1853                Address Unknown, Keeseville, New York.   

W. Smith was recorded in one advertisement that ran on July 23 & 30, 1853 in the Essex County Republican (Keeseville, New York).  Daguerreotypes Taken for 50 cts. and upwards for six days only.  Daguerreotypes warranted to remain perfect for years, Mr. S. has a superior German Apparatus—has a splendid lot of stock—has had an extensive practice for the last few years and has spared no [ ? ] enables him to produce likenesses unsurpassed in [ ? ] of tone and richness of expression in a very few seconds.

N. B.  Pictures taken in any weather.  Light dress Dark dress [ ? ]. Persons desiring perfect Likenesses are respectfully invited to favor us with a call.     

W. Smith is not recorded in other photographic directories.