailey" in Humphrey's Journal, subsequent confusion has developed between Frank B. Bailey and Thomas Ives Bailey. Originally possibly a daguerreian in Winchester, Va., Frank B. Bailey was first listed as a daguerreian in Indianapolis, Ind. in September, 1853. A partnership of Rea (S.) and Bailey was announced that month as the "Metropolitan Gallery" in the College Hall Buildings. The firm advertised one of the largest skylights in the country. In the same month, a newspaper reported on a daguerreotype of a train wreck taken by the firm. In the spring of 1854, the firm opened a branch gallery in Richmond, Ind., on the third floor over Jason Ham's store, southeast corner of Main and Pearl Streets. In May the Richmond gallery was purchased by Joseph Kelley. (Kelley had been associated with the firm "for some time"). In June, 1854, H.W. Mendenhall of Richmond, Indiana. purchased Rea's interest in the Indianapolis gallery, and the firm became Bailey and Mendenhall. By 1857, the firm had become Bailey and Ohr (M.L.), and the gallery was located on the south side of East Washington Street. The firm offered daguerreotypes, Hallotypes, ambrotypes and photographs. By early December, 1858, Ohr was no longer associated with the gallery, and Bailey advertised as Bailey and Spurgin (D.M.). One ad noted that Bailey had "returned to his old quarters as one of the proprietors." In June, 1859, it was noted the firm also published a "paper" called the "Sunbeam". It contained stories, poems, etc., and notes about the business. In 1859, Bailey traveled to Lexington, Ken. to photograph the graduating class. The firm also won first premium at the 1859 Marion County Fair for daguerreotypes and ambrotypes. In 1858-1859 Bailey boarded at Bailey House. The directory noted him "at Metropolitan Gallery." He was listed in 1859 in partnership as Bailey and Spurgin (D.M.), 43-1/2 East Washington St. Not listed in subsequent directory

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Bailey, John B. White Sulphur Springs

Bailey was mentioned by James P. Ball as a black daguerreian who taught him at White Sulphur Springs in 1845. No other evidence of him is known.

Bailey, Thomas Ives ?

There is extensive conflict in the existing notations about the daguerreian career of Bailey. Various sources have located him in Winchester, Va. (1852); Columbia, Tenn. (1851, 1853, 1857); Columbia, S.C. (dates unknown); Columbus, Miss. (1854). One source reported him in Indianapolis, Ind. in 1859, with S. Rea; another source reported this move (in two separate reports) to Indianapolis as taking place in mid-1853

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Baker, John F. Winchester

Born c. 1825 in Virginia

Listed as a Daguerreian in the 1850 census

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, 1850 census

Baker, John Isaac Holliday Winchester

b. 1833 d. 1907 m. Rachel E Kline. Reported as a daguerreian in Winchester, Va., 1858 to 1860 and later. One source reported him in Winchester until 1878 Buried Mt. Hebron Cemetery,

Winchester.

"Photographed by J. I. H. BAKER WINCHESTER Va"

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia.p.51, Virginia Tombstone Project

Baker's Photograph and Gem Gallery Winchester

J. I. H. Baker's Gallery (on CDV's

John Isaac Holliday Baker ?

163 Main St.

Ref: Ferrotype in the collection of the author

Baldwin, L.D. Miss Roanoke

112 ½ Salem Ave. SW 1892

108 Salem Ave. SW 1892-93

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.45

Ball, James Presley Traveling

(1805?-1905) A black daguerreian, he reportedly first learned the process in 1845 from a photographer named John B. Bailey, in White Sulphur Springs, Virginia. An alternate source, relying on other secondary sources, places Ball and Bailey (also black), in Boston, Mass., in 1845.

In the same year Ball opened a studio in Cincinnati, Ohio. In the spring of the following year, penniless, he closed his gallery and moved to Pittsburgh, Pa., and then to Richmond, Virginia, taking a job as a hotel waiter. When he accumulated a little money, he opened daguerreian rooms there.

In 1846-1847, he traveled as a daguerreian in Virginia and Ohio, and in 1847 opened Ball's Daguerreian Gallery of the West in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1855 a large panorama was displayed in his gallery and a lecture by Ball commenting on it was published by Achilles Pugh of Cincinnati. The title was "Ball's Splendid Mammoth Pictorial Tour of the US comprising Views of the African Slave Trade of Northern & Southern Cities, of Cotton and Sugar Plantations, Mississippi, Ohio and Susquehanna Rivers, Niagra Falls etc. "

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.54

Barr, C. Fred Winchester

112 Main St.

Winchester and Martinsburg W.V. c.1890

Barr & Giffin

C. F. Barr, Successor to J. B. Worthham Ginsbberg lists Worthham as an assistant to Barr

Bath, William Richmond

Born c. 1832 in England.

Listed in the 1860 census as an ambrotypist living in Little Rock Arkansas.

In Richmond at New Orleans Gallery, 36 Main Street, 4 doors below St. Charles Hotel Noted with tax stamp dated 6/29/1866.The 1870 census lists him as an Artist living in Calvert Texas. Mautz reports him in Dallas Texas in 1877

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.26, Mautz p.407, 1860 1970 US Census

Beale,__________ Alexandria

Seely & Beale, c. 1866

Ref: scan of cdv in possession of the author

Beckenridge, W. J Graham

m. 1907 In 1927 Graham changed its name to Bluefield

Ref: Clinch Valley News, May 3rd, 1907

Beckwith, E. W. Alexandria

Listed as a photographer in Great Bend Pa. in 1860 census living with his wife and in-laws. Beckwith appears on the list of those who took the Oath of Allegiance in Alexandria May 1862-1865., which was a requirement to have a business in the city. His age at that time was given as 34. He was listed as a photographist

No. 220 King St. Alexandria Va c.1865

Listed as a photographer in Great Bend Pa. in 1870 census living with his wife and children Wellsboro Pa.

Plymouth, Pa. C. 1880, produced stereoviews .

Ref: cdv in the collection of the author, Tri-Counties Genealogy & History by Joyce M. Tice, (internet), http://www.alexandria.lib.va.us/lhsc_genealogy_resources/oath/doc.html, 1860 1870 census

Bell, C. M. Alexandria

119 King St, 1876-77 "A Branch of 459 &461 Penna Ave, Washington D.C. "

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.1, Photographs in the collection of the author

Bell, J. (W.) Petersburg

J. Bell ambrotype gallery, upstairs 30 Sycamore St., Petersburg, Va., 1859. He boarded at 58 Bollingbrook. Probably the same as J.W. Bell, listed as an ambrotypist in 1860 at 110 Bridge Street, Georgetown, Washington, D.C. There he lived at 143 Washington Street

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.20

Bellamy, T. M. (Dr.) Norfolk

Born c. 1832 in North Carolina.

Druggist and Photographer

Bellamy's Picture Gallery, Warrington NC 1867-68 (Martin operator)

Bellamy Galleries, 148 Main St. Norfolk 1868-73

Bellamy, 1879, 200 Main St. 1882-84, 156 Main St. Norfolk1894

Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographer living in Norfolk

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.15, Photographs in the collection of the author., Massengill, Photographers in North Carolina ,p. 48

Bendann, Daniel Richmond

His daguerreian career probably began prior to 1854 in Richmond, Va., where he may have worked for J.H. Whitehurst. It may have been during that time that he daguerreotyped Edgar Allen Poe. In 1854 he arrived in Baltimore to work for Whitehurst. He returned to Richmond in 1856 to open his own gallery. One of the Bendann brothers was listed in Baltimore in 1858, without a business address, and boarding at the Mansion House. Daniel was employed that year by the B&O Rail Road, taking pictures along their western line. In 1859 Daniel was back in Baltimore with his brother, and opened a gallery at 205 Baltimore Street . As Bendann Brothers (David and Daniel), the gallery was listed in 1859-1860 over 205 West Baltimore Street. Daniel lived at 13 South High Street. The gallery was reportedly the first in Baltimore to offer CDVs and won a silver medal at the Maryland Institute in 1859. In later years, Bendann recalled taking an image of Edwin Booth in 1853 or 1854; Joseph Jefferson in 1856; and President Buchanan in 1858. During the Civil War Daniel was arrested several times, once in 1862 after an altercation with a US naval officer, and again in 1865 for disloyal language and possession of negatives of Confederate generals, although a search failed to turn them up.After the War, David and Daniel opened an art gallery in 1867 on Fifth Avenue in New York City. By 1874 they had moved back to Baltimore and divided the business, with David retaining the Bendann Fine Art Gallery which is still owned by his descendants and Daniel continuing as a photographer.

Daniel was mentioned in Whitehurst's 1875 obituary as being a resident of Baltimore. Daniel died in Baltimore December 6, 1914 at the age of 79. His brother David died in 1915.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, p.26, Bendann History website

Bendon

Listed as ambrotypes and photographs, Richmond, Va., 1856. Noted in Snelling's Photographic and Fine Art Journal. Probably Daniel Bendann, who was in Richmond that year.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Benjamin, John. A. Lynchburg, Warrenton

Born c. 1855 in New York

Benjamin & Co. 130 Main St. Lynchburg 1876, Mautz reports a J. A. Benjamin as active in Livingston and Billings Montana 1885-1900.

Listed in the 1880 census as a photographer living in Rappahannock, Fauquier Co Va.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.12, Photographs in the collection of the author, Mautz p. 289, 1880 census

Bennett, Nahun S. Alexandria

Born c. 1818

Itinerant: Boston c. 1844, Wilmington NC 1848, Fayetteville NC 1848. From 1850 to 1853 Bennett was listed as a daguerreian in Washington, D.C. In 1850 he was listed on the north side of Pennsylvania Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Streets. In the winter of 1851-1852, S.R. Seibert reportedly negotiated the sale of Bennett's gallery to Root (M.A.) and Clarke (J.H.). Root and Clarke did open a gallery in 1852, but Bennett was also listed in his own gallery as late as 1853. One source has implied a possible business relationship between Root and Bennett. In his 1850 listing, Bennett was noted as "running his own gallery," with the possible implication he previously worked for someone else. On July 16, 1853, he was injured in an explosion on the steamer "Empire", reportedly on his way to a gallery in Saratoga Springs. Thompson (E.C.) and Stevens occupied his Saratoga rooms. Images destroyed in the explosion included a whole plate of Henry Clay, 16 portraits of U.S. Senators, and Rocky Mountain Indians. Probably the same N.S. Bennett listed in Alexandria, Va., at 69 King St., in 1860-64. A 1859 ad in the Culpepper Blue Ridge Republican has a notice for "Bennetts Ambrotype Gallery & Stock Depot, 96 (sic) King St. Alexandria. He was followed at that address by partnership of Seeley & Beale, then Seeley & Murphy, and then by Augustus Hall. Bennett appears on the list of those who took the Oath of Allegiance, May 1862-1865., which was a requirement to have a business in the city. His age at that time was given as 47. His occupation was listed as Daguerrian Gallery. Mautz reports a N. S. Bennett as a stereographer in Metford Oregon in1880.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.1, Massengill, Photographers I n North Carolina ,p. 48, http://www.alexandria.lib.va.us/lhsc_genealogy_resources/oath/doc.html, Mautz p. 350, Blue Ridge Republican, Aug. 3, 1859

Berkeley, A. Spottswood Staunton

c. 1853

Brother of Edmond Berkeley

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.47

Berkeley, Edmond Staunton

Born c. 1845 in Virginia.

3 W. Main St. 1848-97 Next to Masonic Temple

Brother of A. S. Berkeley

Listed in the 1880 Census as an artist living in Staunton with his brother and siblings.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.47, Directory Of The Representative Business And Professional Men

Of Augusta County And Staunton, 1899

Betteys & Blythe Cape Charles

"Home Office East of Richmond Va."

One of the principals may be Harvey G. Betteys born Sept 1845 in Michigan who is listed in the 1910 census as a steamboat captain living in Eastern Henrico County

Ref: photo in collection of author

Bevans, Harry S. Richmond

Photographer, Merchant's Hotel,1877-78 An employee in some studio?

Not listed in 1880 US Census

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.26, Richmond Directory, 1877-78, 1880 census

Biller, Theodore Forestville

b. March 4, 1875, d. December 3, 1937

Listed by Ginsberg as a photographer with a reference to the Ben Ritter collection in Winchester. No other information or photographs have been found Census information appears to indicate that Biller, while born in Shenandoah County, spent his life in California.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.8, 1880 US Census

Black, Albert Matson Tazewell

b.1878, d.1958 Born in Greencastle, Indiana, to Columbus R. and Maggie Matson Black. In 1900 Black opened a portrait studio on Main Street in Tazewell. Black also had a well-patronized winter studio in West Palm Beach, Florida, called the Royal Poinciana Studio.. In 1903, Black married Ida Venable Foster (1881-1963), daughter of Roland Foster of Cumberland County. Black worked only occasionally after 1915 because of a debilitating bone disease. After he became bedridden, Black supported himself and his wife with a magazine and newspaper subscription business.. The Blacks lived on Lyons Avenue. Five volumes of photographs, mostly by Black, were published by the Tazewell Public Library between 1989 and 1998

Ref: Scan of photograph in possession of the author, An Album of Tazewell County, Virginia (1989)

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Blacklock, George R. Alexandria

Listed in Thompson's 1851 business directory as a daguerreotypist at King near Pitt

Ref: Thomson's Mercantile and Professional Directory - Virginia - 1851,

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Blake, John A. Winchester

Born c. 1837 in Virginia.

Listed by Ginsberg as operating as a daguerreian in Winchester, Va., from an unknown date until 1861, when he moved to Indianapolis, Ind.. If so, he apparently returned at some point, as he is listed in the 1880 census as a photographer living in Battletown, Clarke Co. Va. He has not been located in earlier censuses. His children, born c. 1872 and 76, were born in Virginia.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997,: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.51, 1880 U.S. Census

Blakemore, Benjamin A. Staunton

Born c.1847 in Virginia.

B.A. BLAKEMORE'S PHOTO ART GALLERY. AUGUSTA ST. Three Doors North of Main Street

B.A. BLAKEMORE'S Photographic Art Studio Opposite Marble Yard Main Street

Blakemore Fine Art Gallery 14 E. Main St. 1878-

B. A Blakemore & Son -1892

In 1894 Blakemore produced a photomontage of the murder of Lottie Rowe in Staunton, with photos of her and her alleged murderer, the murder location etc, all numbered and captioned.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.47, Photographs in the collection of the author, : U. S. 1880 Census

Blakemore, B. A. & Son Staunton

-1892

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.47

Blakemore, J. H. Liberty

Born c. 1834 in Virginia

A c.1865-75 ferrotype in a paper mount has been noted with the stamp "J.H. Blakemore / PHOTOGRAPHER / Liberty VA" Massengill reports him as a native of Virginia born in 1832 and a publisher of stereographs who operated the Mount Airy Fine Arts Gallery above W. M. Banner's Store. He also staes that he was the teacher of Marcus L. Dean and that he moved to Roanoke after 1900. He is listed in the 1870 census as a photographer living in Mt Airy NC with his wife and what are probably his younger siblings.

Ref: Scan of photograph in possession of the author, Massengill p, 49

Blencowe, Alford H. Lynchburg

Born Oct 1862 in England, Emigrated 1873

Listed as Alford in 1900 census, Alfred in 1910, both times as a photographer living in Lynchburg.

Lynchburg Photographic Co., 1897-1910, with Bento N. L. Fauver at 204 11th St.

Blencowe's Studio, 1904-05

Blencowe & Simkins, with G. W. Simkins 1902

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.12, 1900 1910 US Census

Blencowe & Simkins Lynchburg

A. H. Blencowe and G. W. Simkins C. 1902

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.12

Blessing, Samuel J. Salem

Born c. 1832 in Maryland

An ad in the February 5th, 1852 Roanoke Beacon states that S. J. Blessing is prepared to accommodate any of the public who wish Daguerreotypes opposite the Salem Hotel, and that he is prepared to produce plain or ivory circled pictures. The ad was absent from the next available issue, March 18, 1852. Samuel T Blessing was a partner in Anderson's Ambrotype Gallery of New Orleans and Galveston Texas from possibly as early as 1851 to 1861, when he reportedly left for Europe. This does not appear to be the same Samuel Blessing.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Roanoke Beacon, Feb 5, 1852, 1860 US Census

Bliss, D. H. Lynchburg

Advertised as a successor to James Keagy from 1856 to 1859 in "Whitehurst's old photo gallery"

Ref: Lynchburg Virginian Aug. 1856, Aug. 1857, Aug. 19, 1858, Dec. 1858, Jan. 22, 1859

Blunt, Anthony Haden Danville

B. Feb. 17, 1847, D. June 13, 1912

Winston N.C 1870 (license)

Davidson Co N.C. 1873-74 (license)

C.R.& A.H. Blunt (?)

"A. H. Blunt, Danville Va" overprinted on mount of Firesheets & Co of Martinsville c. 1880. It is possible that Blunt was the partner referred to in the "Co"

"Blunt's Southern Temple of Photographic Art Danville Va.", "A. H. Blunt, Danville" c. 1879

"Blunt of Danville Va and North Carolina" c. 1885?

Prints are sometimes signed in white ink on the mounts. This appears to be a late feature.

Testified before a U.S. Senate committee Feb. 15, 1884 and declared his intention to leave Danville at that time.

A c. 1875 ferrotype in a paper mount has the backmark "J.H. BLUNT, Traveling Artist" with a stock depiction of a photographer's wagon. Since no photographer of that name is known, and it was found with a group of Danville images and identified as Pamala Watt Gwyn, a Danville resident, it seems likely that this is a misprint for A. H. Blunt. Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographer living in Banville. Listed in Turner's 1888 Danville directory as the owner of photography studio at 318 Main St., Greenwood photographer/ manager .In the same directory Blunt is also shown with a studio in North Danville and Keene.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, Photographs in collection author, Massengill, Photographers in North Carolina ,p. 50, Congressional Record, 2/15/85, Evelyn______ Pers Com. 12/15/06, Turner, Danville, 1888

Bohn, John A. Richmond

14th Street Listed by Ginsburg as a photo-publisher c. 1862

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.27

Borger, John A. Richmond

35-1/2 Main Street, Richmond, Va., 1851.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.27, Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Bossieux, Louis J. Richmond

Listed as a confectioner and Daguerrian at 107 Main between 17th and 18 St. In Elliot & Nye's 1852 Richmond Directory, A June 26 1852 ad in the Richmond Dispatch offers for sale a "Complete daguerreian apparatus" at 107 Main St

Ref: Elliott & Nye Directory #1, Richmond Va, 1852, Richmond Dispatch, June 26, 1852

Bostwick Bro's Brandy Station

A photograph has been noted that has a contemporary inscription reading "HdQters Col. Sharp and Staff near Brandy Station Va. Bostwick Bro's Artists" They apparently list themselves as "Post Photographers" on other views, some of which are: Headquarters of General Mott, Officers of the 86th New York near Brandy Station, Virginia , Officers of the 124th New York [near Brandy Station, Virginia], Sixth Maine Regiment, White House [Pamunkey River], Virginia

It is not definitely known who they were, but they may have been Lawrence & Ransom Bostwick from Union City N.Y.

Ref: Scan of photograph in possession of the author, Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Boude, John Clinton Lexington

B. 1832, D. 1896

Boude & McClellan c. 1864(?) A CDV of mourners at Jackson's grave with this backmark has been reported, but not examined. No other evidence of this firm has been located.

Boude & Miley c. 1866-70. Rented a studio in the Hopkins Building, Main Streeet, in November 1866. Miley bought Boude out in 1870. By the 1870 census Boude is listed as the Clerk of the Superior Court, with no reference to photography

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.10, 1870 census, Town of Lexington, Howard McManus notes

Boude & McClellan Lexington

John Clinton Boude and _________McClellan

c. 1864(?) A CDV of mourners at Jackson's grave with this backmark has been reported, but not examined. No other evidence of this firm has been located.

Ref: Howard Manus, notes

Boude & Miley Lexington

John C. Boude and Michael Miley, 1866-1870. The Stonewall Art Gallery

Rented a studio in the Hopkins Building, Main Streeet, in November 1866. Miley bought Boude out in 1870.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.10

Bovyer, John A. Richmond

c. 1851, A notice in the Richmond Times of May 2 read " Pro Bono Publico- you can get a fine Daguerreotype in case for $1.50 at No 35 ½ Main St. "

Ref: Richmond Times May 2 1851 quoted in Howard McManus notes

Bowdoin, Taylor & Co. Alexandria

204 King St., Corner of Columbus, In 1864. D. W. Bowdoin and G. P. Taylor?

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.1

Bowdoin, David W. Alexandria

Born c. 1817 in Massachusetts

Listed in 1860 and1870 census as a photo artist in Salem Massachusetts, and as a photographer living in Washington DC in the 1880 census.

Bowdoin & Taylor c. 1864

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.1. 1860, 1870, 1880 census

Boyce, Isaac D. Norfolk

Born c. 1856 in New York

Listed in 1880 census as a photographer living with his parents in Washington D.C.

156 Main St., Norfolk 1882-86

"Boyce, 156 AND 176 Main St."

Richmond Art Gallery, 158 Main St, 1889

Boyce Photographer, 176 Main St. Norfolk 1889

"1113 E. Street, Washington D.C., 176 Main St. Norfolk Va"

Winston NC c. 1890

There is a mention in Ginsberg of Boyce doing a daguerreotype of two men in 1880. I am uncertain as to his reference, but it looks as if he might have been referring to a signed and dated daguerreotype which he owned or had seen.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.15, Photographs in the collection of the author, Massengill, Photographers in Nroth Carolina ,p. 51, 1880 census

Boy's Studio Bristol

Bristol Tenn/Va c. 1920

Bradley, A. Sidney Richmond

Probably a daguerreian colorist and artist in Richmond, Va., 1859, 1860. In 1859 he was listed as a colorist without a business address, and boarded at Park House. In 1860 he was listed as an artist with G.W. Minnis at 217 Main Street.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.27

Branson & Sherer Winchester

c. 1865-66

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.51

Brokett, E. L. Alexandria

Listed in Thompson's 1851 business directory as a daguerreotypist at the corner of King and Royal

Ref: Thomson's Mercantile and Professional Directory - Virginia - 1851,

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Bronk, Edwin

Not a Virginia Daguerreian

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Brooks, Fred Roanoke

Photographic Art Studio, next door to the Post Office, 1889

24 3rd Ave SW c. 1891

104 1st Ave SW c. 1892

Salem Ave. Corner of Henry c.1893

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.45

Brooks Studio Pine Beach

c. 1900 real photo post card

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.24

Brown Farmville

Main St.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.7, Photograph in the collection of the author

Brown Richmond

603 N. 2nd Street

Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.27

Brown, E. E. Harrisonburg

Photograph Gallery c. 1885

This may be Edward Elmer Brown, c. 1858-1934, who worked in Ashville N.C. 1887-1897

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author, Massengill, Photographers in North Carolina, p. 54

Brown, F. H. Danville

Danville Art Gallery, 236 Main St.

Listed in Turner's 1888 Danville directory as having a studio in North Danville as well as on in Church.

Ref: scan of CDV in possession of the author, Turner, Danville, 1888

Brown, George B. Lynchburg

913 ½ Main St,. C. 1910

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.12

Brown, George W. Winchester

c. 1880-89

Lupton & Brown (?)

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.12, 51

Brown, J. W. Winchester

A CDV of a Civil War soldier has the interesting backmark

"PHOTOGRAPHED BY / J. W. BROWN /Winchester / W. Va"

Ref: Scan of photograph in possession of the author

Brownlow, Henry C. Abingdon

Born c. 1848 in Virginia

Listed in the 1870 census as an artist living in Abingdon.

Not found in 1880 and 1900 census

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.1, Photograph in the collection of the author

Bryant, Henry Richmond, Norfolk

Richmond 1844-46 A daguerreian and portrait painter born in East Hartford, Conn., he began daguerreotyping as an itinerant. He appeared as a daguerreian in Hartford, Conn. in 1844-1845, at 136 Main Street. He was listed in the mercantile section of the directory in partnership as Willard (J.D.) and Bryant. He was not listed in the individual section of the directory. The partnership of Willard and Bryant was also reported in Charleston, W.V. for a two-week period in 1844. He did not appear in subsequent Hartford directories, but was listed in Richmond, Va. from 1844 to 1846 at 89 Main Street, upstairs over Thomas A. Price & Co. Dry Goods Store (1846). An April 24, 1845 notice in the Norfolk & Portsmouth Herald advertises "Daguerreotypes in color, by Mr, Bryant, who has taken rooms at Mrs Clark's."He was also noted as a landscape painter. He reappeared in Hartford, Conn., as a portrait painter from 1851 to 1856. He died in East Hartford, Conn

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p..27. Richmond Whig, Feb. 20, May 29 and June 2, 1846, Howard McManus notes

Bryant, __________ Charlestown

Main St. C. 1860?

Ref: Scan of cdv in possession of the author

Burdette, James H. Staunton

Cor. Of Main and New Streets c. 1866

Burdette is best known as the photographic teacher of Michael Miley

A c. 1865-67 CDV lists his name as J. H. Burdett & Co

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p..48, photograph in the collection of the author,

Burgess & Happer Norfolk

Joseph L. Burgess &-----Happer, Main Street, corner of Bank, 1873, 198 Main Street.

A J. W. Happer is listed in the 1880 census in the same boarding house as Burgess. His occupation is given as Lawyer, but he could be the partner referred to above

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p..16, Photograph in the collection of the author

Burgess, Joseph L. Norfolk, Portsmouth

Born c, 1835 in North Carolina

168 Main St., 1872-1910

Burgess & Happer, Corner Main & Bank Streets, Norfolk

Webster & Burgess 40 High St. Portsmouth

Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographer living in Norfolk (Buyess, J. L. Photograph)

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.16, Massengill, Photographers in North Carolina ,p. 51

Burgess, William E. Scottsville

Idylwood Studio

William Edward Burgess (1871-1935) was a photographer and historian, who lived his adult years in Scottsville, Virginia. He was known to all as 'Willie' and worked out of Idylwood, his combination home and photo studio located in the eastern part of Scottsville that lies in Fluvanna County. An avid photographer since his teenaged years, Burgess carried his large box camera and tripod everywhere. He seemed determined to photograph everything he encountered, often appearing as if from thin air to take a family portrait or record a town event. Sometimes Burgess had to beg his busy subjects to stand perfectly still for the long exposures required for successful early photographs. But fortunately for historians, many Scottsvillians granted Burgess the time he needed photographically to capture the grace and ambience of town life during the early 1900's.

Burgess was a gifted photographic technician. His studio, located under a solid glass roof in his Idylwood home, contained state of the art equipment. And when the photographic tools he needed weren't available, Burgess improvised. He washed his photo prints in a special, handmade box, which he immersed in the swift Hardware River waters near his home. Because of his thorough print washing, Burgess photographs retain their archival quality more than 100 years later. Burgess also was fascinated with broad photographic landscapes, initially piecing photos together to create a representative panoramic view. The 1910 census lists him as W. E. Burgess and shows him living in Cumnningham, Fluvanna Co. The 1920 census lists him as Willie E. Burgess and shows him as a photographer residing in Scottsville . Both show a studio in his home.

Edward Douglas Burgess of Charlottesville, Virginia; is the great grandson of William E. Burgess and an accomplished photographer in his own right.

Ref:: Photograph in the collection of the author, http://scottsvillemuseum.com/business/homeB419cdB28.html

Burke, William Fredericksburg

c.1867 A brass mat is stamped "W. Burke Fdbg Va"

Ref:: Photograph in the collection of the author, http://scottsvillemuseum.com/business/homeB419cdB28.html

Burwell, Fitch W. Norfolk

Born in Connecticut c. 1821? (1818-21)

F. W. Burwell, Jeweler 1846. He was burned out in 1847 but reopened in June of 1848 with "Burwell's New Jewelry Store" 21 E. Main Street, front of Market Square, In 1850 he employed two clerks, a jeweler, Lewis Kurtz , and a watchmaker, Frank Winship. He is listed in the 1850 census as a jeweler living in Norfolk, born c. 1821, with a wife and three children,

In 1851-52 Norfolk City Advertiser he placed an ad that offered, in addition to his jeweler services, "DAGUERREOTYPE LIKENESSES taken in handsome style, and daguerreotype materials, such as Plates, cases, &c. for sale to the trade at very low rates"

In 1855 there is a listing for the firm of Burwell & Winship, which may signal a separation of the jewelry store and the photography studio

Burwell and Hobday 14 East Main Street, Norfolk, Va., 1859, 1860.

Burwell's Gallery 63 Main Street c. 1864-66 (tax stamp)

Burwell is said to have left Norfolk in 1865.

Hobday is also listed at both of these locations separately.

Burwell and his family have not been located in the 1860 census, but in 1870 he was listed in New Haven Connecticut as a photographer born c. 1818 possibly with a different wife. In 1880 he was still in New Haven, listed as a photographer born c. 1820

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p..16, Darrah Collection, U. Of Penn., Horton, Exposing America, p. 216, scans of CDVs in possession of the author, Photograph in the collection of the author, American Beacon, Aug. 31, 1846, Norfolk and Portsmouth Herald, Feb. 13, 1852, Elliot & Nye Norfolk Directory 1851-2, Roanoke Republican, Dec. 5, 1855 , Norfolk City Advertiser, 1851-52, US Census 1850, 60,70,&80, Catherine Hollan, pers. com.

Burwell & Hobday Norfolk

Fitch W. Burwell and Joseph W. Hobday, 14 East Main St. 1859-1860. They employed William Hall in 1859....

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.16, Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Bush, Henry Richmond

Noted as a daguerreotypist at J.H. Whitehurst's Gallery, 77 Main Street, Richmond, Va., 1852, 1853. He lived at the corner of Fourth and Canal Streets. Mautz lists a Henry Bush who may have emigrated from Germany and was a Daguerian in San Francisco in the late 1850's and continued as a photographer until 1882.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Mautz p. 85

Bushong & Campbell Luray

James H. Bushong and William Campbell, c. 1877

Ref. Scans of photograph in possession pf the author, Luray And Page Co, p.12 by Dan Vaughn - 2005

Bushong, James H.	Luray, Travelling?

Born c. 1843 in Virginia

Bushong is credited with taking a photo of Luray after the great fire of January 1877. He is listed in both the 1870 and 1880 federal Census as a Photographer living in Luray. He may have operated the "Traveling Skylight Gallery" c. 1869-70. A J. Bushong is listed in the Allen Collection as working in Parrotsville Tennesee

Ref. Scans of photograph in possession pf the author, Luray And Page Co, p.27, by Dan Vaughn - 2005, CDV in collection of the author, Allen collection box 2 folder 6. 1870 , 1880 census

Byerly, J. D. Richmond

Listed in 1866 directory as a photographer at 6 North 9th Street, which was the address of the Minnis Studio. He was probably an employee and may have been John Davis Byerly, born 1839 in Frederick Maryland, Died 1899 Frederick Maryland, the son of Jacob Byerly, a photographer in Frederick since 1842. He was present in Frederick for both the 1860 and 1870 census, but could have been in Richmond in 1866.

Caffey, Edgar A. Suffolk

505 Main Street c. 1910

California Photo Stamp Co. Richmond, Newport News

2915 Wa ...?, Newport News c. 1910 Novelty stamp photos

627 E. Broad Street Richmond c. 1910

The company appears to have operated in a number of other cities, including Louisville Kentucky and Charlotte North Carolina. It is not yet known whether this is a traveling operation or a franchise.

