Alvah Bradish was the son of Samuel Morton Bradish (1777-1812) and Mary Finch (1778-1843).
He was a painter of over 500 portraits (Source: "Artists in Ohio, 1787-1900: a biographical dictionary," Haverstock, et al., Kent State University Press [2000], pg. 109)
His obituary from the " Detroit Evening News," 1900 1901 etc. p44 ap/19/01.
“Alvah Bradish, one of Detroit’s most interesting characters, passed away the age of 95 years. He was a genius in both art and literature, and in his earlier days painted the portraits of such men as Washington Irving, Thurlow Weed, Lewis Cass, Austin Blair, and many others. Once held the chair of arts at the U-M and his lectures are remembered as gems of literature culture. Until shortly before his death, he retained his studio in the Hammond building, and continued to work as much as failing sight and faltering hand would permit.”
Another obituary appeared in the "Detroit Free Press," April 20, 1901.
"Obit. Died at St. Luke’s Hospital and Church Home where he had lived for seven years. Left widow in south and daughter in New York. Buried Fredonia, N.Y. Eccentric. Bohemian appearance, long beard and hair, frock coat, slouch hat."
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"Bradish was born Sept. 4, 1806 in Sherburne, New York, to Samuel Morton and Mary Finch Bradish. By 1810 the Bradish family was listed in Junius, Seneca County. His father died when Alvah was 6, leaving his mother to raise him and three other sons in somewhat difficult circumstances. ... Fortunately young Alvah's second cousin, Luther Bradish, a diplomat, state assemblyman and later Lieutenant Governor of New York, became his patron."
Source for the above: Barker Museum, Fredonia, New York(http://barkermuseum.blogspot.com/2009/08/barker-publishes-booklet-on-19th-c.html).
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"Professor Alvah Bradish was born in the State of New York in 1806. His early life was spent at Fredonia, New York, from which place he removed to Detroit, Michigan, and there followed the profession of portrait painter."
"In 1852 he was engaged to give lectures on the Fine Arts at the University of Michigan, and held this position for eleven years with the title of Professor of Fine Arts. He was the author of various literary works, including a life of Professor Douglass Houghton. The Regents of the University conferred upon him the honorary degree of Master of Arts in 1852."
"He died in Detroit, April 19, 1901, and was buried at Fredonia, New York."
Source: Burke A. Hinsdale and Isaac Newton Demmon, History of the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 1906), pp. 227.
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In 1839, Alvah Bradish married Lydia Douglass Houghton—the daughter of Judge Jacob Houghton and Lydia Douglass. Her brother was Douglass Houghton, Michigan's first State Geologist.
Alvah and Lydia Bradish had the following children:
Sarah Houghton Bradish (1840-1912)
Mary Lydia Bradish (1852-1879)
Alice Theodosia Bradish (1854-1898)
Professor Bradish's most accomplished student was Tompkins Harrison Matteson (1813-1884); Matteson studied with Professor Bradish at Cazenovia, New York. Borth men spent time in Sherburne, New York.
(link to Tompkins Harrison Matteson's Findagrave memorial: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8737877).
He was a painter of over 500 portraits (Source: "Artists in Ohio, 1787-1900: a biographical dictionary," Haverstock, et al., Kent State University Press [2000], pg. 109)
His obituary from the " Detroit Evening News," 1900 1901 etc. p44 ap/19/01.
“Alvah Bradish, one of Detroit’s most interesting characters, passed away the age of 95 years. He was a genius in both art and literature, and in his earlier days painted the portraits of such men as Washington Irving, Thurlow Weed, Lewis Cass, Austin Blair, and many others. Once held the chair of arts at the U-M and his lectures are remembered as gems of literature culture. Until shortly before his death, he retained his studio in the Hammond building, and continued to work as much as failing sight and faltering hand would permit.”
Another obituary appeared in the "Detroit Free Press," April 20, 1901.
"Obit. Died at St. Luke’s Hospital and Church Home where he had lived for seven years. Left widow in south and daughter in New York. Buried Fredonia, N.Y. Eccentric. Bohemian appearance, long beard and hair, frock coat, slouch hat."
