Mealy, W. E.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1856-1857       126 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1856 April 26.  The Semi-Weekly Creole.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  April 26, 1856, Vol. III, No. 38, P. 3.

Economic Gallery, Mealy & Co., Daguerreotypes 50 Cents!  Complete in Cases, No. 126 Poydras Street, Between St. Charles and Carondelet, over Lillienthal’s [sic.] jewelry store.  mh19.

1856 June 5.  Le Courrier de la Louisiana.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  June 5, 1856, Veille Serie—Vol. 49, No. 201.  Nlle Serie—Vol 1, No. 45, P. 3.

Economic Daguerreotype Gallery, 12 Poydras street, between St. Charles and Carondelet streets.  Daguerreotype only 50 cents, complete in cases.  Guay & Mealy.  may11.

1856 October 16.  New Orleans Daily Creole.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 16, 1856, Vol. I, No. 104, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—Improvements in the art cheapens production.  Excellent pictures are now finished for one-third the price formerly demanded, while the execution of the work is an hundred fold better.  Mealy & Lilienthal, 132 Poydras street, however have no competition in prices for this species of art, and they furnish very fine pictures.  A visit to their rooms will convince the most incredulous.

1856 October 16.  New Orleans Daily Creole.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 16, 1856, Vol. I, No. 104, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes Complete in Cases at 50 Cents!  The undersigned inform their friends and the public in general, that they have removed to 132 Poydras Street, where they have reopened one of the finest and cheapest Daguerrean Saloons in the city.

A very fine assortment of Fancy Boxes and Jewelry constantly on hand at the lowest prices.

Mealy & Lillenthal. [sic.]

Advertisement ran from October 16 to November 14, 1856.

1856 November 15.  New Orleans Daily Creole.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  November 15, 1856, Vol. I, No. 130, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes in Large Cases at 50 Cents!  The undersigned inform his friends and the public in general, that he have removed to 132 Poydras Street, where he have reopened one of the finest and cheapest Daguerrean Saloons in the city. Theodore Lilienthal.

A very fine assortment of Fancy Boxes and Jewelry constantly on hand at the lowest prices.

1856 November 23.  The Sunday Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  November 23, 1856, Vol. 1, No. 51, P. 7. 

Notice—Daguerreotypes taken for 50 Cents.  In large size cases, of the Washington Gallery, the oldest saloon on Poydras street.  Warranted to give satisfaction.  Also ambrotypes.  Bear in mind, 126 Poydras street, over [  ?  ] shoe store.  oct 26.  Healy & Co. 

1857 January 8.  Daily Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 8, 1857, Vol XII, No. 61, P. 2.

Notice—Ambrotypes taken for One Dollar; Daguerreotypes taken for Fifty Cents, in large size cases, at the Washington Gallery, the oldest saloon on Poydras street.  Warranted to give satisfaction.  Bear in mind, No. 125 Poydras street, over C. Dupre’s shoe store.  Mealy & Co.  oct26.

1857 January 8.  Daily Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 8, 1857, Vol XII, No. 61, P. 2.

Notice—Daguerreotypes taken for 50 Cents, in large sized cases, at the Washington Gallery, the oldest saloon on Poydras street.  Warranted to give satisfaction.  Also Ambrotypes.  Bear in mind, No. 125 Poydras street, over C. Dupre’s shoe store.  oct26. 

Mead, Mrs. Bithia

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848-1850       146 Main Street, Exchange Building, Buffalo, New York.

1848 October 13.  Morning Express.  (Buffalo, New York.)  October 13, 1848, Vol. 3, No. 854, P. 2.

Daguerrean Rooms, Exchange Building.  Mrs. Mead would respectfully inform the public that she has opened Daguerrean Rooms in the 3rd story of the Exchange Building, 156 Main street where she is prepared to take Daguerreotype Likenesses on shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms.  Persons desirous of obtaining good likenesses are invited to call.

Advertisement ran from October 13, 1848 to January 13, 1849.

1849 January 15.  Buffalo Morning Express.  (Buffalo, New York.)  January 15, 1849, Vol. IV, No. 931, P. 3.

Daguerrean Rooms, Exchange Building.  Mrs. Mead would respectfully inform the public that she has opened Daguerrean Rooms in the Exchange Building, 156 Main street where she is prepared to take Daguerreotype Likenesses on shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms.  Persons desirous of obtaining good Likenesses are invited to call. oc13.

Advertisement was recorded between January 15, 1849 to December 5, 1850.

1851 April 2.  Buffalo Morning Express.  (Buffalo, New York.)  April 2, 1851, Vol. VI, No.1614, P. 1.

List Of Letters, Remaining in the Post Office on the 1st of April, 1851.

Ladies’ List—April 1…

Mead, mrs Bithia.                          

Mead, Edward

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, ,

1848-1849       52 Main Street, corner Pine Street, St. Louis, Missouri.

1849-1850       83 Fourth Street, St. Louis Missouri.

1850-1859       54 Main Street, corner Pine Street, St. Louis, Missouri.[1]

1860                50 Main Street, St. Louis, Missouri.1

1848 October 19.  Daily Missouri Republican.  (St. Louis, Missouri.)  October 19, 1848, Vol. XXVII, No. 249, P. 3.

Edward Mead, 52 Main street, corner of Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. Importers in Watches, clocks, Jewelry, plated and Britannia Ware, Military and Fancy Goods…

Daguerreotype.—a very extensive assortment of plates, cases, and chemicals…

Advertisement was recorded between October 19 to May 17, 1849.

1849 August 9.  Daily Missouri Republican.  (St. Louis, Missouri.)  August 9, 1849, Vol. XXVIII, No. 183, P. 1.

Edward Mead, 83 Fourth street.  Has just received by express a large assortment of [Shely] Goods making [this] assortment as full and complete as it was before the late fire.  Among which are—

Spy glasses silk [ ? ], silver spectacles;

German Gold and steel spectacles;

Spectacles glasses; watch glasses;

Watch tools and ,materials; razor strops;

Daguerreotype plates and cases; shot bags and pouches;

Power…

1850 October 16.  Daily Missouri Republican.  (St. Louis, Missouri.)  October 16, 1850, Vol. XXXIX, No. 248, P. 2.

Removal.  Edward Mead, Importer of Fine watches, Jewelry, Brittannia and plated ware, guns, pistols, fancy goods and Daguerrean stock generally, Has Removed to his new store, No. 54, Main corner of Pine street, would respectfully invite the attention of the public to his very large assortment just received and now opening.  Importing largely, he is prepared to sell at a very small advance.—Aiming at large sales and small profits, he can and will sell cheaper than any house in St. Louis.  Grateful for the very liberal patronage of my friends and the public generally, I shall endeavor to merit a continuation of their business.  Offering for their selection a very large assortment of fine chronometer, duplex and lever watches, in extra heavy gold hunting and double bottom cases, made expressly to my order by the best London makers.

Gold detached lever and cylinder watches;

Silver detached lever and cylinder watches;

New and fashionable jewelry;

Silver spoons, forks, &c. of my own manufacture, and warranted dollar standard;

Silver plated casters and cake baskets;

Silver plated tea sets, urns and waiters;

Britannia tea sets, urns and waiters;

Britannia tea sets, castor and urns;

Japaned tea trays;

Table cutlery fine ivory and buffalo handles;

Pocket cutlery of Rodgers and other makers;

Double and single barrel guns and rifles;

Revolving and rifle pistols;

Hair, cloth, tooth and nail brushes;

Perfumery, the best German cologne,

Power flasks, shot bags and sporting apparatus generally;

Percussion caps, German and English water proof;

Razors and razor strops;

Daguerreotype plates, cases, chemicals and cameras, a large and complete assortment at all time on hand.

Employing the best London workman, I am prepared to repair all kinds of watches, or to supply jewels or any new parts of watches; also, to alter lever escapements to chronometer or duplex, and to apply adjusted compensation balances.