Ref: Photographs in the collection of the author

Campbell & Co Richmond

Foster, Campbell, and Co. was formed in Richmond in 1882 by B. S. Campbell, C. O. Campbell and W. W. Foster who purchased J. M. Powers' studio at 525 E. Broad. The firm employed G. W. Davis, Foster's former employer, as manager. Davis also continued to operate a very similar studio at 837 E, Broad St.. Foster left the partnership in 1886 and was replaced by a Mr. Clark, probably Maben L. Clark, to form Campbell & Co, at the same address The firm was apparently successful and produced a large number of photographs. The studio moved to 429 W. Broad at some point and to 320 E. Broad c. 1895. B. S. Campbell left the partnership in 1894, to establish a studio in Norfolk. The business continued for a time, but closed sometime prior to 1900.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.29, Photographs in the collection of the author

Campbell, Benjamin S. Richmond, Norfolk

Born c. 1850 in England

Listed in the 1880 census as a photographer in Richmond

Is first mentioned in Richmond in 1881 as a photographer with G. W. Davis. In 1882 he joined with C. O. Campbell and W. W. Foster to form the company Foster & Campbell which purchased J. M. Powers' studio at 525 E. Broad. Foster left the partnership in 1886 and was replaced by a Mr. Clark, probably Maben L. Clark, to form Campbell & Co, at the same address. The firm moved to 429 E. Broad and later to 320 E. Broad. In 1894 Campbell left that firm and opened a studio in Norfolk, purchasing the studio of J. J. Faber at 21 & 23 Bank St. He was active in Norfolk through 1902, occupying premises at 172 and 268 Main St at different times and 340 and 344 Main Street simultaneously

Listed in the 1880 census as a photographer in Richmond

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.16, 28, Photographs in the collection of the author, 1880 census

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Campbell, Charles O. Richmond

Born c. 1840 in Maryland.

Photographer for the Minnis Gallery at 9th and Main Streets by 1866. His name appears on the label of a ferrotype mount as " C. Campbell at Minnis' Gallery, corner of 9th and Main", indicating that he was probably the manager. In 1869 He was listed on a similar mount atthe same location as C. Campbell's Photographic Gallery. The products of the firm are marked Campbell's Photographic Art Gallery, C. Campbell, Photographic artist, C. Campbell's Photographic Gallery, and C. Campbell's Celebrated Photograph Gallery (on ferrotype mounts). In 1882 he joined with B. S. Campbell and W. W. Foster to form the company Foster & Campbell which purchased J. M. Powers' studio at 525 E. Broad. Foster left the partnership in 1886 and was replaced by a Mr. Clark, probably Maben L. Clark, to form Campbell & Co, at the same address. The firm moved to 429 E. Broad and later to 320 E. Broad. It is possible that he continued to operate the Main Street gallery independantly forthe production of inexpensive CDV's and ferrotypes, while Campbell & Co produced cabinet photographs, and portraits in other media.

Listed in 1880 census as a photographer living in Richmond.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p2.9, Photographs in the collection of the author, 1880 census

William Campbell Luray

Bushong & Campbell , c. 1877

Ref. Scans of photograph in possession of the author, Luray And Page Co, p.12

Camp Dollard (Davis & Sons?) Rux

The stamp "Camp Dollard, Rux Va. Nov. 1910 is on the back of a photograph showing a group of people in costume posed outside a tent. It was associated with photographs marked Dodge & Sons, and may also be by the same photographer, Henry W. Dodge. Rux was located in Brunswick County Va and was listed in 1906 as having a post office.

Ref: Photographs in the collection of the author

Carbon Studio Norfolk

342 Main Street, 1872- 1902

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.16

Carbon Studio Richmond

107 E. Broad St. 1898- 1902

Sykes & Co c.1902

Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.29

Carbon Studio Roanoke

112 ½ Salem Ave. SW 1900

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.45

Carpenter, J. B. Madison

"J. B. CARPENTER / ARTIST / MADISON , VA." signed on negative of 1907-8 photo shot in Brightwood Va.

Ref. Photograph in the collection of the author

Carnahan, John E. Wytheville

Born November 1870 in Virginia. Carnahan was a Wytheville native, son of a local carpenter.

Main St. c. 1890 He was apparently a successor to W.A. Johnson, as he used the same painted backdrop.

Carnahan and Lindamood, c, 1899

Listed in the 1900 census as a photographer living in Wytheville.

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author, 1900 US Census

Carnahan & Lindamood Wytheville

John E, Carnahan and E. C. Lindamood

c. 1899

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the Va. Historical Society

Carr, James F. & Co Norfolk

Born c, 1830 in Virginia

Successor to Walter's 176 Main St

Carr appears to have taken over the studio sometime in the 1871-74 period, as his imprint is overprinted on Walter's with a NPA, (National Photographic Association), logo that was only used in that period.

. Listed as a photographer living in Portsmouth in the 1880 census.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.16, CDV in collection of the author, U. S. 1880 Census

Carroll, A. N. Front Royal

c. 1900

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.9

Carter, --------- Charlottesville Rhodes & Carter c. 1900

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Central Photograph and Ferreotype Gallery Portsmouth

120 County Road, c. 1890

Ref. Photograph in the collection of the author

City Studio, Charlottesville

Proprietor? Purchased by Holsinger in 1887

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author, Clover & Heblich, Holsinger's Charlottesville, p. 3

Chandlee Photo Co Roanoke

Possibly affiliated with The Cute Studio c. 1900. Listed in a c. 1915 backmark as "Chandlee Photo Company, (The Original Cute Studio) Roanoke, Va., 104 Salem Ave, and Fairmont, W. Va., 312 Main St."

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.45, Scans of photograph in possession of the author

Cheyne, Christopher E. Hampton

July 5, 1867- August 14, 1943, was born in Brampton, Canada. As a young man, he emigrated to Cincinnati, Ohio, to study portrait painting. While there, he apprenticed himself to the leading photographer in that city. In 1894, he relocated to Hampton where he married Miss Emily Louise Couch (January 1, 1867-December 27, 1945), a Hampton school teacher. The Cheynes had two daughters, Emily and Marian, and one son, William Ethelbert "Happy" Cheyne, born in 1898. Cheyne opened his first photographic studio in a frame building at Gatewoods Corner in Hampton in 1894. About 1895 he moved to the second floor of the old Rowe Department Store on Queen Street where he made portraits and family groupings, and completed various commercial assignments. After five years at that location, he moved across Queen Street to the old Lake Building. There he maintained a music store on the ground floor, and had his photography studio on the second floor of that building. William Ethelbert (Happy) Cheyne (1896-1976) took over the business in 1928. The Cheyne photograph collection contains approximately 4,000 images. The collection is particularly strong from 1900 to 1940. The photographs are part of the City of Hampton Historical Collection, and are currently located at the Hampton History Museum, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA 23669,

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.9, Photograph in the collection of the author, http://www.lva.lib.va.us/whatwehave/photo/cheyneabout.htm#Hampton

Chicago Fine Art Gallery Richmond

305 E. Broad Street

Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.29

Clark, J. S Portsmouth

44 High Street

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.24

Clark, T.W. Norfolk

Born c. 1841 in Virginia

. In 1851-1852 he was listed at J. Whitehurst's gallery, 14 East Main Street, Norfolk, Va. He lived at 42 North Cumberland Street. In the 1852 Virginia directory he appeared to be listed with his own daguerreian gallery, but the address was still that of Whitehurst's Gallery.

Hankins & Clark, 6 East Main Street, 1858 .There was reportedly a daguerreotype by this firm in the Ginsberg collection.

In 1860 he was listed as a photographer at 6 East Main Street. Probably the same T.W. Clark listed in 1859 as a dealer in daguerreian apparatus. T. W. Clark's National Photographic Gallery is listed at 40 Main St., in 1872 and T. W. Clark at 187-189 Main St. In 1873. This probably indicates a change in the numbering system, rather than a move, as it is identified as "Kimberly's Block" (Kimberly Bros were the original proprietors of the National Gallery) . T. W. Clark and Co is listed on the back of a CDV at the "Corner of Main and Bank St " , which is the same address given for Burgess & Hopper in 1873. He apparently sometimes practiced as an itinerant as well, in 1876 he rented space above Crabtree's Store in Oxford N.C. His advertisement at that time stated that he had thirty years experience in photography.

Listed in Whitehurst's 1875 obituary as living in Norfolk.

Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographer living in Norfolk

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.16, scan of CDV in possession of the author, Photograph in the collection of the author, Massengill, Photographers in North Carolina, p. 63, Elliot & Nye Directory, 1852, Howard Manus Notes

Clark, W. Norfolk

Daguerreian,, 1859. No business address listed; he lived at 67 West Main Street. Perhaps the same as T.W. Clark.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Clary & South Harrisonburg

James O. Clary and John M South "Clary & South's Palace of Photography."

Ref: CDV Darrah Collection, U. of Penn.

Clary, South & Friou (?) Harrisonburg

Listed in Cowan sale, date unknown

Clary, James. O. A. Harrisonburg

Born c. 1835 in Virginia

Clary's Gallery 1878-79

"Jas. O. A. CLARY'S PALACE OF FINE ARTS 3RD Floor, L. H. Ott's Drug Store"

Clary & South

Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographer living in Harrisonburg.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.9 , Photographs in the collection of the author, 1880 Census

Clem, Joseph Milne Luray, Waynesboro

Luray, 1888

Waynesboro c. 1895-1910

A c. 1885 ferrotype in a cdv sleeve is marked "J. CLEM, TRAVELING ARTIST". He may have been based in Luray at that time.

Ref:, Chatainges Page County Directory 1888-89, , Photographs in the collection of the author

Clem & Holmes Waynesboro

Joseph Clem and ----- Holmes

Ref. Ken Gissey, Pers. Com. & Scan, Jan 18th, 2006

Clements, T. J. Scottsville

c. 1900

Ref: Photo in the collection of the author

Clinedinst, Barnett McFee. Staunton, New Market(?)

b .c.1836 d. after 1900

B.M. Clinedinst's Sunbeam Gallery, Main St.

B.M. Clinedinst's Gallery of Fine Art, Main St. Tax stamp initialed BMC and dated June 65

Clinedinst & Teaford c. 1865-73

"B. M. Clindinst, Staunton Va" c. 1873- 83

He was awarded US Patent 129,104 in 1872 for his invention of a mirror hood to fit on the ground glass screen of a large format camera, enabling the image to be seen the correct way up (but still laterally inverted). Simple and ingenious though his idea was, it never caught on, as it suffered from the basic flaw that inserting the plate (or later, film) blocked the view of the image. Later reflex cameras were based on a mirror in front of the plate that hinged out of the way just before the exposure was made. The true ancestor of today's single lens reflex cameras had already been patented by Thomas Sutton in England eleven years earlier in 1861, and had been manufactured and put on sale by Dallmeyer and Ross. Clinedinst's son and namesake became a photographer in Washington DC, and his other son, Benjamin West, was a popular painter of scenes of the Old South and Civil War

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.48, cdv in the collection of the author, Staunton News Leader July 2002, scan of CDV in possession of the author

Clinedinst, Barnett McFee( Jr ) Staunton(?) 477 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington D.C c. 1880-95

B. M Clinedinst (Jr) was the son of B. M. Clinedinst (Sr) It seems likely that he worked in Staunton at some point, even if only as an operator in his father's studio. He moved to Washington D.C. about 1880 and became a fashionable society photographer. Institutional holdings show many examples of his portraits of the social and political elite as late as the 1930's

Clinedinst & Teaford Staunton

B. M. Clinedinst and George C. Teaford c. 1865-73

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.48

Clipper Photo Co, The Roanoke

c. 1900

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.45

Clowes Bros. Orange

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.20

Coburn, A. Danville?

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

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Cochran, A. Lynchburg

Reported to have entered into a partnership with Henry S Tanner January 1, 1857, trading as Tanner & Co., Main St., 3rd down from Bridge. The only A. Cochran listed in the Census was Alexander Cochran. He was listed as a carriage maker in 1850 and 1860, and as a retail grocer in 1870.

Ref: Howard Manus, notes

Coe, Culpepper Warrenton

c. 1890- 1900, Studios were in both towns at the same time, but the Culpepper studio apparently either started before or lasted longer than the Warrenton one.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.6, Photographs in the collection of the author

Coffman, Robert L. Mt. Clifton, Shenandoah Co. Manager, Shenandoah Photograph Company c 1890

Ref: Photographs in the collection of the author

Coffman, T. M.& Bro Saint Luke (Shenandoah Co)

T.M. and Robert L. Coffman

Photo-Art Gallery c. 1880

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Coffman & Schwartz Mt. Clifton

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.15

Colasanti, W. M.	Portsmouth

Working c. 1906

Ref: Scan of photograph in the possession of the author

Cole,____________ Alexandria, Manassas

Phillips & Cole Alexandria and, Manasas c. 1880

Phillips, Cole & Reed., Bedford c. 1895

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.2, 4 , Photograph in the collection of the author

Cole, John R. Manchester, Richmond

Manchester c. 1880-85.

Virginia Art Gallery over 525 E. Broad St. 1889-91

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.14, 29, Photographs in the collection of the author

Cole, Oliver W. Lynchburg, Danville

Hill City Studio, 1894-1890, 804 Main St.

Hill City Photograph Gallery 1897-1900 with G. W. Simpkins at 804 Main St

Danville c. 1910

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.12, Photographs in the collection of the author

Coleman, W. Roy Fredericksburg

Born c. 1832 in Virginia

Advertised as a daguerreian, offering "Skylight Portaits" at the northeast corner of Caroline and George Street, upstairs, Fredericksburg, Va., 1853, 1854. The location was immediately in the rear of the Herald office

Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographer living in Fredericksburg.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.8, Weekly Advertiser, May12 1853, June3, 1854, 1880 Census

Columbia Photography Co. Petersburg

Columbia Photograph Co.141 N. Sycamore Street c. 1910

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.20, Photograph in the collection of the author

Columbia Vehicles Lynchburg

c. 1905 Blind stamped imprint on grey mounted cabinet card.

"Columbia Vehicles / EN ROUTE / HEADQUARTERS - LYNCHBURG VA

Ref: Scan of photograph in the possession of the author

Commercial Photograph Inc. Richmond

720 E, Main Street.

Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.29

Conner, J. M. Abingdon

c. 1860's

Ref: CDV in collection of the author

Cook, George Smith Richmond

Born in Stratford, Conn., in 1819, he was apparently orphaned as a baby, and raised by his maternal grandmother in Newark, N.J. He left that city in 1833, at the age of 14, and traveled with a group of settlers to Pittsburgh, Pa. He worked his way south on the rivers until he reached New Orleans, La. either in 1837 or early 1838. Developing a flair for painting, he apparently gained recognition for his work. Family records indicate that two friends of Cook's, a novelist and a physician, acquired daguerreian equipment (probably in late 1839 or early 1840), and "Made their apparatus available to Cook."

Cook may have learned additionally from William H. Harrington, who operated first in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and had a gallery in New Orleans, La., from February to about June, 1842. Records currently indicate Cook did work for H.G. Ely when that daguerreian established a gallery in New Orleans c. 1844, at 3 Exchange Place. Cook reportedly opened a gallery in the city in 1845, and may have taken over Ely's gallery.If he did open a gallery in the city, he closed it in mid-1845 to travel north. He purchased new equipment in New York City, and in October set up business in Newark, N.J. He recorded 75 portraits made that month. He remained in the area through part of 1846, daguerreotyping in other cities, including New York. In 1846, he exhibited five frames of daguerreotypes at the American Institute, New York City, N.Y. In September, 1846, he married a woman from Newark, and the couple began a westward trip. By October, the couple was in St. Louis, and Cook took daguerreotypes there for three months.

For the next several years, Cook worked as a daguerreian at a number of towns and cities in the south, but by October, 1849 Cook had relocated, apparently permanently, in Charleston, S.C., and began to establish his reputation. He advertised in 1850 that he had won the highest premium at the South Carolina Institute Fair for his daguerreotypes. He advertised similarly in 1851. It was also in 1851 that Cook operated Mathew Brady's daguerreian gallery in New York City while Brady traveled in Europe. While Cook was in New York, A.D. Gale operated his gallery in Charleston. Gale did not remain long, however, as he left by June, 1851 for Macon, Ga. In that same year, Cook exhibited three double full plate daguerreotypes and eight full plates at the American Institute, Castle Garden, New York.

. His Charleston gallery was at 235 King Street, opposite Hassell Street, over James E. Spear's Jewelry Store. Cook lived at 236 King St. Among the operators employed by Cook were A.G. Park in the early 1850's; A. McCormick in 1856 and 1860; and F.W.R. Danforth in 1859, as an ambrotypist. It was also in 1854 that he was reported to have pioneered paper photography in the city. In 1857, he had daguerreian scenes of Charleston published in an article in Harper's Monthly Magazine. From 1852 to 1859, he advertised as a daguerreian, stock depot, and instructor in the art. By 1860, over half of the documented photographers in South Carolina purchased their equipment and supplies from Cook.With the beginning of the Civil War. Cook moved to Chicago, apparently just long enough to have Abraham Lincoln and his son Tad visit the studio for a portrait.He continued to photograph in Charleston during the war. He was assisted in the gallery in the late 1870's by his son, George LaGrange Cook. The younger Cook took over the gallery in 1880 when his father moved to Richmond, Va.

.. In Richmond, Cook purchased the studio of D. H. Anderson at 913 Main Street for 3,000 dollars. He may have been employed by Anderson for a short period before, as some photos are known listing him as "Artist" in Anderson's Studio. He did studio work as well as a large amount of scenic photography. Edward Jones was employed by him as a photographer in1886-87. Cook died in 1902 in Bon Air, near Richmond, and his studio was operated by his son Huestis P. Cook, who had been assisting him in Richmond for many years.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.12, Photographs in the collection of the author

Copeland, Oliver Perry Norfolk

Daguerreian, photographer and portrait painter. A native of Virginia, he relocated to North Carolina sometime in the 1840's. He is listed by Massengill as being in Warrenton and Jackson in the 1840's, Raleigh in 1854-55 (in partnership with C. B Havens in 1854, opening a gallery on Fayetteville Street, in the William J. and A.S. Lougee building), in Salem in 1857 and in Oxford in 1858 and 1859, operating Copeland's Gallery above the store of Grandy & Clay. Copeland moved back to Virginia in 1861, and operated a galleryin Norfolk at 174 Main St,in 1872-76.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.17, Massingill, Photographers in North Carolinia, p.66.

Corbitt, James S. Lynchburg

Corbitt's Cute Studio, 913 ½ and 915 ½ Main St. 1907-1910

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.12, Scan of photograph in the possession of the author

Courtright & Richardson Portsmouth

204 High Steet, 2nd Floor

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.24

Court Street Studio Woodstock

Hugh Morrison Jr. 1897 -?.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, pp.10, 53 photo in the collection of the author

Cowden, William Wheeling

Listed with daguerreian rooms at 56 Monroe Street, next to Gazette Office, near Court House, Wheeling,.Va. Daguerreotypes are known with "COWDEN WHEELING VA" printed in gold on the inner side of the case hinge

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Scan of daguerreotype in the possession of the author

Cowell, Daniel T Richmond , Petersburg

Born c. 1827 in Connecticut First noted as a daguerreian in 1851-1852 in New Haven, Conn. at 97 Chapel Street. Reported as head operator in the gallery of J.H. Whitehurst in Baltimore, Md. at some point prior to 1856. From 1856 to an undetermined date, Cowell was employed by Palmer L. Perkins at his gallery at 99 Baltimore Street, Baltimore. In 1859 he was listed as a daguerreian in Richmond, Va., without a business address.Listed in the 1860 census as an artist residing in Richmond. In 1860 he was listed working for G.W. Minnis at 217 Main Street, Richmond. In 1862 he was a member of the firm of Minnis & Cowell,, In the fall of 1862 photographers from the firm of Minnis & Cowell in Richmond reportedly made a salt print of General Jackson in a tent at Hamilton's crossing near Chancellorsville. In 1865 an ad in the Petersburg Daily Express announced his partnership with Rockwell at 13 ½ Sycamore Street and stated that he had been the Chief Operator for Minnis' Gallery in Richmond for the past 8 years, (c.1857-65). A CDV with the backmark "Rockwell & Cowell Photographers 13 1/2 Sycamore Str. Petersburg Va. Has a two cent tax stamp cancelled "R&C Mar 3 1866". In 1866 the firm of Rockwell & Cowell produced the well known "The Military Medallion Gen. R. E. Lee & Staff"

He returned to New Haven sometime later, and was listed there in 1869 and until at least 1875..

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.21, 22, 23 Petersburg Daily Express, 9/25/1865, Photograph in the collection of the author, 1860 US Census

Cowen, William E. Charlottesville Culpeper

Born c, 1844 in Maryland

'W.E. Cowen, Practical Photographer, Culpeper C.H. Va"

"Wm .E. Cowen & Co , Practical Photographers, Formerly Jone's Gallery, Main St. Charlottesville Va"

Cowen & Daniel

Cowen & Horner

Listed in 1870 census as a "dagarian" artist living in Catalpa, Culpeper Co

Ref: Scan of photograph in the possession of the author, Photograph in the collection of the author

Cowen & Daniel Culpeper

William E. Cowen, __ Daniel

Cowen & Horner Upperville, Warrenton

William E. Cowen, Gus. B. Horner. Cowen is listed on a CDV as being from Baltimore, Horner's address is given as Warrenton. Based on the same CDV they apparently worked in Upperville sometime before 1874 and in Warrenton in 1874, and since it is of a country estate, (Southern View), they had traveling capability.

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Crabill Luray

Wright & Crabill

Ref. Ken Gissey, Pers. Com. & Scan, Jan 18th, 2006

Craig, R. Dublin

Ref: Cat. Darrah Colleection, U. Penn.

Craille, W.C. Richmond

Recorded as a daguerreian in Richmond, Va., 1855-1860(?). In 1855, he was listed at his "skylight daguerreian rooms" at 37 Main Street. He lived at the Mansion House. He was not listed in 1856, but reappeared in 1860 as an operator for E.M. Powers at 151 Main Street, and boarded at the Capitol House. He is noted by another source in Richmond in 1854-1855 as well

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Crist Brothers Vesuvius

A c. 1910 small cabinet card is marked "CRIST BROS. PHOTOGRAPHERS VESUVIUS VA"

Vesuvius is in Rockbridge County and had a population of 59 in 1906. Edward B. Crist of Rockbridge was listed as a photographer in the 1920 census, but none of his brothers were. Edward was born c. 1888, William c. 1890, John 1891, and Hugh in 1895. The exact date of the partnership and it's composition is unknown.

Ref: Scan of photograph in the possession of the author

Cross Fort Richardson

R. H. (?) Cross

A cdv of a union infantryman is backstamped "Cross, Photographer, Fort Richardson Va."

There is a revenue stamp, the date March 11th, 1865, and the notation R. H. C. / .85

Ref: Scan of photograph in the possession of the author

Cross & Childs Forts Richardson & Lyons

_______Cross and ____Childs

A cdv of Arlington House is backstamped "Cross & Childs, Photographers, Forts Richardson & Lyons Va."

Ref: Scan of photograph in the possession of the author

Cute Studio, The Roanoke

Possibly affiliated with the Chandlee photo Co. C, 1900. . Listed in a c. 1915 backmark as "Chandlee Photo Company, (The Original Cute Studio) Roanoke, Va., 104 Salem Ave, and Fairmont, W. Va., 312 Main St."

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.45

Danforth, F.W.R. Petersburg

Listed as ambrotypes at 235 King Street, Charleston, S.C. 1859 as an operator for G.S. Cook. By 1861 Danforth was operating in Petersburg, Va

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Danville Art Gallery Danville

F. H. Brown

236 Main St c.1885

Ref: Scan of CDV in possession of the author

Darnell, Woodstock

c. 1880

Ref: Showalter Collection

Darnell, W. W. East Radford

c. 1905

Darnell, _________ Radford

c. 1885

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Davidson Bros.	Winchester

David Newton & Thomas Edgar Davidson

Masonic Temple, No. 23 N. Main St. Winchester, Va 1895-1903

Produced book in 1897, "A Greeting from Old historic Winchester" pub. Enterprise Printing & Co. Winchester, Va.

Moved to Washington D.C. 1903

Ref. Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.51, Scan of photograph in the possession of the author, photos in the collection of the author

Davies, John Woodson Richmond

Born c. 1818 in England

Photographer, 920 E. Main St. 1869-72

John W. Davies & Son (W.W. Davies), Photographers, 26th & Franklin 1876

Lee Gallery 920 E. Main, John W. Davies & Son (W.W. Davies,) , Props. 1881-84

Davies had an established marble yard that was destroyed in the evacuation fire. He operated a music publishing and retail store, The Richmond Musical Exchange", at 920 Main street by 1866. This is probably the same establishment owned in 1860 by P. H. Taylor at what was then 188 W. Main Street. In 1869 a photography studio was opened on the 2nd floor, listing John W. Davies as the photographer. In 1876 "& Son" was added to the listing, for William W. Davies. Although the directory listings do not mention the name, the backmarks apparently referred to the studio as the Lee Gallery from the very beginning. A c.1869 CDV's backmark reads "LEE PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY Formerly Vannerson & Jones, OVER RICHMOND Musical Exchange, 920 Main Street, WM W. DAVIES, JOHN W, DAVIES SUPT.

Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographer living in Richmond

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.30, Chatainges Richmond Directory 1869-84, CDVs in the collection of the author

Davies, William W. Richmond

Born c, 1848 in New York

John W. Davies & Son (W.W. Davies,) Photographers, 26th & Franklin 1876

Lee Gallery 920 E. Main, John W. Davies & Son (W.W. Davies,) , Props. 1881-84

Lee Gallery 920 E. Main, W.W. Davies, Prop. 1885-91

Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographer living in Richmond

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.30, Chatainges Richmond Directory 1876-91, CDVs in the collection of the author, 1880 census

Davis, C. W. Lynchburg

Charlotte N.C. 1879-1880

Lynchburg 1882-83, Davis Gallery, 910 & 912 Main St.

Linville N.C., 1884-85

Durham N.C., Davis & Stimson, 1892

Raleigh N.C. 1892

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p. 12, Massingill, Photographers in North Carolinia, p.72.

Davis, E., Jr. Richmond

Advertised as a daguerreian in Richmond, Va. in 1841. An advertisement in July, 1841 noted a demonstration by Davis, who was apparently a resident of the city. Probably the same as "E. Daws, Jr.", noted by Ginsberg, who advertised "Daugerretype Miniature- large 6.00, small 5.00" in The Whig on July 17, 1841.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.30

Davis, George C. Roanoke

c. 1890-1930 Davis Photo Co. 104 W. Salem Ave, , Roanoke c. 1910?

Numerous scenic and group photos of people and places in and near Roanoke are in public collections.

Subject of book, " Celebrating the Photography of George C. Davis", Roanoke 1996

Davis, George W. Richmond Petersburg Fredricksburg Norfolk, Washington, Portsmouth

Born c. 1825 in New York. George W. Davis is the undisputed champion of the Virginia photographer as businessman. He owned or operated three Richmond studios simultaneously and at various times had studios in at least six Virginia cities and Washington D.C.

George W. Davis, Photographer, 821 E. Broad St. 1875-1880

George W. Davis & Co, 827 Broad St. Richmond and 723 Seventh St, Washington 1882-88

Foster & Campbell, 525 Broad St. Richmond, (Business Manager) 1882-?

Davis Branch Gallery 525 Broad St, Richmond

Davis Branch Gallery 316 High Street Portsmouth

Davis, 817 E. Broad St, Richmond

Davis Cottage Gallery Richmond

Original Davis Gallery, 817 & 819 Broad St, Richmond

Richmond Photograph Gallery, 827 ½ Broad St. Richmond

Richmond Photo Co., 827½ 817½ Broad St. Richmond

Richmond Gallery, 817 Broad St. Richmond

Richmond Photograph Company, 827½ Broad St. Richmond

Davis Gallery 141 Sycamore St. Petersburg

Davis Photographic Studio Main St. and 817 Caroline St. Fredericksburg 1892-1910

?Richmond Art Gallery? 156 Main St. Norfolk, Isaac D. Boyce prop

An 1886 ad describes his establishment at 827 Broad Street as "Three stories and an Attic", and like most of the studios he emphasized his crayon, oil, and pastel portraits. He apparently won a gold medal at the 1888 State Fair, as he illustrated it on his photo backs for the next year or so. Details of his various operations are listed under the various gallery names and locations.

Listed in the 1880 census as a photographer in Richmond

Davis, Josiah Richmond

Listed in Thompson's 1851 business directory as a daguerreotypist at 17th between. Marshall and Clay

Ref: Thomson's Mercantile and Professional Directory - Virginia - 1851,

Davis Gallery, Lynchburg

C. W. Davis, 910 & 912 Main St.1882-83

Ref: Cabinet card in the collection of the author

Davis Gallery Petersburg

141 Sycamore St.

Ref: Cabinet card in the collection of the author

Davis Photographic Studio Fredericksburg

This was a branch of the Richmond studio of the same name. It was managed by W. T. Smith and located at Main St. and 817 Caroline St.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.8

Davis Photo Co. Roanoke

104 W. Salem Ave, c. 1910

Ref: Cabinet card in the collection of the author

Davis the Fotografer Virginia?

Three cabinet cards with die cut edges were found in a Virginia album. The printing at the bottom reads "PREMIUM CABINETS Davis THE Fotografer, IVORY FINISH" The album contained photos from Danville, Lynchburg, Liberty, Richmond and Wytheville.

Ref: Cabinet card in the collection of the author

Davis Branch Gallery Portsmouth

G.W. Davis c 1880

Ref: Cabinet card and CDV in the collection of the author

Daws, E., Jr.

Spelling Variant; See Davis, E., Jr

Dean, William Harrisonburg

Dean's Art Gallery, "Dean, Main St. Harrisonburg"

Dean & Hamilton

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.9, photos in the collection of the author

Dean, William Richmond

Listed in the Darrah Collection. This has not been verified

Ref: Darrah Collection U. Of Pennsylvania

Dean & Hamilton Harrisonburg

William Dean and ______Hamilton

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.9, photo in the collection of the author

Delemos, Albert. Richmond, Ashland

Born July 1855 in Germany. Emigrated in 1869.

Manager of Vernon Photo Co. 107 E. Broad in 1886-7. Proprietor of Vernon Portrait Gallery in 1888. Listed in 1889 as Delemos & Co with himself and Edwin Andrews listed as photographers. The Ashland Portrait Gallery was a branch of the Vernon Gallery. The 1880 census Shows him as a photographer living in New York. It gives his name as Dolemus and his birthplace as Prussia. It lists one son, born in 1877 in New York. The 1900 census shows him as a photographer living in Bridgeport Connecticut. His travels can be charted by the birthplaces of his children: A son was born in 1884 in Conn., A daughter in 1885 in New York, A son in 1886 in Virginia, and a son in 1891 and a daughter in 1892 in New York.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.4, 31, Photograph in the collection of the author, 1880, 1900 census

Desylvia, Daniel W. West Point, Richmond

Born c. 1857 in Maryland. Cited by Ginsburg in West Point, no date. Listed in the 1880 census as a photographer living in Richmond. Listed in 1910 census as proprietor of a photographic shop in Richmond.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.53, 1880 census

Devol, Dr. J. L. Parkersburg

A notice in the Parkersburg Gazette of September 18, 1849 advertises a 10 day stand of Dr. J.L. Duvol, Dental Surgeon and Daguerreotypist. The 1850 U.S. census lists J. L. Devol as a dental surgeon living in Union, Washington County Ohio.