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"Bradish was born Sept. 4, 1806 in Sherburne, New York, to Samuel Morton and Mary Finch Bradish. By 1810 the Bradish family was listed in Junius, Seneca County. His father died when Alvah was 6, leaving his mother to raise him and three other sons in somewhat difficult circumstances. ... Fortunately young Alvah's second cousin, Luther Bradish, a diplomat, state assemblyman and later Lieutenant Governor of New York, became his patron."
Source for the above: Barker Museum, Fredonia, New York(http://barkermuseum.blogspot.com/2009/08/barker-publishes-booklet-on-19th-c.html).
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"Professor Alvah Bradish was born in the State of New York in 1806. His early life was spent at Fredonia, New York, from which place he removed to Detroit, Michigan, and there followed the profession of portrait painter."
"In 1852 he was engaged to give lectures on the Fine Arts at the University of Michigan, and held this position for eleven years with the title of Professor of Fine Arts. He was the author of various literary works, including a life of Professor Douglass Houghton. The Regents of the University conferred upon him the honorary degree of Master of Arts in 1852."
"He died in Detroit, April 19, 1901, and was buried at Fredonia, New York."
Source: Burke A. Hinsdale and Isaac Newton Demmon, History of the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 1906), pp. 227.
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In 1839, Alvah Bradish married Lydia Douglass Houghton—the daughter of Judge Jacob Houghton and Lydia Douglass. Her brother was Douglass Houghton, Michigan's first State Geologist.
Alvah and Lydia Bradish had the following children:
Sarah Houghton Bradish (1840-1912)
Mary Lydia Bradish (1852-1879)
Alice Theodosia Bradish (1854-1898)
Professor Bradish's most accomplished student was Tompkins Harrison Matteson (1813-1884); Matteson studied with Professor Bradish at Cazenovia, New York. Borth men spent time in Sherburne, New York.
(link to Tompkins Harrison Matteson's Findagrave memorial: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8737877).
Alvah Bradish was the son of Samuel Morton Bradish (1777-1812) and Mary Finch (1778-1843).
He was a painter of over 500 portraits (Source: "Artists in Ohio, 1787-1900: a biographical dictionary," Haverstock, et al., Kent State University Press [2000], pg. 109)
His obituary from the " Detroit Evening News," 1900 1901 etc. p44 ap/19/01.
“Alvah Bradish, one of Detroit’s most interesting characters, passed away the age of 95 years. He was a genius in both art and literature, and in his earlier days painted the portraits of such men as Washington Irving, Thurlow Weed, Lewis Cass, Austin Blair, and many others. Once held the chair of arts at the U-M and his lectures are remembered as gems of literature culture. Until shortly before his death, he retained his studio in the Hammond building, and continued to work as much as failing sight and faltering hand would permit.”
Another obituary appeared in the "Detroit Free Press," April 20, 1901.
"Obit. Died at St. Luke’s Hospital and Church Home where he had lived for seven years. Left widow in south and daughter in New York. Buried Fredonia, N.Y. Eccentric. Bohemian appearance, long beard and hair, frock coat, slouch hat."
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"Bradish was born Sept. 4, 1806 in Sherburne, New York, to Samuel Morton and Mary Finch Bradish. By 1810 the Bradish family was listed in Junius, Seneca County. His father died when Alvah was 6, leaving his mother to raise him and three other sons in somewhat difficult circumstances. ... Fortunately young Alvah's second cousin, Luther Bradish, a diplomat, state assemblyman and later Lieutenant Governor of New York, became his patron."
Source for the above: Barker Museum, Fredonia, New York(http://barkermuseum.blogspot.com/2009/08/barker-publishes-booklet-on-19th-c.html).
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"Professor Alvah Bradish was born in the State of New York in 1806. His early life was spent at Fredonia, New York, from which place he removed to Detroit, Michigan, and there followed the profession of portrait painter."
