1851-1852       Rooms above Harman & Wallick, Second Story, Ashland, Ohio.

1853-1854       Rooms above Wallick & Coffin, Second Story, Ashland, Ohio.

1856                Address Unknown, Ashland, Ohio.

1859-1859       Rooms in Freer’s Block, Ashland, Ohio.

1868                One door east of Miller House, Ashland, Ohio.

1852 May 26.  The Ohio Union.  (Ashland, Ohio.)  May 26, 1852, Vol. VII, No. 1, P. 1.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. E. M. Ensminger would respectfully inform the public that he has permanently located in the town of Ashland.  His rooms are fitted up with special regard to the comfort of visitors, who will always be welcome, whether they wish for a likeness, or call to see the gallery of pictures. 

Determined to spare neither pains or expense Mr. Ensminger will furnish likenesses that shall not be surpassed.  August 8.

His Rooms have been removed to the 2d story of the building now occupied by Harman & Wallick.

Advertisement was recorded from May 26 to June 16, 1852.

1853 May 25.  The Ohio Union.  (Ashland, Ohio.)  May 25, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 1, P. 1.

Daguerrean Gallery.  Mr. E. M. Ensminger would respectfully inform the public that he has permanently located in the town of Ashland.  His rooms are fitted up with special regard to the comfort of visitors, who will always be welcome, whether they wish for a likeness, or call to see the gallery of pictures.      

Determined to spare neither pains or expense Mr. Ensminger will furnish likenesses that shall not be surpassed.  His prices vary from 75 cents to $5.00.

His rooms may be found in the second story of the building occupied by Wallick & Coffin., August 8.

Advertisement was recorded from May 25 to November 16, 1853.

1854 February 9.  The Ashland Times.  (Ashland, Ohio.)  February 9, 1854, Vol. 1, No. 30, P. 3.

E. M. Ensminger, Continues to take Daguerreotype Likenesses in the Latest and most approved Styles.  Pictures taken by him, never fail to render entire satisfaction.  All persons wishing to secure the “shadow ere the substance fades,” should do so without delay at Ensminger’s Daguerrean Gallery, over Wallack and Coffin’s Grocery Store, Main st., Ashland, Ohio.

Advertisement ran from February 9 to September 21, 1854.

1856 October 22.  The Ashland Union.  (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio.)  October 22, 1856, Vol. XI, No. 20, P. 2.

List of Premiums Awarded At The Fifth Annual Fair Of The Ashland County AG. Society…Ambrotypes, E. M. Ensminger, 1,00.

1858 May 12.  The Ashland Union.  (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio.)  May 12, 1858, Vol. XII, No. 49, P. 4.

Our neighbor across the street, Messrs. J. & R. Freer, have removed all except the rear part of their business building, and have commenced the collection of the necessary materials for the construction of a three story brick 24 feet front, by 65 feet deep.  The basement floors will be occupied by the proprietors—the second floor by Mr. Ensminger, as a Daguerrean Gallery, and the third floor will be furnished for a Hall.

1858 October 6.  The Ashland Press.  (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio.)  October 6, 1858, Vol. XIII, No. 18, P. 1.

Premiums Awarded at the Ashland County Fair for 1858…

Domestic Manufacture—Third Class…

Best lot of ambrotypes  Ensminger & Smith  5.00.

1859 April 20.  The Ashland Union.  (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio.)  April 20, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 46, P. 3.

Ensminger’s Gallery Of Art.  E. Ensminger, at his new and splendid rooms in Freer’s Block, is now prepared to furnish Photographs, Ambrotypes, Melanotypes, Leather Photographs.

Photographs in color or plain.

Prices varying from 25 cents to 75 dollars.  The purse and the taste will be suited.  Ashland.

Advertisement ran from April 20 to October 15, 1862.

1859 October 19.  The Ashland Union.  (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio.)  October 15, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 20, P. 3.

Photographs.—Mr. Ensminger had on exhibition at the county Fair as fine a collection of colored Photographs as can be found in any gallery in any city East or West.  The coloring of these Photographs was executed by Mr. Schwert, late of Cleveland.  Mr. S. will remain in Ashland two or three weeks, and all who desire to obtain for themselves or friends life-like Pictures, should avail themselves of the rare opportunity now offered.  A visit to Mr. Ensminger’s gallery will compensate all who appreciate good pictures.

1859 October 26.  The Ashland Union.  (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio.)  October 26, 1859, Vol. XIV, No. 21, P. 4.

Premiums Awarded at the Eighth Annual Fair of the Ashland County Agricultural Society…

Miscellaneous…

Best painted photographs, E. Ensminger, diploma and 5.00.

1868 September 16.  The State Of The Union.  (Ashland, Ohio.)  September 16, 1868, Vol. XXIII, No. 10, P. 4.

Presidential Campaign—Democrats and Republicans all agree on one great fact of the Campaign, that in, that Johnson is making the finest pictures ever produced in Ashland.  Mr. Ensminger who has had charge of the Gallery for a number of years, is now in his employ, and no pains or expense will be speared to make all work satisfactory.  One door east of Miller House, Ashland.