Ref: Parkersburg Gazette, 9/18/1849, 1850 US Census

Dodge, Edward Samuel Richmond

Born July 8, 816, died ca.1857 He was noted from 1837 to 1842 in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., but there is no indication he practiced daguerreotyping there. He operated as a miniature painter in Poughkeepsie, New York City, N.Y., and Richmond, Va. before being listed as a daguerreian in Richmond in 1844. In 1850 he was listed as a daguerreian in Augusta, Ga., and may have operated there prior to that date. In August, 1853, he advertised the "Southern Daguerreotype Stock Depot" in Augusta, and in November announced his intention to retire. He reportedly sold his gallery, which was located at Post Office Corner over Clark & Co., jewelers, in late 1853 to Dr. William H. Chalmers

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.31

Dodge, Henry W. Charlottesville, Haymarket

Dodge appears to have been only an avocational photographers, but photogragraphs have been noted stamped "Dodge & Sons" with pencil inscriptions on the reverse identifying the subjects as William Harper Dodge, Ryland Dodge, and George Dodge, and dated Cahrlottesville, 1901. The US Census places the Dodge family in Marlin Texas in 1900, and lists Henry as a 44 year old widower insurance agent, with four boys born between 1882 and 1893. The 1910 census found them in Haymarket Va.,, with Henry and William listed as Book keepers and the others listed without occupation. The Haymarket School1902 photograph appears to include his sons Glendis and Ryland, but is not marked as to photographer. It is possible that Henry or William took the photo. There are no other known advertisements or marked photographs to indicate that the Dodges operated commercially, Another photograph that was associated with the Dodge & Sons photographs has a similar stamp reading "Campt Dollard, Rux Virginia, Nov. 1910, and may also be by one of the Dodges.

Ref: Photographs in the collection of the author

Doolittle Newport News

:"Artist" c.1885

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.15, Photograph in the collection of the author

Donavan Broadway

"Donavan, Artist" on a c, 1883-86 cabinet card. Photos also exist marked as "Traveling Artist, W. Va"

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Dow's Studio Staunton

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.48

Drane, (P ?), Charlottesville

Draper, John W. Chase City

In many histories of photography, Draper was credited with taking the first daguerreotype in the United States; a portrait of his wife in 1839. he experimented with the daguerreotype process as soon as it was known. His own first camera, which he made, was a cigar box with a spectacle lens. In 1840, Draper's second camera was constructed with an adjusting arrangement and focusing glass. This, it was reported, was the first camera specially constructed for taking "photographs of the human countenance" (portraits). Draper worked in a room on the top floor of the New York University building; presumably the same building where Samuel F.B. Morse conducted his experiments. Circa 1840 Draper and Morse conducted a studio in the University building, Dr. Draper operating the camera and Morse posing the sitters. Gouraud, Daguerre's emissary to the U.S., learned the technique of portrait photography with the daguerreotype from Draper. Draper withdrew from the business in September, 1840, just a year after the introduction of the daguerreotype; but in that short time he made a significant contribution to the history of photography in the United States. He was also president of the first Photographic Society. It has been suggested that he did some of his experiments while teaching at Hampton Sydney College, but that has not been proven, and it is certain that he never worked as a commercial photographer in Virginia.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Dudley Roanoke

Salem Ave, c. 1890

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Duke Richmond

Listed as a daguerreian in Richmond, Va., 1856

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Dumford Staunton

c. 1890

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.48

Eastman, W.B. Richmond

Listed as a daguerreian with J.H. Whitehurst, 77 Main Street, Richmond, Va., 1850-1851

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Edgar Petersburg

Recorded as a daguerreian operator for J.H. Whitehurst in Petersburg, Va., dates unknown possibly Edgar, Thomas A. Daguerreian, 296 Greenwich Street, New York City, N.Y., 1847-1848

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Edwards, F. C. Newport News

c. 1910 (possibly African American)

Edwards, Jonathan W. Lynchburg

Listed in the 1880 census as born c.1834 in New Jersey.

Holding & Edwards, 123 Main St 1873

Edward's Excelsior Gallery, Edward's Photography, 804 Main St. c. 1880

Also 130, 92, and 101 Main St., 1875-1889

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.12, 13, Photographs in the collection of the author, 1880 U.S. Census

Edwards, Jonas M. Richmond

He reportedly learned the daguerreian process from Samuel F.B. Morse, he was first listed on Main Street in Richmond, Va. in late 1841, in in partnership with Thomas N. Starr. Their ad appeared in December, 1841. In 1842 Edwards and Edward Anthony opened a gallery in Washington, D.C., as Anthony, Edwards & Co. Victor Piard was hired as an operator. From 1844 to 1846 Edwards was listed as a daguerreian artist in New York City, at 247 Broadway. He was part of the unlisted firm of Anthony, Edwards & Co. The Washington gallery on April 12, 1844 received John Quincy Adams as well as President Tyler and his son.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, The Compiler, 12/04/41, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.31

Elite Studio Christianburg

W.H. Jewel c. 1890

Ref. photographs in the collection of the author

Elite Studio Co. Norfolk

200 Main St. 1894, Himmelwright is documented at this address as of 1889, this may be his company.

Ref. Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.17, photographs in the collection of the author.

Elite Studio Richmond

303 Broad St, c.1910

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.32

Ellis, James Scottsville

Born c. 1832 in Virginia

Listed as a photographer living in Scottsville in the 1880 census. No other information as been located.

Ref: U. S. 1880 Census

Ellyson & Taylor Richmond

Publishers of Stereo-views, c. 1868-78

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.32

Emerson, J.M. Richmond

First documented as a daguerreian in Richmond, Va. in March, 1843. There was notice that he moved his apparatus to the committee rooms in the Capitol during a session of the legislature. Also in 1843 he was listed in Pittsburgh, Pa., at the corner of Market and Fifth Streets. In 1844 he advertised at the same address as a daguerreian stock depot. He was listed in business as J.M. Emerson & Co., in partnership as Kimball and Emerson. He was not listed in the subsequent, 1847, directory. At some point in 1843 or 1844 Emerson was also listed with daguerreian rooms in Cleveland, Ohio, in the Merchant's Exchange, third floor, #3. He sold those rooms to J.F. Jenkins in July, 1844

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.32

Emery, W. H. Point of Rocks

Backmark on CDV of Union soldier

Ref: Scan of photograph in the possession of the author

Engleman, D. B. Staunton

c. 1878-79 Listed by Ginsberg as W. B.

Stamped on a CDV and a ferrotype mount: D. B. ENGLEMAN'S / PHOTOGRAPH & TINTYPE / GALLERY/ 23 E. Main St. / STAUNTON VIRGINIA

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.48, ferrotype in the collection of the author

Ennis & Lumpkin's Photograph and Ferrotype Gallery Richmond

George O. Ennis and Edward S. Lumpkin

812 Main Street

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.32

Ennis, George O. Richmond

Ennis & Lumpkin 812 Main Street

Selden & Ennis, 904 Broad Street 1869

Photographer, Rees & Co, 913 E. Main Street, 1873-4

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.32

Ennis, T. L. Richmond

Anderson & Ennis , Stereoviews c. 1866

Ref: Stereoviews in the collection of the author, Howard Manus notes

Erambert Charles H.. Farmville

b.May 28th, 1832 in South Carolina d. Jan 28, 1911

C. H. Erambert Photographic Studio

He is listed in the Farmville 1860 census, age 26, apparently still living with his parents, Edward, who was a tailor, and Melvina, with a personal estate valued at 300.00, and working as a daguerrian artist,

He served in the Confederate army, VA Inf. 25th Battalion. Co.D as a 2nd Lt.

The 1880, 1900, and 1910 census find him listed as a photographer and living in Farmville with his widowed sister, Charlotte Hunt, who is the mother of Harry Hunt, who took over Erambert's studio at some point, probably in the 1890's based on photograph mount styles.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. pp. 7, Monthly Happenings in Farmville and Prince Edward Coumty. Southside Virginia Historical Press, 1880 Census

Eutsler, William E. Traveling, Broadway, Roanoke, Danville

b.1859-d.1939)

Aldhizer & Eutsler Traveling Artists, Broadway VA c. 1880- c.188)

W. E. Eutsler, Traveling Artist, VA c. 1884-1888

W. E. Eutsler's Art Emporium, Roanoke VA 1888-1891 No. 23 First Avenue SW, 23 Salem Avenue Opposite the Post Office 1887 (Card printed by Bell's Steam Print, Roanoke,.Salem Avenue W. Of Jefferson

Bought F. A. Kroneberger's studio 421 Main Street, Danville c. 1890

W. E. Eutsler, Danville VA 1891-1896, 421 Main Street, 317 Main Street

Eutsler Brothers, 317 Main Street Danville VA 1896-c. 1905

S. L. Alderman, (Employee) Greensboro NC c.1905-c. 1908

Alderman & Eutsler, Greensboro NC c.1910

Eutsler Studio, Greensboro NC c. 1911-1913

Holsingers, (Employee) Charlottesville VA 1914-c. 1933

A cabinet card with Kroneberger Danville Va printed on the base of the card has an impressed mark of Eutsler in the lower right corner of the photo

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.9 p.4,6, 45,. Photographs in the collection of the author, Mary Byrd Blackwell, pers. com., Massingill, Photographers in North Carolinia, p.85.

Evans, B. F Norfolk

No 14 Main Street c. 1867

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author, Perrine Collection, Virginia Historical Society

Evans, B. F & Son Norfolk

No 14 Main Street

Ref: Photographs in the collection of the author

Faber, Joseph H. Newport News, Norfolk, Fredericksburg

Born c. 1858 in Massachusetts

Fredericksburg c 1880

1714 Washington Avenue, Newport News

208 ½ Main St., 390 Main St, Norfolk

Faber & Friese, Corner of Main & Church St. Norfolk 1889

Employed by U. S. Geological Survey, 1891-1904

Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographer living in Fredericksburg with his parents and siblings. Listed in the 1900 census living on Falkland Street in Norfolk with his wife, three sons, and two sister-in-laws. William Hazard is listed as a boarder and as employed as an assistant photographer.

Ref. Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.17, Photrographs in the collection of the author,, Massingill, Photographers in North Carolinia, p.86, 1880 Census

Faber, J. J. Warrenton, Norfolk

Warrenton c. 1880

156 Main Street, Norfolk.

21-23 Bank St. Norfolk 1889

905 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. Washington DC

Main Street, Herford N.C. 1896

28 Whitehall Street, Atlanta, Ga. 1891

Ref. Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.17, Massingill, Photographers in North Carolinia, p.86, Photrographs in the collection of the author,

Faber & Friese Norfolk

Joseph H, Faber and --------Friese, Corner of Main and Church St.

Ref. Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.17, Photographs in the collection of the author,

Fad Photo Co., The Danville

C. 1910. Probably a photo booth style operation inside another business.

Ref: Scan of photograph in the possession of the author

Fallon Studio Staunton

c. 1900

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.48

Faris, F. B. Marion

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.14

Faris, W. H, Lynchburg

Faris & Murphy 1907-09

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.12

Faris & Murphy	Lynchburg

W. H. Faris and W. E. Murphy, 912 Main St, 1907-09

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p

J. C. Farley Richmond

Listed in 1880 census as born c. 1852 in Virginia

Jefferson Fine Art Gallery

" born in Prince Edward County, Va., August 10, 1854 to slave parents. He came to Richmond in 1861 and engaged in the bakery business. He entered the photographic establishment of C. R. Rees & Co. in 1872. He left there and labored in the service of Mr. G. W. Davis, with whom he remained until 1895. It was while there that he became the operator, his rare talent winning for him commendation and promotion from his employer. He has been for years one of the most accomplished photographers in the South, his work ranking with that of the best artists in this country and Europe.

In August, 1895, he entered into the photographic business for himself, under the style and title of the Jefferson Fine Art Gallery, and is at present conducting a profitable business upon the most fashionable business thoroughfare in Richmond. Some of the leading society and business leaders in the State have sought Mr. Farley in order to secure the benefit of his truly wonderful ability.

He married Miss Rebecca P. Roberts, of Amelia County, Va., in 1876, and has a promising family of seven girls." "At the recent Virginia Exposition (1888?) Mr. J.C. Farley, the colored photographer, was awarded the first premium for his work, for which he is to receive a diploma and medal. Our esteemed townsman has entered a new field and ascended to the topmost round of the ladder at one bound."

Listed in 1880 census as a mulatto photographer living in Richmond

Ref: Riching, E. F., Evidences of Progress Among Colored People p.496, American Missionary, Volume 43, No. 3, March, 1889, p.70, 1880 census

.Fauver, Bento N. L Lynchburg

Listed by Ginsberg as running Lynchburg Photographic Co., 1897-1910, with Alford Blencowe.

Not found in 1900 or 1910 US Census as Bento N. L.. or Benton L.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.12, 1900 1910 US Census

Fiedeke, J. G. Ft. Monroe

c.1910 By 1919 Fiedeke was stationed at Fort Barrancas, Fla., where he copyrighted a panoramic photo of the fort.

Ref:. Scan of photograph in the possession of the author.

Firesheets, C.C. Martinsville, South Boston

"Firesheets & Co, Photographers, Martinsville Va", c. 1880 (?)(Cabinet card mount overprinted by Blunt of Danville) It is possible that Blunt was the partner referred to in the "Co"

South Boston c. 1885

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.47, Photographs in the collection of the author

Fischer, E. F. Petersburg, Charlottesville

Petersburg Art Gallery 141 Sycamore St 1894 Manager

E. F. Fischer, CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. C 1905

Ref. Photographs in the collection of the author,

Fisher, J. S. Dayton

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.7

Fitzgerald, L. W. Hot Springs

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.10, Photograph in the collection of the author

Fitzgibbon, John H. Lynchburg

(1819-1882) Born in England, the son of Michael Fitzgibbon, he arrived in the United States in 1825 as a ship's chandler. He was apprenticed to John Kelch of Philadelphia, to learn the trade of a saddler. It has been reported that he learned daguerreotyping in1841 in Lynchburg, Virginia, and from 1841 to 1846 operated in Lynchburg as a daguerreian and hotel keeper. His newspaper notices in the Lynchburg Virginian are ads for the firm of Fitzgibbon and Snead and mention Confections & fruit, mineral water, ice cream and shell oysters, items more indicative of a hotelier than a daguerreian. His first notice that mentions daguerreotypes is one of May 28, 1846 and again on September 17, placed by W. A. Retzer and stating that he has appointed J. H. Fizgibbon his agent in Lynchburg and that daguerreotype miniatures would be taken in Retzer's rooms across from the Franklin Hotel Fitzgibbon must have left town shortly afterward, it was still 1846 when he opened his first daguerreian gallery in St. Louis, Mo., on Fourth Street, between Market and Chestnut Streets.

In August, 1853, Snelling's Photographic and Fine Art Journal reported Fitzgibbon's purchase of the Robert H. Vance collection of daguerreotypes from Jeremiah Gurney in New York City. From December 1853 through 1854 advertisements for Fitzgibbon's gallery mention Vance's collection being on display there.(extensive skip of later midwestern career)

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.12, Lynchburg Virginian, 5/15/43, 5/28/46, 9/17/46

Flood, Richard H. Winchester

-July 1861

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.51

Foster, Campbell & Co Richmond

Was formed in Richmond in 1882 by B. S. Campbell, C. O. Campbell and W. W. Foster who purchased J. M. Powers' studio at 525 E. Broad. The firm employed G. W. Davis, Foster's former employer, as manager. Davis also continued to operate a very similar studio at 837 E, Broad St. Foster left the partnership in 1886 and was replaced by a Mr. Clark, probably Maben L. Clark, to form Campbell & Co, at the same address.

Ref: Photographs in the collection of the author

Foster, Walter W. Richmond

b. Feb. 22, 1857, Norfolk, d. Feb. 22, 1935 Richmond

2429 Venable St. 1876 (?)

Anderson & Co Anderson's Photographic Art Palace 1877-78

George W. Davis & Co 1879-82 (manager 1882-83)

Foster, Campbell & Co 525 E. Broad St. 1882-86

Davis Studio 1887-90

Foster's Photographic Gallery, 112 N. Ninth St.1890-1928

Foster Studio, 404 E. Grace St. 1926-72

Foster-Dementi Studio, 1972-

Most of the 19th Century negatives were destroyed in a studio fire in 1925. Remaining Foster archives were donated to the Virginia Historical Society in 1972.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.34, Foster's of Richmond, Bearss & Thompson, 1991, p.5

Foux, Egbert Guy

Common mis-transcription of Fowx

Fowx, Egbert Guy Hampton, U.S. Army City Point

Born c. 1826 in Kentucky His parents were both born in Virginia.

In 1860 he was listed as and ambrotypist in Hampton Virginia, born in 1826

Photographer Eng. Brig. c. 1864 Backmark on CDV of rendering of Corps of Engineers Chapel Petersburg and a cruder sketch of an army camp. Salt print in Smithsonian Art Museum collection. In 1863 Fowx was working as an assistant to Andrew J. Russell who was then employed as a photographer for the Bureau of the U.S. Military Railroads. In 1870 he was listed as a photographer (born 1821) living in Baltimore with his wife and four children. The 1880 census found him still a photographer in Baltimore and confirms his 1826 birth date. The 1890 census shows his wife as a widow living with her daughter in Nassau New York.

Ref: Scan of photo in the possession of the author

Franke, H. C. Lynchburg

Possibly an error for H.G. Franke of Wytheville . Ginsburg's reference is to an example in the Perrine Collection. No other examples for this name and place have been observed.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.12

Franke, H. & Co Abingdon

.Almost certainly the same as H. G. Franke.& Co

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Franke, H.G. Wytheville

c.1880

Ref: Photo in the collection of the author

Franke, H. G. & Co Traveling?

"H G. Franke & Co, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS, VA. "

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Franklin Gallery Petersburg

C. 1910

Ref: Cabinet card in the collection of the author

Frayser, Walter G. R. Petersburg, Richmond, Charlottesville, Danville

Born c. 1840 in Virginia

Listed by Ginsberg as a daguerreian in 1852 in Petersburg, but no other evidence of that has been noted. . In 1860 he was listed in Richmond, Va., at 145 Main Street, as an employee of C.R.and E.J. Rees. A Richmond Dispatch notice of November 26, 1866 announces W. G. R. Frayser as a partner in the photo and fine art gallery of E. J. And C. R. Rees at 213 Main Street and notes that he was affiliated wit the firm before the war. He is listed as a member of the firm C. R. Rees & Co until at 1870. An 1870 advertisement in Old Dominion Magazine places him at 1011 E. Main Street as do various other listings through 1880. In 1881 he is listed as a photographer for George S. Cook

A cdv that appears to date to the 1860's is marked:

J. D. MERRIT, Practical Photographer, (At Frayzer's old stand) CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

He is listed as an independent photographer with a studio at 10-11 E. Main from 1871-78. A CDV from "W.G.R. Frayser's Extensive Gallery, 1011 Main Street, Richmond Va, 1878" notes that "duplicates can be had of all negatives taken at this gallery since 1871".

Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographer living in Richmond

Listed in 1888 Danville directory at 236 Main St.

A CDV in the author's collection is marked " W. G. R. FRAYSER Photographer DANVILLE VA."A cabinet card is marked " FRAYSER & Co, Danville Va.". A c. 1890 cabinet card is signed " Frayser", and probably dates to his Danville period, as it was in a group of Danville photos. Another cabinet card is marked "W. G. R. FRAYSER, MANAGER The Globe Photo. Co." with no location given. Frayser was manager of the Globe Photo Company, Durham N.C. 1902-1905

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997,Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.10, 33, Photographs in the collection of the author,, Massingill, Photographers in North Carolinia, p.92, Turner, 1888, Old Dominion Magazine, 1871, Richmond Dispatch, 11/26/1866, Howard McManus notes

Freeman, William Norfolk

1176 Main St., 346 Main St. in 1894

Freeman & White, 176 Main St.

176 Main St. 1899- 1903

Ref. Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.17, Photrographs in the collection of the author,

Freeman & White, Norfolk

176 Main St. c. 1895-1899, William Freeman and John H. White

Ref. Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.17,

Frensley, M. S. Earlysville, Luray

A cabinet card c. 1900 is signed "Frensley Earlysville. A photo of a man on a horse in front of a store in the collection of Richard Bland is stamped on the back "M. S. Frensley / Photographer ? Earlysville -Va" There is a J. A. Frensley listed as a general merchant in Earlysville in 1888 whose relationship to the photographer is unknown. A cabinet card signed or stamped "Frensley Luray" is in the collection of Nancy A. L. Donak

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.11, Chataigne's Virginia Gazetteer and Classified Business Directory Albemarle County 1888-89, Photograph in the collection of the author, Ken Gissey, Page County Virginia Photo Gallery, photo of David Strickler

Fuller, N Richmond

Daguerreian Gallery at the corner of Main and South 13th Streets, upstairs, Richmond, Va., 1845-1846 and possibly later. He was not listed in the subsequent, 1850-1851, directory,

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997 Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.33

Furry, E. G. Bridgewater

Printed on cabinet card inscribed 1896:

E. G. FURRY, BRIDGEWATER Va

Ref: photograph in the collection of the author

Gallagher, John S., Jr. Charleston

Recorded as a daguerreian in Charlestown, Va. in 1844

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Gantt, Martin Van Buren Richmond

Born in Maryland c. 1840, he was listed in the 1860 census as a daguerreian in Baltimore, Md.

No evidence of his working in Richmond is known to the author, but he is listed in the 1880 census as a photographer living in Richmond.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Gebbard Bros. Warrenton, Culpepper

Studios were in both towns at the same time, but the Culpepper studio apparently either started before or lasted longer than the Warrenton one.

Ref: Photo in the collection of the author

Gem Photo Company Shenandoah

c. 1901

Ref: Photo in the collection of the author

Gem Studio Lynchburg

912 Main Street c. 1910

real

photo postcards

George, W. J. Richmond

Advertised as a daguerreotypist at 110 Main Street, Richmond, Va., 1855. He lived on Main Street. He was not listed in the subsequent, 1859, directory

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Gibbs, Peter E. Lynchburg, Richmond

Recorded as a daguerreian in Lynchburg and Richmond, Va. In 1853 he was listed in Lynchburg, Va.,where he worked for Jesse Whitehurst, and bought out his studio there in 1853. In 1856 and 57 he advertised ambrotypes from his branch on Main Street in Lynchburg and a newspaper advertisement states that he bought the use of Cuttings ambrotype patent for Lynchburg on Jan. 30th, 1856.A quarter plate daguerreotype is stamped on the mat "P. E. GIBBS." "LYNCHBURG". From 1856 to 1860 he was listed as a daguerreian in Richmond, Va., at Corinthian Hall, Main Street. A listing is also given for 1427 Main Street at "Whitehurst's old stand". He may have been an operator for Whitehurst in Richmond, and reportedly bought out his studio there. He was also listed in Richmond as a case maker, and bought the use of Cutting's Patent for Richmond in 1857. In 1859 he was listed with an ambrotype gallery at 215 Main Street. Ginsburg notes that he won two silver medals for ambrotypes. In 1860 he was listed without an occupation. An 1860's cdv is marked

"P.E. GIBBS, Photographist, 1427 Main Street, Whitehurst's Old Stand, RICHMOND VA." and was printed by Gary & Clemmitt. H. N Wevere listed himself as "Successor to P. E. Gibbs" at 1427 Main St., on the back of a c. 1867 cdv.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.12, 33, Photos in the collection of the author

Giffin & Barr Winchester

_________Giffin and C. Fred Barr c. 1885

Ref: Photos in the collection of the author

Gillingham, J. W. Fairfax Station

CDVs of Civil War soldiers have been noted with the backstamp "J. W. Gillingham, Fairfax Station Va", as well as others with just the surname and a statement that negatives would be retained. The information is sometimes on a glued on label, rather than printed on the card.

Ref: Scan of photo in the possession of the author

Gillingham & Stewart Alexandria

J. W. Gillingham and (Albert?) (John ?) Stewart

No. 204 King St. Cor. Columbus

Gillingham appears on the list of those who took the Oath of Allegiance, May 1862-1865., which was a requirement to have a business in the city. His age at that time was listed as 24. He is listed as a daguerrian There is also an Albert, and a John Stewart on the list, either possibly his partner.

Ref: cdv in the collection of the author , http://www.alexandria.lib.va.us/lhsc_genealogy_resources/oath/doc.html

Gillock, E. R. "Rand" Woodstock

c. 1896

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.53

Girardot & Co Petersburg

1866, Union St. Near Washington

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.20

Gitchell's Studio Charlottesville

Frank, John, and Clara Gitchell 1907-1945

The Charlottesville business was sold in 1945 and the brothers moved to Harrisonburg, where there is still a Gitchell's Studio, run by a granddaughter. The Charlottesville business is also still extant.

Ref:. 1910 1920 1930 US Census. Internet listings

Globe Photo. Co. Virginia?

A cabinet card is marked "W. G. R. FRAYSER, MANAGER The Globe Photo. Co." with no location given.

Ref:. Photograph in the collection of the author.

Goodbar Williamsburg

c 1895

Ref:. Photograph in the collection of the author.

Goodwin, Thomas Wytheville

"Opp. Wytheville Hotel" c. 1875

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.53

Gorman & Jordan Alexandria

Gorman and Jordan, Army Photographers, listed their address as " Box 359, P.O. Alexandria Va". Hugh J. Gorman appears on the list of those who took the Oath of Allegiance, May 1862-1865., which was a requirement to have a business in the city. His age at that time was given as 23. He was listed as a daguerrian from New Jersey.

Ref:. Scan of photograph in the possession of the author., http://www.alexandria.lib.va.us/lhsc_genealogy_resources/oath/doc.html

Graeme, John K. Fredericksburg

Produced stereoview backmarked " From J. K. Graeme Photographer, Fredericksburgh, VA"

Worked as a photographic printer at Wright and Co. Richmond 1876-8

Ref:. Stereoview in the collection of the author, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p 33

Granby Art Studio Norfolk

120 Granby St. C. 1900

19 Granby St. C. 1905

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p 17, photos in the collection of the author

Grasty, I .B. Gordonsville Danville?

Born c. 1849 in Mississippi.

Listed in 1870 Census living in Massie's Mills, near Lovingston in Nelson County with his family and working as a farmer.The 1880 census lists him as a photographer living in Pittsylvania County (near Danville). The entry is poorly written (it has been indexed as Isac Crasty), but the birth date and location are the same. 1880 the rest of his family is living in Taylor, Orange County Virginia, near Gordonsville and his brother John P., born c. 1853, is listed as an artist.

Ref: CDV and Cabinet cards in collection of the author, U. S.1870 1880 Census

Grasty & Robinson Gordonsville

I. B. Grasty and-----Robinson

Ref: CDV in collection of the author

Gray, William Lynchburg

Rogers & Gray, 804 Main St. 1890-91

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p 14

Greenwood , J. H. Danville

Born c. 1854 in North Carolina.

Photographer/ manager, A. H. Blunt Studio 318 Main Street 1888 Danville Directory

Listed as an Artist living in Callands, west of Danville, in the 1880 census

Ref: Cabinet card in collection of the author, U. S. 1880 Census, Turner, Danville 1888

Griffin Traveling

An itinerant daguerreian in Virginia and North Carolina in 1851. In partnership with Dr. G.H. Weeks, the pair arrived in North Carolina from Farmville, Va. They made stops in Tarboro, Raleigh, Greensboro and Salisbury, N.C. In Raleigh, the pair called themselves the "Locomotive Daguerrean Gallery," and in Greensboro built a skylight gallery at William Gott's Hotel. By September, 1851, Weeks (alone?) was in Greeneville, Tenn

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Griffith, S. S. & Co Clifton Forge

Main St. & 5th, also Griffith Studio, 1896, also S.S. Griffith & Co 503 Main St, c. 1910

Ref: photographs in collection of the author

Grubb, John S. Richmond

Listed as the "Virginia Daguerreotype Gallery", with W.A. Pratt, at 145 Main Street, Richmond, Va., 1850-1852. He was not listed in the subsequent, 1855, directory. Grubb was apparently active in the area as early as 1848; in that year he provided two daguerreotypes, of George and Martha Washington (copies of paintings or engravings) which were placed in the cornerstone of the Washington Monument.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Haas, D., Alexandria

Daguerreian, King and Royal Streets, Alexandria, Va., 1860. Also at the Marshall House, Cor. Of King & Pitt. He was listed in the city until 1870. He was also noted in partnership as Haas and Mahler, dates unknown Haas appears on the list of those who took the Oath of Allegiance, May 1862-1865., which was a requirement to have a business in the city. His age at that time was given as 45. He was listed as a daguerrian artist.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, http://www.alexandria.lib.va.us/lhsc_genealogy_resources/oath/doc.html

Haas and Mahler, Alexandria

D. Haas and ____Mahler King and Asaph Streets. Listed as Haas & Miller in Ginsberg

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.1, Photograph in the collection of the author.

Haight, B. F. Petersburg (?)

Listed by Massingill as a photographer in Petersburg in 1857. Not yet substantiated.

Ref: Massingill, Photographers in North Carolinia, p.102

Hall, Augustus, M. Alexandria

Possibly part of the partnership of Horner & Hall, proprietors of Wolff's Gallery, 10 Royal St., c. 1867.

In Alexandria from 1870 through 1874 at 69 King St., premises formerly occupied by the New Gem Gallery, c 1865, Seeley & Murphy, c. 1864, and N. S. Bennett, c 1860-64 A CDV by Hall has been noted from this address with an inscribed date of May 3, 1877. The style of the mount is consistent with that date.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.1, Photographs

in the collection of the author

Hall, William Norfolk

Noted as an artist employed by Burwell and Hobday, daguerreians, 14 East Main Street, Norfolk, Va., 1859. He boarded at 148 Church Street

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Hamblin's Studio Suffolk

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.49

Hamilton & Adams Lynchburg

A notice in the November 27, 1848 Virginian advertises a visit by Hamilton & Adams and states that they have 4 and 5 years experience respectively and that they take daguerreotypes by the"electro galvanic" method.

Charles F. Hamilton and John Adams

Ref: Lynchburg Virginian 11/27/1848

Hamilton,_______ Harrisonburg

Dean & Hamilton

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p. 9, photos in the collection of the author

Hamilton, Charles F. Lynchburg

A notice in the November 27, 1848 Virginian advertises a visit by Hamilton & Adams and states that Mr. Hamilton has experience of nearly 5 years in Virginia.

Hamilton & Adams

Ref: Lynchburg Virginian 11/27/1848

Hammer & Hammer's Studio Elkton

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.7

Hankins, Thomas, Jr. Norfolk

Hankins and Clark 6 East Main Street, 1858.Signed images are known from the partnership. In 1860 he was listed alone as a photographer at 35 Main Street, upstairs. . Possibly the same Thomas Hankins noted as a daguerreian in Nashville, Tenn., date unknown; from a paper label on a daguerreotype plate Sometimes misspelled as "Hawkins".