"In 1852 he was engaged to give lectures on the Fine Arts at the University of Michigan, and held this position for eleven years with the title of Professor of Fine Arts. He was the author of various literary works, including a life of Professor Douglass Houghton. The Regents of the University conferred upon him the honorary degree of Master of Arts in 1852."
"He died in Detroit, April 19, 1901, and was buried at Fredonia, New York."
Source: Burke A. Hinsdale and Isaac Newton Demmon, History of the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 1906), pp. 227.
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In 1839, Alvah Bradish married Lydia Douglass Houghton—the daughter of Judge Jacob Houghton and Lydia Douglass. Her brother was Douglass Houghton, Michigan's first State Geologist.
Alvah and Lydia Bradish had the following children:
Sarah Houghton Bradish (1840-1912)
Mary Lydia Bradish (1852-1879)
Alice Theodosia Bradish (1854-1898)
Professor Bradish's most accomplished student was Tompkins Harrison Matteson (1813-1884); Matteson studied with Professor Bradish at Cazenovia, New York. Borth men spent time in Sherburne, New York.
(link to Tompkins Harrison Matteson's Findagrave memorial: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8737877).
He was a painter of over 500 portraits (Source: "Artists in Ohio, 1787-1900: a biographical dictionary," Haverstock, et al., Kent State University Press [2000], pg. 109)
His obituary from the " Detroit Evening News," 1900 1901 etc. p44 ap/19/01.
“Alvah Bradish, one of Detroit’s most interesting characters, passed away the age of 95 years. He was a genius in both art and literature, and in his earlier days painted the portraits of such men as Washington Irving, Thurlow Weed, Lewis Cass, Austin Blair, and many others. Once held the chair of arts at the U-M and his lectures are remembered as gems of literature culture. Until shortly before his death, he retained his studio in the Hammond building, and continued to work as much as failing sight and faltering hand would permit.”
Another obituary appeared in the "Detroit Free Press," April 20, 1901.
"Obit. Died at St. Luke’s Hospital and Church Home where he had lived for seven years. Left widow in south and daughter in New York. Buried Fredonia, N.Y. Eccentric. Bohemian appearance, long beard and hair, frock coat, slouch hat."
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"Bradish was born Sept. 4, 1806 in Sherburne, New York, to Samuel Morton and Mary Finch Bradish. By 1810 the Bradish family was listed in Junius, Seneca County. His father died when Alvah was 6, leaving his mother to raise him and three other sons in somewhat difficult circumstances. ... Fortunately young Alvah's second cousin, Luther Bradish, a diplomat, state assemblyman and later Lieutenant Governor of New York, became his patron."
Source for the above: Barker Museum, Fredonia, New York(http://barkermuseum.blogspot.com/2009/08/barker-publishes-booklet-on-19th-c.html).
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"Professor Alvah Bradish was born in the State of New York in 1806. His early life was spent at Fredonia, New York, from which place he removed to Detroit, Michigan, and there followed the profession of portrait painter."
"In 1852 he was engaged to give lectures on the Fine Arts at the University of Michigan, and held this position for eleven years with the title of Professor of Fine Arts. He was the author of various literary works, including a life of Professor Douglass Houghton. The Regents of the University conferred upon him the honorary degree of Master of Arts in 1852."
"He died in Detroit, April 19, 1901, and was buried at Fredonia, New York."
Source: Burke A. Hinsdale and Isaac Newton Demmon, History of the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 1906), pp. 227.
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In 1839, Alvah Bradish married Lydia Douglass Houghton—the daughter of Judge Jacob Houghton and Lydia Douglass. Her brother was Douglass Houghton, Michigan's first State Geologist.
Alvah and Lydia Bradish had the following children:
Sarah Houghton Bradish (1840-1912)
Mary Lydia Bradish (1852-1879)
Alice Theodosia Bradish (1854-1898)
Professor Bradish's most accomplished student was Tompkins Harrison Matteson (1813-1884); Matteson studied with Professor Bradish at Cazenovia, New York. Borth men spent time in Sherburne, New York.
(link to Tompkins Harrison Matteson's Findagrave memorial: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=8737877).
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