The highest price paid in cash for California gold, or manufactured into jewelry to order.

1850 October 31.  Glasgow Weekly Times.  (Glasgow, Missouri.)  October 31, 1850, Vol. 11, No. 35, P. 2. 

Edward Mead, Importer of Fine watches, Jewelry, Brittannia and plated ware, guns, pistols, fancy goods and Daguerrean stock generally, Has Removed to his new store, No. 54, Main corner of Pine street, would respectfully invite the attention of the public to his very large assortment just received and now opening.  Importing largely, he is prepared to sell at a very small advance.—Aiming at large sales and small profits, he can and will sell cheaper than any house in St. Louis.  Grateful for the very liberal patronage of my friends and the public generally, I shall endeavor to merit a continuation of their business.  Offering for their selection a very large assortment of fine chronometer, duplex and lever watches, in extra heavy gold hunting and double bottom cases, made expressly to my order by the best London makers.

Gold detached lever and cylinder watches;

Silver detached lever and cylinder watches;

New and fashionable jewelry;

Silver spoons, forks, &c. of my own manufacture, and warranted dollar standard;

Silver plated casters and cake baskets;

Silver plated tea sets, urns and waiters;

Britannia tea sets, urns and waiters;

Britannia tea sets, castor and urns;

Japaned tea trays;

Table cutlery fine ivory and buffalo handles;

Pocket cutlery of Rodgers and other makers;

Double and single barrel guns and rifles;

Revolving and rifle pistols;

Hair, cloth, tooth and nail brushes;

Perfumery, the best German cologne,

Power flasks, shot bags and sporting apparatus generally;

Percussion caps, German and English water proof;

Razors and razor strops;

Daguerreotype plates, cases, chemicals and cameras, a large and complete assortment at all time on hand.

Employing the best London workman, I am prepared to repair all kinds of watches, or to supply jewels or any new parts of watches; also, to alter lever escapements to chronometer or duplex, and to apply adjusted compensation balances.

The highest price paid in cash for California gold, or manufactured into jewelry to order.

Advertisement ran from October 31, 1850 to November 27,1851.

1851 May 17.  Daily Missouri Republican.  (St. Louis, Missouri.)  May 17, 1851, Vol. XXXX, No. 117, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Stock.  A very large assortment of Plates, Cases and Chemicals, Cameras, with apparatus complete, received and for sale as prices very much reduced by Edward Mead.

1851 August 21.  Glasgow Weekly Times.  (Glasgow, Missouri.)  August 21, 1851, Vol. 12, No. 25, P. 4. 

Edward Mead, Importer ad Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Watches Jewelry, Cutlery, Guns, Pistols and Fancy Goods,…

Daguerreotype plates, cases, cameras, chemicals, and apparatus generally…

Advertisement ran from August 21, 1851 to February 26, 1852.

1852 March 4.  Glasgow Weekly Times.  (Glasgow, Missouri.)  March 4, 1852 Vol. 13, No. 1, P. 2. 

Edward Mead, Importer, Manufacturer and Dealer 54 Main, corner of Pearl st., St. L:ouis…

Daguerreotype Stock—A large assortment at all times on hand…

Advertisement ran from March 4, 1852 to July 23, 1853.

1852 July 5.  Daily Saint Louis Times.  (St. Louis, Missouri.)  July 5, 1852, Vol. 3, No. 78, P. 1.

Daguerreotype Stock.  A very large assortment of plates, cases and Chemicals, cameras, with apparatus complete, received and for sale at prices very much reduced, by Edward Mead.  my19.

1854 May 4.  The Central Christian Advocate.  (St. Louis, Missouri.)  May 4, 1854, Vol. II, No. XVIII, P. 4.

Edward Mead.  Wm. H. Maurice.  Edward Mead & Co., Importers and Dealers in Gold, Jewelry, And Fancy Goods, 54 Main st., cor. Pine, St. Louis, Mo…

Daguerreotype Stock, A large and complete assortment constantly on hand.

[1] Recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry 1855-1859 at 54 Main Street address, 1860 at 50 Main Street.

Meacham, Samuel L. M.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1859-1860       180 Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee.

1859 June 29.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  June 29, 1859, Vol. III, No. 135, Whole No. 445, P. 3.

Fine Pictures.—Messrs. Bingham & Meacham, successors to DeShong & Bingham, at 180 Main street, are gaining the good opinion of the public for the fine and life-like pictures they send from their gallery daily.  This is the only gallery in the city where the public can get a good picture.  Mr. Bingham is too well known to our citizens as a first class artist, to need any recommendation.  Satisfaction guaranteed in all instances.  Prices to suit.

Advertisement ran from June 29 to July 14, 1859.

1859 August 6.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  August 6, 1859, Vol. IV, No. 2, Whole No. 467, P. 3.

Daguerreotype, Melaineotypes, [sic.] &c., &c. Bingham & Meacham, at DeShong’s gallery, corner of Adams and Main streets, are prepared to take Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Ferreotypes, and every style of picture taken with a Camera Obscura, in the highest style of art known to modern invention.  Call on them and examine their specimens.  Opposite the Worsham House

1859 September 24.  The Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  September 24, 1859, Vol. X, No. 225, P. 2.

The Great “Wallace” or Violin Piano!  Drigg’s Patent….Best Call at Messrs. Bingham & Meacham’s, Photograph Rooms No. 108 Main street, Where the Piano may be seen, and get a pamphlet…

Advertisement ran from September 24 to October 9, 1859.

1859 October 15.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  October 15, 1859, Vol. IV, No. 58, Whole No. 530, P. 3.

Go to Bingham & Meacham, 180 Main street, for Melainotypes.

Bingham & Meacham make all styles of Pictures known.

Remember the Premium Gallery, 180 Main street, opposite Worsham House, is the place to obtain those celebrated Melainotypes—the only colodion [sic.] picture worth preserving.

Advertisement ran from October 15 to November 21, 1859.

1859 October 19.  Nashville Union and American.  (Nashville, Tennessee.)  October 19, 1859, Vol. 30, No. 164, P. 1.

State Fair.  Floral Hall Premiums.  The following is a list of premiums awarded on the last day of the State Fair, for articles exhibited in the Floral Hall…

Pictures taken by means of light—Premium, Bingham & Meacham, Memphis; certificate, C. C. Hughes.

1859 December 10.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  December 10, 1859, Vol. IV, No. 107, Whole No. 575, P. 3.

Christmas Presents.—If you wish to present your relatives or friends with a Christmas present, what would be nicer than a beautiful picture of yourself?  Bingham and Meacham, 180 Main street, opposite the Worsham House, have just received a lot of new fancy cases, breast pins, lockets and charms suited for the occasion.  We take all the different styles of pictures made at the present day, and we would be pleased to have all of our old customers and the public generally to call and see our life-size photographs on canvass, colored in oil, by Mr. N. B. Wilcox.  Bingham & Meacham, Maon street, opposite Worsham House.

Advertisement was recorded between December 10, 1859 to January 11, 1860.

1859 December 28.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  December 28, 1859, Vol. IV, No. 111, Whole No. 588, P. 3.

Great rush to the Photographic Gallery of Bingham & Meacham—thousands of pictures taken at their mammoth premium gallery, at 180 Main street—another lot of those holiday presents.  Every one should secure one of their inimitable Melaineotypes [sic.], Ambrotypes and Photographs.  Particular attention is called to their life-size Photographs in oil, colored by N. B. Wilcox, a portrait painter of reputation, who stands unrivalled as a colorist.  Persons having Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes of deceased friends, can have them enlarged to life size on canvass, and likenesses warranted.  Bingham & Meacham are also the agents for those celebrated I. X. L. Sewing Machines, at 180 Main street, opposite the Worsham House.

Advertisement was recorded between December 28, 1859 to January 14, 1860.

1860 January 16.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  January 16, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 126, Whole No. 603, P. 3.