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Massingill, Photographers in North Carolinia, p.103

Hankins and Clark Norfolk

Thomas Hankins Jr. And T. W. Clark, 6 East Main Street, 1858. Listed as "Daguerretypists and Melanotypists"Signed images are known from the partnership

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.17

Happer, ___________ Norfolk

Possibly J.W. Happer, listed as a lawyer living in the same boarding house as J. L. Burgess in the 1880 census. Born c. 1851 in Virginia

Burgess & Happer, Corner Main and Bank Streets

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Harding's Manchester

Photograph & Ferrotype Gallery

Corner 9th and Hull Streets c.1860

Later Harding & Co "60 Babylon" location unknown, probably not Manchester

Ref: Ferrotype in the collection of the aythor

Harper & Co. Norfolk

332 Main St. There were also studios in Washington DC, Augusta Ga, Charleston SC and Wilmington Del.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.17. Photograph in the collection of the author

Harrell, Elihue Marshall

Born c. 1841 in Virginia. Listed as a Phot. Artist living in Marshall in the 1880 census. No other information as been located.. Marshall is in Fauquier County midway between Manassas and Front Royal.

Ref: U. S. 1880 Census

Harrell, Jesse E. Suffolk

No 19 Washington Square the "Old Stand"

Parker & Harrell

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.50, Photos in the collection of the aythor

Harriman,_______	Virginia Unknown

The partial label on the back of a ferrotype of a union soldier reads:

"____________HARRIMAN __ERROTYPIST ___rps HeadQuarters _____ ____VIRGINIA

Harris, _________ Camp Hamilton

Harris & King

Harris & Larabee

Phillips & Harris

It seems probable that it is the same Harris in all of these partnerships and in Harris & Bancroft of Richmond as well. It is quite possible that this is Hiram V. Harris.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Photos and scans of photographs in the possession of the author; Horton, Exposing America, p. 216

Harris, Hiram V. Norfolk

From 1849 to 1854 he was listed as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y. From 1849 to 1851 he was listed at 333 Broadway, with various residence addresses. From 1851 to 1854 he was listed at 132 Bowery and 236 Grand Streets. Probably the same Hiram V. Harris listed in 1854 in Albany, N.Y., at 41 South Pearl Street. Also probably the same Hiram V. Harris listed in 1854-1855 in Troy, N.Y., at the corner of Congress and River Streets, with his residence at 15 Sixth Street. Also probably the H.V. Harris in 1855-1856 in Chicago, Ill., at 21 and 23 Clark Street. He was listed on Clark Street at the northeast corner of Lake Street in late 1856 and through 1857. Probably also the same H.V. Harris who was listed in Norfolk, Va., in 1859, at 53 East Main Street. There he was listed there in partnership as Armstrong (L.) and Harris, and boarded at the National Hotel. In the late 1860's he was listed in Portland, Maine

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Harris, Peter H. Appomattox

Born c. 1858 in Virginia. Listed as a photographer in the 1880 census. No other information as been located.

Ref: U. S. 1880 Census

Harris & Bancroft Richmond

163 Broad Street Between 6th and 7th

They advertised Cartes De Viste, Vignettes, and Ambrotypes on the back of a cdv of a sketch of Appomattox Court House that appears to date from the 1860's. Several cdv's of Union Soldiers by the firm without tax stamps are known, which probably indicates a date range for the firm of c, 1866-68. A copy of the Gibbs CDV of Lee has the handwritten notation "Harris & Bancroft / Richmond Va / July 4th, 1865 and no tax stamp. Jackson & Harris is also listed at 163 Broad Street and is probably the precursor firm.

Ref: Photos in the collection of the author

Harris & King Camp Hamilton

Monitor Gallery c. 1864

Ref: Scan of photograph in the possession of the author

Harris & Larabee Camp Hamilton

c. 1864

Ref: Horton, Exposing America, p. 216

Harvey, E. C. Jr Traveling?. Brookneal

Two c. 1880 cabinet cards have rubber stamps reading "E. C. Harvey Jr."One continues "Photographer Va.", the other reads" BROOK NEAL VA." Brookneal in in Halifax County equidistant between Lynchburg and South Boston.

Ref: Photos in the collection of the author, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.54

Hartman Harrisonburg

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.9

Hawkes, Benjamin Franklin Richmond

Richmond 1855. First listed as a daguerreian in 1849 at 2 Chelsea Street, Charlestown, Mass. From 1852 to 1854 he was listed in Boston, Mass. In 1852 he was listed at 113 Washington Street, and lived at 835 Washington Street. In 1853 and 1854 he was listed as a daguerreotypist without a business address, and lived at 119 Washington Street. In 1855 he was listed in Richmond, Va., at Whitehurst's Daguerreian Gallery, 77 Main Street, and boarded at the American Hotel. At some point in time, he was reported to have worked as Whitehurst's business agent; this was perhaps later than 1855. In 1858, he was listed in Baltimore, Md., over 205 Baltimore Street, with his residence at 94 West Fayette Street. In September, 1857, it was "rumored" Hawk(e)s was about to take over the stand formerly occupied by Whitehurst. This apparently happened

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Hayth, W. B. Fincastle

Born c. 1828 in Virginia,. Listed as Daguerrian Artist in the 1870 census and as a photographer in the 1880 census.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.7, : U. S. 1870 1880 Census

Hazard, William O. Portsmouth, Norfolk

Born May, 1864 in Virginia

W. O. Hazard & Co Portsmouth Va. c. 1910

W. O. Hazard Norfolk Va. c. 1910

Listed in the 1900 Norfolk census as a boarder with Joseph Faber and as employed as an assistant photographer. Not found in 1910 census.

Ref: Photographs in the collection of the author

Hemming, T.M. Charlottesville, Front Royal

"Johnson and Hemming's Photographic Art Studio Charlottesville"

Front Royal c. 1889

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, pp 5,.9, Photo in the collection of the author

Hendrick, Alonzo Beaver Dam

Born c. 1857 in Virginia.

Listed as a photographer in the 1880 census and as a carpenter in the 1900 Census. No other information as been located.

Ref: U. S. 1880 Census, 1900 Census

Hess, A. E. Bedford City

Bridge St.

Ref: Photo in the collection of the author

Hesselberg, H. Williamsburg

c. 1900

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, pp 50, Photo in the collection of the author

Hicks, H. W. Pocahontas

H. W. Hicks Studio c. 1890- 1900 Hicks was still in the area in 1917, when he served on the Draft Review Board and Red Cross committees. He employed Miss Ella Richardson for a period ending in 1905.

Ref: Photo in the collection of the author, Clinch Valley News, July 13, 1917, June 16, 1905

Hill City Photograph Gallery Lynchburg

Oliver W. Cole and G. W. Simpkins Managers 804 Main St. 1897-1900

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.12

Hill City Studio Lynchburg

Oliver G. Cole, Manager, 804 Main St. 1894-96

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.12, Photographs in the collection of the author

Hill, James M. Bridgewater, Traveling?

B. 1833 D. 1911

"J. M. Hill, Photographer" c.1890

"J, M, Hill & Company, Photographers" c. 1890

also with rubber stamp of S A. Ruebush, Traveling Photographerc.1890

A ferrotype in a paper sleeve from c.1865-75 is stamped on the back "J,M, HILL, ARTIST"

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.4. Photographs in the collection of the author

Hill J.C. Bridgewater

B. 1883 working after 1900. Possibly the son or grandson of James M. Hill.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.4

Hilton Studio Richmond

409 E. Broad St. C,1900

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.34

Himmelwright, Charles A. Norfolk

200 E. Main Street, 1889

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.18, Photographs in the collection of the author

Hobday, Albert Norfolk

Born 1826 in Virginia

14 East Main Street, Norfolk, Va., 1859-1860. He was listed in partnership as Burwell and Hobday. he lived in Portsmouth with his parents. "A. Hobday & Co, No. 63 Main Street, Norfolk VA." occurs as a salt print CDV backmark Burwell operated independently at that address sometime between 1864 and 66.

Listed in the 1860 census as a Daguerreian artist living in Portsmouth

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.18,, Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Darrah Collection, University of Pennsylvania, Photograph in the collection of the author

Hobday, Joseph W. Norfolk, Portsmouth

Born c. 1833 in Virginia.

J & A Hobday's Gallery, 14 Main St, 165 Main St, Norfolk,

J. Hobday Photographic Artist No.42 High St. Portsmouth 1860-73.

J. Hobday is found stamped on Daguerreotype and ambrotype mats. Some of the daguereotypes appear to date from the 1840's..

HOBDAY / DAGUERREOTYPIST / PORTSMOUTH is found as a merchant countermark on contemporary American coins.

Listed in Thompson's 1851 business directory as a daguerreotypist artist on High Street.

Subscriber to the 1856 Portsmouth Yellow Fever Relief Association

Listed in the 1850 Census as Daguerreian Artist living in Portsmouth

Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographer living in Portsmouth..

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.18, Photographs in the collection of the author. Thomson's Mercantile and Professional Directory - Virginia - 1851,

Hobday, J & J (typo for A & J?) Norfolk

Joseph Hobday and ______Hobday

Hodges, C. F.	Bristol

c. 1890 Bristol Tenn.

Hodges' Gallery, 529 State Street c 1900 Bristol Tenn/ Va

Ref: Photographs in the collection of the author, Chataigne's Virginia Gazetteer and Business Directory - 1888-89 - Washington County

Hodges, S. C.	Bristol

c. 1890 Bristol Tenn.

Hodges' Gallery, 529 State Street c 1900 Bristol Tenn/ Va

Ref: Photographs in the collection of the author, Chataigne's Virginia Gazetteer and Business Directory - 1888-89 - Washington County

Hodges, L. B. Covington

c. 1910

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Hoge-Berkeley Studio, The Staunton

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.48

Holding & Edwards Lynchburg

123 Main St. W. W. Holding and J. W. Edwards managers 1873

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.13

Holding, W. W. Lynchburg

Holding & Edwards, 123 Main St. 1873

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.13

Holladay, ________ Newport News

c. 1916 panoramic photos of troops at Camp Stuart, the port of embarkation of many WWI troops. A cdv sized portrait is signed on the print "HoLLaday- 12"

Ref: Scan of photograph in the possession of the author, Photographs in the collection of the author

Holmes Gallery Norfolk c.. 1870

Ref:Darrah Collection, U. Of Pennsylvania, Photographs in the collection of the author

Holmes Luray, Waynesboro

------Holmes, Luray

Clem & Holmes Waynesboro

Ref: Ken Grissy, Page County Virginia Photo Gallery, Ken Gissey, Pers. Com. & Scan, Jan 18th, 2006

Holsinger, Rufus Waldo, Charlottesville

R. W. Holsinger, 403 East Main St. Over Gleason and Bailey's

Born in Pennsylvania. Partnership with J.B. Holsinger, Alum & Bank, Bedford Co. Pennsylvania c. 1880. Purchased City Studio in 1887 and Wampler's Gallery at 721 W. Main in 1889 for 300.00. He worked until 1925 when he was injured in a fall from his studio's second story window and his son Ralph E. Holsinger took over the business, operating it until 1969. He is well known for his street scenes of Charlottesville and views of the University of Virginia, which were widely disseminated when he sold them to UVA students and parents through his University Studio. Many of his early negatives, and probably any which came with the businesses he purchased, were lost in a studio fire in 1910. W. E. Eutsler was an employee of the gallery from 1914-1933. 9,000 of Holsinger's negatives were discovered in his studio's basement in 1968, and a selection of them were published as Holsinger's Charlottesville. They are currently in the collection of the Alderman Library, University of Virginia.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.5,6, Clover & Heblich, Holsinger's Charlottesville, p. 3, Photographs in the collection of the author

Homier & Clark Richmond

Adolf Homier and Maben L Clarke

525 E. Broad St.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.34

Homier, Adolf Richmond, Hampton(?)

Homier & Clark,Richmond

Homier, Hampton

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.34, Photographs in the collection of the author

Hood, J. M. Roanoke

C. 1910

Ref: Cabinet card in the collection of the author

Hook, Albert L. Staunton

14 E. Main St., c. 1867

Directory listings1896-97

A c.1890 backmark lists him as "successor to B. A. Blakemore", but Blakemore continued in business long after that date.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.48, Photographs in the collection of the author, Directory Of The Representative Business And Professional Men Of Augusta County And Staunton

Hopper, Norfolk

Burgess & Hopper, Main Street, corner of Bank, (168 Main St?) 1873

This may be a misprint for Happer

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p..16

Hornbaker, J. W. Alexandria

101 King St c. 1865. Tax stamped cdv's from this address also exist marked McAdams. They appear to be contemporary, or nearly so. Hornbaker appears on the list of those who took the Oath of Allegiance, May 1862-1865., which was a requirement to have a business in the city. His age at that time was given as 25. He was listed as a merchant.

Ref. :Photographs in the collection of the author,

http://www.alexandria.lib.va.us/lhsc_genealogy_resources/oath/doc.html

Horner, Gustavus B. Alexandria (?) Upperville, Warrenton

Born c. 1843 in Virginia

Gus B. Horner Practical Photographer Main St. Warrenton c. 1867

Cowen & Horner, 1874 Warrenton, Upperville

Gust. B. Horner, Warrenton c. 1875

Horner & Hall (?) c. 1867-70 Alexandria

Listed in 1870 census as a photographer living in the First Revenue District, Fauquier Co.

Ref: Photographs in the collection of the author. 1870, 1880 census

Horner & Hall Alexandria

Gus B. (?) Horner and Augustus(?) Hall

.Listed as proprietors of Wolff's Gallery, No. 10 Royal Street. Over printed on a Wolff's card with backmark identical to that used in 1866, listing Opperman as operator.

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Houff, J.M. Staunton

Manager Porter Studio c. 1890

Ref: Scan of photograph in the possession of the author

Hough, Eugenio K. Petersburg

Listed as an artist and daguerreian, Petersburg, Va., 1858. In 1859 he was listed as a daguerreian in Louisburg, N.C. In the same year he was listed in partnership as Hough and Levois in Hillsborough, N.C. In later years he had a studio in Winston, N.C., and in Tennessee. Shortly after he was reported in Tennessee, it was also reported he had sold his gallery in Winston, N.C., and had moved to Fredonia, N.Y. It was noted he was "again at his home" in Fredonia. That was apparently c. 1887. It was in those years that he also wrote extensively on art in photography for Anthony's Photographic Bulletin

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.20

Hovelle, Adolphe Staunton

c. 1890

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.48 , Scan of photograph in the possession of the author.

Howlett, Warner L. Portsmouth, Norfolk

Born c. 1824 in Virginia, (Name Warner, not Warren as given in Ginsburg)

Howlett's Gallery, Portsmouth c. 1862 (Handwritten)

Howlett's Portrait Gallery, over 168 Main St. Norfolk

W. L. Howlett 44 High St. Portsmouth c.1870

Howlett's Photograph Gallery 44 High Street Portsmouth

Listed in the 1870 and 1880 Census as a photographer living in Portsmouth

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.18, .Photographs in the collection of the author, 1870 1880 census

Hull, R.B. Richmond

Active as a daguerreian in Richmond, Va., 1855

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Hunt, Harry H.	Farmville

Born c. 1873 in Kentucky

c. 1890-1910

The 1900 census shows him as a photographer living in Farmville with his widowed mother and siblings next door to his Uncle Charles Erambert. In 1910 he has moved out with his wife and children, and has a boarder, Emelie Barmettler, who is listed as a retoucher.

Ref: Photographs in the collection of the author, 1900 census

Hunter, P. C. Culpeper

Born c. 1848 in Virginia

"Late of Baltimore Md" Backmark on CDV of Union soldier

Listed in the 1880 census as a photographer living in Stevensburg, Culpeper Co. Va

Ref: Scan of photograph in the possession of the author. 1880 U.S. Census

Huntsberry, W. E. Winchester

Publisher & Photographer, c.1906

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.51

Idylwood Studios Scottsville

William E. Burgess

c. 1910 On site Photos, RPPC

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Irish Photo Co Richmond

104 N. 8th St c. 1900

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.35

Israel, _________ Shenandoah

Ripple & Israel c. 1895

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.47, Scan of novelty photo in possession of the author

Jackson, E. F. Baptist Valley

c.1900

Ref: Scan of photograph in the possession of the author

Jackson & Harris Richmond

_____Jackson and ______ Harris

163 Broad Street c. 1867

Ref: Scan of photograph in the possession of the author

Jameson Studio Alexandria

c. 1910

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Jeffers Hampton

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.9

Jefferson Fine Art Gallery (The) Richmond

James Conway Farley

523 E. Broad St. c.1895- 1900

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.18, Riching, E. F., Evidences of Progress Among Colored People p.496

Jefferson, The Richmond

528 Broad Street c. 1900

The exact connection between "The Jefferson", and "The Jefferson Fine Art Gallery" is not yet known. It could be the same firm, a successor firm, or simply someone taking advantage of the name recognition of a recently defunct firm. In any case, it seems to have been of limited duration, a few years at most.

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Jeffres, J.E. Norfolk

Jeffries, Jos. A.. Warrenton

1919 RPPC

Jenkins, G. D. Big Stone Gap

1905

Ref: Scan of Photograph in possession of the author

Jenkins, Solon, Jr. Richmond

Richmond 1852-53. A daguerreian and inventor, he was reportedly a native of West Cambridge, Mass. He was first listed as a daguerreian in Boston, Mass., from 1848 to 1850. There his gallery was at 389-1/2 Washington Street, in partnership as Barrows (J.) and Jenkins.

He is probably the same "S. Jenkins" listed as a daguerreian in New York City, N.Y., in 1850-1851 at 290 Broadway. Another source listed him in New York from 1851 to 1853 at 77 Bowery. He was reportedly in West Cambridge, Mass., in 1851, when he was issued Patent #7,974 (March 11), for a method of securing daguerreotypes in headstones.

Jenkins was also listed in Washington, D.C., in 1850, as an artist at the corner of 4-1/2 West and Pennsylvania Avenue.

In 1852-1853 he was reported as a daguerreian operator in the employ of Jesse H. Whitehurst in Richmond, Va., and in the early months of 1854 as an operator for I. Tucker in Columbia, S.C.

In June, 1854, Jenkins opened his own gallery in Columbia, over Fisher and Agnew's Store. The location had been previously occupied by Thomas. He advertised at that time he had been in the employ of Glen (D.L.) in Charleston, S.C., for the previous two years, and had taken more than 4,000 daguerreotypes there. Another ad the same month noted a visit by M. Mallon of Baltimore, to take "Electrine Daguerreotypes." The gallery was located at the corner of Plain and Richardson Streets.

Jenkins died of yellow fever November 17, 1854; within a week, Isaac Tucker of Augusta, Ga. announced the "re-opening" of the "Palmetto Daguerreian Gallery" (formerly known as the Jenkins Gallery). One researcher theorizes that the wording of the ad implies a previous relationship between Tucker and Jenkins at the Columbia gallery.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Jennings, ______ Wytheville

c. 1890

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Jewel. William Hank. Snowville, Christiansburg, Tazewell

B. Aug. 10th, 1848 In Floyd Co. Va. His apparent first photographic venture is described in a history of Snowville as "Among the facilities provided for residents of Snowville was the photography show operated by W.H. JEWEL in Snowville which he opened there about two years after the Civil War". He lived almost his entire life in Christainsburg

Jewel's Photographic Studio

Hank Jewel Photographer

Jewel & Poff Photographers

Siebert & Jewel

Photographed by W. H. Jewel, Tazewell C. H. Va,

W.H. Jewel Bridge Place Main Street Christianburgh, Virginia

W.H. Jewel Elite Studio Christianburg

W.H. Jewel & Son Christianburg c. 1910

In 1913 Jewel contributed an article to the local paper on his experiences and feelings as a boy during the Civil War. Jewel died Sept. 10th, 1919

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.6, CDV's in collection of the author,

Jewel & Poff Christiansburg

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.6

Jewel, W. H. & Son Christiansburg

c.1910

Bridge Place Main Street Christiansburg, Virginia

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Johnson, R. Cave Hillsville

Listed as a daguerreian in Mt. Airy, N.C. and Hillsville, Va., in 1851

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Johnson, T. H. Norfolk

Stereocards

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.18

Johnson, W. A. Wytheville

W. A. Johnson's Photograph Gallery Main Street.

Probably the same as W. A, Johnston

Ref: Scan of photograph in the possession of the author

Johnson and Hemming's Photographic Art Studio Charlottesville

_____Johnson and T.M. Hemming

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Johnston, C.F. Richmond

918 Main Street

produced series of stereo views shortly after the Civil War

Ref: Treadwell and Wilburn, Stereoviews, p. j-3

Johnston, J. H. Christiansburg, Staunton

Ref: Chataignes Virginia Gazetteer and Business directory 1888-89, Montgomery Co. , Scan of photograph in the possession of the author

Johnston, W. A. East Radford, Harrisonburg, New Market, Luray, Edinburg, Wytheville

Rural Retreat

Born c. 1844 in Virginia.

working in New Market in 1876

"W.A. JOHNSTON PhotograPh & Gem Artist, LURAY VIRGINIA" (Stencil on ferrotype sleeve)

"W.A. JOHNSTON PHOTOGRAPHER EDINBURG VA." cdv

"W. A. JOHNSTON ARTIST WYTHEVILLE VA," cdv

"W. A. Johnston's PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY WYTHEVILLE VA." cab

"W. A. JOHNSTON PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST....RURAL RETREAT, VA." cab

Apparently succeeded in Wytheville by J. E. Carnahan, as both used the same backdrop

Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographer living in Wytheville at Crockett's Boarding house.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. pp.7, 10, 15, Photograph in the collection of the author, 1880 Census

Jones, C. E. Richmond

Vannerson & Jones 188 Main Street (June 4, 1866), No 77 & 188 Main Street, (July 2, 1866)

CDVs are known stamped C. E. Jones and Vanerson (sic) No. 77 Main Street. All examples with this backmark that have been examined have been Confederate officers. One has a tax stamp cancelled "V&J 6/1/1865" A CDV in the Darrah Collection marked is "C.E. Jones Temple of Art, Williamsport Pennsylvania". Mautz lists a C.E. Jones in partnership with W. H. Elliot, stereo photographer in Davenport Iowa

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia.p.43, CDVs in the collection of the author, www.state.ia.us/iowahistory, Ref: Darrah Collection, U. Of Pennsylvania, Mautz p. 229

Jones, J. Rendezvous of Distribution (Alexandria)

"J. Jones, Photographer, Rendezvous of Distribution, VA" This was a major convalescent center

and supply depot near Alexandria.

Ref: photograph in the collection of the author

Jones Photographic Gallery Charlottesville

SW corner of 2nd and E. Main St. Robert S. Jones?

Succeeded by Wm. E Cowen & Co.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.5

Jones, Robert S. Charlottesville

Recorded as a daguerreian in Charlottesville, Va., in January, 1853. He listed a Main Street gallery, and reportedly took daguerreotypes of Niagara Falls. He was a pupil of Retzger, and may have been in business with him in 1852. He did succeed Retzger at his gallery

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Joslin, James M. (A.) Richmond

Listed as a daguerreian in Richmond, Va., 1855-1856; he was the principal operator for J.H. Whitehurst at 77 Main Street, upstairs. He was noted to have been from Boston, Mass. Referred to in a later publication as J.A. Joslin

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Kauffman Martinsburg

Working 1859

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.12

Keagy, James Staunton, Lynchburg, Winchester

His father John Keagy advertised ambrotypes at Main and Market Streets, Chambersburg, Pa., 1860. A directory listed him only that year as an ambrotypist. A daguerreotype exists identified by John's name stamped on the brass mat. From another published report, it is probable that Keagy (also noted as Keaggy) operated earlier elsewhere. A writer in 1894 recalled "facing the camera in old John Keaggy's gallery in the early fifties..." (Article in Daguerreian Annual 2001 shows family/stereo dags by James Keagy identified as being taken in Staunton in 1855. James' daughter Ann Virginia Keagy is listed as being born in Lynchburg in 1856. 1/6th pl. ambro in the collection of Laurence Lindberg is stamped "Keagy Lynchburg) Listed in Thompson's 1851 business directory as a daguerreotypist in Winchester under the name Kagey. D. H. Bliss advertised himself as a successor to Keagy in 1856

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Pollock, Daguerreian Annual 2001 p.13, ambrotype in the collection of the suthor, Thomson's Mercantile and Professional Directory - Virginia - 1851, Lynchburg Virginian, Aug_ , 1856

Keeley & Murphy Alexandria

New Gem Gallery, No. 69 King St. They appear to have been succeeded at this location by Augustus Hall.

Ref: Mounted ferrotype in the collection of the author,

Keen, L. W. Abingdon

Jonesville Tennessee

Keen is reputed to have worked as a daguerreian in Abingdon early in his career.

Kelley & Partlow Lynchburg

511 Main St. Joseph Kelley and Lewis L, Partlow 1900-1910

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.13

Kelly and Tanner, Floating Gallery James River

A CDV from c. 1865 is reported by Robert O. Brown as having the backmark "Kelly and Tanner, Floating Gallery, James River." It is unclear whether the Tanner referred to is Henry S. Junior and if the Kelly is Joseph Kelley. A Joseph Kelley is listed in the 1880 census as a photographer living in Marshall, Buckingham Co with a birth date of c. 1832. This may be either or both of the photographers listed here.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.14, Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Robert O. Brown, pers. com,

Kelley, Joseph Lynchburg

Kelly & Tanner?

Kelly & Pettigrew c. mid 1860's ?

Kelley & Partlow with Lewis L. Partlow c. 1900-1910

Kelley may have worked independently 1906-1910

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.13

Kelly & Pettigrew Lexington

"Kelly & Pettigrew, Lexington Va." Reported backmark on CDV related to Washington College. Not examined.

Samuel Pettigrew and Joseph Kelley ?

Kennedy, Philip B. Deep Bottom

Brooklyn N.Y. 1859-60

U. S. Army photographer 1865, Deep Bottom

Asheville and various other locations in N.C. 1866-69

Ref: Massingill, Photographers in North Carolinia, p.127

Kent, Jonathan S. Wilmington

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.53

Kidd, James H. Roanoke

Born January 1874 in Virginia

Manager of St. Louis Portrait Co, 125 ½ Salem Ave. 1896-1900

Kidd Photo Active 1908. Took photo of 1905 freshman agricultural class at VPI

Ref: Photographs in the collection of the author, 1900 census

Kimberly Bros. Norfolk

National Gallery No. 40 Main St.

Ref: Photographs in the collection of the author,

Kins & Barbour Petersburg,

CDV's of Confederate officers have been noted with revenue stamps and stamped "Kins & Barbour, Dealers in Stationary, Petersburg, Va." it is not known if they were photographers or merely retailed the photography of other, although the latter is far more likely.

Knox & Vannerson

A. A. Knox and Julian Vannerson Elizabeth City N.C.

Although these were both Virginia photographers, Knox as an operator for Anderson in Richmond, and Vannerson in a variety of roles, this is a North Carolina business.

An 1870's Stereoview of the stone house at Peaks of Otter has "Knox + Vannerson Photo" hand written on the back

Ref: Scan of stereoview in the possession of the author, Massengill, Photographers in North Carolina p. 202

Kroneberger, F. A. Danville

Born September 1847 in Maryland

Not found in 1850, 60, or 70 census.

Listed in 1880 census as a photographer living in Chester Pennsylvania

c 1890 317 Main St. Listed as boarding at the Normandy Hotel

His studio was bought by W. E. Eutsler in 1890.

The 1900 and 1910 census shows him as a photographer living in Philadelphia, he is not listed in the 1920 census.

A cabinet card with Kroneberger Danville Va printed on the base of the card has an impressed mark of Eutsler in the lower right corner of the photo.

Ref: Photos in the collection of the author, Evelyn ____ Pers. Com. 12/15/08, Turner's Danville Directory, 1890-91, US Census

Kronk, F. T. & Co Fredericksburg

Fillmore T. Kronk & Albro L. Shotwell

Caroline below Williams St.

Main bel Commerce (1888-89)

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p 8, Chataigne's Fredericksburg and Falmouth City Directories 1888-1889

Kronk, Fillmore T. Fredericksburg

Born c. 1866 in Pennsylvania

Listed as Philmore Kronk of Spottsylvania Co in the 1880 census

F. T. Kronk & Co, Fredericksburg, 1888-89

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p 8, Chataigne's Fredericksburg and Falmouth City Directories 1888-1880, US Census, 1880

Lackey,____________ Lexington

McCown & Lackey

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.10

Landes, D.J. Staunton

Palace Gallery 23 E. Main St 1892

Baldwin, Cor of Central Ave. 1896

Landes Bros. 23 E. Main St.

Advertised the usual range of services in Randall's 1892 directory. Mentioned blue and bromide prints.

Not listed in 1899 Staunton directory. Not found in any census.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.48, Photos in the collection of the author

Landes, Manie F. Roanoke

Born September 1857 in Virginia

150 Salem Ave

126 3/4 Salem Ave

The above addresses are given on cabinet cards copyrighted 1889. He is listed at 126 3/4 in directories 1891-98, later moving to 19 ½ Salem, which was Lineback's old studio

Salem Avenue E. of Commerce

Listed in 1900 census as a photographer living in Roanoke (Big Lick). Not located in other censuses.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia.p.45, Photos in the collection of the author, scans of photographs in the possession of the author, 1900 US Census

Landes Bros.	Staunton

D. J. Landes and _________Landes

23 E. Main St

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.48, Photos in the collection of the author

Larrabee, L. H. Camp Hamilton

Proprietor of the Monitor Gallery at some point during the Civil War, probably prior to mid 1864.

Harris & Larabee 1864

Ref: scans of photographs and CDV's in the possession of the author

Larrabee, William F Fortress Monroe

Born c. 1842 in Maine

"W. F. LARRABEE, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, FORTRESS MONROE VA

A series of Stereoviews were produced labeled "Views at Fort Monroe, Va. by W.F. Larrabee, Photographer.", This may be the same photographer listed as L.H. Larrabee at Camp Hamilton

He is listed in the 1880 census as a photographer living in Chesapeake Va..

Ref: scans of photographs and CDV's in the possession of the author, 1880 census

Layton Studio Richmond

417 E. Broad C. 1900

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.36

Lazelle, Henry H. Petersburg

Born c. 1830 in New York

Lazelle & Harriman (?) Va c 1865

Lazelle's Excelsior Gallery 39 Sycamore St., Petersburg

Lazelle & McMullen, Excellsior Gallery Petersburg c. 1866

Gallery !st door west of Cape Fear Bank, Washington N.C. c. 1869

By 1880 a confectioner in Washington D. C.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.20 scans of photographs in the possession of the author, Massingill, Photographers in North Carolina, p. 129, scans of photographs and CDV's in the possession of the author

Lazelle & McMullen Petersburg

Henry H. Lazelle and ____McMullen Excellsior Gallery 39 Sycamore St. 1866

Published "Views of Petersburg and Environs, including Lines of Defense, Forts, etc., etc."

Stamp on photo dated 3/21/66

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.20

Leath, Ernest C. Petersburg

Born c. 1845 in Virginia

1871-72 Tarboro Photograph and Pearltype Gallery, Tarboro N.C.

1875 E. Leath's Art Rooms, 10 Sycamore St.

1878 Leath's Photo. Gallery,125 & 141 (N.) Sycamore

Dated backmarks for 1877 and 1879 read "LEATH PHOTOGRAPHER PETERSBURG VA."

