Edwin C. Protzman was the youngest of four children born to William O. Protzman and Elizabeth Anna Watts. He was born and raised in Morgantown, West Virginia and was the leading photographer in town during his lifetime.
At the age of 15, he began to learn the art of photography. About three or four years later, he decided to take up the art of cabinet making which he followed for six years before deciding to quit due to the "injurious effects of the poisonous paints upon his health."
In 1880, he returned to his original vocation, photography, which he continued for the rest of his life. In addition to his regular photographical work, he was also known for his crayon portrait work that was known for it's "accuracy of reproduction and skill of execution" and it was said it "exemplifys in him a high degree of artistic talent."
He was also said to be of "rare musical talent" and studied under Captain W. H. Stowey of Wheeling, West Virginia. He was the chief musician of the First regiment of West Virginia National Guards in 1892. He was also leader of the band known as Protzman's Military Band for 24 years. Edwin's 1st cousin Nimrod Protzman (a son of James Protzman) was also a member of Protzman's Military band.
He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; Monongalia Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Orphans' Friend Encampment, No. 14; Knights of Pythias, Lawrence Division, Uniform Rank of the Knights of Pythias; and Decker Council, National Union.
Source:
Rush, West and Company. The Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Monongalia, Marion and Taylor Counties, West Virginia. Philadelphia, PA. 1895.
At the age of 15, he began to learn the art of photography. About three or four years later, he decided to take up the art of cabinet making which he followed for six years before deciding to quit due to the "injurious effects of the poisonous paints upon his health."
In 1880, he returned to his original vocation, photography, which he continued for the rest of his life. In addition to his regular photographical work, he was also known for his crayon portrait work that was known for it's "accuracy of reproduction and skill of execution" and it was said it "exemplifys in him a high degree of artistic talent."
He was also said to be of "rare musical talent" and studied under Captain W. H. Stowey of Wheeling, West Virginia. He was the chief musician of the First regiment of West Virginia National Guards in 1892. He was also leader of the band known as Protzman's Military Band for 24 years. Edwin's 1st cousin Nimrod Protzman (a son of James Protzman) was also a member of Protzman's Military band.
He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; Monongalia Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Orphans' Friend Encampment, No. 14; Knights of Pythias, Lawrence Division, Uniform Rank of the Knights of Pythias; and Decker Council, National Union.
Source:
Rush, West and Company. The Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Monongalia, Marion and Taylor Counties, West Virginia. Philadelphia, PA. 1895.
Edwin C. Protzman was the youngest of four children born to William O. Protzman and Elizabeth Anna Watts. He was born and raised in Morgantown, West Virginia and was the leading photographer in town during his lifetime.
At the age of 15, he began to learn the art of photography. About three or four years later, he decided to take up the art of cabinet making which he followed for six years before deciding to quit due to the "injurious effects of the poisonous paints upon his health."
In 1880, he returned to his original vocation, photography, which he continued for the rest of his life. In addition to his regular photographical work, he was also known for his crayon portrait work that was known for it's "accuracy of reproduction and skill of execution" and it was said it "exemplifys in him a high degree of artistic talent."
He was also said to be of "rare musical talent" and studied under Captain W. H. Stowey of Wheeling, West Virginia. He was the chief musician of the First regiment of West Virginia National Guards in 1892. He was also leader of the band known as Protzman's Military Band for 24 years. Edwin's 1st cousin Nimrod Protzman (a son of James Protzman) was also a member of Protzman's Military band.
He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; Monongalia Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Orphans' Friend Encampment, No. 14; Knights of Pythias, Lawrence Division, Uniform Rank of the Knights of Pythias; and Decker Council, National Union.
Source:
Rush, West and Company. The Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Monongalia, Marion and Taylor Counties, West Virginia. Philadelphia, PA. 1895.
At the age of 15, he began to learn the art of photography. About three or four years later, he decided to take up the art of cabinet making which he followed for six years before deciding to quit due to the "injurious effects of the poisonous paints upon his health."
In 1880, he returned to his original vocation, photography, which he continued for the rest of his life. In addition to his regular photographical work, he was also known for his crayon portrait work that was known for it's "accuracy of reproduction and skill of execution" and it was said it "exemplifys in him a high degree of artistic talent."
He was also said to be of "rare musical talent" and studied under Captain W. H. Stowey of Wheeling, West Virginia. He was the chief musician of the First regiment of West Virginia National Guards in 1892. He was also leader of the band known as Protzman's Military Band for 24 years. Edwin's 1st cousin Nimrod Protzman (a son of James Protzman) was also a member of Protzman's Military band.
He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; Monongalia Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Orphans' Friend Encampment, No. 14; Knights of Pythias, Lawrence Division, Uniform Rank of the Knights of Pythias; and Decker Council, National Union.
Source:
Rush, West and Company. The Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Monongalia, Marion and Taylor Counties, West Virginia. Philadelphia, PA. 1895.
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