The place to get the best pictures made in Memphis is at Bingham & Meacham’s, 180 Main street.

Advertisement was recorded between January 16 to February 6, 1860.

1860 January 16.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  January 16, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 126, Whole No. 603, P. 3.

All styles  of pictures known to the Art made at Bingham & Meacham’s, opposite the Worsham House. 180 Main street.

Advertisement was recorded between January 16 to February 4, 1860.

1860 February 6.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 6, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 144, Whole No. 621, P. 3.

The Messrs. Bingham & Meacham, at 180 Main street, opposite the Worsham House, are justly popular for their fine pictures.  Their room, apparatus, &c., are superior in many respects to those of their brother artists, and hence the fact that they never fail to please.  We advise our readers to go and view their gallery of portraits.

1860 February 6.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 6, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 144, Whole No. 621, P. 3.

Have you seen those Oil Miniatures at Bingham & Meacham’s, colored by Wilcox, pronounced by connoisseurs the most beautiful pictures ever seen in the city.

Advertisement was recorded between February 6 to March 8, 1860.

1860 February 6.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 6, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 144, Whole No. 621, P. 3.

Bingham & Meacham still continue to take those celebrated pictures known as the Melainotype for which they have the exclusive right for this city.

Advertisement was recorded between February 6 to March 8, 1860.

1860 February 6.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 6, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 144, Whole No. 621, P. 3.

All styles of Photographs, from the smallest to life size on canvass, and likenesses warranted, at Bingham’s.

Advertisement was recorded between February 6 to March 8, 1860.

1860 February 13.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 13, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 150, Whole No. 627, P. 3.

Fine Pictures.—We visited the rooms of Messrs. Bingham & Meacham, on Main street, opposite Worsham House, Saturday evening.  Their gallery of portraits contain many likenesses of rare beauty and merit, and stamp the gentlemen as true artists.  Indeed, for correctness, beauty of coloring and finish, the pictures taken by them would bear favorable comparison with any we ever saw.  Their apparatus is of the latest invention, and they have kept pace with all the wonderful improvements made upon the discovery of Daguerre.  Those who desire a correct likeness, we advise to give Bingham & Meacham a call.

1860 February 13.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  February 13, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 150, Whole No. 627, P. 3.

Something Worth Knowing.—Where to get the best and most durable pictures, in the city Bingham & Meacham is the place, they take all styles, from the smallest Locket to life size in Oil.  Particular attention is called to their oil colored Miniatures, executed by Wilcox, pronounced superior to anything of the kind in the city.  Room 180 Main street.

Advertisement was recorded between February 13 to March 10, 1860.

1860 March 10.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  March 10, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 173, Whole No. 650, P. 3.

Warning.—If you wish a cheap and worthless picture there are rooms in town where you can procure them; but is you prefer a good and durable likeness at reasonable prices, go to Bingham & Meacham’s, 180 Main street, opposite the Worsham House.  They have the finest suit of rooms in the South, and employ none but first class artists, and take all styles of pictures that are worth preserving, and is the only Gallery where perfect satisfaction is warranted.

Advertisement was recorded between March 10 to May 31, 1860.

1860 April 5.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  April 5, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 195, Whole No. 672, P. 3.

Photographs.—Bingham & Meacham do not claim to be the only Photographic Artist in the city, but they do claim to make better Melainotypes, plain Photographs, Miniatures in oil, and life-size Photographs on Canvas, than any other establishment in the city.  Call and examine specimens.  Remember Bingham & Meacham, 180 Main street.

Advertisement was recorded between April 5 to 17, 1860.

1860 April 19.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  April 19, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 297, Whole No. 684, P. 3.

Go to the Premium Photographic Gallery of Bingham & Meacham, for the best Melainotypes, Ambrotypes, Photographs, (plain or colored,) Miniatures and life-size canvas Photographs in oil; all styles of pictures taken at this Gallery, and perfect satisfaction given.  Call and examine specimens.  Remember the place 180 Main street, opposite Worsham House.

Advertisement was recorded between April 19 to

1860 May 3.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  May 3, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 216, Whole No. 699, P. 3.

During the last few days crowds have visited the Photographic Gallery of Messrs. Bingham & Meacham, opposite the Worsham House, eager to obtain one of their inimitable pictures.  These artists stand unrivalled in the city, having always taken the first premium at every fair where they have exhibited their pictures.  Give them a call.

1860 May 8.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  May 8, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 220, Whole No. 704, P. 3.

Premium Gallery Still Ahead.—Just received, a fresh supply of frames of various styles for Photographs of all kinds.  This is The place to get best life-size canvass miniatures [in] oil or plain photographs, all other kinds of pictures worth preserving taken at 180 Main street.  Bingham & Meacham.

Advertisement was recorded between May 8 to 22, 1860.

1860 May 23.  The Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  May 26, 1860, Vol. IV, No. 235, Whole No. 718, P. 3.

Fine Pictures—We saw some very fine pictures yesterday at Bingham’s Gallery, consisting of portraits, photographs in oil, ambrotypes, Melainotypes and photographs in India ink.  Mr. Bingham has enlarged his Gallery and increased his facilities for working, and is now prepared to execute all kinds of pictures in a style which cannot be excelled in the United States.  All wanting pictures should not fail to call at the Premium Gallery, 180 Main street, opposite the Worsham House. Advertisement ran from May 23 to 31, 1860.

McPherson, William D.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , , , , ,

1851-1852       Opposite J. C. Bingham’s Drug Store, St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

1852                Address Unknown, Barnet, Vermont.

1855                Address Unknown, Chelsea, Vermont.

1855-1860       Exchange Building, Concord, New Hampshire.

1857                Saloon near the Trotter House, Bradford, Vermont.

1861                Merrimack Block, Concord, New Hampshire.

1862                Address Unknown, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.[1]

1863                Address Unknown, Baton Rough, Louisiana.1

1864-1867       132 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1851 November 29.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  November 29, 1851, Vol. 15, N0. 30, Whole No. 748, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures, Taken singly or in groups at W. D. M’Pherson’s Daguerrian Saloon, opposite J. C. Bingham’s Drug Store where he would respectfully invite all those who wish for a perfect Likeness to give him a call.  Children taken of any age.  Pictures taken from Portraits, Daguerreotypes, Bust, &c., from deceased persons and invalids, at their residences.

Pictures taken equally well in cloudy weather, and neatly set in Lockets, Rings, Pins or Frames.—Prices, $1.00 and upwards.

Advertisement ran from November 29, 1851 to May 15, 1852.

1852 March 20.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  March 20, 1852, Vol. 15, N0. 46, Whole No. 764, P. 3.

All those who wish to have their pictures taken will do well to call soon, as I shall leave town in a few weeks.  W. D. McPherson.

Advertisement ran from March 20 to May 15, 1852.

1852 May 15.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  May 15, 1852, Vol. 15, N0. 44, Whole No. 772, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. W. D/ McPherson would respectfully inform the inhabitants of this place and vicinity that he will remain for 2 weeks longer.  All those who wish for a good picture will now have an opportunity of getting one.  Pictures taken in every style of the art at the Saloon opposite J. C. Bingham’s Drug Store.  Pictures For 75 Cts.

N. B.  Pictures taken equally well in cloudy weather.

Advertisement ran from May 15 to June 5, 1852.

1852 June 5.  The Caledonian.  (St. Johnsbury, Vermont.)  June 5, 1852, Vol. 15, N0. 47, Whole No. 775, P. 3.

Mr. McPherson, Daguerrean Artist, who has been operating in our villager several months past, is due to be at Barnet Next week, where he will spend a short time.  He is a good artist, and we cheerfully recommend him to our friends.

1855 August 3.  Vermont Journal,  (Windsor, Vermont.)  August 3, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 7, Whole No. 569, P. 3.