Listed in the 1880 Census as an artist living in Petersburg.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.2o, Photographs in the author's collection, Massingill, Photographers in North Carolinia, p.129 1880 Census

Lee Gallery Richmond

Davies, John W. Photographer, 920 E. Main St. 1869-72

John W. Davies & Son (W. W. Davies), Photographers, 26th & Franklin 1876

Lee Gallery 920 E. Main, John W. Davies & Son (W. W. Davies,) , Props. 1881-84

Davies had an established music publishing and retail store, The Richmond Musical Exchange", at 920 Main street by 1866. In 1869 a photography studio was opened on the 2nd floor, listing John W. Davies as the photographer. In 1876 "& Son" was added to the listing, for William W. Davies. Although the directory listings do not mention the name, the backmarks apparently referred to the studio as the Lee Gallery from the very beginning. A c.1869 CDV's backmark reads "LEE PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY Formerly Vannerson & Jones, OVER RICHMOND Musical Exchange, 920 Main Street, WM W. DAVIES, JOHN W, DAVIES SUPT.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.30, Chatainges Richmond Directory 1869-84, CDVs in the collection of the author

Lendrum, G. W. Not a Virginia Photographer

Lendrum was a photographer in Alexandria Ontario in 1871, Some confusion is caused by his stenciled backmark on ferrotypes, which reads " G. W. Lendrum / Photographer / Alexandria " inside a dashed oval.

Ref: scan of backmark in possession of the author, Canadian Dominion Directory for 1871 CA0192-S

Levy, ________ Richmond

Vannerson & Levy, 737 Main St

Ref: scan of backmark in possession of the author

Levy & Cohen

Philadelphia c. 1865

Not Virginia photographers, but Levy & Cohen visited the area in the summer of 1865 and recorded at least 30 separate views. Some of them were sold commercially as cartes-de-visites (cdv's), and thus are known among historians and collectors, although even the cdv's are extremely rare. The Library Company of Philadelphia also owns a stack of glass plate negatives, representing views that apparently were not converted into cdvs. These were the subject of a exhibit at the Tredegar Visitor Center, Richmond, in 2006. Here is a contemporary report from the Philadelphia Photographer, vol ii; Phila.: Benerman & Wilson, No. 21 - September 1865, page 154

VIEWS IN AND AROUND RICHMOND. - Messrs. Levy & Cohen, two enterprising young men of our city, have returned with their Globe lens from a trip to the Rebel capital. They have brought with them a series of very fine negatives, prints from which they have placed in our possession. They are mostly excellent photographs, and embrace all the points of historical interest in and about the city, such as "The Ruins of the Arsenal," "Ruins of Petersburg Bridge," "Drury's Bluff," "The Rockets," "The Executive Mansion, with Gov. Pierpont and staff on the portico," "Capitol Square," "The Washington Monument," "The Tomb of Monroe," "The Burnt District," and many other points of great interest. Those collecting mementoes of the war should not forget that these views are worthy of first place in their collection. Messrs. Levy & Cohen publish both carte and whole size of them. Their rooms are at Ninth and Filbert Streets, Philadelphia, where they are also prepared to print for the trade on advantageous terms. They have our earnest desires for their success.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.36

Lindamood, E. C. Wytheville

Born December 1871 in Virginia

Carnahan & Lindamood c. 1899

Listed in the 1900 US Census as a photographer liveing in Wytheville

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the Va. Historical Society, 1900 US Census

Lindsay, T. H. Christiansburg

"Photographic Artist" cdv inscription dated Feb. 5th, 1878

B.1849 D.1927

Listed by Massingill as a member of Company B, 23rd Va. Battalion

Knoxville Tennessee c. 1870's- 1887

Asheville North Carolina c. 1887- 1927 Lindsay & Brown 1890-91, Lindsey's Art Gallery, Lindsey'sPhotographic Parlors, 1890s, Lindsay's Art Parlors, 1900-01, Asheville Art parlors, 1902-03,

Lindsey & Co, 1904-07. Produced Stereographs and scenic views of N. C.

Ref: Massingill, Photographers in North Carolina, p. 131, photograph in the collection of the author

Lineback H. V. Richmond, Roanoke

429 E. Broad St. Richmond c.1890?

19 ½ Salem Ave SW Roanoke c, 1893

126 3/4 Salem Ave SW Roanoke

212 & 215 S. Jefferson Roanoke c.1897

(check to see if these are studios for Henry A. Lineback of N.C.)

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.46, photograph in the collection of the author

Louise Studio (The) Petersburg

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.20

Love & Pauley, Blue Springs

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.4

Lowing, Joseph Frederick Co (Winchester)

Listed in 1870 census as a photographer. No other information has been found

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.52

Lumpkin, Edward S. Richmond

Born c. 1840 in Virginia.

Lumpkin & Tomlinson c. 1865 Stereoviews

E. S. Lumpkin & Co., Photographers Two doors above Spotswood Hotel Main St. c.1866

Lumpkin & Co. Photographers No 737 Main St. c. __-

E. S. Lumpkin photographer 812 Main St , Opposite Spotswood Hotel c. 1871

E.S. Lumpkin & Co. 1011 Main St. c.1877-84 in 1876 this was listed as the address of Wright & Co. E. S. Lumpkin is listed as the proprietor or artist on a mid 1880's cabinet card from the New

York Art Gallery, 817 E. Main St.

Listed in 1880 census as a photographer living in Richmond

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.36. cdv's in the collection of the author, 1880 census

Lupton & Brown Winchester

Probably Harrison R Lupton and George W. Brown c 1863. Adv. Feb. 1867

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.4 Scan of photograph in the possession of the author

Lupton, Harrison R. Winchester

Listed as a daguerreian in Winchester, Va., 1855 and later. He was noted there until 1876

Lupton & Brown(?). No mention of Lupton as a photographer has been found in the census. A Harrison R. Lupton, born c. 1827 in Virginia is listed in the 1850, 60 and 70 census as a farmer and in the 1880 census as a glover. A Harrison R. Lupton died in Winchester March 19, 1901

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.52, 1850 1860 1870 1880 USCensus

Lynchburg Photographic Company Lynchburg

A. H. Blencowe and Bento N. L. Fauver 204 11th St.1897-1910,

Ref: scans of photograph in the possession of the author; Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.12

Lyon, James Laurence Richmond

Daguerreian, 33-1/2 Main Street, Mansion House, Richmond, Va., July, 1844

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

McAdams, Peter. Alexandria

101 King St. During the Civil War. Tax stamped cdv's from this address also exist marked J. W. Hornbaker. They appear to be contemporary, or nearly so. McAdams appears on the list of those who took the Oath of Allegiance, May 1862-1865., which was a requirement to have a business in the city. His age at that time was given as 32. He was listed as a daguerrian.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.2, photographs in the collection of the author,

http://www.alexandria.lib.va.us/lhsc_genealogy_resources/oath/doc.html

McCown & Lackey Lexington

James L McCown and -----Lackey c. 1910

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.10

McCown, James L. Lexington

Born in Virginia c. 1846.

also McCown & Lackey

Listed as taking photos of VMI cadets in 1887 for Michael Miley.

The 1870 and 1880 census show him as a photographer living in Lexington with his father, a hatter.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.10, Virginia Military Institute Archives, Lexington, VA, 1870 1880 census

McCown & Hutchinson Traveling

It is not known whether this is a Va firm or not, but examples do show up in groups of Va photos.

Ref: photograph in the collection of the author,

McCure, William Richmond

A CDV is backmarked "Wm McCure & Co, Opposite Spotswood Hotel, Richmond Va.

The tax stamp has been moved, since it was placed over the mark, but appears to have been original, dating the photo to 1865-66

Ref: photograph in the Shindle collection

MacFee, Edward D. Chase City, Petersburg, Lynchburg

Chase City C. 1890

"The Flashlight Artist"

Raleigh, Oxford N.C. 1899

"SEND A CABINET PHOTOGRAPH & 25 cts. IN STAMPS TO E. D. MACFEE LYNCHBURG VA. AND HE WILL MAKE SIX PICTURES THE SIZE OF THIS AND MAIL THEM TO YOU WITHOUT INGURING (sic) YOUR LARGE PICTURE" on back of a 2.5 by 2.75 mount holding a 1.25 by 1.75 inch photo. c. 1910

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.3. photographs in the collection of the author, Massingill, Photographers in North Carolinia, p.137

McIntyre, C.G. Richmond

Listed as an assistant in the daguerreian gallery of J.H. Whitehurst in Richmond, Va. in 1852

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

McKericher, Jas. N., (M'Kericher)	Winchester

98. Main St.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.52, Showalter Collection, photographs in the collection of the author

McMurray, R. K. Winchester

Miller & McMurray

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.62

Mahler, ___________ Alexandria

Mahler's Photograph Gallery, 242 King Street c. 1865-66

Backmark on cdv of Union soldier with tax stamp.

Ref: Scan of photograph in the possession of the author

Maneely, Henry F. Norfolk

Born c. 1853 in Ohio.

Listed in the 1870 census in Muscadine Iowa in the household of photographer J. E Evars.

Main & Church St., 208 Main Street Norfolk

Over 210 Main St. Norfolk 1883-4 succeeded Morgan & Myers

Fayette St, Raleigh N.C 1883 successor to Sydney L. Alderman, sold to George Swift, Dec, 1883

Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographist living in Norfolk

There was a Maneely with a studio at 77 ½ W. Bay Street, Jacksonville Florida c. 1885 who may be the same person

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.18, photographs in the collection of the author, Massingill, Photographers in North Carolinia, p.103, 1870 1880 Census

Mann, Harry C. Norfolk

1866-1926

Underwater photography pioneer

Harry C. Mann was born on 8 June 1866 in Petersburg, Virginia, to Honorable Judge Edwin and Pattie B. Mann. Judge Mann sat on Petersburg's Hutchings Court while his wife raised their many children at home including Harry. We do not know much about Harry's life outside of his professional career as a photographer or what led him to choose photography as a career. The first mention of Harry Mann working as a photographer was the 1907 Jamestown Exposition here in Norfolk where his brother James secured him a position with the Jamestown Exposition Photographic Corporation. Their sole purpose was to take all the official photographs for the event and make copies to sell to the public. It seems Harry Mann learned the photography profession in the darkrooms and from the fellow photographers with the Jamestown Photographic Corporation.

His skills progressed and his passion increased when he begun taking countless photographs of the Atlantic Ocean and the natural beauty around the Cape Henry area. He loved taking photographs of unspoiled sand dunes and seascapes of Virginia Beach. His photographs won awards and recognition in London, New York, and Paris. The National Geographic even published his photographs in their 1915 through 1918 issues. He settled in Norfolk with his brother James in 1909 and became the most respected commercial photographer in Norfolk from 1909 to 1924 after his health begun to rapidly decline and had to give up his photography. He died in Lynchburg, Virginia, on 12 December 1926 at the State Colony for Epileptics and Feeble-minded. His family brought his body back to Petersburg and was buried in the family's plot in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, Virginia. His work was largely forgotten until Norfolk photographers like Carroll Walker 50 years later brought his photographs back into the attention of the public.

Source:

Staff writer. "Virginians at Play: a Gallery of Photographs by Harry C. Mann." Virginia Cavalcade. 38. No. 4. (1989) 172 - 179.

Staff Writer. "Art and the Camera." The Virginian - Pilot and Norfolk Landmark. 24 March 1912.

1870 US Federal Census. Petersburg Ward 6. Petersburg, Virginia. Page 366.

Walker, Carroll H. "A Look Back at Harry C. Mann, Photographer." The Downtowner. 2. No. 10. (Mar-Apr 1990)Written by W. Troy Valos, June 2006. More than 3000 prints and glass negatives are in the Virginia State Library Mann Collection

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.18, http://www.npl.lib.va.us/smrt/dip_website/mann.html

Mathany, Charles, Bridgewater

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.4

Maury Brothers Roanoke, Salem

Charles L. & T. G. Maury

112 ½ Salem Ave Roanoke c. 1888-97

Salem c. 1893

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.46

Maury, Charles. L. Salem, Roanoke, Martinsville, Fincastle?

Born c. 1855 in Virginia.

Maury Brothers Roanoke, Salem c. 1888-97

Maury Brothers Salem c. 1893

C. L. Maury Martinsville c. 1890

C. L. Maury Salem c.1884-5

Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographer living in Salem.

A c. 1890 cabinet card is marked "Maury Salem Fincastle Va." but it is not known which of the brothers produced it.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.46, CDV in the collection of the author, 1880 census

Maury, T. G.	Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle?

Maury Brothers Roanoke, c. 1888-97

Maury Brothers Salem c. 1893

T. G. Maury, Salem c. 1897-98

A c. 1890 cabinet card is marked "Maury Salem Fincastle Va." but it is not known which of the brothers produced it.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.46

Maxwell & Estell

Not Virginia photographers. Maxwell & Estell were located in Richmond Indiana, but at least one batch of their cdv mounts were printed Va instead of Ind.

Ref: scan of cdv in possession of the author

Maxwell, A.W. Orange, Brokenburg

A small cabinet card, c.1890 has been noted with the stamp

"A.W. MAXWELL, BROKENBURG VA" (Brokenburg is in Spotsylvania County between Thornburg and Mineral)

A photo is listed on Rootsweb, "Francis Eugene Littlefield Home in VA. Abt. Fall of 1905. Photographer: A. W. Maxwell, Orange, VA". Massengill lists him in Whiteville N.C. c.1916.

Ref: Authors notes, 3/26/08,Massengill, Photographers in North Carolina ,p.142, ,http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:FntxhZCV42MJ:familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/s/m/i/Merrie-R-Smith photographs in the collection of the author

Maxwell, D.C. Lynchburg

132 Main Street,

Listed on the back of a CDV as "Practical Photographer and Wholesale Dealer in Photographic and Ambrotype Material", dates unknown, but c. 1860's, since examples with revenue stamps are known.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p. 13, photograph in the collection of the author

Medernach, Eugene. N. Danville

Born c. 1836 in France.

Active as a fresco painter before 1865 when he opened his studio in Danville. (1865-1882)

"Medernach's Photographic Art Parlors, (Over Brydon's Drug Store), Main Street, Danville Va, Established 1865" (From Ferrotype sleeve)

"Main St. Next to S. P. Raine's"

"Photographic Art Gallery"

"Yates & Medernach, Photographers, Danville Va" c.1860's

1883-84 - Statesville North Carolina, Above Stimson & Anderson's drug store

1885-86 - Salisbury North Carolina intermittently in a tent at the corner of Main and Fisher St

Listed in the 1870 and 1880 Census as a photographer living in Danville. In 1870 Charles Crawley, age 15, is listed as his assistant. Charles is listed in the census twice. In his home listing, he is listed as an assistant in a daguerreian gallery, but his age is given as 12.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.7, photographs in the collection of the author, Showalter Collection, scan of ferrotype sleeve in possession of the author, Massengill, Photographers in North Carolina ,p.143, 1870 1880 census

Melton, James Allen Madison, Luray, Gordonsville

Born c. 1833 in Georgia

Listed in the 1870 census as a house and sign painter living in Northern Louisa County (probably near Gordonsville)

Madison C.H. c. early 1870's "PHOTOGRAPHER, FERROTYPER, Stencil Engraver & JOB PRINTER"

Main St. Gordonsville c, 1875, Listed in Gordonsville directory 1877-78, paid a town tax as a daguerrean artist

Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographer living in Gordonsville

Luray c. 1885

Ref: scan of cdvs in possession of the author, Thomas, Gordonsville, p. 7o, 1889 census

Merchant's Photo Co. Richmond

c. 1900

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.36

Merritt, John D. Richmond, Charlottesville

Probably Richmond, 1866, Daguerreian, 385 Broadway, New York City, N.Y., 1854-1855. He lived at 80 Chatham Street. This is probably the same John D. Merritt who advertised the "New York Daguerreotype Co." in Terre Haute, Ind. beginning in July, 1856. There his gallery was in Eearly's Block, over Eearly's Store on the Northwest corner of the Public Square. As Merritt & Co., he advertised he was prepared to take 400 images a day, at a price of 50 cents. A month later, the studio had been moved to the Washington Fire Cops. Hall, over Elliott's Saddlery store. They advertised their departure in January, 1857. J. D. Merritt, Probably the same man, advertised in Richmond in 1866, located over 1311 E. Main. A cdv that appears to date to the 1860's is marked:

J. D. MERRIT, Practical Photographer, (At Frayzer's old stand) CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.48

Messick N. (Nathaniel?) Timberville

B c. 1853 (?) D. c. 1924(?) extant photo c 1910

Ref: photo in the collectkon of the author

Metcalf Richmond

Noted as a daguerreian in Richmond, Va. in 1853

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Michlow, Albert P. Salem

c.1899-1900 Salem

c. 1899-1900 Fayetteville St. Raleigh N.C.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.18, Massingill, Photographers in North Carolinia, p.144

Middlebrook, C.S. Petersburg

In 1845 Middlebrook was probably an operator at Plumbe's Gallery; he purchased the gallery from Plumbe in 1848. At the time, it was located in Mechanic's Hall, at North Sycamore and West Tabb Streets. Middlebrook was listed there as a daguerreian in 1848 and 1854. Probably the same C.S. Middlebrook listed in 1850 in Bridgeport, Conn. Then sources listed him as a daguerreian at the corner of State and at 61 Water Street. A daguerreotype from a Richmond Virginia estate has "MIDDLEBROOK" stamped on the mat.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Miley, Henry Mackey Lexington

Son of Michael Miley. Worked with his father in Lexington C. 1910-30

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.11

Miley, Michael Lexington, Danville

Born in Rockbridge County, Michael Miley (1841-1918) was a Confederate veteran when he learned photography while working for Jamese Burdette of Staunton in lte 1865 and early 1866.

Miley was responsible for some of the earliest color photographs ever produced. His inventive technique utilized three black and white negatives of his subject. Each of the three negatives was exposed through a different filter to record a particular spectrum of light. To make an image on paper, each of the negatives was used to print the color that it recorded. The layering of dyes on the paper produced a representation of full color. Miley's method was similar to processes used on printing presses today, but modern color photography ultimately derived from entirely different techniques.

When he returned to Lexington is not known for certain. It is certain that he began his photographic career after Appomattox, in Staunton, where he worked about a year with a Mr. Burdett. There, presumably, he learned to print positive images from collodion wet-plate glass negatives onto albumen-coated paper. He introduced this then-recently developed technique to Rockbridge County when he came to work for Adam Plecker, a traveling photographer from Lynchburg.

.

Plecker's was a transient operation; the two photographers, with all their equipment, a room for sittings, and a darkroom, traveled in his boxcar wagon. Miley's association with Plecker seems to have been brief, but it included at least one session-- probably Miley's first-- photographing Robert E. Lee, on Traveller, at Rockbridge Baths.

Late in 1866, Miley formed a partnership with Captain John C. Boude of Lexington; hence the stamp, "Boude and Miley," on early prints. The photography itself is attributable to Miley alone, however, since Boude is not known to have had any knowledge of or skill in photography; he was, instead, a business partner whose backing permitted Miley to open a studio and gallery on the corner of Main and Nelson Streets, upstairs in the Hopkins Building. In 1870,just prior to his marriage, Michael Miley bought out Boude's share in the business. In the 1870 census, Boude is listed as the cleark of the superior Court, with no reference to photography

Many "country photographers" at the time were experiencing difficulty with the process, but the number and quality of the surviving Miley prints from this period suggest that he mastered it quickly. The new method required that plates be sensitized, exposed, and developed while wet. In contrast to daguerreotypes and tintypes, the new "wet" process made it possible to print any number of pictures from a single plate

The studio was called The Stonewall Art Gallery, and, as the Rockbridge County News reported, "it became one of the sights of Lexington. Here were portraits of General Robert E. Lee and his family, to the third generation; of President Jefferson Davis, John C. Breckenridge, General Beauregard, Jubal Early, Commodore Maury, John Randolph Tucker, of all the professors in the University and Institute faculties ...The general influenced his photographer's choice of subjects. Lee's enthusiasm for the scenery of Rockbridge County encouraged Miley to photograph the local landscape. Miley also recorded on glass plates Lee family documents, paintings, and other personal effects, to ensure their survival for future biographers. Copying oil portraits of the Lee family prompted his successful experimentation with color photography. Among Miley's earliest views of Lexington are those of the funeral of Lee, in 1870.

Following the death of the general, Miley kept active by recording contemporary life in and near Lexington. The photographs presented here demonstrate that his interests were as varied as a region that was both backcountry and a center of enlightenment that was home to two institutions of higher learning. At the end of the century Miley was joined, and then succeeded, in business by his son Henry. For more than half a century, Miley & Son found a reliable source of income from annual commissions to photograph the students of Washington and Lee University and Virginia Military Institute; in this way the business continued into the 1930s. In 1940 the Miley & Son collection of photographs and photographic plates was purchased for the Virginia Historical Society by the Rockefeller Foundation. Still Life with Fruit

Miley had a studio in Danville, employing Samuel Scott as operator. He was recorded as the photographer at 317 Main St, in Turner's 1888 Directory, Boarding at the National Hotel

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.7 , photographs in the collection of the author, 1870 census, town of Lexington Va., Turner, Danville, 1888

Miller, A. E. W. Pulaski

Working c. 1888-9

Still working c.1903 Corner of Washington Ave. And 4th St.

Ref: photograph in the collection of the author, Chataigne's 1888-89 Virginia Business Directory - Pulaski County

Miller, F. T. Fredricksburg

A brass mat has been reported marked "F. T. Miller Fredericksburg Va", but has not been examined by the author.

Miller, Harry Winchester

Born in Maryland c. 1855

Employee of Routzahn

Miller & McMurray

Listed in the 1880 census as a photographer living in Winchester.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.52, cdv Darrah Collection, 1889 Census

Miller, J . Frank Clarksburg

c. 1860 "Photographed By . J . Frank Miller Main St . Clarksburg , Virginia"

Miller, J. A. A. Lexington

Possibly the son of N.J.Miller and his wife.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.11, photograph in the collection of the author

Miller, J. Sidney Newport News

The backmark of a Civil War period cdv reads:

"Union Photographic Gallery Camp Butler-Newport News, VA HP Ross, South Groton, Mass. & J. Sidney Miller, Nashua, NH." Miller produced tokens both in Nashua and Newport News. The latter are dated 1862.

Ref: Scan of cdv in possession of the author

Miller, J. T. Sideways

A c. 1895 cabinet card is marked "J. T. MILLER. ARTIST. SIDEWAY. VA. Sideway is located in Rockbridge Co. No other information has been located about the photographer.

Miller, N, J, . Buena Vista, Lexington

Working in Lexington c. 1890. His widow (?) and possibly his son did. There was a Newell J. Miller working in Canastota N.Y. sometime in the 1860's or 70's

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.5, photograph in the collection of the author

Miller, N. J. Mrs. Lexington

The widow of N. J. Miller? "Opp. Court House"

By 1904 she was operating a studio in Eustis, Florida

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.11, Scan of photograph in the possession of the author

Miller, Theodore Fredericksburg

Born c. 1844 in Michigan

Working in Fredericksburg by1873.

Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographer living in Fredericksburg.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.8, Fitxgerald & Dillon,1873 p. 197, 1880 Census

Miner, Charles V. Staunton

c. 1900 Possibly the "Minor" who is listed in the partnership of Murray & Minor

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p. 48

Minnis, George Washington. Petersburg Richmond Lynchburg? First listed in Petersburg, in 1847-49, possibly with a connection of some sort to M. A. Root of Philadelphia. .Listed in Thompson's 1851 business directory as a daguerreotypist on Sycamore in Petersburg. From 1849-55 he was listed in Richmond, Va., at 35 Main Street, in partnership as Minnis and Watson, with Watson as the principal operator. He also employed Alexander Bagley that year. In 1853 he was fixing up a new gallery at 146 Main Street, Richmond. About 1857 he operated the "Photographic and Pearltype Gallery" at 47 Sycamore Street, Petersburg. In 1859 he was listed at 13 Sycamore Street, as the Minnis Photographic & Fine Art Gallery and boarded at Mrs. Wright's. Also in Richmond, at 197 Main Street, in 1859. He was reportedly one of the most prosperous daguerreians south of New York. Apparently he worked as an operator for Whitehurst in Lynchburg, Va., date unknown, and apparently was in partnership with Henry S. Tanner there prior to 1857, as a newpaper notice of January 1, 1857 identifies "Main Street, 3rd down from Bridge", as the old stand of Minnis & Tanner. In 1860 he was listed at 217 Main Street, Richmond, where he employed A. S. Bradley and Daniel T. Cowell. In the fall of 1862 photographers from the firm of Minnis & Cowell in Richmond reportedly made a salt print of General Jackson in a tent at Hamilton's crossing near Chancellorsville. . A CDV has been noted marked "Julian Vannerson, Geo. W. Minnis, Photographers, Richmond Va. This probably dates to 1862 or 63. Minnis' business relationship with H S Tanner of Lynchburg is illustrated by an ad in the April 11, 1864 Daily Dispatch which reads "Wanted: A good Photographer, who is exempt from military service. One who understands the business can apply at G. W. Minnis's Gallery, 217 Main street, or to H S Tanner, Lynchburg.".

He was reported to have lost goods in the Richmond fire of 1865. In 1866 Minnis is listed at 6 North 9th Street in Richmond. J. D. Byerly is listed at the same address, perhaps as an employee.

In 1871 He was a member of Rees & Minnis, in Petersburg, and in 1876 The Minnis Gallery listed Whittington & Setszer as Proprietors at 141 N. Sycamore, while Minnis is listed as an employee of D. H. Anderson in Richmond Massingill lists him as an itinerant in North Carolina, at Elizabeth City in 1850 and Henderson in the late 1860's

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.13, photograph s in the collection of the author, Rootsweb, The Daily Dispatch: April 11, 1864, Massingill, Photographers in North Carolinia, p.146, Thomson's Mercantile and Professional Directory - Virginia - 1851, Howard Manus, notes

Minnis & Cowell Richmond, Traveling

George W. Minnis and Daniel T. Cowell

In the fall of 1862 photographers from the firm of Minnis & Cowell in Richmond reportedly made a salt print of General Jackson in a tent at Hamilton's crossing near Chancellorsville.

Mitchell, William A. Alexandria

Mitchell appears on the list of those who took the Oath of Allegiance, May 1862-1865., which was a requirement to have a business in the city. His age at that time was given as 25. He was listed as a Daguerrian Artist. No other mention of him has been found. He may never have actually worked in the city, or my have been an employee of another daguerrian.

Ref :http://www.alexandria.lib.va.us/lhsc_genealogy_resources/oath/doc.html

Monitor Gallery	Camp Hamilton (Hampton)

L. H. Larrabee c. 1864

Phillips & Harris c. 1865

Harris & King

Ref: scans and CDVs in the possession of the author

Montgomery, R. C. Unknown

A number of c. 1845-50 daguerreotypes have been noted in cases stamped "R.C. Montgomery of Va" on the velvet pad. Slave and Child , sold for $19,995 at Christie's Oct. 4, 2001 No documentary evidence of this photographer has yet been found.

Ref: scan of daguerreotypes in the possession of the author, Daguerreotype in collection of Rebecca Follenburg

Montgomery Unknown

Small photos c. 1900 have been noted marked "Virginia Photo. Montgomery Photographer."

Ref: scan of photos in the possession of the author

Morgan, ____________ Norfolk

The identity of Morgan has not yet been established. He had a series of at least three partnerships in Norfolk between buying Anderson's studio in 1875 and selling the last one to Maneely before 1883. It is possible that he was a photographer with a studio in another area who was trying to establish a second studio using the junior partners as operators. The probable order of the partnerships is Morgan & Rowley, Morgan & Taylor and Morgan & Myers

Morgan & Myers Norfolk

---------Morgan and -------------Myers

208 Main St. 1880

Successors to Anderson. Since Manely's first photo mounts were overprints on Morgan & Myers, this may be assumed to be the last of Morgan partnerships

Succeeded by Maneely

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.18. photograph in the collection of the author

Morgan & Rowley Norfolk

_________Morgan and ________Rowley

205 Main Street "Successors to Anderson" Since the later partnership of Morgan & Myers was still at Anderson's address address of 208-9 Main Street, this address may be a typo of 208 Main Street.

Ref: Perrine Collection, Virginia Historical Society, scan of cabinet card in the possession of the author

Morgan & Taylor Norfolk

_________Morgan and ______Taylor

208 Main Street "Successors to Anderson"

Ref: Ginsburg, CDV in the collection of the author

Morrison, Hugh Harrisonburg

Born c. 1840 in Virginia.

N. Side public square near C. House ( on cdv dated 1868)

Listed in Ginsberg as established in 1842, apparently based on a typographical error in the 1878 directory. His actual date of establishment can hardly be much earlier than 1869, and is probably later..

Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographer living in Harrisonburg

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.9, photographs in the collection of the author, 1880 Census

Morrison, Hugh Jr. Harrisonburg Woodstock Strasburg

Born c. 1871 in Virginia

Hugh Jr. Worked with his father in Harrisonburg before 1897, when he moved to Woodstock.

His Woodstock photos are stamped "Court Street Studio"

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, pp.10, 53. Scans of CDV's in the authors collection, 1880 Census

Morrison Studio Strasburg

Hugh Morrison Jr.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.49

Morse, Leonard H. Richmond

Richmond 1856. First listed as a daguerreian in Worcester, Mass. in 1852, with G. Adams at Brinley Row. He boarded at 7 Summer Street. He was not listed in 1853, but reappeared in 1854 at 188 Main Street, and boarded at 43 Salem Street. This is probably the same L.H. Morse listed as a photographist at Whitehurst's Gallery, 77 Main Street, Richmond, Va., in 1856. He was not listed in the subsequent, 1859, Richmond directory. Another source noted he was from Iowa, so it is probable he is the same L.H. Morse listed in Davenport, Iowa, in 1860. His gallery then was at the northeast corner of Brady and Second Streets, upstairs. He was listed in partnership as Morse and Egbert, and lived on the north side of Third Street

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Moss, Max Martinsburg

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.14

Moulson, F.E. Richmond

Listed as a daguerreian at 110 Main Street, Richmond, Va., November, 1852. He advertised the "Great Skylight Gallery". An ad in 1854 announced his daguerreian fixtures being offered at auction

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Moulton Harper's Ferry

Noted as a daguerreian on the first floor, 81 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, 1848. An advertisement in April noted he had taken rooms and used the Galvanic battery in his image-taking. Probably the same as "Moultin," reported in Baltimore by another source, c. 1849. He was also noted in Harper's Ferry, Va., in June, 1849

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.9

Mount Vernon	Mount Vernon

Starting in 18–– the Mount Vernon Ladies Association contracted with a variety of photographers for the right to photo graph at Mount Vernon. The photographer who held the concession usually did large format pictures of visiting groups, and interior and exterior views both in cabinet cards and stereo views. The holders of the concession were:

Luke C. Dillon, Photographer to Mount Vernon, Offices in Pullman's Gallery, 935 Penn. Ave, Washington D.C.

N.G. Johnson, Photographer, Washington DC., Only Authorized Publisher of Mount Vernon Views

Mumaw Belgrade

(Shenandoah Co)

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.4

Murphy, W. .E. Lynchburg

Faris & Murphy912 Main St. 1907-09

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.12

Murphy Alexandria

Keeley & Murphy, 69 King St.

