Ellwood Garrett

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Ellwood Garrett

Birth
Upper Darby, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
25 May 1910 (aged 94)
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Burial
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA Add to Map
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Son of Thomas Garrett & Mary Sharpless
Married Catharine Wollaston 6-6-1830
One of Wilmington's earliest photographers, he operated a daguerreotype studio on Market Street until his retirement in 1870. His sons Maurice and Warren took over the business while Ellwood became a hobbyist photographer and astrophotographer. Involved with the Wilmington Friends Meetinghouse, the Historical Society of Delaware, the African School Society, and other social and charitable organizations in the city.
Son of Thomas Garrett & Mary Sharpless
Married Catharine Wollaston 6-6-1830
One of Wilmington's earliest photographers, he operated a daguerreotype studio on Market Street until his retirement in 1870. His sons Maurice and Warren took over the business while Ellwood became a hobbyist photographer and astrophotographer. Involved with the Wilmington Friends Meetinghouse, the Historical Society of Delaware, the African School Society, and other social and charitable organizations in the city.