Cutting’s Ambrotypes, Or Pictures On Glass, Taken By W. D. McPherson & Co.  Having obtained the right for Chelsea, and other towns in the vicinity, we are now prepared to take these Beautiful and Never-Changing Pictures, At their Rooms in Chelsea.   The Picture is taken on Plate Glass, after which a similar glass is placed over it, and the two are cemented together by an indestructible gum, rendering the picture entirely impervious to atmospheric influence, and securing to it the most perfect durability.

For taking Likenesses of Children, or operating in cloudy or dark weather, this process is vastly superior to any and every other, since it works in less than one-fourth the time of the quickest Daguerreotype process.  These pictures can be seen in any light, as well as engravings or any paper picture under glass,—and hence are very suitable for large pictures to be hung in frames.  They are not reversed, but are seen in the natural position of the sitter.

Prices from $2, upwards.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens. 

Advertisement ran from August 3 to October 26, 1855.

1855 August 31.  Vermont Journal,  (Windsor, Vermont.)  August 31, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 11, Whole No. 573, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  This is the name of a newly invented process for taking likenesses, or pictures of any kind .  Judging from specimens of the art we have seen at the rooms of McPherson & Co., in Chelsea [we] think it far superior to the Daguerreotype [process.]  We advise our friends in [ ? ] Chelsea to call on Messrs. McPherson and [examine] their beautiful pictures.  We refer [ ? ] to their notice in our advertising columns.

1855 September 29.  Aurora of the Valley.  (Newbury, Vermont.)  September 29, 1855, Vol. VIII, No. 39, New Series No. 45, Whole No. 351, P. 2.

Orange County Agricultural Fair.  The ninth annual fair of the Orange County Agricultural Society, was holden at Chelsea, on Wednesday and Thursday, the 19th and 20th inst…

List of Premiums Awarded…

Discretionary…

Best Ambrotypes, McPherson Brothers, Chelsea, 1.00

1855 December 12.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 12, 1855, Vol. 9, No. 447, Whole No. 2447, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.—See advertisement of W. D. McPherson.

1855 December 12.  New Hampshire Patriot & State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 12, 1855, Vol. 9, No. 447, Whole No. 2447, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  The subscriber would respectfully invite public attention to those new and beautiful pictures at his rooms in Exchange Building.  These picture is taken on fine plate glass, and rendered imperishable by cementing to another glass, with the picture inside.  They are bold, clear and distinct, are not reversed, and will not change in any climate.  We are enabled to take better likenesses of Children by this process, as we can operate in one-fifth the time required to take a Daguerreotype.  Copies taken of Daguerreotypes, Portraits, &c.  Pictures taken of deceased persons and invalids at their residences.  Please call and examine specimens.  Prices reasonable.

Instruction given in the Art.  W. D. McPherson.

Advertisement ran from December 12, 1855 to December 30, 1857.

1855 December 15  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 15, 1855, Vol. XXXV, No. 1802, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  The subscriber would respectfully invite public attention to those New and Beautiful Pictures at his rooms in Exchange Building.  These picture is taken on fine plate glass, and rendered imperishable by cementing to another glass, with the picture inside.  They are bold, clear and distinct, are not reversed, and will not change in any climate. 

We are enabled to take better likenesses of Children by this process, as we can operate in one-fifth the time required to take a Daguerreotype.  Copies taken of Daguerreotypes, Portraits, &c.  Pictures taken of deceased persons and invalids at their residences.  Please call and examine specimens. 

Prices reasonable.  Instruction given in the Art.  W. D. McPherson.

Advertisement ran from December 15, 1855 to May 12, 1860.

1856 October 11.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  October 11, 1856, Vol. XXXVI, No. 1842, P. 3.

Re-issue of the Ambrotype Pictures has been signally shown, by the united efforts of some of the principal Daguerreotypist to break down and prevent a re-issue of the Patent.  They have been defeated by the Government in their attempts, and a new Patent has been issued, covering the entire claims of the Patentee, in making pictures on Glass, and hermetically sealing them between two plates of glass with Balsam of Fir or its equivalent, giving exceeding brilliancy and beauty of tone, which can not be affected by the atmosphere, water, or acids: making it as enduring as the glass in which it is secured.

The word Ambrotype, coined expressly to designate the Picture, is also patented.  All persons, not having purchased the rights, that are making use of the term to sell a worthless imitation, taking on a single glass, and covered with varnish and black paint, will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

The genuine pictures all have the patent stamp.  Cutting & Bowdoin, The originators and proprietors. 

N. B.  We are the owners of the Ambrotype right for this city.  All persons violating the Patent, or using the term Ambrotype for the purpose of selling their pictures, will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.  M’Pherson Brothers.

Advertisement ran from September 20 to October 25, 1856.

1855 December 20.  Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 20, 1855, Vol. XI, No. 34, P. 3.

Ambrotypes.  The subscriber would respectfully invite public attention to those New and Beautiful Pictures at his rooms in Exchange Building.  The picture is taken on fine plate glass, and rendered imperishable by cementing to another glass, with the picture inside.  They are bold, clear and distinct—are not reversed, and will not change in any climate.  This process is better for taking Likenesses of Children, than any other as we can operate in one-fifth the time.  Copies taken of Daguerreotypes, Portraits, &c.  Pictures taken of deceased persons and invalids at their residences.

Please call and examine specimens.  Prices reasonable.

Instruction given in the Art.  W. D. McPherson.

Advertisement ran from December 20, 1855 to October 29, 1857.

1860 November 17.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  November 17, 1860, Vol. XL, No. 2059, P. 2.

Messrs. Rufus Merrill & Son, of this city, have published a series of fine stereoscopic pictures of views around Amoskeag Falls, Hooksett, and several streets of this city, which are equal in clearness and nicety of execution to any pictures of similar character which we remember to have seen.—They were taken by Mr. W. D. McPherson, whose artistic skill is well established.

1861 August 8.  The Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  August 8, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 16, P. 2.

Hallotypes.  W. D. McPherson of this city is now taking pictures of a superior quality called Hallotypes, from a Mr. Hall the inventor.  They are superior to any picture we have ever seen.  They are equal to any ivory paintings in color and finish.  Any one who desires to get a perfect likeness, and a picture equal to an oil painting will not fail to call at McPherson’s in Merrimack Block.

1861 September 21.  New Hampshire Statesman.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 21, 1861, Vol. XLI, No. 2103, P. 3.

Notice.  All persons are warned not to purchase a promissory note for $75, dated June 15, 1861, on three months, signed by me and payable to the order of John Bishop Hall; as said note was stolen from said Hall, and is not now in the hands of honest parties.  W. D. McPherson.

Advertisement ran from September 21 to October 5, 1861.

1861 September 25.  New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 25, 1861, New Series—Vol. XV, No. 749, Whole No. 2749, P. 2.

More Sharpshooters.—Capt. Jones’ company of sharpshooters have elicited the warm approval of the War Department, and another company has been ordered from this State.—For this company, Henry M. Caldwell of Danbarton has been appointed Captain; John A. Moores of Canterbury, First Lieutenant, and James H. Hildreth of Lebanon, Second Lieutenant.  Those marksmen who were too late to become members of Capt. Jones’ company can make application to either of these officers…

We hear it stated that a third company of Sharpshooters has been organized, and W. D. McPherson of this city appointed captain.—Ed. Pat.

1861 September 26.  The Independent Democrat.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 26, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 23, P. 2.

Sharp Shooters…

A third Company of Sharpshooters is also to be raised.  W. D. McPherson, the well known Daguerreotypist, of this city, who is as good with a rifle as the camera, has been appointed Captain.

1861 December 18.  New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  December 18, 1861, New Series—Vol. XV, No. 761, Whole No. 2761, P. 2.

The Sharpshooters.—The third company of Sharpshooters enlisted in this State, left this city for Washington on Saturday.  They were without arms or uniforms, which are to be furnished by the general Government.—Their officers are Capt. William D. McPherson of Concord, First Lieut. John A. Moore of Canterbury, Second Lieut. Edward Dow of Concord.