Ref:Scan of postcard in possession of the author

Murray, Hugh D. Staunton

18 E. Main St 1896-97

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.48, Staunton City Directory, 1896-97

Murray, John Richmond

Reported as a daguerreian at Eagle Square, over James Woodhouse Book Store, Richmond, Va., August 1, 1853

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Murray & Co Petersburg

141 N. Sycamore St. 1897.

Ref. Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.21, Hill's Directory of Petersburg Va, 1897

Murray & Minor Staunton

Hugh D Murray and________Minor (possibly Charles V. Miner) c. 1900

Ref. Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.48

Myers Norfolk

Morgan & Myers

Ref. Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.18

Nail, John W, Jr, Winchester

C. 1900

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.52

Naramore, Daniel H. Alexandria, Charlottesville

"D.H. Naramore, Webster's Gallery, Binghamton, N.Y" c. 1867

D. H. Naramore, Hackettstown New Jersey c..1875.

Rundell & Naramore No. 6 Lake Street Owego NY (?)

13 Main Street, Wellsboro Pa "Opposite Cone House" before 1875

321 King St. Alexandria, 1890-1903

Studio in Charlottesville in 1895-98.

Middletown, Delaware late 1900 to early 1901

Married Flora Stoddart of Wellsboro Nov. 8, 1871 He married Eva Davey of Wellsboro sometime prior to 1894. Naramore produced stereoveiws of Hackettstown and Wellsville He was succeeded there by J. H. Baldwin. He produced historical/scenic cabinet cards in Alexandria dated 1889. His Charlottesville back stamp lists school and group photos as a specialty.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.2, 5, Tri-Counties Genealogy & History by Joyce M. Tice (Internet), Photographs in the collection of the author

National Gallery Harrisonburg

B. S. Van Pelt

"Over First National Bank"

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.10, Photo in the collection of the author

National Gallery Norfolk

40 Main St

This is the address listed for Jesse Whitehurst's studio 1843- 56 and where T.W. Clark was listed as his employee in 1850. As far as is known, he did not call his studio the "National Gallery"

Kimberly Bros. c. 1863?

Ogilvie, W. c. 1864?

T. W. Clark 1865-1910?

In 1873 the address changes to "Over 187 and 189 Main St". This probably indicates a change in the numbering system, rather than a move, as it is identified as "Kimberly's Block"

Ref: Darrah Collection, U. Of Pennsylvania, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.19, Photos in the collection of the author

Natural Bridge Photographic Co. Natural Bridge

c. 1891

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.15, Photos in the collection of the author

New Era Studio Charlottesville

c. 1910 possibly affiliated with E. F. Fischer

Ref: Photographs in the collection of the author

New Gem Gallery Alexandria

Seely & Murphy, proprietors, No. 69 King Street

Ref: Scan of paper mount for gem ferreotype in possession of the author

New Orleans Gallery Richmond

36 Main St, " Four doors below St. Charles Hotel"

William Bath , "Artist" on the printed back of a cdv c. 1866

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.26, Photograph in the collection of the author

Newport News Portrait Co Newport News

C. 1910

Ref: Scan of cabinet card in possession of the author

New Richmond Studio Richmond

409 E. Broad Street c. 1905

Ref: Photo in the collection of the author

New York Art Gallery Richmond

817 East Broad 1883-91

305 East Broad 1891-97

E. S. Lumpkin is listed as the proprietor or artist on a cabinet card from the mid 1880's. Warde is listed as manager on Cabinet photos from the early 1890's, spanning the transition from the 817 to the 305 address.

Ref. Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.37, Photographs in the collection of the author

New York Photograph Gallery Danville

c. 1880

Ref. Photograph in the collection of the author

New York Photograph Gallery Petersburg

125 Sycamore St. 1886

141 Sycamore St. 1889.

125 Sycamore St. 1891

Arthur Pointer is listed as "Prop'r" in 1891 "Artist " in 1893.

Ref. Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.21, Photograph in the collection of the author

New York Portrait Co. Richmond

322 N. 17th St. c. 1891

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.37

Noel, Walter Wytheville

Born c. 1852 in Virginia. Son of Wytheville Druggist.

East Main Street c 1885 Prints are sometimes signed on the mount in ink.

Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographer living in Wytheville with his parents and siblings.

Ref. Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.53, Photographs in the collection of the author, 1880 Census

Norfolk Photographic Studio Norfolk

Norfolk Studio. Norfolk Photo Studio

314 Main 1902

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.18, photos in the collection of the author

Novelty Photo Co. Richmond, Winchester

627 E. Broad St. Richmond, c1900

Main near Loudon St., Winchester, Oct. 1902 (Over First & Merchant's Bank)

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.38, p. 52, Winchester Evening Star, Oct, 1902

Nye, William H. Richmond

( Photograph artist at 911-13 E Main St. C L Rees)) Listed with a photograph and ambrotype establishment at 21 and 22 Cheapside, New Bedford, Mass., 1859-1860. He employed S.M. Robinson as a photographer. He also noted he had an "extra large instrument, of Jamin's manufacture, from Paris". He lived at the corner of Coffin and South Second Streets. He was listed as a photographer intermittently in New Bedford until 1875.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Ogden Bros. Blackstone

c, 1910

Ref: photos in the collection of the author

Ogden, William Petersburg

Ogden Studio, c. 1900 Also had a Kodak department managed by H. C. Mann

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.21

Ogilvie, W. Norfolk

No. 40 Main Street

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author.

Old Dominion Gallery Richmond

111 E. Broad St. c. 1900

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.38

Olinger Blacksburg

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author.

Opperman , August or J. C. (?) Alexandria

Listed os operator at Wolff's Gallery, No. 10 Royal Street c. 1865-66. He is still listed as operator when Horner & Hall are shown as proprietors in the later 1860's or early 1870's, although there is a chance that it is just case of old paper mounts being overprinted and used. Opperman appears on the list of those who took the Oath of Allegiance, May 1862-1865., which was a requirement to have a business in the city. His age at that time was given as 35. He was listed as a photographist..

Ref: Photographs in the collection of the author, Horton, Exposing America, p. 216, http://www.alexandria.lib.va.us/lhsc_genealogy_resources/oath/doc.html

Original Davis Gallery Richmond

817 & 819 Broad St c. 1900

Ref: photos in the collection of the author

Osborne, Albert W. Richmond

With his last name spelled Osborn, he was first listed as a daguerreian in Springfield, Mass. in 1851-1852. No business address was listed, and he boarded at Long Hill. This is probably the same Albert W. Osborn listed as a daguerreian in Lowell, Mass. in 1852. Because of the later relationship with George W. Osborne and his origin, it is logical to assume that he is the same Albert W. Osborne listed as a daguerreian in Richmond, Va. from 1852 to 1859. In 1852 he was listed without a first name as Osborne & Co. at 172 Main Street. In 1855 he was listed on Main Street, opposite the Exchange Bank, where he employed William. Roads as a daguerrean artist, and it is also probable he was in business with G.W. Osborne. In 1856 he was listed at 167 Main Street, and in 1859 at 188 Main Street. He also advertised he was formerly from Charleston, SC

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Osborne, George W. Richmond

Reportedly born in Springfield, Mass., he took up photography in 1850. Although undocumented, he may have been in business with A.W. Osborne in Springfield in 1851-1852. He apparently operated as a daguerreian in Richmond, Va. as early as 1852. In 1855-1856 he was listed with a gallery on Main Street, opposite the Exchange Bank, probably in business with A.W. Osborne. He also offered stock for sale

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

O'Sullivan, Timothy Union Army Photographer

. As a teenager, O'Sullivan was employed by Mathew Brady. When the Civil War began he was commissioned a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army and over the next few years, he fought in Beaufort, Port Royal, Fort Walker, and Fort Pulaski. After being honorably discharged, he rejoined Brady's team. In July 1862 O'Sullivan followed the campaign of Gen. John Pope's Northern Virginia Campaign. In July 1863, he created his most famous photograph, "The Harvest of Death", depicting dead soldiers from the Battle of Gettysburg. In 1864, following Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's trail, he photographed the Siege of Petersburg and the siege of Fort Fisher. That brought him to the Appomattox Court House, the site of Robert E. Lee's surrender in April 1865. After the war he served as the official photographer for several western expeditions and as the official photographer for the U.S. Geological Survey and the Treasury Department. He died of tuberculosis in 1882.

Ottinger, George M. Richmond

B. Springfield Pa c. 1832. Richmond 1860. (With Minnis) Listed as a "photographic painter" in Lancaster, Pa., 1859-1860. No business address listed; he boarded on East Vine Street. Sa;lt Lake City Utah 1862- c. 1875, Savage & Ottinger, photocolorist and muralist First president of the Deseret Academy of Art.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Mautz p. 488

Palace Gallery Staunton

D.J. Landes 23 E. Main St

Ref: scan of photo in the possession of the author

Paris Art Gallery Richmond

c. 1910

Ref: photo in the collection of the author

Parker, James Suffolk

Over Commercial Bank, Washington Square, c. 1880

3 ½ Main Street near City Hall, over M. Jones & Son, "Artist in Photography and dealer in chromos, Mottos, Hat Racks, Brackets, an Picture Frames, of all styles"

Parker & Harrell c. 1881-85

Worked for C. W. Hart's Gallery, Littleton N.C. 1902-03

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.50, photos in the collection of the author, Massingill, Photographers in North Carolina, p. 157

Parker & Harrell	Suffolk

James Parker and Jesse E. Harrell Washington Square

"New Rooms, New Outfit. Facilities First Class. 12 X 16 Patent Skylight. First Class Work"

Employed John D. Brinkley c. 1883-84

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.50, photos in the collection of the author, Massingill, Photographers in North Carolina, p. 52

Parlor Studio Staunton

c. 1900. Managed by J. M. Houff

Ref Scan of photograph in the possession of the author

Partlow, Lewis L. Lynchburg

Kelley & Partlow 511 Main St. 1900-1910 with Joseph Kelley

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.13

Partridge, A.C. Wheeling

First listed as a daguerreian In 1851 in Pittsburgh, Pa. From 1851 to 1854 he was listed at 36 Monroe Street, between Market and Main Streets, Wheeling, Va He was noted as both a daguerreian and dealer in daguerreian materials. In 1856 he opened new rooms in Wheeling. His son, E.J. Partridge, was born there in 1856. Identified image stamped Partridge and Wheeling Va.(?) on brass mat. Probably associated with Hiram Partridge, also listed in Wheeling, Va., in 1851. CDV's marked PARTRIDGES GALLERY, Wheeling Va. Are assumed to date prior to 1863. Square cornered cdv's marked PARTRIDGE'S Gallery WHEELING West Va. may date to 1863-64, but are probably post 1867.PARTRIDGE & CRITCHERSON 117 Main St. Wheeling W. Va appears to be c. 1870. C. 1875 cdvs are labeled Partridge Joint Stock Co. G. W. Robinson Sec. 117 Main St. Wheeling W. Va. Mautz lists him in W. Va. 1855-69 and as working in Massachusetts in 1869 and in San Francisco c. 1880

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Mautz p. 130

Partridge, Hiram Wheeling

Daguerreotypist, Wheeling, Va., 1851. No business address listed; be boarded at Monroe House. Probably associated with A.C. Partridge, listed in Wheeling from 1851 to 1854

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Paulson, (A.) Richmond

First listed as just "Paulson", a daguerreian in October, 1841 in Richmond, Va. at the Monroe House, corner of Governor and Main Streets. He may have been the first commercial photographer in Virginia. His advertisement noted he would be leaving for the south soon. Probably the same as A. Paulsin, noted as a daguerreian in Charleston, S.C., in 1844. There he advertised as "A. Paulsin" & Co., at #4 Barrett's Row, Meeting Street. He advertised several years experience, and offered instruction as well as apparatus for sale

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Pearce, A. Arlington

A CDV of a Federal enlisted man with an elaborate painted military backdrop has the backmark "A. Pearce, Arlington Heights Va"

Ref: Cat. Darrah Collection, U. Of Penn.

Pein, John H. & Co. Richmond

John Henry Pein was listed as a photographer in Hoboken, N.J., 1859-1860. No business address was given. He lived at Vauxhall Garden. In 1859 he was noted by one source as operating under the name of the "American Porcelain Photographic Co.", and had acquired a patent for a new method of photographing on uneven surfaces. It was principally used in decorating china vases and chinaware generally. An advertisement for the company was also located in Shelbyville, Ind., in October, 1860

A single CDV has been reported marked "John H Pein & Co. Photographic Gallery, 188 Broad St. Bet, 5th & 6th Sts., Richmond Va". It has not been examined and no other examples have been located to date.

Ref: Scan of CDV in possession of the author, Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

People's Studio Petersburg, Roanoke

15 E, Campbell Roanoke c. 1900

Perry,______ Franklin

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.8

Perry _________ (Eugene A.?) Charlottesville, Gordonsville

. Tyson & Perry.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.5, Cdv in collection of the author

Petersburg Fine Art Gallery Petersburg

141 Sycamore St 1894, E. F Fischer, Manager

Ref. Photrographs in the collection of the author,

Pettigrew, Samuel Lexington

Born c. 1828 in Virginia Working as a daguerreian in Lexington, Va., 1857. Still listed as daguerrian in 1860 census. Died 1868.

Kelly & Pettigrew c. 1867?

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.11, Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, 1860 census, town of Lexington Va.

Phillips, Cole & Reed. Alexandria, Bedford City

Russell T. Phillips, _______Cole and ______ Reed

417 King St. 1895. Bridge St. Bedford City after 1893 (Town name changed to Bedford City from Liberty in that year)

The firm may have been succeeded in Bedford City by W. T. Smith, as one of their cabinet card mounts was overprinted and used by him, or he may just have bought or salvaged their unused mounts, as he apparently was in business both before and after them.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.2, 4

Phillips & Cole Alexandria, Manassas

Russell T. Phillips and ____Cole

417-419 King St. and Manassas

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Phillips & Harris	Camp Hamilton

Monitor Gallery c. 1865

Ref: scan of CDV in the possession of the author

Phillips, Russell T. Alexandria

321 King St. 1888, 417 King St, 1895-98. Phillips, Cole & Reed

Denver Colorado 1881 in partnership with J Collier.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.2. Mautz p, 178

Phipps, N. M , Alexandria

321 King St. 1888

Phipps is the only photographer listed in the 1888-89 Chataignes's Directory for Alexandria

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.2

Phipps, William, Alexandria

Successor to Oscar T. Stone, 69 King St. Alexandria.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.3

Plecker, Adam H. Traveling, Wytheville, Lexington, Salem, Lynchburg

Born in Rockingham County, Virginia in 1840, Adam H. Plecker was a veteran of the Botetourt Artillery, with which he served as a gunner. He was also active in the defense of Lynchburg against Hunter's advance and at Rockfish Gap in contests with Sheridan's cavalry. From 1866 to 1877 he was a traveling photographer in several partnerships: A. H. Plecker's Traveling Gallery, Plecker & Miley, Plecker & Maury, Wheeler & Plecker. He opened a studio in Lynchburg in 1877 (at the corner of Ninth and Main), and was for many years the community's leading photographer. Today he is known best for his collection of portraits of Confederate Army officers, many of which are on permanent exhibition at the Valentine Museum in Richmond. In 1866, Plecker photographed Robert E. Lee astride his horse Traveller, and the portrait appeared on a penny post card. He produced a series of at least 56 stereoviews of historic and scenic sites in and around Lynchburg. Plecker was active in affairs of the Garland-Rodes Camp of Confederate Veterans in Lynchburg, and. passed away at the Old Confederate Soldiers Home in Richmond on Jan. 29, 1929.

Wheeler & Plecker, Wytheville

Plecker's Mammoth Photograph Gallery, 9th and Main St. Salem

A. H. Plecker Photographer, 202 9th St., 124 Main St., 902 Main St., 901 Main St. Lynchburg

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.13, Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997. Photos in the collection of the author., 1880 U.S. Census

Plumbe, John, Jr. Alexandria, Petersburg, Richmond

ALEXANDRIA

(DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA)

The Plumbe National Daguerreian Gallery was advertised in the Lyceum Hall in September, 1845

PETERSBURG, VA

The "Plumbe National Daguerreian Gallery" was located at Mechanic's Hall, North Sycamore St. and West Tabb St., 1845-48 C.S. Middlebrook was probably an operator for Plumbe. In 1848, Plumbe sold gallery to Middlebrook.

RICHMOND, VA

Plumbe may have also operated a gallery in Richmond, Va. in 1846 and 1847. Support for the 1846 entry, at 139 Main Street, comes from a dated piece of sheet music, referenced by Mr. Krainik. Plumbe's own publication, The Plumbeian reported a gallery at 129 Main Street, Richmond, in 1847. Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, daguerreotype in the collection of the author , Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.21

Poff, Perry Washington Pocahantas, Christansburg, Pearisburg

B. 1853 Floyd Co Va, son of Lewis and Nancy Poff

Jewel & Poff, Christansburg

P. W. Poff, Pearisburg c. 1883

Spencer & Poff, Pocahantas c. 1884

P. W. Poff, Pocahantas c. 1885-1898

P. W. Poff, Bluefield WV 221 Princeton Ave. c. 1898-c.1928 He retired when his studio burned in the late 1920's.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.24, U.S. Census, 1860, Floyd Co. Va. Photos in the collection of the author, Chris Kidd, pers. com 12/8/05

Pointer, Arthur Petersburg

Born c. 1843 in Virginia

Listed in the 1880 census as a photographer living in Petersburg.

141 N. Sycamore St. In 1888.

Listed as "Prop'r." on 1891 photo mount from New York Photograph Gallery, Petersburg

Listed as "Artist" on 1893 photo mount from New York Photograph Gallery, Petersburg

Ref: Chataigne's Petersburg Directory, 1888, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.22, Photograph in the collection of the author.

Pomeir Hampton

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.9

Porter, John J. & Co. Culpeper

C. 1867

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Potter, J. G. Danville

Advertised his Danville Ambrotype Gallery in Milton N.C., in 1857

Ref: Massingill, Photographers in North Carolina, p. 164, Milton (NC) Chronicle, Feb. 12,1857

Powers, Boulware R. Richmond

804 W. Main St.1877-87

Listed as a photoprinter in the 1886-87 directory.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.38

Powers, Edwin .M. Richmond

Born c. 1830 in Virginia.

19 Main Street, upstairs,1855-57 employed J. Powers as an operator.

Power's Imperial Ambrotypes and Photographs 151 Main Street, Eagle Square, 1858-59 At that time, he may have employed M.J. Powers as a photographist. The 151 Main Street address in 1859 was also listed by M.P. Simons.

Listed in the 1880 census as a photographer in Richmond.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997.Photograph in the collection of the author, 1889 Census

Powers, J. Richmond

Listed as a daguerreian operator at Powers (E.M.) Gallery, 139 Main Street, upstairs, Richmond, Va., 1856. Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Powers, Marcellus .J. Richmond

Born c. 1838 in Virginia

Listed as a photographist in Richmond, Va., 1859. No business address listed, but may have been employed at the E.M. Powers Gallery at 151 Main Street. An empty thermoplastic case has been reported with the pencil notation "Taken by M.J. Powers for J.T. Smith", so he may have worked for Smith instead. M. J. Powers was employed by J.H. Whitehurst at 434 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C. at the beginning of the Civil War and is still listed photographer on a cdv bearing a revenue .stamp and so dating from 1864-66.

Powers worked as an artist and photographer for G. W. Davis and Rees 1866-71

M. J. Powers, 1011 Main St, 1871

M. J. Powers, Photographer & Miniature Painter 804 Main St West Monroe Park 1877

M. J. Powers, 812 E. Main St. 1881

Powers & Campbell 812 Main St., 1881, 525 E. Broad 1882-83

He won medals in the Va. State Fair for photography in 1876, 77, and 78

In 1883 he is listed as Prof. Powers, Artist, Rees Gallery

In 1889 he is listed as Prof. Powers, Proprietor of the Washington Art Gallery, 421 E. Broad St.

Listed in the 1880 census as a photographer in Richmond.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.40, Photographs in the collection of the author, 1889 Census

Powers & Campbell Richmond

Marcellus J. Powers and Charles O. Campbell

812 Main St., c. 1881,

525 E. Broad c. 1882-83

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.40 , Photographs in the collection of the author

Pratt, William A. Richmond

One source reported that Pratt established a gallery in Richmond, Va., as early as 1844, although other documentation places the opening of his "Virginia Skylight Daguerreian Gallery" in 1846. At least one Pratt daguerreotype is extant with a plate marked by Louis B. Binesse & Co., a daguerreian supplier specializing in daguerreotype plates, New York City, N.Y., 1843-1845. On March 14, 1846, Pratt was assigned patent #4,423 for coloring daguerreotypes. At that time, he listed himself as a resident of Alexandria, Virginia.

In June, 1851, Pratt left for the World's Fair at the Crystal Palace, London. There he exhibited a whole plate daguerreotype of the Governor of Virginia, surrounded by other distinguished men. He returned from his trip to Europe in 1852 (and was mis-identified in Snelling's Photographic and Fine Art Journal as William A. Platt), and in that year was listed as a daguerreian at 145 Main Street, Richmond. This is the first time Pratt appeared in a Richmond directory. Other daguerreian operators had been listed earlier as working for him. The gallery was listed as W.A. Pratt & Co.; he lived on the north side of Leigh Street. An alternate source listed the gallery at 114 Main Street.

In 1855 and 1856, he was listed as a daguerreian at 145 Main St., Richmond, and lived on Fourth Street. In 1856, Pratt's gallery was under the direction of John Sanxay. The December 1856 Southern Literary Messenger lists Sanxay and Chalmers as successors to Pratt's "Richmond Dagurrean Gallery" The subsequent directory extant for Richmond, in 1859, did not list Pratt or Sanxay & Chalmers. Cases have been noted embossed on velvet liner of case: "W.A. Pratt/ 139 Main St./ Richmond."

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Southern Literary Messenger, Dec. 1856 p.395

Prince, Benjamin F. Wincheter

c. 1900

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.52

Pugh, Charles A. Blacksburg

Born c. 1845 in Virginia. Listed in the 1880 census as living in Rustburgh, Campbell Co. Va.

"C. A. Pugh Photographer" 1876

"Pugh's Photograph Rooms (Lybrook Row)" On ferrotype mount 1882

"Pugh's Photograph Rooms (Lybrook Row)" 1888

"C. A. Pugh, Blacksburg" 1899 Pugh also produced stereoveiws, one of which, "Blacksburg from East College building" , is marked "C. A. PUGH, PHOTOGRAPHER, BLACKSBURG VA."

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.4, Stereoview card and Scan of CDV mounted ferrotype in possession of the author, Photographs in the Croy Collection, VPI, # CIV0059, 61, 63. 1880 U.S. Census

Rankin, R.H. Staunton

Listed as daguerreotypes at 55 Beverly Street, between New and Augusta Streets, Staunton, Va., 1852 Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Photograph in the collection of the author.

Rankin, R. J. Martinsburg

c. 1867

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.14

Reed, ________ Alexandria, Bedford City

Phillips, Cole & Reed c. 1896

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.2, 4

Rees Brothers Richmond

Charles Richard and C. J. Rees,

Corner of Eighth and Main Streets, Richmond, Va., 1851.

Although Charles R. Rees continued in business, probably in New York City and later back in Richmond, there is no indication that C.J. Rees remained part of the business

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Rees, Charles Richard Petersburg Richmond

Born c. 1831 in Pensylvania

Active as a daguerreian, Richmond, Va., and New York City, N.Y. In 1851 he was listed as a daguerreian at the corner of 8th and Main Streets, Richmond, in business as Rees Brothers, with C.J. Rees. This is probably the same Charles Rees listed from 1853 to 1855 in New York City. In 1853-1854 he was listed at 289 Broadway, in business as Rees & Co. He refused to divulge information on other partnership members for the partnership directory. In 1854-1855 he was listed as Rees & Co. at 385 Broadway, and also at 289 Broadway. Stamped on the brass mat of a ninth plate daguerreotype, "Rees & Co. 289 Broadway". He was noted as opening the new gallery in 1854. About 1853, Holmes was noted as working for or being a part of the company. In 1859 Rees was listed as Rees & Co., ambrotype gallery, 139 Main Street, Richmond. He may have employed Edward (Edwin) J. Rees, who boarded at his home. W.G.R. Frayser may also have been part of the firm. There is also a listing for "T.R. Rees", probably Charles R., with a gallery at 145 Main Street, Richmond, in 1860.

Rees' Steam Gallery, May 8th, 1861 (Richmond Dispatch ad., Photographs and Ambrotypes)

C. R. Rees & Bro., Richmond 1865-66.

C. R. Rees & Co, Richmond 1868-76,

C. R. Rees, Richmond 1877-1880?,

Rees Gallery, 819-821 Main St. Richmond, Prof. Powers , Artist, states that in 1883 reprints were available of all pictures since 1866.

Ginsburg lists him as the partner in Rees & Minnis, listed at 13 ½ and 47 Sycamore St., Petersburg in 1871 and that he operated the Rees Studio, Petersburg in 1878. Other evidence suggests that this was E. J. Rees

C. R. Rees is listed as "Photographic Artist" at Rockwells Gallery, 223 Sycamore St., Petersburg, in 1884, and as proprietor at that address from 1885 to at least 1896. Massingill reports that he took photographs for the North Carolina Museum of Natural History in the 1880's.

Listed in the 1880 census as a photographer in Richmond.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.22, p. 40-41, photographs in the collection of the author, Massingill, Photographers in North Carolina, p. 168

C. R. Rees & Bro. Richmond

C. R. And E. J. Rees

Corner of 8th and Main, Richmond Va, Opposite Spotswood Hotel 1865

913 Main Street, between 9th and 10th 1866

This firm used at least five different backmarks on their cdvs, rather a lot for a two year period. It is possible that some of them actually date to the Rees Bros. period

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p. 40-41, photographs in the collection of H.

C. R. Rees & Co Richmond

1866- 78. A back mark listing C.R. Rees, W.G.R. Frayser and E. J. Rees as C. R. Rees & Co. at 911 and 913 Main St. is probably c. 1866. A version with a large back mark showing the studio and listing C. R. Rees, W. G.R. Frayser and E.J. Rees may date to 1867. C. R. Rees & Co produced photos back marked with engravings of their studio dated 1868 to 1875. In 1873 Daniel S Stevens is listed as a member of the firm, remaining until at least 1877. J. Conway Rees, the son of C, R Rees, is listed as a photographer from1876-78

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.22, p. 40-41, photographs in the collection of the author

Rees, Edwin J. Petersburg Richmond

Also listed as Edward J. Rees; 39 Sycamore Street, Petersburg in 1859, in partnership with J.N. Walden. Edward Rees was listed in 1859 and 1860 in Richmond as a photographer. In 1859 he probably worked for C.R. Rees at 139 Main Street, as he boarded at his home. In 1860 he was listed with "T.R. Rees" (again, probably Charles R.), at 145 Main Street. Also in Richmond, Va., in business with C.R. Rees and W.G.R. Frayser as C. R. Rees & Co. at 911 and 913 Main St. c. 1870.

He is listed in Petersburg in 1878 at 13 Sycamore St. There is an 1871 backmark at that address.

Rees & Minnis is listed at 13 ½ and 47 Sycamore St., Petersburg in 1871. Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.22, p. 40, Photograph in the collection of the author

Rees, James Conway, Richmond

Born c. 1860 in Virginia.

The son of C. R. Rees, he is listed as a photographer from1876-78 at C.R. Rees & Co, and was the proprietor of the Rees Gallery in the early 1900's until it closed in 1930.

Listed in the 1880 census as a photographer in Richmond

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p. 40-41

Rees & Minnis Petersburg

Edwin J. Rees & George Washington Minnis

13 ½ and 47 Sycamore St., Petersburg 1871.

He operated the Rees Studio, Petersburg in 1878.

Ginsburg lists Minnis' partner as C. R. Rees

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p. 22, Photograph in the collection of the author

Reeve Co. Riceville

A CDV mounted on the back of an ornate printed 1860's cdv mount is inscribed "Photo by Reeve Co., Riceville, Va." in ink on the back. Riceville is located in Pittsylvania County and had a population of 100 in 1906.

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Reilley, J. W. Accomack

Born c. 1856 in Virginia.

Listed as a photographer in the 1880 census. No other information as been located.

Ref: U. S. 1880 Census

Rembrandt Gallery Luray

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Retzer, W.A. Richmond ?

Richmond1845. Listed as a photographist in Philadelphia, Pa., 1844, 1845. In 1844 he was listed at 341 Market Street; and in 1845 at 129 Chestnut Street.(see Retzger Retzer is the spelling in Ginsburg, these may be two different people)

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Retzger Richmond , Charlottesville

Active as a daguerreian in Richmond, Va., and probably Charlottesville, Va. In 1845 he was listed at 35 Main Street, Mansion House, Richmond, in partnership with Van Loan. This is probably the same Retzger noted as a daguerreian in Charlottesville in 1852, and may have been in business with R.S. Jones. Jones did succeed Retzger at his gallery.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997 Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p. 41

Reynolds, G.L. Richmond, Lynchburg

Noted as a daguerreian in Richmond and Lynchburg, Va. While he was listed by one source in Richmond in 1851, another source listed a G.L. Reynolds in Lynchburg, c. May, 1851.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Rhodes & Carter Charlottesville

W. P. Rhodes and ------Carter C. 1900

RHODES & CARTER SUCCESSORS TO Wampler

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Rhodes & Wimer, Bridgewater

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.4

Rhodes, W. P. Staunton Charlottesville

Manager of Star Gallery Staunton c. 1885

Rhodes and Carter Charlottesville C. 1900

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Rice, __________ Danville

421 Main St. C. 1900

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Rice, A.H. Winchester

Advertised ambrotypes in Piqua, Ohio, 1859-1860

Winchester in 1862

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.52

Richardson Williamsburg

Ref: Horton, Exposing America, p. 216

Richardson, F. H., Bedford City, Danville

Active in Danville by 1890 to at least 1895, studio at 421 Main St.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.7

Richmond Art Gallery Norfolk

Isaac D. Boyce, proprietor 158 Main St., 1889

Winston N.C. 1890

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.15, Photographs in the collection of the author, Massingill, Photographers in North Carolina, p. 170

Rippel & Israel Shenandoah

________Rippel and __________Israel (listed in Ginsberg as Ripple)

c. 1895

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.47 , Scan of novelty photo in possession of the author

Roads, William Richmond , Hillsborough, Charlottesville, Gordonsville

Born c. 1844 in Virginia.

Listed as a daguerreian artist with A.W. Osborne, 169 Main Street, Richmond, Va., 1855. An 1860's or early 70's CDV is marked "PHOTOGRAPHED BY W. ROADS, HILLSBOROUGH, VA"

A late 1870's or early 1880's cdv is marked "W. ROADS, PHOTOGRAPHER, GORDONSVILLE, VA."

He is listed in Fitzgerald & Dillon's Directory in Charlottesville on Main St. in 1873, but his CDV's look as if they could be a little earlier. One CDV has what appears to be a contemporary inscription dated 1867.

Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographer living in Gordonsville

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997. Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p. 3 , Fitzgerald & Dillon, p. 178, photographs in the collection of the author, 1880 census

Roanoke Photo Co.	Roanoke

110 Salem Ave. SW c 1910

A small photo has the printed notice on the back

"send us any picture you have and

we will make you ten copies of it or

three photo-celluloid buttons for 15 cents

. VIRGINIA BUTTON CO,

Roanoke VA."

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.46, photo in the collection of the author

Robinson, Charles H. Norfolk

156 Main St. 1873-1910

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.19

Rockwell, J. R. Petersburg

CDV's from the mid 1860's have been noted marked 'J.R. ROCKWELL, PHOTOGRAPHER. 13 ½ Sycamore St, PETERSBURG VA" It is assumed to be a misprint for J.E. Rockwell.

