1853-1854       Odd Fellows’ Hall, Goldsboro, North Carolina.

1853 October 27.  The New Era.  (Goldsboro, North Carolina.)  October 27, 1853, Vol. II, No. 27, P. 3. 

Daguerreotype Portraits.  M. E. Kennedy, Respectfully informs the citizens of Wayne, and the adjoining counties, that he has located himself in Goldsboro’ for an unlimited period, in Odd Fellows’ Hall, where he will be pleased to see all who desire Likenesses of themselves, children, or friends.  His pictures are taken in the latest and most approved style, and he flatters himself he can give entire satisfaction to all who may favor him with a sitting.  Call and see specimens.  Goldsboro’, Oct. 19, 1853.

Advertisement was recorded on October 27, November 3 & 10, 1853 and March 15, 1854.