1862 September 10.  New Hampshire Patriot and State Gazette.  (Concord, New Hampshire.)  September 10, 1862, New Series—Vol. XV, No. 799, Whole No. 2799, P. 2.

The Sharpshooters.—It is reported, by private letters, that captain W. D. McPherson of this city was killed; and we have the names of Capt. W. P. Austin and Private Isaac Davis among the wounder.

Information From–http://dunhamwilcox.net/nh/nh_2d_reg_ss.htm. 

Revised Register Of The Soldiers And Sailors Of New Hampshire In The War Of The Rebellion 1861-1866.  Prepared And Published By Authority Of The Legislature, By Augustus D. Ayling, Adjutant General.  Concord: Ira C. Evans, Public Printer. 1895.

Companies F and G, Second Regiment United States Volunteer Sharpshooters. (Three Years.)  [Transcribed by Dave Swerdfeger]

Companies F and G, Second Regiment United States Volunteer Sharpshooters. (three years.)

Company F was mustered into the service of the United States November 26, 1861, at Concord, by Seth Eastman, Lt. Col. 1 Inf., U.S.A. The original members who had not re-enlisted were mustered out November 26, 1864, near Petersburg, Va., by S. D. Newcomb, Capt. and A. C. M.

The re-enlisted men and recruits were transferred to the Fifth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry January 30, 1865.

Company G was mustered into the service of the United States December 12, 1861, at Manchester, by Haldimand S. Putnam, 1 Lt. Topographical Engineers, U.S.A. The original members who had not re-enlisted were mustered out December 12, 1864, near Petersburg, Va., by S. D. Newcomb, Capt. and A. C. M. The re-enlisted men and recruits were transferred to the Fifth Regiment New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry January 30, 1865. The records of the field and staff officers appointed by the governor of New Hampshire are given. Each man was a volunteer appointed or enlisted for three years unless otherwise stated…

McPherson, William D. Co. G; b. Boston, Mass.; age 33; res. Concord; app. Capt. Sept. 19, ’64; must. in Dec. 12, ’64; resigned. Oct. 31, ’62. Died Oct. 9, ’67, New Orleans, La.

1864 October 16.  The Era.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 16, 1864, Vol. II, No. 230, Whole No. 530, P. 2.

The Perfection of Art.  We believe that Mr. McPherson & Oliver, photographers on Canal street, has about reached perfection in his art.  We yesterday accepted an invitation to visit his gallery, and were astonished at the accuracy and variety of the historical local scenes which he has collected.  From the siege of Port Hudson until the present time Mr. McPherson has been in the field, accompanying the army in its various movements, and constantly adding to his store the objects and scenes made famous by the war.  Besides Port Hudson, he has pictures of Donaldsonville, Baton Rouge and Alexandria, the great dam on Red River, (by which our fleet was saved) the ram Tennessee as she lay in front of our city, and all the monument buildings, statues, squares, and places of note in the Cresent city.

But the latest and most complete triumph Mr. McPherson has achieved, is a series of views of fort Morgan and its surroundings after the siege.  Nine large pictures comprise the main set, but he has a host of smaller scenes.  Of the main set we can only testify to its excellence as a work of art, but we have heard the most unqualified praise, from both Union and Confederate officers familiar with the spot, as to its accuracy and correctness, even in the minutest details.  The fact that ninety full sets were ordered by army and navy officers at Mobile Bay before Mr. McPherson left, is about the best evidence, however, that the pictures are perfect.  The large number of orders this firm has received enables them to sell these sets at a very moderate price, and we do not know of a more interesting subject with which our friends can decorate the walls of their rooms.  All who participated in the engagement should secure a set for their friends at home.  Any of our citizens who desire to examine these views will be courteously received by the gentlemanly proprietors of No. 132 Canal street.

1864 October 16.  The Era.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 16, 1864, Vol. II, No. 230, Whole No. 530, P. 2.

View of Fort Morgan and its Surroundings, Taken On The Spot, By. Messrs. McPherson & Oliver.  These Pictures are the most correct and comprenensive yet taken, as was admitted by both Union and Confederate officers at Fort Morgan.

The public are invited to call at the Gallery, No. 132 Canal street, and inspect these magnificent triumphs of the Photographic Art.

Sets sold on reasonable terms.

Also:  Views of the Great Red River Dam, Alexandria, Port Hudson, Baton Rough, Donaldsonville, etc.

Call and examine these Historical Pictures.

Advertisement was recorded between October 16 to December 1, 1864.

1864 October 16.  The Era.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 16, 1864, Vol. II, No. 230, Whole No. 530, P. 2.

Perfect Pictures.  These can be obtained at the Photographic Gallery of McPherson & Oliver, 132 Canal street, between St. Charles and Carondelet.

Every new improvement in use in the best establishments of the country can be found at the rooms of Messrs. McPherson & Oliver.

Advertisement was recorded between October 16 to December 31, 1864.

1864 December 2.  The Era.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  December 2, 1864, Vol. II, Whole No. 573, P. 2.

Messrs. McPherson & Oliver, Photographist, No. 132 Canal street, have taken an admirable likeness of Farragut and his staff standing on the deck of the noble old Hartford as she lay in Mobile Bay.  No person should be without a copy of this excellent picture.  Carte de visites of Farragut, Drayton, and others, can also be procured.  See advertisement.

1864 December 2.  The Era.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  December 2, 1864, Vol. II, Whole No. 573, P. 2.

Admiral Farragut, Commodore Drayton, And Other distinguished Naval Officers, taken on the deck of the Flagship Hartford, By Messrs. McPherson & Oliver, No. 132 Canal Street.

Every Sailor Should Have A Copy. 

Views of prominent Buildings and Scenes in New Orleans.

Also:  Views of the Great Red River Dam, Alexandria, Port Hudson, Baton Rough, Donaldsville, etc.

Call and examine these Historical Pictures.

Advertisement was recorded between December 2 to 31, 1864.

1865 July 8.  The New Orleans Times.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  July 8, 1865, Vol. IV, No. 646, P. 5.

Notice—The Copartnership Between W. D. McPherson and A. J. Oliver under the name McPherson & Oliver, in this city, is dissolved by mutual consent to date July 4.

The undersigned will continue the Photographic business at the old stand, 132 Canal street.  W. D. McPherson. 

Advertisement was recorded on July 8 to 10, 1865.

1865 October 19.  The New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 19, 1865, Vol. XV, No. 66, P. 7.

W. D. McPherson, Photographist, No. 132 Canal Street, New Orleans.

All work done in a superior manner and satisfaction guaranteed. 

Advertisement was recorded between October 19, 1865 to January 1, 1866.

1867 January 15.  The New Orleans Times.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 15, 1867, Vol. VI, No. 1178, P. 6.

Photography—Prices Reduced At McPherson’s Gallery, 132 Canal street, Cartes de Visite at $2 per dozen.  Opaltypes, Ambrotypes, and all kinds of Photographic work, done in the best manner at greatly reduced rates.  Call and see.  W. D. McPherson.

1867 January 23.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  January 23, 1867, Vol. XXX, No. 320, P. 3.

Photography—Prices Reduced At McPherson’s Gallery, 132 Canal street, Cartes de Visite at $2 per dozen.  Opaltypes, Ambrotypes, and all kinds of Photographic work, done in the best manner at greatly reduced rates.  Call and see.  W. D. McPherson.

1867 February 1.  The New Orleans Daily Crescent.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  February 1, 1867, Vol. XVI, No. 157, P. 6.

Photography—Prices Reduced At McPherson’s Gallery, 132 Canal street, Cartes de Visite at $2 per dozen.  Opaltypes, Ambrotypes, and all kinds of Photographic work, done in the best manner at greatly reduced rates.  Call and see.  W. D. McPherson.

1867 October 11.  The New Orleans Times.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 11, 1867, Vol. VI, No. 1419, P. 2.

Daily Mortuary Report.