Ref: Photographs in the collection of the author

Rockwell, Joseph E Petersburg

1854

Rockwell & Height, 1860 13 ½ Sycamore St.?

J. R (sic) Rockwell Photographic Artist 13 ½ Sycamore St. C.1865

Rockwell & Cowell, 1865-66 13 ½ Sycamore St.

Rockwell & Vannerson, Richmond & Petersburg c. 1867 (?)

Rockwell's Gallery, c,1867-1878 223 Sycamore St

Rockwell's Gallery, C. R. Rees Artist, 1879-1884 (?) 223 Sycamore St.

From 1885 until at least 1896 C. R. Rees appears as the proprietor at 223 Sycamore St

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.22-23. Petersburg Daily Express, 9/25/1865, Photographs in the collection of the author

Rockwell & Cowell Petersburg

Joseph E Rockwell and Daniel T Cowell

13 1/2 Sycamore Street

A CDV with the Backmark "Rockwell & Cowell Photographers 13 1/2 Sycamore Str. Petersburg Va.", has a two cent tax stamp cancelled "R&C May 3 1866". In 1866 the firm of Rockwell & Cowell produced the well known "The Military Medallion Gen. R. E. Lee & Staff"

Rockwell & Vannerson Richmond & Petersburg

Joseph E. Rockwell and Julian Vannerson

The only example with this mark that has been observed is a thin round cornered CDV with a single red line around the image and a front mark. It could date from the late 1860's or the early 1870's

Ref: CDV in Shindle Collecxtion

Roddan, Elizabeth Roanoke

Baldwin Ave, C. 1890

Ref: Cabinet card in the collection of Richard Bland

Rogers & Gray Lynchburg

A. L. Rogers and William Gray, 804 Main St, 1890-91

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p 14

Rogers, S. G, Lynchburg

804 Main St. 1892-93

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p 14, Scan of cdv in possession of the author

Roseberry, G. W. Alexandria

95 King St, 1864

"Photographed by G. W. Roseberry

No. 95 King Street

Alexandria, VA" on cdv of soldier

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.3

Roshen, C. S.	Camp Alger

Roshen's actual address was 34 N rd St, Harrisburg, PA., but he had a photograph concession at Camp Alger Virginia during the Spanish American War, c. 1898-99. There are numerous photographs of his with the Camp Alger imprint, almost invariably of soldiers..

Ross, H. P. Newport News

The backmark of a Civil War period cdv reads:

"Union Photographic Gallery Camp Butler-Newport News, VA H.P. Ross, South Groton, Mass. & J. Sidney Miller, Nashua, NH."

Ref: Scan of cdv in possession of the author

Rouse, Charles B. Winchester

Active as a daguerreian in Winchester, Va., 1857-1862

Mautz lists a Charles Rouse in San Francisco California in 1871.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997,, Photographers in Virginia. p.52, Mautz p. 136

Routzhan, Nathaniel Winchester

Born c. 1831 in Maryland.

Daguerreian in Winchester, Va., 1855-1861. He was listed as a photographer in Winchester until 1887.

"N. ROUTZAHN. PHOTOGRAPHER MASONIC HALL LOUDON STREET, Winchester, VA"

"N. Routzahn's. Photographic Gallery MASONIC HALL 107 Main St, Winchester, Va" (Both on CDV)

Listed in 1880 census as a photographer in Winchester.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997,Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p. 52, cdv in collection of the author, Scan of cdv in possession of the author, 1889 Census

Rowley, _________ Norfolk

Morgan & Rowley

Ref. Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.19, CDV in Perrine Collection

Ruebush, S. A. Bridgewater

"S. A. Ruebush, Traveling Photographer" rubber stamp found on cabinet card also marked by J.M. Hill.

Ref. Photograph in the collection of the author

Rusk, Samuel Newport News

Born in July, __ 1851 in New York

1898 credit on shipyard photo

C. 1900 Unverified report of imprint on cabinet card

Listed as a photographer in 1900 Census as living at 213 29th Street, Newport News with his wife and two children. They are listed as being born in 1884 and 1890 in New York. Samuel was not found in the 1880 census, although there is a Samuel E Rusk, who might be the same, listed as a school teacher in Hunter, Greeen Co. NY in 1870.

Ref. Scan of hotograph in the possession of the author , 1900 US Census

Rusk & Shaw Newport News

_______Rusk and _______Shaw

1898 copyright on shipyard photo

2613 Washington Ave, c. 1900

Rusk appears to have been the photographer, Rusk and Shaw may have been a publishing company.

There is a Shaw listed in the 1900 census as living next door to Samuel Rusk at 215 29th Street in Newport News with a wife and infant, but the entry is scratched out.

Ref. Photograph in the collection of the author, 1900 US Census

St. Louis Portrait Co. Roanoke

J. H. Kidd Manager

125 ½ Salem Ave. 1896-1900

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.46

Sale, John W. Richmond

115 Broad St.

320 E. Broad St. c. 1898-1911

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.42

Sandy, James Richmond

Active as a photographer with T.R. Rees at 145 Main Street, Richmond, Va., 1860

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Sanner & Medernach Danville

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.7

Sanxay, Richard S. Richmond

In 1856 he was an assistant at Pratt's Gallery, 145 Main Street. The December 1856 Southern Literary Messenger lists Sanxay and Chalmers as successors to Pratt's "Richmond Dagurrean Gallery" The subsequent directory extant for Richmond, in 1859, did not list Sanxay & Chalmers. From 1861-65 he was a photographer for the CSA Engineers Dept. Confederate patent number 227 was issued 02/05/1864 to R.S. Sanxay and A. Gomert of Richmond, VA for Photographic Process for Duplicating Maps. The process was used, and is acknowledged on several maps.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.42, Southern Literary Messenger, Dec. 1856 p.395

Sanxay & Chalmers Richmond

The December 1856 Southern Literary Messenger lists Sanxay and Chalmers as successors to Pratt's "Richmond Dagurrean Gallery" They are not listed in the subsequent directory extant for Richmond, in 1859

Ref: Southern Literary Messenger, Dec. 1856 p.395

Schwartz Mt. Clifton

Coffman & Schwartz

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.15

Scofield, R.C. Richmond

Listed as a daguerreotypist with M.P. Simons at 1251 Main Street, Richmond, Va., 1852.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Schuler, Edward, Alexandria

King corner of Pitt, dated backmark 1868, directory 1873-76

Over 109 Queen, 1876-82

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.3

Scothern, George W.W. Mt Jackson

B. Nov 19, 1861, D. Dec 21, 1937, buried Cedar Grove Cemetery Mt Jackson

Scothern's Studio, c.1905-1910

His account book for this period is in the James Madison University Carrier Library special collections it is described as having ""Studio Register Ledger" imprinted on the exterior, and has "Mt. Jackson, Va" stamped on the inside cover, where is also written the signature, "Geo. W.W. Scothern." The book seems to be a photographer's account record and lists dates ordered and delivered, names of persons ordering portraits, post office addresses, numbers of negatives, sizes, amounts due, and styles." A series of photos showing highway construction have been noted and are stamped on the back "Scotherns' Studio, Mt. Jackson Va"

Ref. Scan of photograph in the possession of the author, JMU Carrier library special collections #3071

Scott, Samuel Danville

Operator for Miley c. 1880 "Miley Sam'l Scott Operator Danville Va"

Scruggs, William F. Roanoke

Born c. 1856 Listed as a photographer in the 1880 census as living in Lisbon, Bedford Co.

Roanoke, 1884-85

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.46, U. S. 1880 Census

Seabrook Bros. Charlottesville

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.5

Seay, Leon Earnest Danville

Danville Va, c. early 1890's

Salisbury N.C., c. 1893-1903

Charlotte N.C. in partnership with C. W. J. Eustler1905-1910, with Zachius E. Scott, c. 1907

Ref: Massingill, Photographers in North Carolina, p. 178

Seeley, William T. Alexandria

Born c. 1827 in New York

Seeley & Beale

Seeley & Murphy

Seeley Photographer: 292 Main St. City: Poughkeepsie: New York

Was living in Elmyra N.Y. in 1860, occupation Artist, (Seely)

New Milford Ill. 1870, occupation farmer, (Seely)

Rockford Ill. 1880, occupation Photographer (Seeley)

Ref: paper mount for gem ferreotype and scan of cdv in possession of the author

Seeley & Murphy Alexandria

New Gem Gallery, 69 King Street c. 1865

"Seeley & Murphy successors to Bennett No. 69 King Street Alexandria Va."

Seeley Photographer: 292 Main St. City: Poughkeepsie: New York c. 1870

Ref: paper mount for gem ferreotype and scan of cdv in possession of the author

Seeley & Beale Alexandria

(handwritten) "Seeley and Beale / Successors to / (printed)	BENNETT / 69 KING STREET /

ALEXANDRIA, VA" cdv has half of a 5 cent tax stamp, and so dates before July 31, 1866

Seeley & Beale Photographic Artists, 69 King Street, Alexandria, on CDV of Christ Church

Ref: scan of cdv in possession of the author

Selden, William D. Richmond

Selden & Ennis

W.D. Selden & Co

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.42, Stereoveiws and scans in the collection of the author

Selden & Ennis Richmond

William D. Selden & George O. Ennis

"Photographic Publishers" 838 Main St, Cor. 9th & Main, c. 1869

Ref: scan of cdv in possession of the author

Selden, W. D. & Co Richmond

"Publishers of Photographs and Stereoscopic Views"

838 Main St c. 1870, 918 Main St c. 1870- 71

"Dealers In Photographic Views, Confederate Relics, Etc Of The Late War At The Ballard House /Exchange Hotel Richmond Va The Trade Supplied At Wholesale."

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.42, Stereoveiws and scans in the collection of the author

Setszer, P. C. Petersburg

Born c. 1849 in Virginia

Operator at C. W Minnis' Pearl type Gallery, c. 1870

Studio 141 Sycamore St. c. 1873

Whittington & Setszer , Proprietors, The Minnis Gallery 141 N. Sycamore c. 1876

Whittington & Setszer Nash St. Wilson, NC c. 1880.

Listed in the 1880 Census as an artist living in Petersburg.Listing is given as P. C. Setzer.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.23, CDV in the collection of the author, Massingill, Photographers in North Carolina, p. 178, 1880 Census

Setszler, D. Petersburg

D. Setszler's Photographic Studio, 141 Sycamore St. J. T. Wampler Artist

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.23, CDV in the collection of the author

Shafer & Barkman Danville

"Shafer & Barkman, successors to J M South of Danville Virginia VA"

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.7,photograph in the collection of the author

Shartle, Harry Ellsworth Lynchburg

1862- 1943

59 S. Main St. Asheville N. C. 1895-1897

801 ½ Main St. Lynchburg 1902 - 1910 Employed John Daniel Keene1904-1909

In 1908 published a panoramic photo of Lynchburg through the Big Picture Co of Lynchburg

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, Massingill, Photographers in North Carolinia, p. 124, 179

Shaw, William S. Richmond

.Llisted in 1860 in Richmond, Va., as an artist. There he was listed with J.T. Smith, at 77 Main Street. Possibly the same William S. Shaw active as a daguerreian in Baltimore, Md., 1858, 1859. In 1858 he was listed without a business address, and boarded at 29 Holliday Street. In 1858-1859 he was listed as a photographic artist

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Shelkett, John R.. Danville

Born c. 1861 in Virginia.

Listed in the 1900 Census as a photographer living with his wife and 3 children at 404 ½ North Main St. All were listed as born in Virginia, A cabinet card from about the same period lists his gallery address as 410 North Main St. The 1910 census shows him still at 404 N. Main Street, but now with seven children. In the 1920 Census his widow and children are living in Greenville S. C..

Ref: Scan of photograph in possession of the author, 1900, 1910 US Census

Shenandoah Photograph Company Mt. Clifton, Shenandoah Co.

Robert L. Coffman, MGR c 1890

Ref: Scan of postcard in possession of the author

Shishnanian, George N. Petersburg

J. W. Walden's Photograph and Pearltype Gallery, 39 Sycamore St.

One of Walden's Ferrotype sleeves includes "Please notice that Mr. G. N. SHISHMARIAN of Constantinople, who has lately been connected with my Gallery, attends personally and ably in Photographing in all its styles. Satisfaction Guaranteed"

G. N. Shiashmanian & Co Craven Co N.C. 1873-74, Wilmington N.C. 1875-76

There is a CDV in the Darrah Collection marked "Shiashmanian & Co , Traveling Photographers, Constantinople Turkey" which may be the same person.

A 1904 book, "The Churches of Christ" gives the following biography:" Born in the city of Egin, situated on the river Euphrates, in Asia Minor; brought up in Constantinople; attended Beleck Seminary on the Bosphorus, under Dr. Cyrus Hamlin, also North Yarmonth Academy in the State of Maine; spent 7 years in Egypt as an officer of the Government; baptized in Dallas, Texas, in 1876; graduated at the College of the Bible, Lexington, Ky., 1879; ordained and sent as pioneer missionary to Turkey".

He married Lucia McCelland, 1853-1939

He apparently spent time in Portland Oregon about 1879, before returning to Turkey, where he was briefly imprisoned in 1892 for his missionary activities.

Ref: Massingill, Photographers in North Carolinia, p.181, Darrah Collection, Scan of Ferrotype in possession of the author, Brown, John T., Shruches of Christ, Louisville Kentucky, 1904

Shishnarian,G. N.

Misspelling of Shishmanian

Sidelinger, W. F. Roanoke

301 Jefferson Street 1893-4

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.46

Siebert & Jewel Marion

------Siebert and William Hank Jewel

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.12

Silverglo Bristol

Producer of real photo post cards c. 1904

Ref:Scan of postcard in possession of the author

Simpkins, George W. Lynchburg

Born May, 1866 in England, Emigrated 1870

204 11th St, 1902

Blencowe & Simkins,1897-1910 with A. H. Blencowe

Hill City Photograph Gallery 804 Main St. With Oliver

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.12. 14, 1900 US Census

Simons, Montgomery Pike Richmond

b. Pa. 1817. d. Philadelphia 1877

Simons may have been active in Philadelphia, Pa. as a daguerreian casemaker as early as 1842; his first listing in the city directory was in 1843. Then he was listed as a casemaker at 173 Chestnut Street, in partnership as Simons and Willis (S.D.), with his home at 147 Pine Street. It was also in 1843 that Patent #3085, for coloring daguerreotypes (the fourth U.S. photographic patent) was issued to Warren Thompson of Philadelphia, and assigned to M.P. Simons.

From 1844 to 1847 Simons was listed as a casemaker at 100 Chestnut St., with his home on Coates St. The directory showed no listing of the partnership. This is undoubtedly the same as S.P. Simons, listed at the same address in 1846. There is an extant account book, dated 1846, for the partnership of Simons & Collins, Daguerreians, at that address.

Once source has referenced a partnership of Simons and Wight, dates unknown, as manufacturers of morocco work. This reference is unsupported by documentation; Noah and Edwin Wight were listed as paper box manufacturers.

In 1846, Simons was listed as a daguerreian casemaker at 20 South 4th St., Philadelphia. It is probable that the Simons and Willis partnership continued until 1848. In 1848 Simons turned to daguerreotyping, and was listed as a photographist at 179 Chestnut Street. In 1849, he continued to be listed at the same address; also at the 179 Chestnut Street was the firm of N.A. Simons & Co., casemakers. This double listing may be a simple overlap in directory entries; N.A. Simons advertised in 1848 he was the successor to M.P. Simons in the case manufacturing business.

In November, 1849, Simons advertised as a daguerreian in Charleston, S.C.; or rather his firm advertised in Charleston. In March, 1850 the firm advertised they had taken 4,000 daguerreotypes in the previous four months, and H.S. Smith, who opened the gallery with Simons, noted later he had been the sole acting partner since the opening.

In 1850-1851, Simons continued to be listed as a photographist at 179 Chestnut St. This was his last listing in the Philadelphia directories until 1857. From 1852 to 1856, he was listed as a daguerreian in Richmond, Va., in a gallery upstairs at 151 Main Street. In 1852, he employed R.C. Scofield in the gallery. Simons gallery kept a piano for the use of visiting ladies.

In 1857, he was once again listed as a daguerreian in Philadelphia, then at 76th St. above Girard. From 1858 to 1860 he was listed as a daguerreian at 922 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, and lived at 1223 N. 5th Street.

In 1859 he was also listed in Richmond, Va., still at 151 Main Street, upstairs. He was noted working with Powers (E.M. and M.J.) that year. Daguerreian images have been noted stamped on brass mat: "M.P. Simons Philada.", as well as others stamped only " M.P SIMONS", at least one of which was found in a Richmond estate, perhaps indicating that the ones so marked originated there. In 1853 Simons took the remarkable "Passions"series of 24 daguerreotypes of Mann S. Valentine and 4 of William W. Valentine in which they attempted to show the range of human emotions. William Hubard, the silhouette artist, painter and future munitions manufacturer, apparently advised on the project as well. The complete collection, none of which are signed by Simons, is at the Valentine Museum in Richmond

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.42, daguerreotypes in the collection of the author

Sinclair, J. B. Ashland

c. 1878-88

Ref: cdv in the collection of the author

Skylight Gallery Traveling, Luray?

J. Bushong, c. 1869-70. Probably the same as James H. Bushong of Luray.

Ref. CDV in collection of the author

Slagle, John W. Winchester

Winchester, 1850-62

Advertised ambrotypes at 441 Seventh Street East, Washington, D.C., 1860. He lived on H Street North

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.52

Sloat, Harry K. Winchester

c. 1900

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.52

Smallwood, J. Earl Lovettsville

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.11

Smith & Shaw Richmond

1860 John T. Smith and William S. Shaw 77 Main Street.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Smith & Vannerson Richmond

John T. Smith and Julian Vannerson 77 Main Street c. 1861

Produced 6 by 8 oval salt print of Gilbert Hunt, the hero of the1811 Richmond Theater and 1823 Penitentiary Fires

Ref: Photo in collection of Marshall Goodman

Smith A.E, Charlestown

Ref: Horton, Exposing America, p. 216

Smith, A.F. Charlottesville

"Photographic Temple of Art, South. side Main St"

"Photographic Temple of Art ,LOBBAN'S BUILDING Main St"

Ref: cdv'S in the collection of the author

Smith, Charles S. & James Norfolk

Listed by Horton as the proprietors of Smith's Gallery, Norfolk

Ref: Horton, Exposing America, p. 214

Smith, G. B. & Co.

Main St. Bristol Tenn. The Confederate Veteran of Jan 1909 says this about him, "Smith was in the POW camp at Johnson's Island, OH. He had smuggled his lens into camp. He made a camera and bribed a guard to bring him some chemicals. There he printed out tintypes on the backs of oyster cans." (ppg 28-29).

Ref: Chataigne's Virginia Gazetteer and Business Directory - 1888-89 - Washington County

Smith, George S. Alexandria

Over 321 King St, 1888 He copyrighted a view of Carlyle House in that year.

Brownville Texas 1866-70

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.3, Mautz p. 458

Smith, Gideon & Samuel G. Alexandria

These two appear on the list of those who took the Oath of Allegiance, May 1862-1865., which was a requirement to have a business in the city. Gideon's age at that time was given as 28 and Samuels as 24.They were both listed as ambrotypists. No other evidence of ether of them has been noted in Virginia. A CDV of a Union calvalry officer is backmarked "Gideon Smith, Geisboro,, D.C". Geisboro was a cavalry depot outside Washington, D.C. during the Civil War

Ref: http://www.alexandria.lib.va.us/lhsc_genealogy_resources/oath/doc.html, scans of photo in possession of the author

Smith, John T. Richmond

77 Main St. 1859

215-17 Main St. 1860 Ambrotypist

Smith & Shaw 1860

Smith & Vannerson 1861

An empty thermoplastic case has been reported with the pencil notation "Taken by M. J. Powers for J.T. Smith".

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.43. Richmond Business Directory, 1860

Smith, W. T. Fredericksburg

Smith was manager of the Fredericksburg branch of the Davis Photographic Studio,

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.8

Smith, W. T. Liberty (Bedford City)

Born c. 1847 in Virginia

Bridge Street Probably an earlier address for the above. Liberty's name was changed to Bedford City in 1890. A cabinet mount from Phillips, Cole & Reed is overprinted by Smith, listing his address as Bridge Street.

Listed in the 1880 Census as an artist living in Liberty

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.11, photo in the collection of the author, 1880 Census

Smith's Gallery Norfolk A CDV in the Darrah Collection is marked "Thomas Walter, Photographer Smith's Gallery"

Charles S & James Smith are listed by Horton as the proprietors Ref: Darrah Collection, University of Pennsylvania.11, Ref:Horton, Exposing America, p. 214

Snapp, Monroe, Styman Winchester

c. 1900

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.52

Snavely's Photograph Gallery Troutdale operating in 1908-1909 just east of the old livery stable; the Snavely's were followed by C. A. (Cal) Seagraves, a full-time photographer and jeweler who remained prosperous in this business in Troutdale for about 10 years.

Ref: History of Troutdale, Virginia Charles Greer 1953

South, John M. Danville, Gordonsville

Born September. 1843 in Maryland

Photomounts indicate a working period c. late 1860's through the mid 1879's in Va., but he has not been located in the 1860 or 1870 census.

Listed in the 1880 census as a photographer living in Dixon's, Queen Ann Co Maryland and in Chestertown, Kent County Maryland in 1900.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.7, scans of photo in possession of the author, 1890 1900 US Census

Spence, W. T. Crewe

"PROF W. T SPENCE CREWE. VA."

C. 1900

Ref: Cabinet cards in collection of the author

Spencer & Poff, Pocahantas

________Spencer and Perry Washington Poff c. 1884

Ref:, scan of photo in possession of the author

Spencer, William Maysville

Born c. 1852 in Virginia. Listed as a daguerreian Artist living in Maysville, Buckingham Co. in the 1880 census. No other information as been located.

Ref: U. S. 1880 Census

Star Studio, The Shenandoah

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.18

Starr, Thomas N. Richmond

Richmond 1841, Starr & Edwards. Claiming to be a pupil of S.F.B. Morse, he advertised in New York City, N.Y., in October, 1841, claiming to take daguerreotypes and "only a few seconds necessary." Probably the same T.N. Starr who had a gallery in Sauerbier's Saloon, north side of Penn Street above 5th Street, Reading, Pa. in September, 1841. He noted he was from New York. In December, 1841 he advertised in Richmond, Va. in partnership with Jonas Edwards as Starr and Edwards. Probably the same as Thomas S. (A.) Starr, listed as a daguerreian in San Francisco, Calif., 1852 to 1856. One source listed him in 1852 in partnership with C.F. Hamilton at 163 Clay Street. In 1863 Starr was joined by C.E. Johnson at the "Excelsior Gallery". Another source noted that Hamilton and Starr took the 163 Clay Street address in early 1854. Starr was listed in he city directory only in 1856, at he corner of Montgomery and California Streets. One source noted his partnership with Johnson as with G.F. Johnson

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Stebbins, Benton P. Luray

working 1878

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.11

Steele, William Boyd Stevens City

c. 1908

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.49

Sterns Petersburg

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia,p.23

Stertzbach, William Portsmouth

1906-1928

Ref: Massingill, Photographers in North Carolina, p. 178

Stewart,____________ Alexandria

Gillingham & Stewart, 204 King St

Ref: Scan of postcard in possession of the author

Stone, M.F. & Son Alexandria

Stone's Art Galleries, 69 King St.1876-77 Business sold to William Phipps sometime after 1884.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.3

Stone, Oscar T. Alexandria

Stone's Art Gallery

69 King St. 1880-87

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.3

Stonewall Gallery Lexington

Boude & Miley

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p , Cdvs in collection of the author

Suddarth, Arch C. (Archibald Coleman) Monterey

Born 1873 in Virginia

Listed in 1910 census as a photographer living in Monterey with his own studio.

The 1920 census lists a commercial photographer named A. C. Suddarth living in a rented room in Akron Ohio. The age is listed as 42, rather than Arch's 47, so this may not be the same person. The LDS web site lists his death as Mrch 12th, 1951 in Akron

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.14 , in collection of the author, 1880 1910 , 1920 US Census

Sumner & Harris Bermuda Hundred

Union Gallery

Two cdv's recently sold, one was a cdv of two photographers standing outside their "Printing Room". On the table between the two men are four photographs. On the back of the carte is "Scene at Bermuda 100, Va. March 1865 - Photographers "Printing Rooms"" in period ink. A second cdv of the photographer in the door of the first cdv. The backmark on this one is "Sumner & Harris, Union Gallery, Gen'l Butler's H.Qrs. in the Field"

Ref:: http://www.veteransattic.com, Cdvs in collection of the author

Sweet, W. H. Alexandria

Sweet appears on the list of those who took the Oath of Allegiance in Alexandria, May 1862-1865., which was a requirement to have a business in the city. His age at that time was given as 38. He was listed a daguerrian Artist. No other mention of him there has been noted, he may have been an employee of one of the galleries. Mautz lists a W. H. Sweet in Souix city iowa in 1887-88

Ref: http://www.alexandria.lib.va.us/lhsc_genealogy_resources/oath/doc.html, Mautz p. 258

Sweet Winchester

1861. This is probably W. H. Sweet

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.52

Sykes & Co Richmond

M. H. Sykes & Co. 107 Broad St. Carbon Studio 107 Broad Street c. 1905

O'Neill Wheeling W.Va. M.H. Sykes, Operator .c. 1890 Ref: Author's notes 10/229/06

Tagg, George Norfolk Lambert's Point 1872-1910 Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.19

Tanner, Henry S., Jr. Lynchburg

In 1854-1855 he was listed in New York City at 347 Broadway with John F. Tanner and Henry S. Tanner. In the same period he was listed in Erie, Pa., on the east side of Park Street, second door above Sixth Street in partnership as Hosford and Tanner. An advertisement stated that the partnership was formerly of New York City. Tanner apparently had a business relationship of some sort with C. W. Minnis of Richmond . An ad in the April 11, 1864 Daily Dispatch reads "Wanted: A good Photographer, who is exempt from military service. One who understands the business can apply at G. W. Minnis's Gallery, 217 Main Street, or to H S Tanner, Lynchburg.".

A CDV from c. 1865 is reported by Robert O. Brown as having the backmark "Kelly and Tanner, Floating Gallery, James River." It is unclear whether The Tanner referred to is Henry S. Junior. He was in a partnership with John I Van Ness, trading as Tanner & Van Ness at 124 Main St., Lynchburg, 1866, and is listed at the same address alone from 1873-76

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.14, Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Robert O. Brown, pers. com, The Daily Dispatch: April 11, 1864.

Tanner & Van Ness	Lynchburg

124 Main St., 1867

Henry S., Tanner Jr. and John I Van Ness

The earliest date noted on tax stamps is March 19th, 1866

Stereoviews of the Lynchburg area have been noted with their backmark.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. Scan of cdv in possession of the author

Tawns, William S. Mt. Jackson /Orkney Springs

"Portrait and Landscape Photographer" Probably a typo or misreading of W. O. Towns

Ref: CDV in Darrah Collection, U. Of Pennsylvania

Taylor's Studio Staunton

11 Fayette Street c. 1885

Ref: Cabinet card in collection of the author

Taylor, George .P.	Alexandria

Bowdin & Taylor, c. 1864

A cdv by this firm is inscribed "Compliments of G. P. Taylor," Taylor appears on the list of those who took the Oath of Allegiance, May 1862-1865., which was a requirement to have a business in the city. His age at that time was given as 26. He was listed as a daguerrian.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p. 1, http://www.alexandria.lib.va.us/lhsc_genealogy_resources/oath/doc.html

Taylor, M. B. & Bros. Norton

C. 1900

Teaford, George C. Staunton

Main Street

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p. 49, cdv the collection of the author

Tennant Newport News

2602 Washington Ave. C. 1885

Ref: Cabinet card in collection of the author

Thomas, Homer F Dayton, Rushville

Dayton, 1907

Rushville c. 1900

"Homer F. Thompson, Traveling Photographer, Dayton Va."

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p7, photo in collection of the author

Tightman, P. M. Accomack

Born c. 1847 in Maryland. Listed as a photographer in the 1880 census. No other information as been located..

Ref: U. S. 1880 Census

Totten, C. L. Ellendale(?), Saltville(?)

C. 1910

The 1920 census shows C. L. Totten, of unknown age but with a 28 year old wife and a 9 year old son, as a salesman in a jewelry store and residing in Smythe Co. Va.

Ref: Cabinet card in collection of the author, 1920 census

Towns, William Oliver Mt Jackson/Orkney Springs, Winchester, Front Royal

Born c. 1850 in Virginia.

Signed and dated tintype, Mt Olive, August 4th, 1870

Towns Photography Studio, Masonic Temple, No. 23 N. Main Street, Winchester, Va.

In 1879 he published a series of at least 10 views of Orkney Springs. It may have been quite large, as numbers 52, 59, and 65 have been noted.

Listed as "Dealer in Drugs and Fancy Goods, Artistic Photographer and Practical Job Printer" in the 1885 Directory (Winchester). He apparently ended his life as a newpaper editor in Harpers Ferry West Virginia.

Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographer living in Ashby, Shenandoah Co.

Ref: Shenandoah County GenWeb Project, CDV in Darrah Collection, U. Of Pennsylvania.Mary Byrd Blackwell, pers. com., Scans of stereoviews in possession of the author, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.52, 1880 Census

Trenham, A. J. Alexandria

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.3

Tubbs, _______ Harrisonburg

Noted as a daguerreian in Harrisonburg, Va., pre-1860

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.10, Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Turner, A.M. Norfolk

208 High St. C. 1885

Ref: Scan of photo in possession of the author, Cabinet Card in collection of the author

Turner, William C. Fredericksburg

Caroline St above George St. 1886-89. In addition to studio photography Turner produced a series of stereoviews of which number 39 is identified as "The House at Chancellorsville"

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.8

Tyson & Perry Charlottesville, Gordonsville

William J . Tyson and ______Perry (Eugene A.?)

Studio in the Jones Building 1873. They held Fowx's porcelain photograph patent of 4/26/69 for Albermarle County. A backmark is reported that lists both a Charlottesville and a Gordonsville location, but an example has not been examined.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.5, Cdv in collection of the author

Union Photographic Gallery Newport News

The backmark of a Civil War period cdv reads:

"Union Photographic Gallery Camp Butler-Newport News, VA HP Ross, South Groton, Mass. & J. Sidney Miller, Nashua, NH."

Two cds's were recently sold, one was a cdv of two photographers standing outside their "Printing Room". On the table between the two men are four photographs. On the back of the carte is "Scene at Bermuda 100, Va. March 1865 - Photographers "Printing Rooms"" in period ink. A second cdv of the photographer in the door of the first cdv. The backmark on this one is "Sumner & Harris, Union Gallery, Gen'l Butler's H.Qrs. in the Field" This may be a different gallery- it certainly seems like it would have been a common name in the period.

Ref: Scans of cdv's in possession of the author

University Studio Charlottesville

Rufus Waldo Holsinger, 1889-1925

Ralph E. Holsinger 1925-69

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.5, Clover & Heblich, Holsinger's Charlottesville, p. 3, Photographs in the collection of the author

Van Loan & Retzer Richmond

35 Main St, Mansion House. Feb 8th, 1845

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.43

Vannerson, Adrian Richmond

Active as a daguerreian in Richmond, Va., from an undetermined date until 1847, when he left for the Mexican War. He may have taught the daguerreian process to his brothers Lucien and Julian. It is possible that Julian Vannerson took over the gallery when his brother left for the war

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Vannerson, Julian Richmond, Norfolk

Also noted as Julius. Born in 1826, d. ca. 1880. He lived in Richmond, Va., at the time of the introduction of the daguerreotype. He may have learned from, or with, brothers Adrian and Lucian. He may have been employed by J.H. Whitehurst in Richmond, and/or assisted Whitehurst in opening his Washington, D.C. gallery in 1849. He worked for Whitehurst until 1855, when he opened his own gallery at 426 and 428 Pennsylvania Avenue, over Lane and Tucker's Building. He also exhibited daguerreotypes at the New York Crystal Palace in 1853. His gallery advertised a skylight with 200 feet of glass. In 1856 it was noted he would be associated with the new gallery of James McClees. In mid-1857 he was noted as the agent for McClees. He is listed as the photographer of many salt prints of Native Americans taken at McClees gallery when they came to Washington as parts of delegations. In 1858 and 1860, he was listed as a daguerreotypist at 308 Pennsylvania Avenue (McClee's address). Probably in 1861, he moved back to Richmond, continuing photography. He advertised as Vannerson's Gallery, 77 Main St.(Formerly Whitehurst's Gallery) in the Richmond Whig on March 26th, 1861, and a fire was reported on his premises on February 24th, 1862. The partnership of Vannerson & Levy may have lasted longer than some of the others, as the backmark is more common. A CDV has been noted overprinted with Vannerson & Minnis, making that the later partnership of the two, probably dating to 1863 or 64. He was in partnership with C. E. Jones by early 1864 and was still in the partnership in June of 1866. In 1875 he was with Anderson in Norfolk. A partnership of Knox & Vannerson has been noted as producing at least one stereoview, but the period and location has not yet been determined.

Smith & Vannerson 77 Main St. C 1861

Vannerson & Levy 737 Main St. C 1862-3 (?)

Vannerson & Minnis C. 1863-4 (?)

Jones & Vannerson 77 Main St C. 1864 (?)

Vannerson & Jones 77 Main St. C. 1865, 188 Main St. C. 1866

Rockwell & Vannerson, Richmond & Petersburg date unknown, but perhaps c 1867

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.19 Ambrotype and cdvs in collection of the author

Vannerson, Lucian Richmond

Brother of Adrian and Julian Vannerson, Lucian may have learned the process from, or with, Adrian, who operated a gallery in Richmond until 1847. By 1850, Lucian was working in Richmond at the gallery of J.H. Whitehurst. He might also be the Vannerson noted working for Whitehurst in Baltimore in 1850, as his brother Julian was working at the Washington gallery. One source also documented Lucian Vannerson working for Whitehurst in Tarborough, N.C. in 1851

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.43

Vannerson & Jones Richmond

C.E. Jones and Vanerson [sic], Photographers, No. 77 Main St. c 1865?

Julian Vannerson and C. E. Jones

No 77 Main St June 19th 1865 Sept 20, 1865

Nos 188 & 77 Main St February 12th 1866, March 18, 1866

No 188 Main St June 4th 1866

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.43, cdvs in collection of the author

Vannerson & Levy Richmond

Julian Vannerson and --------Levy

737 Main Street Listed on cdv as "two doors above Spotswood Hotel" An example is overprinted with Vannerson & Minnis.

Ref: Scan of cdv in possession of the author

Vannerson & Minnis Richmond

. A CDV has been noted marked "Julian Vannerson, Geo. W. Minnis, Photographers, Richmond Va. This probably dates to 1863 or 64.

Ref: Scan in possession of the author

Van Ness, John J. Lynchburg

Charlotte N.C. C. 1866?

Tanner & Van Ness, 124 Main St., 1867, 1873-76

Van Ness, Photographer, 124 Main St. C. 1870

Stereoviews marked " VAN NESS Lynchburg Va PHOTOGRAPHER " appear to date to about 1870

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.14, New York Publick Libray, Robert N. Dennis collection of stereoscopic viewa, MFY Dennis Coll 92-F71

Van Pelt, B. S. Harrisonburg

National Gallery "over First National Bank"

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.10, Ferrotypes in the collection of the author

Venner, G.W. Charlestown

Ref:Horton, Exposing America, p. 216

Vernon Gallery Richmond

Vernon Portrait Gallery

Albert. Delemos . 107 E. Broad Street, 1886-88 Louis Bloomberg is listed as an employee in the 1888-89 directory.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.27, 31, and 44, Photographs in the collection of the author

Vernon Branch Gallery Ashland

Albert Delemos, Prop. Branch of the Richmond studio of the same name

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.4

Via, J.N. Roanoke

A c. 1910 cabinet card has been noted with J. N. VIA, ROANOKE stamped in the lower right corner.

No other mention of Via has been found and it is not known whether he was a photographer or just the owner of that photograph.

Ref: Scan in possession of the author

Virginia Art Gallery Richmond John R Cole, over 525 E. Broad St. 1889-91

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p. 29, Photographs in the collection of the author

Virginia Art Studio Richmond 525 E. Broad St.

Ref: Scan in possession of the author

Virginia Photograph Co. Waynesboro, Luray, Charlottesville, Berryville, Tazewell Lynchburg

"Virginia Photograph Co. Waynesboro Va., Branch Gallery Luray Va."

"Virginia Photograph Co. Waynesboro Va., Branch Gallery Berryville Va."

"Va. Photo. Co. Waynesboro Va, Tazewell Va."

"Va. Photo. Co. Lynchburg Virginia."

G. W. Whitaker manager, corner of Main and Union St. Charlottesville

Ref: Photographs in the collection of the author, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.11, Ken Gissey, Pers. Com. & Scan, Jan 18th, 2006

Wade, C A Parkersburg

c. 1863

Ref: Scan of CDV in possession of the author

Wagoner, _______ Newport News, Buckroe Beach

2412 Washington Ave. C. 1885

Buckroe Beach 1905 A Souvenir style ferrotype is in a paper mount marked "WAGONER, JULY 16, 1905, BUCKROE BEACH, VIRGINIA"

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author, Scan of tintype in possession of the author

Walden, J. W. Petersburg

J. W. Walden's Photographic Gallery, 39 Sycamore St.

J. W. Walden's Photograph and Pearltype Gallery, 39 Sycamore St.

One of his Ferrotype sleeves includes "Please notice that Mr. G. N. SHISHMARIAN of Constantinople, who has lately been connected with my Gallery, attends personally and ably in Photographing in all its styles. Satisfaction Guaranteed"

Ref: Ferrotype in the collection of the author, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.23

Wallis, Frederick A. Staunton

C. 1875

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p. 49

Walter, Thomas Norfolk

Born c. 1834 in Pennsylvania

Walter's Photograph Gallery 21 E. Main Street , Opposite Market square

Walter's Photograph Gallery 47 E. Main Street, Over Norsworthy & Jenkins

Walter's Temple of Art,. 47 ½ Main St.

Walter's Art Gallery, Walter's Temple of Art 176 E. Main Street.

Purchased (?) by James F. Carr & Co., Norfolk. Carr appears to have taken over the studio sometime in the 1871-74 period, as his imprint is overprinted on Walter's with a NPA, (National Photographic Association), logo that was only used in that period. It is possible that Carr's tenure was brief, and Walter took the studio back, or he may have worked for another photographer in the 1874-88 period.

Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographer living in Norfolk. The name is given as Thos. Walters.

Walter's Art Gallery New Bern N.C. Above Duffy's Drug Store, 1888

Walter's Art Gallery Washington N. C. 1895-1900

An 1888 New Bern ad claimed 25 years experience as a photographer in Norfolk

A CDV in the Darrah Collection is marked "Thomas Walter, Photographer Smith's Gallery"

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p. 19, Darrah Collection, University of Pennsylvania, Massingill, Photographers in North Carolina, p. 205, 1880 Census

Walter Studio Staunton

c. 1910

Wampler, F. T. Petersburg, Charlottesville, Front Royal

J.(?) T. Wampler, Photographic Artist at Selszer's Studio, 141 Sycamore St., Petersburg

Born c. 1853 in Washington D.C.

Working Front Royal c. 1875.

Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographist living in Front Royal.

Excelsior Photo. Art Gallery, 721 W. Main St. Charlottesville. Sold to Holsinger in the mid 1880's for 300.00. Still listed on Main near Church in 1888. Cabinet cards in the author's collection are inscription-dated as late as 1896.

Rhodes and Carter list themselves as "successors to Wampler" on photos dating to about 1900

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, pp.5, 9, 23, Chataigne's Virginia Gazetteer and Classified Business Directory

Albemarle County 1888-89, Photographs in the collection of the author, 1880 Census

Wampler & Son Culpeper

C. 1900 It is not known whether this is F.T. Wampler.

Warde, J.A. Richmond

Manager, New York Art Gallery , 305 East Broad St., 417 E. Broad St.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.44

Warner, C. J. & Co Richmond , Traveling

Photographer and dealer in Stereoscopes, albums, and stereoscopic views starting about 1865. He later operated from Main St. In Lewisburg W. Virginia and Rome Georgia.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.44. Scan of CDV in possession of the author, Ferrotype in Shindle collection

Washington Art Gallery Richmond

421 E. Broad St Prof. Powers, ( Edwin M. Powers)

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.44, Photograph in the collection of the author

Waterman, O.W. Hampton

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.9

Watson, John W. Richmond

1828-1889, A traveling daguerreian, he began his career in 1852 in Richmond, Va., listed in partnership as Minnis (G.W.) and Watson, at 35 Main Street, upstairs. The firm employed A. Bagley. In 1855, Watson was listed alone at 110 Main Street. In an advertisement of that year he invited visitors "to call and examine a fine collection of specimens, whether they may wish pictures or not." Probably in 1855 and 1856 he began traveling, and had temporary galleries in Hillsborough, Tarboro, New Bern and Beaufort, N.C., and Athens, Ga. He was listed in Athens from January to March, 1856, in rooms opposite the Post Office. He advertised what he called a "Flesh Tint Raised Ambrotype." He was in La Salle Ill. In 1860, Waco Texas in 1867, Bryn Texas in 1870, Brazos Texas in 1871 and Herne and Calvert Texas in 1872. Mautz lists him in Raleigh North Carolina in the 1880's

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.36, Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Massengill, Photographers in North Carolina, p.206-207, Mautz p. 465

Wear, J.S. Wytheville

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 in partnership with R. D. Green, a jeweler, in 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.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Massingill, Photographers in North Carolina, p.208, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.54

Webster, Churchill Richmond

Born c 1859 in Virginia.

C. Webster & Co.

Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographer living in Richmond.

Ref: photograph in the collection of the author. 1880 census

Webster, C. and Co Richmond

111 E. Broad St. c. 1895

Ref: photograph in the collection of the author

Webster & Bro Co Portsmouth

40 High St Portsmouth J.N. Webster and ________Webster

succeeded Webster & Burgess

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Webster, J. N. Norfolk, Portsmouth

168 Main St. Norfolk 1877-78

Webster & Burgess 40 High St Portsmouth

Webster & Bro Co 40 High St Portsmouth

Webster's Gallery 40 High Street Portsmouth

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.19

Webster & Burgess Portsmouth

J. N. Webster and Joseph Burgess 40 High St.

This firm was succeeded by Webster & Bro Co

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Weeks, G.H. Traveling, Farmville

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.

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Welch, J. A. North Branch

A ferrotype in a cdv sleeve has the printed backmark J.A. WELSH Artist NORTH BRANCH VA.

No other information has been located. North Branch is in Grayson County and had a population of 14 in 1906.

Ref: Ferrotype in the collection of the author,

Wenrick Photo Studio Manasas

Seen on c. 1895 cabinet card

Ref: Author's notes

Wertz, George N. Abingdon

Born c. 1854 in Virginia.

Main St. Oppo. The Courthouse.

Listed in the 1880, 1900 and 1910 Census as a photographer living in Abingdon

Ref: Photos in the collection of the author, Chataigne's Virginia Gazetteer and Business Directory - 1888-89 - Washington County, 1880, 1900 . 1910 Census

Wevere, H.N. Richmond

1427 Main St.,

"Successor to P. E. Gibbs" c. 1867

Ref: photograph in the collection of the author

Wheeler. J. M. Traveling, Bristol Tenn/Va, Wytheville

It has been suggested suggested, based on a presentation CDV, that he worked c. 1864 for the firm of Bowdoin & Taylor in Alexandria.. A Joseph Wheeler appears on the list of those who took the Oath of Allegiance, May 1862-1865., which was a requirement to have a business in the city. His age at that time was given as 30. He was listed as a photographer.

He operated the Wheeler Traveling Gallery. He then partnered with A.H. Plecker as Wheeler & Plecker's Traveling Gallery. They are next listed as Wheeler & Plecker, Wytheville, and then Wheeler is listed alone.

J. M. WHEELER, WYTHEVILLE VA Over Rogans Store.

An 1870's CDV with his standard Wytheville backmark has an added rubber stamp of "BRISTOL TENN."

He is listed in the 1880 census as living in North River, Augusta Co., and as being born in 1845. This would seem to indicate that J.m. and Joseph Wheeler are no the same.

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.5, Scans amd CDVs in possession of the author, http://www.alexandria.lib.va.us/lhsc_genealogy_resources/oath/doc.html, U. S. 1880 Census

Wheeler & Plecker, Traveling, Wytheville

J. M. Wheeler and A. H. Plecker

Wheeler & Plecker's Traveling Gallery

Ref: photograph in the collection of the author, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.54

Whitaker, G (T?).W. Charlottesville,

Virginia Photograph Co. corner of Main and Union St.

T. W. Whitaker is listed in 1889 on Main near Union

Ref: Scan of CDV in possession of the author, Chataigne's Virginia Gazetteer and Classified Business Directory Albemarle County 1888-89

Whitaker, Thomas Worthington. Berryville

Working to 1915, d. 1917

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.4, Photo in the collection of the author

White, A. L. Suffolk

C. 1905

Ref: Photo in the collection of the author

White, Isaac N. Lexington

The 1870 census lists White as a 34 year old "photograph artist". No other reference to White has been found, and there are no known signed photos. It is possible that he was an employee of Miley, or had a short career, but the most likely explanation is that it is a recording or transcription error in the census.

Ref: 1870 census, town of Lexington Va.

White, John H. Norfolk

376 Main Street, 1902

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia, p.19, Photo in the collection of the author

White's Studio Norfolk

346 and 376 Main Street c. 1900

Ref: RPPC in the collection of the author

Whitehurst, Jesse Harrison Richmond Norfolk, Lynchburg,Petersburg

(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& NY galleries skipped)

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

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

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

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. Alexander Bagley was also listed as an employee in that year. 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. In the early to mid 1860's John T. Smith and Julian Vannerson occupied this studio, apparently both separately and as partners.

(DC gallery skipped)

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Daguerreotypes in the collection of the author, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.23, 24, 44,

Whitlock, C. F. Keysville

Pencil inscription on CDV:

C. F. Whitlock, Artist, Keysville Va., Sept. 18, `1884

Ref: Scan of CDV in possession of the author

Whittington & Setszer Petersburg

---------Whittington and P. C. Setszer

Proprietors, The Minnis Gallery 141 N. Sycamore c. 1876

Ref: CDV's in the collection of the author, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.21

Whittredge, Thomas Worthington (Reported in Charleston, but not a Virginia photographer)

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p. 55

Whorley, W. Bascom Leakesville Junction

c. 1895

B. Dec. 25th, 1872 Moved to New Mexico where he worked as a rail road clerk and teacher, as well as possibly still being a photographer

Ref: Cabinet cards0 in the collection of the author

Willard, James D. Charleston

First listed as a daguerreian in Hartford, Conn. from 1842 to 1845. In 1842 he was listed in the Exchange Building. In 1843-1844 he was listed as a "daguerreotype painter" in Kellogg's Building. In 1844-1845 he was listed in partnership as Willard and Bryant at 136 Main Street, and in 1845 he was listed as an engraver. Probably the same Willard and the partnership of Willard and Bryant noted in Charleston, Va., for a two-week period in 1844

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Willoughby, Emm...... Portsmouth

Ref:Horton, Exposing America, p. 216

Wills & Bradley Richmond

________Wills and ________Bradley

C. 1890 A cabinet card is known which lists them as "SUCCESSORS TO DAVIS GALLERY"

a c. 1895 small cabinet card lists them at 817 E. Broad St.

No mention of the firm has been found in directories or newspapers

Ref:, Photographs in the collection of the author

Windsor, C. Hall Norfolk

C. 1880 stereo views are stamped C. Hall Windsor / Stationary, Blank books, etc / Norfolk VA

Ref: Scan in possession of the author

Winn, A. C. Meherrin

Born c. 1853 in Virginia. Listed as a Daguerreian Artist living in Meherrin, Brunswick Co. in the 1880 census. In 1900 he was living in Mathews and working as a salesman. No other information as been located.

Ref: U. S. 1880 Census

Wise, Albert A Harrisonburg

The backmark on an early 1860's CDV reads:

Albert A. Wise, Photographer, Harrisonburg, Va.

No other information of any sort has been found regarding this photographer

Ref: Scan in possession of the author

Withrow., Mark Bristol

c. 1910?

Wolf, Paul Meherrin

c. 1900 Cabinet cards are stamped "PAUL WOLF / MEHERRIN VIRGINIA"

No other reference has been found. He is not listed in the 1880 through 1930 US Census for Brunswick County.

Ref:, Photographs in the collection of the author

Wolff, Henry Alexandria

Listed as a daguerreian at #10 Royal Street, near King Street, Alexandria, Va., 1860

Wolffs Gallery. By 1866 Opperman is listed as operator, and in the later 1860's or possibly the early 1870's Horner & Hall are listed as proprietors, still with Opperman as operator..

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.3

Wood, John Richmond

Listed as a daguerreotypist with M.P. Simons, 151 Main Street, Richmond, Va., 1856. He lived on the west side of Eighth Street. Possibly the same John Wood listed as a photographist at the Capitol, Washington, D.C., in 1860. There he lived at 532 I Street North

Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997

Woodson, __________ Scottsville, Orange

Scottsville c. . 1903 (From a dated photograph)

Orange c. 1910 WOODSON'S ART STUDIO / ORANGE VA

Ref: Scan of photo in possession of the author, Photograph in the collection of the author

Woolwine, W. C. W. Roanoke, Danville

b. ca. 1851

Salsbury N.C. 1879-80

Danville c. 1880

Roanoke 1884-85

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.46, Massingill, Photographers in North Carolina, p.218, Photograph in the collection of the author

Worthham, J. B. Winchester

Born c. 1839 in Virginia.

Listed in 1880 census as a photographer in Winchester.

J. B. Worthham. Photographer 112 Main St. w. c. 1872-1889

Ginsberg states that Worthham was assistant to Fred Barr, Backmarks list Barr as successor to Worthham.

Worthham & Bowley

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.53, Photographs in the collection of the author. 1889 Census

Worthham & Bowley Winchester

J, B, Wortham & _________Bowley Adv, 19 May, 1876

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.53

Wright & Co. Richmond

1011 Main Street, c. 1876-78

producers of a number of stereo views, including "Ruins of City Hall" and "Statue of Stonewall Jackson"

A c.1880 CDV marked "Richmond VA." with a monogram incorporating the letters "M , J, and P", possibly for M. J. Powers, has had a piece of paper printed "WRIGHT & Co" glued over the original photographer's name.

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author

Wright, S. K. Luray

"Wright's Excelsior Photo Gallery" "Wright, No. 4 Broad St. Luray Va", "S. K. WRIGHTS SUNBEAM GALLERY"

Wright & Crabill ?

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.11,Ken Gissey, Pers. Com. & Scan, Jan 18th, 2006, Chatainges Page County Directory 1888-89,

Wright & Crabill Luray

S. K. (?) Wright and ---------Crabill

Ref. Ken Gissey, Pers. Com. & Scan, Jan 18th, 2006

Wyatt, Charles L. Suffolk

Born c. 1847 in Virginia

Temperance Hall, Suffolk c. 1870

Listed in the 1870 Census as a photographer living in Norfolk

Listed in the 1880 Census as a photographer living in Eastville, Northampton Co.

Ref: Photograph in the collection of the author, 1870 1880 census

Wykes & Brown Wheeling

c. 1860

Ref: Scan of CDV in possession of the author,

Yates & Medenach Danville

______ Yates & Eugene N . Medernach c.1860's

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.7, Photograph in the collection of the author

Yates, ___________ Danville

Yates & Medenach c. 1860's Possobly Charles W. Yates who was active in North Carolina 1869- 1890

Ref: Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.7, Photograph in the collection of the author Massengill, Photographers in North Carolina ,p. 221

Zealy, Joseph (James) T. Petersburg

Petersburg 1856. One source recorded him in Columbia, S.C. as early as November, 1846, and noted he apparently received an award at the South Carolina Institute for his daguerreian work. In 1851 he was listed at 2 Granite Range. Another note indicated he opened new rooms in December, 1851 in the Davis Block, over Goodwin's Store. May or not have been the same address. An ad noted the gallery had a piano for lady customers, and a mammoth camera for double whole-plate images. In 1856 he was listed in Petersburg, Va., and then returned to the same address in Columbia in 1859. Probably the "Zeley" noted by one source in Columbia c. December, 1854. Some references noted him as James. He first advertised in Columbia in November and December, 1846. By February, 1856 he advertised ambrotypes, and in 1859 advertised his Combined Sky Light and Photograph Gallery Ref: Craig's Daguerreian Registry 1997, Ginsburg, Photographers in Virginia. p.24

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LIST OF PHOTOGRAPHERS BY LOCALITY

(In progress, only done up to "I")

Abingdon

Brownlow, H.C.

Conner, J. M.

Franke, H.

Accomack

Reilley, J. W

Alexandria

Beckwith, E. W.

Bell, C. M.

Bennet, Nahun S.

Bowdoin, Taylor & Co.

Cole, _____

Gillingham & Stewart

Gorman & Jordan

Hass, D

Hass & Mahler

Hall, Augustus M.

Ashland

Ashland Portrait Gallery

Delemos, Albert

Beaver Dam

Hendrick, Alonzo

Bedford City (Liberty before 1892)

Cole, _______

Hess, A. E.

Berryville

Blacksburg

Blackstone

Ogden Bros.

Brandy Station

Bostwick Bros.

Bridgewater

Aldhizer & Eutsler

Aldhizer, George

Furry, E. G.

Hill, James M.

Hill, J.C.

Bristol

Boy's Studio

Hodges, C. F.

Hodges, S. C.

Broadway

Aldhizer & Eutsler

Aldhizer, George S.

Donavan. ________

Eutsler, William E

Brookneal

Harvey, E. C. Jr.

Camp Hamilton (See Hampton)

Harris & King

Cape Charles

Betteys & Blythe

Charlottesville

Anderson, David H.

Carter, ______

Rhodes & Carter

City Studio

Cowen, William E.

Drane, (P?)

Fischer, E. F.

Frayser, Walter G. R.

Hemming, T. M.

Chase City

Draper, John W.

Charlestown

Gallagher, John S. Jr

Christiansburg

Elite Studio

City Point (Hopewell)

Foux, E. G. (U.S. Army)

Clifton Forge

Griffith, S.S. & Co

Coeburn

Ashworth, J.W.

Covington

Hodges, L. B.

Crewe

Culpeper

Coe, _______

Cowen, William E.

Cowen & Daniel

Daniel, __________

Gebbard Bros

Danville

Blunt, Anthony Hayden

Brown, F.H.

Coburn, A.

Cole, Oliver W.

Danville Art Gallery

Eutsler, William E

Eutsler Brothers

Fad Photo Co.

Greenwood

Frayser, Walter G. R.

Dayton

Fisher, J.S.

Dublin

Craig, R.

Earlysville

Frensley, M. S.

Elkton

Hammer & Hammer

Ellendale

Edinburg

Fairfax (Fairfax Station)

Alexander, D. G.

Gillingham, (J. W.)

Farmville

Brown,_______

Erambert, Charles H.

Fincastle

Hayth, W. B.

Forestville

Biller, Theodore

Fort Lyons

Childs, ________

Cross & Childs

Cross, R. H.

Fort Richardson

Childs, ________

Cross & Childs

Cross, R. H.

Fortress Monroe (See Hampton)

Fiedeke, J. G.

Fredericksburg

Coleman, W. Roy

Davis Photographic Studio

Faber, Joseph H.

Graeme, John K.

Front Royal

Carrol, A. N.

Hemming, T. M.

Graham (See Bluefield)

Beckenridge, W. J.

Gordonsville

Grasty, J.B.

Grasty &Robinson

Hampton

Cheyne, Christopher E.

Harrisonburg

Brown, E.E.

Clary & South

Clary, South & Friou

Clary, Jas. A. O.

Dean, William

Dean & Hamilton

Hamilton,_______

Hartman, _______

Hillsborough

Hot Springs

Fitzgerald, I. W.

Keyesville

Leakesville

Leesburg

Alexander, D. G.

Lexington

Boude, John Clinton

Boude & Miley

Liberty (Bedford City after 1892)

Blakemore, J.M.

Luray

Bushong & Campbell

Bushong, James H.

Campbell, William

Clem, Joseph Milne

Crabill, _______

Frensley, M. S.

Holmes, ________

Lynchburg

Benjamin, J. A.

Blencowe, A.H.

Blencowe & Simkins

Brown, George B.

Cole, Oliver W.

Columbia Vehicle

Corbitt, James

Davis, C. W.

Davis Gallery

Edwards, J. W.

Faris, W. H

Faris & Murphy

Fitzgibbon, John H,

Franke, H. C. (?)

Gem Studio

Gibbs, Peter E.

Gray, William

Hill City Photograph Gallery

Hill City Studio

Holding & Edwards

Holding, W. W.

Madison

Carpenter, J. B.

Manassas

Cole, ____

Manchester (Annexed by Richmond, 1910)

Cole, John R

Harding's Photograph and Ferrotype Gallery.

Marion

Faris, H. B.

Marshall (Fauquier Co)

Harrell, Elihue

Martinsburg

Martinsville

Firesheets, C.C.

New Market

Aldhizer, George S.

Mount Clifton

Coffman & Schwartz

Natural Bridge

Newport News

California Photo Stamp Co.

Dolittle, _______

Edwards, F. C.

Faber, Joseph H

Holladay, ________

Norfolk

Aldine, ____

American Photographic Co.

Anderson, David H

Armstrong, Lewis

rmstrong & Harris

Bellamy, T. M. (Dr)

Boyce, Isaac D.

Burgess & Happer

Burgess, Joseph

Burwell & Hobday

Burwell, E. W.

Campbell, Benjamin S.

Carbon Studio

Carr, James F.

Clark, T. W.

Clark, W.

Copeland, Oliver Perry

Elite Studio Co.

Evans, B. F.

Evans, B. F. & Son

Faber, Joseph H

Faber, J. J.

Faber & Friese

Freeman, William

Freeman & White

Granby Art Studio

Hall, William

Hankins, Thomas Jr.

Hankins & Clark

Happer, ______

Harper & Co

Harris, Hiram, V

Himmelwright, Charles A.

Hobday, A..

Hobday. Joseph

Holmes Gallery

North Branch

Welch, J. A.

Norton

Taylor, M. B. & Bros

Orange

Clowes Bros.

Pearisburg

Poff, P. W.

Petersburg

Bell, J. (W?)

Columbia Photography Co.

Danforth, F.W.R.

Davis Gallery

Dodge, Edward Samuel

Edgar, ____

Fischer, E. F.

Franklin Gallery

Frayser, Walter G. R

Girardot, & Co

Haight, B. F.

Pine Beach

Brooks Studio

Pocahantas

Hicks, H.W.

Point of Rocks

Emory, W.H.

Portsmouth

Burgess, Joseph

Central Photograph and Ferrotype Gallery

Clark, J. S.

Colasanti, W. M.

Courtright & Richardson

Courtright , _________

Davis Branch Gallery

Hazard, W. O & Co

Hobday. Joseph

Prospect Hill

Alexander, D. G.

Pulaski

Radford

Darnell, W.W. (East)

Richmond

Anderson, David H

Anderson, E. S

Bagley, Alexander

Bath, William

Bendann, Daniel

Bendon, ____

Bevans, Harry S.

Bohn, John A.

Borger, John A.

Bradley, A. Sydney

Brown,_______

Bryant, Henry

Bush, Henry

California Photo Stamp Co.

Campbell & Co

Campbell, Benjamin S.

Campbell, Charles, O,

Carbon Studio

Chicago Fine Art Gallery

Cole, John R.

Commercial Photograph Inc.

Cook, George Smith

Cowell, Daniel T.

Craille, W. C.

Davies, John Woodson

Davies, William W.

Davis, E. Jr.

Davis, George W.

Davis Branch Gallery

Davis Gallery, Original

Delemos, Albert

Duke, ________

Eastman, W. B.

Edwards, Jonas M.

Elite Studio

Ellyson & Taylor

Emerson, J.

Ennis & Lumpkin's Photograph and Ferrotype Gallery

Ennis, George O.

Farley, J. C.

Foster, Campbell & Co

Foster, Walter W.

Frayser, Walter G. R.

Fuller, N.

Gantt, Martin Van Buren

George, W. J.

Gibbs, Peter E.

Grubb, John S.

Harris & Bancroft

Hawkes, Benjamin Franklin

Hilton Studio

Riceville

Roanoke

Brooks, Fred

Carbon Studio

Chandlee Photo Co.

Clipper Photo Co., The

Cute Studio, The

Darnell, W. W.

Davis, George C.

Dudley, _____

Eutsler, William E

Rural Retreat

Rushville

Saint Luke

Coffman, T. M. & Bro.

Photo-Art Gallery

Salem

Scottsville

Burgess, William E

Clements, T. J.

Ellis, James

Shenandoah

Gem Photo Co.

Sideway

South Boston

Firesheets, C.C.

Staunton

Augusta Gallery

Berkeley, A. Spottswood

Blakemore, B. A.

Blakemore & Son

Bryant, _____

Burdette, James H.

Clinedinst, Barnett McFee

Clinedinst, Barnett McFee Jr.

Clinedinst & Teaford

Dow's Studio

Dumford, _______

Engleman, W. B.

Fallon Studio

Hoge-Berkeley Studio

Suffolk

Caffey, Edgar A.

Hamblin's Studio

Harrell, Jesse E.

Tazewell

Black, Albert Matson

Timberville

Traveling & Unknown location

Ball, James Presley

Eutsler, William

Franke, H.G. & Co

Globe Photo Co.

Griffin

Harriman

Harvey, E. C. Jr.

Hill, J. M.

Upperville

Cowen & Horner

Cowen, William E.

Vesuvius

Christ Bros.

Vienna

Alexander, D. G.

Warrenton

Benjamin, J. A

Coe, _______

Cowen & Horner

Cowen, William E

Faber, J. J.

Gebbard Bros

Waynesboro

Clem, Joseph Milne

Holmes, ________

West Point

Desylvia, D. W.

Clem & Holmes

Wheeling

Cowden, William

Williamsburg

Goodbar, ________

Hesselberg, H.

Winchester

Baker, John F.

Baker, John Isaac Holliday

Baker's Photograph & Gem Gallery

Barr, C. Fred

Blake, J. A.

Branson & Sherer

Brown, George W.

Brown, J. W.

Davidson Bros

Flood, Richard H.

Giffen & Barr

Woodstock

Court Street Studio

Darnell, ________

Gillock, E. R. "Rand"

Wytheville

Carnahan, J. E.

Carnahan & Lindamood

Franke, H.G.

Goodwin, Thomas