We are indebted to Dr. Dirmever, Secretary of the Board of Health, for the following daily reports of deaths in the city, beginning with Oct 1:

                        Yellow Fever…..Other Fevers…..Cholera…..Other Diseases…..Total.        

October 1…………..63……………..12……………1……………21…………….97

October 2…………..54……………..14……………4……………17…………….[89]

October 3………………56……………..11……………2……………28…………….97

October 4…………..75……………..6……………..3……………23…………….107

October 5…………..59……………..11……………0……………20…………….90

October 6…………..60……………..16……………0……………21…………….97

October 7…………..58……………..9……………..0……………23…………….90

October 8…………..50……………..10……………0……………16…………….76

October 9…………..64………………8…………….3……………21…………….[96]

October 10……………56……………..14……………2……………40…………….112

The following is a list of persons who died of yellow fever, and who were interred in the cemeteries named.  During the twenty four hours ending at 6 o’clock A. M. Thursday Oct. 10.  All blanks in the report are not stated in certificate:

W. D. McPherson of__________.

1867 October 12.  The Daily Picayune.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  October 12, 1867, Vol. XXXI, No. 224, P. 5.

Succession of Wm. D. McPherson.  Second District Court Of New Orleans.  No.___ Whereas S. T. Blessing has petitioned the court for letters of administration on the estate of the late Wm. D. McPherson, deceased, intestate:  Notice is hereby given to all whom may concern, to show within ten days, why the prayer of the said petitioner should not be granted.

By order of the Court:  P. R. O’Rorke, Clerk.

[1] Photography In New Orleans.

McNary, J. M. B.

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Photographic Stock and Chemicals, , , ,

1852-1853       18 State Street, Hartford, Connecticut.[1]

1857                246 Main Street, corner Grove Street, Hartford, Connecticut.

1852 July 31.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  July 31, 1852, Vol. LXXXIX, No. 4567, P. 3.

Daguerreians’ Materials—Chloride of Iodine, Chloride of Gold and Soda, Bromine, Hyposalphate of Soda and Tripoli.  Received and for sale at the Sign of the “Good Samaritan.”

Advertisement ran on July 31 and August 7, 1852

1853 August 13.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  August 13, 1853, Vol. XC, No. 4621, P. 3.

Salts Of Gold For Daguerrians—Just received and for sale at the importers’ lowest prices by McNary & Buck, Sign of the “Good Samaritan.

1853 October 22.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 22, 1853, Vol. XC, No. 4631, P. 2.

Daguerrans’ Materials—Bromine, Salts of Gold, Rotten Stone, Tripoll, Chloride of Iodine, and Hyposulphate of Soda, for Daguerreans, constantly on hand and for sale at market prices by McNary & Buck, Sign of the “Good Samaritan.

1857 October 17.  The Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 17, 1857, Vol. XCIV, No. 4839, P. 3.

To Daguerrians, Ambrotypists and Photographers.  Pure Chemicals.

Pure Iodide of Cadmium,

  “     Bromide       “

  “     Iodide Ammonium,

  “     Bromide      “

  “     Iodide Potassium,

  “     Bromide      “

  “     Crystalized Nit. Silver,

  “     Acetic Acid No. 8,

Washed Sulphuric Ether,

      “      Alcohol 95 pr, ct.

Pure Pyrogallic Acid.

  “    Cyanide Potassium,

  “    Hyposulphate Soda,

French Salt of Gold,

Gallic Acid,

Balsam of Fir,

Proto. Sulphate of Iron.

The above constantly on hand and for sale at lower prices than they are sold to operators, in Boston or New York.—Chemicals not on the above list will be procured to order without extra charge.  J. M. B. McNary, Chemist and Druggist, 246 Main, cor. Of Grove st., Post Office Building.

[1] Address from unrecorded advertisement for McNary & Buck, apothecary

McLain, R.

Daguerreotypes, Engravers, , ,

1855                38 North College Street, Nashville, Tennessee.

1855 October 12.  The Daily Nashville True Whig (Nashville, Tennessee) October 12, 1855, Vol. XIX, Whole No. 3467, P. 2.

Awards of the Premiums of the Mechanics Institute.  First Annual Exhibition—October 1855….

Class No. 26—Daguerreotypes Photographs and Apparatus.

Hughes Bros., Daguerreotypes and Photographs, …………Diploma.

C. C. Giers, Daguerreotypes………………………………..2nd Class Diploma.

R. McLain, Daguerreotypes…………………………………Hon’l. Mention.

Nashville Tennessee City Directories. (Nashville, Tennessee.) published by Rev. John P. Campbell.

1853  Not Listed.

1855  daguerrean artist and engraver, 38 N. College st.

1857  Not Listed.

McKinney, James P.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1852-1854       Melodeon Building, Cleveland, Ohio.

1854-1855       Main Street, in M. J. Sullivan’s Building, Dubuque, Iowa.

1852 July 28.  The Cleveland Herald.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  July 28, 1852, Vol. XXXV, No. 28, Whole No. 1798, P. 2.

Enthusiastic Scott Meeting at Empire Hall.  At a Scott meeting at Empire Hall, July 22d 1852, Charles Stetson was called to the chair and S. I. Noble appointed Secretary…

Constitution Of The Cleveland Scott Club.  This association shall be known and called the Cleveland Scott Club Its object is, to promote the election of Winfield Scott and Wm. A. Graham, to the offices of President and Vice President of the United States respectively…

The following persons subscribe their names to the above constitution, and became members of the “Cleveland Scott Club.”…

J. P. McKinney…

1854 July 11.  Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  July 11, 1854, Vol. X, No. 87, P. 3.

Mr. James P. McKinney, of this city, is intending to establish himself in the Daguerreotyping business, at Dubuque, Iowa.  Mr. McKinney has been several years with Mr. North, and is proficient in the knowledge and practice of his difficult art.  He will be prepared in his new location to take convex, Mezzographs, colored daguerreotypes, and all the newest styles in the very best manner.  We understand that he will take out his very fine cabinet of coal specimens, for the adornment of his rooms.  The collection is highly curious and interesting.  We can heartily commend Mr. McKinney to the citizens of Dubuque, as a master of his profession, and a very amiable and worthy gentleman.

1854 September 27.  Cleveland Weekly Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  September 27, 1854, Vol. 8, No. 36, P. 2.

Iowa Politics—Mineral Records.  Dubuque, Sept. 19, 1854…

Among many new establishments now opening in this city, we noticed a set of beautiful Daguerian [sic.] rooms, under the Professional charge of W. McKinney[1] of your city, formerly a pupil of W. C. North.  He displays great taste and artistic skill in the getting up of his beautiful pictures and is now doing a large and we think lucrative business in his line.  Yours, Rob.

1854 October 4.  The Miners’ Express.  (Dubuque, Iowa.)  October 4, 1854, Vol. XIV, No. 3, P.1.

New Daguerrean Rooms.—Mr. James F. McKinney Daguerrean artist has established himself in M. J. Sullivan’s building on Main street, just above Third street and invites an inspection of his rooms and specimens of his work.  This gentleman comes to this city with high recommendations, and he adds to an enviable skill in taking impressions upon flat plates, that of taking them upon paper and convex plates exhibiting the impression more to the life, than by the old mode of daguerreotyping.

The following in relation to Mr. McKinney as a man and an artist, we copy from the “Cleveland Plaindealer.”

Mr. James McKinney, of this city, is intending to establish himself in the Daguerreotyping business, at Dubuque, Iowa.  Mr. McKinney has been several years with Mr. North, and is proficient in the knowledge and practice of his difficult art.  He will be prepared in his new location to take convex, Mezzographs, colored daguerreotypes, and all the newest styles in the very best manner.  We understand that he will take out his very fine cabinet of coal specimens, for the adornment of his rooms.  The collection is highly curious and interesting.  We can heartily commend Mr. McKinney to the citizens of Dubuque, as a master of his profession, and a very amiable and worthy gentleman.

1854 October 25.  Du Buque Visitor.  (Dubuque, Iowa.)  October 25, 1854, Vol. XIV, No. 6, P. 2.

Our City…

We observe, with high satisfaction, that our city, which exhibits so many pleasing evidences of progress in other respects, is also graced by the presence of gentlemen engaged in that branch of the Arts that is of close kindred to Painting; one that American genius and scientific skill has made its own, though the discovery of it is due to France.

Without designing to make an invidious distinction, we take pleasure to day in calling the attention of our readers to the splendid specimens—as pictures—recently produced by Mr. McKinney.  They exhibit  the art of daguerreotyping in a style and finish that we have rarely seen equalled—never surpassed; and to make them, argues his possessed of all the latest improvements in instruments and other appliances, as well as a consummate [maste] of his business.  His apparatus is of the largest size, enabling him to take portraits on any scale that may be desired.  For family groups it is consequently adapted.

We bespeak the unqualified admiration of his visitors, particularly, for the beauty, and faithfulness of the likeness on the convex plates.  Mr. McKinney has fitted up his rooms over F. S. Jesup and Co’s Bank in elegant style; and citizens and strangers will find them a pleasant resort, where they can gratify their taste by an inspection of works superior to, [ ? ] more truthful than, the finest efforts of the pallet and easel.

He will visit the State fair next week; and we ask for him the courtesies due the artist and the gentleman.

1854 November 2.  Fairfield Leader.  (Fairfield, Jefferson, Iowa.)  November 2, 1854, N. P.

But one person displayed daguerreotypes—Mr. J. P. McKinney from Dubuque.  He had some of the most splendid pictures we ever saw.  He showed us some Mezzographs—daguerreotypes on paper—which were very fine, and for which, we believe, he has the patent.  Mezzographing will, in a great degree, supersede mezzotint engravings, as it is cheaper and easier.  He will take a copy of one’s countenance, and from this copy he will take any number of pictures without the person having to sit for them.  We also saw some daguerreotypes with convex plates and glass, which threw out everything in bold relief.  If we should happen at Dubuque we are going to have out countenance “tuk.”  We understood that there were several who had their pictures entered, but would not put them up.  They could not compete with Mac.

1854 November 3.  Dubuque Weekly Observer.  (Dubuque, Iowa.)  2 November, 1854, P. 2.

Can’t Be Beat.—We are happy to learn that our fellow townsman, McKinney, the Daguerreotypist took the first premium at the State Fair held last week at Fairfield.  His specimens having been pronounced by the Judges the best they have ever seen.  Our Dubuque is hard to beat in the picture line.

1854 November 4.  Burlington Tri-Weekly Hawk-Eye.  (Burlington, Iowa.)  November 4, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 49, P. 2.

From the Fairfield (Iowa) Sentinel.  List of Premiums and Diplomas awarded by the Iowa State Agricultural Society, Oct. 21, 1854 at Fairfield…

Discretionary…

J. P. McKinney, daguerreotype, Diploma.

1855 July 13.  Clayton County Herald.  (Garnavillo, Iowa.)  July 13, 1855, Vol. III, No. 21, P. 3.

Grave Stones.—We noticed in our burying ground “some beautiful Grave stones from the Dubuque City Marble Works of Herrick & Dudley.  The material is very fine, and the work is in the best style, and is furnished at low rates.  At the head of the grave of the late Rev. Alfred Bishop is a very handsome white slab, in which is set a daguerreotype likeness of the deceased, which will be recognized at once as a most faithful portrait of the loved and lamented original.  The picture is from the gallery of Mr. J. P. McKinney, of Dubuque, and reflects great credit upon his artistic skill.

1855 November 17.  Daily Express and Herald.  (Dubuque, Iowa.)  November 17, 1855, Vol. 5, No. 175, P. 1.

Premium Daguerreotypes.  James P. McKinney who was awarded to him the First Premium at the Iowa State Fair, is acknowledged by the public to be the best Daguerrean Artist in the West.  He has fitted up in Dubuque a splendid suite of rooms, and having the largest and best machinery manufactured or used in the art which enables him to make the largest sized pictures in the most perfect life-like manner.  I have on hand some forty varied styles of Cases Frames, Lockets &c.

N. B.—the public will remember that McKinney’s Gallery is the only place in the West where they can procure the New and Beautiful Convex Daguerreotypes.  In this style of pictures the rays of light instead of being diffused over the entire plate, as in case of the picture upon the flat plate, they are focused upon the image giving it a round and life-like appearance, as rise Mezzographs or Daguerreotypes taken upon paper, thus doing away with that reflection common to those taken upon the silver plate.  Nov 4th 1854.

Advertisement was recorded between November 17 to December 18, 1855.

1855. December 5.  The Vinton Eagle.  (Vinton, Iowa.)  December 5, 1855, Vol. 1, No 47, P. 2.

We were much pleased to find our old friend, J. P. McKinney, of Cleveland, who is located here, where he intends establishing an agency for the purchase and location of land, in connection with Messrs.  Flowers.  He is also engaged in pursuing his Geological investigations, and can display the most interesting Cabinet which we have seen in the State.    

1857 May 13.  Weekly Express and Herald.  (Dubuque, Iowa.)  May 13, 1857, Vol. XVI, No. 30, P. 3.

J. P. McKinney, Esq., is now and will be engaged in the land business and agency. 

[1] Probably James P. McKinney.

McKenney, S. T.

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1853                86 Factory Island, Saco, Maine.

1853 February 8.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  February 8, 1853, Vol. XXIV, No. 27, P. 3.

Not Premium Daguerreotypes.  The subscriber, grateful for the liberal patronage bestowed upon him by the citizens of Saco, Biddeford and vicinity, and induced thereby to establish himself permanently in Saco, has the pleasure of informing them that he has purchased the rooms and fixtures of A. H. Beal, recently fitted up on Factory Island, Saco, opposite the Post Office.

The rooms are new, and with the best of Apparatus are inferior to none in the state.

He would say to the public that he commenced the Daguerreian business in its infancy, and has been in the business longer than any other Artist in the County, having made it his constant study for ten years, and devoted much of that time to experimenting in the Art.  He also has a chemical peculiar to himself, and superior to all others, he feels confident he can make a Better picture than any other Artist in this vicinity.

Not wishing, however, the public to rely on his word alone he would be pleased to have ladies and gentlemen visit his rooms and judge for themselves, as he has no intention of deceiving by offering to Wager five hundred dollars that he can take a better miniature than any other Artist.

I have been in Saco and Biddeford, operating in my saloon, about seven months, and in that time have made about 1,000 miniatures, and should have no fears in submitting them to the test of comparison with pictures made by other Artist, not excepting Premium Pictures.

My rooms will be open for visitors all hours of the day.  A Lady will be in attendance in the receiving room to wait upon ladies who favor us with a call.  One and all are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens and sit for pictures, perfect satisfaction guaranteed or no charge made.

I have a large and beautiful assortment of cases, frames, and lockets.  Miniatures taken in all styles, singly or in groups, and in all kinds of weather, equally as good in stormy as in pleasant weather, and at prices that cannot fail to suit.

All kinds of copying done at short notice and in the best manner.

Miniatures taken of sick persons and corpses, at their residences.

Particular Attention Paid To Taking Likenesses Of Children.  A. M. McKenney.

N. B.  I wish to have it distinctly understood by all that I am not connected with any other rooms in Saco or Biddeford.  Be sure to call at A. M. McKenney’s rooms, No. 86 Factory Island, Saco, if you wish a perfect likeness.

Copartnership Notice.  The subscribers have entered into a copartnership this day, under the firm name of S. T. & A. M. McKenney, for the purpose of carrying on the Daguerreotype business.  Their place of business is on Factory Island, Opposite the Post Office, Saco, where they will be happy to see all those in want of Portraits.  A. M. McKenney, S. T. McKenney.  Saco, Feb. 4, 1853.

Advertisement ran from February 8 to May 10, 1853.

1853 June 14.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  June 14, 1853, Vol. XXIV, No. 45, P. 3.

A New Whole Size German Camera.  The only one in the County of York.  Messrs. S. T. & A. M. McKenney would inform the citizens of Saco, Biddeford and vicinity, that they have recently purchased a Whole Size German Camera, for the purpose of making Large Miniatures & for Grouping.

It is double the capacity and more than twice the power of those we have been using.  We can now furnish our customers with as nice a miniature as can be obtained in Boston or elsewhere.  We have also made large addition to our Cases And Frames.  We have the most splendid assortment ever offered in this vicinity.  Please give us a call and examine for yourselves.

Don’t forget the place, S. T. & A. M. McKenney, No. 86, Factory Island, opposite the Post Office, Saco.

Advertisement ran from June 14 to October 25, 1853.

1853 October 25.  Maine Democrat.  (Saco, Maine.)  October 25, 1853, Vol. XXV, No. 12, P. 3.

Dissolution Of Copartnership.  The Copartnership heretofore existing between S. T. & A. M. McKenney, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.  S. T. McKenney, A. M. McKenney.  Saco, Oct. 24th, 1853.

Advertisement ran from October 25 to November 8, 1853

McKee, William

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1859-1864                   Main Street, opposite the Book Store, Millersburg, Ohio.

1859 January 13.  Holmes County Republican.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  January 13, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 21, P. 2.

For The Republican.  Mr. Caskey:—The Improvement of a town depends upon the amount and kinds of business that is carried on.  While the attention of the public is daily attracted towards some new establishment in our midst, permit me to notice the fact that our neighbor and townsman , William McKee, has opened a most splendid, and attractive Daguerrean Room, in the new on the Irvine corner, where art of taking true and life-like pictures is displayed in all it perfection.  An examination of his work, demonstrates that he has advanced more nearly to perfection as an artist, than any one who has heretofore favored our village with their skill.  You can have a real flesh-like look of the face transferred upon glass, canvas, leather or almost any other material capable of reflecting the Picture.  To those who want superior Pictures, call upon Mc., who is a perfect gentleman, and a master of his art, and he will astonish you with an exhibition of perfection never before seen in our town in his line.

1859 January 20.  Holmes County Republican.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  January 20, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 22, P. 2.

There seems to be no limit to improvement, particularly in the Daguerrean art.  We have seen some Pictures of the “human face divine,” that we thought could not be excelled, but on going into the rooms of Mr. McKee a few days since, we discovered that we had been laboring under a delusion, for we were shown pictures there taken on glass, on paper and on leather, that far exceeded anything we ever saw before. 

See his Advertisement in another column.

1859 January 20.  Holmes County Republican.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  January 20, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 22, P. 3.

Photography!  Great Improvements in the Art!  Wm. McKee, Would take pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Millersburg that he has taken the rooms over Dr. Boling’s office, where he has an excellent sky-light, and with his experience in the Art, having had the advantage of being instructed in the one of the largest and best Photograph Galleries in the East, he feels justified in saying that he will make Photographs, Ambrotypes, and all of the popular pictures of the day attaining the highest perfection in the Art.

He defies competition, and claims that he will make better pictures—on an average—than have ever been made west of the Mississippi.  My results are certain.

He would also call attention to the artistic and graceful position in which his subjects will be seated.  It is unnecessary to remind the enlightened citizens of this vicinity of the inestimable value of a fine and life like picture of a departed friend.

Suffice it to say that the safest way is to improve the present, for the past is not yours, and the future you cannot command.

Come One!  Come All!  To see and get better pictures than have ever been made West, if they don’t cost but 50 cts. each, neatly enclosed in a good morocco case.

Bring in your children.  He claims not to be excelled in making child-like and fine pictures of children.  Bring them in the forenoon.

Mr. M. is not what has the name of a “traveling Artist.”  There is no humbug about this circular.

Perfect satisfaction guaranteed.  William McKee.  Main Street, opposite the Book Store.        

Advertisement ran from January 20,1859 to May 10, 1860.

1860 February 23.  The Holmes County Farmer.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  February 23, 1860, New Series—Vol. 22, No. 1, P. 4.

Great Improvement In The Art, William McKee, would take pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Millersburg, that he has taken the rooms over Dr. Boling’s office where he has an excellent Sky-Light and with his experience in the Art, having had the advantages of being instructed in one of the largest and best Photograph Galleries in the East, he feels justified in saying that he will make Photograph, Ambrotypes And all the popular pictures of the day attaining the highest perfection in the Art.

He defies competition, and claims that he will make better pictures, on an avarage [sic.] than have ever been made west of the Mississippi.  My results are certain.

He would also call attention to the artistic and graceful position in which his subjects will be seated.  It is unnecessary to remind the enlightened citizens of this vicinity of a departed friend.  Suffice it to say that safest way is to improve the present, for the past is not yours, and the future you cannot command.

Come One !  Come All !!  To see and get better pictures than have ever been made West.  If they do cost but fifty cents each, neatly enclosed in good morocco cases.  Bring y your children.  He claims not to be excelled in making child like and fine pictures of children.  Bring them in the forenoon.

Mr. M. is not one who has the name of a traveling Artist.  There is no humbug about this circular.

Perfect satisfaction guaranteed.  William McKee, Main St., opposite the Book Store.  N20.

Advertisement was recorded between February 23, 1860 to May 23, 1861.

1863 March 26.  The Holmes County Farmer.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  March 26, 1863, New Series—Vol. 25, No. 6, P. 3.

The Shadow.  Messrs. McKee & Beebout are just ready to commence taking Photographs and other pictures in the new rooms, formerly known as Fritz’s Hall.  No establishment in the State will finish finer Pictures.  “Secure the shadow ere the substance fades.”

1863 March 26.  The Holmes County Farmer.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  March 26, 1863, New Series—Vol. 25, No. 6, P. 2.

Read This Everybody!  

As Eve and Adam strayed beside

Fair Eden’s waters

Young Eve exclaimed with all that pride

So common to her daughter,

“O could we hand to ages down

Those features there reflected,

How much our charm would be admired—

Our memory, how respected!”

Ah! man, so early made to mourn,

Seem’d an egregrious [sic.] blunder

Before the Photographic Art

Sprung into joyous wonder;

But now, what pleasure beauty gives,

When every son and daughter

Can safely [ ? ] shadow down,

[That] flies them in the water—

By calling on McKee & Beebout, At their new rooms, just fitted up in what was recently known as Fritz’s Hall.  Their rooms will be open for the reception of all lovers of art, on Monday, March 30th.

Having the best of instruments, we are prepared to take all kinds of pictures, from full size down to the smallest locket ring, in the best style.  satisfaction rendered in all cases.

Sick and deceased persons taken at their residence.

Persons having old Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes of deceased friends can have them copied into Photographs, giving a more life-like appearance than even the original picture.

Everybody “and the rest of mankind” are respectfully invited to call.

Remember the place—Fritz Hall, nearly opposite the Post Office. 

Advertisement was recorded between March 26 to November 12, 1863.

1863 July 30.  The Holmes County Farmer.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  July 30, 1863, New Series—Vol. 25, No. 24, P. 3.

Thanksgiving Day.  We, the undersigned citizens and business men of Millersburg, in compliance with a proclamation of the Executive of the United States, to keep and set apart Thursday, the 6th day of August, 1863, as a day of fasting and prayer to Almighty God, do hereby agree and pledge ourselves to suspend all business on said day…

McKee & Beebout.

1864 March 3.  The Holmes County Farmer.  (Millersburg, Ohio.)  March 3, 1864, Vol. 26, No. 4, P. 1.

Business Directory.  McKee & Beebout, Photographers, Ambrotypists, &c., And Dealers In Photograph Albums, Millersburg, Ohio.

Advertisement ran from March 3 to August 4, 1864.