Shared Photo: Francis A Burrows abt 1861

Question

A user on Reddit scanned and posted this photo after buying it (likely at an antiques store). After some sleuthing, they figured out who it was - Francis Burrows of South Carolina. They are now looking to return it to a descendant, and it would be super cool if WT helped to do that! Link to thread.

Answer 1

What a lovely picture and a very interesting man. I read that he joined up to serve his country in the war, and this picture was in taken in 1861. I wonder if this was taken before he went to serve?

He was a very handsome man. I love his mustache, and the chair he is leaning on. The beautiful carpet and the oversized drapes.

They sure did have wonderful photographs back in those days.

Thank you for sharing this picture.

Comments

Thank you for selecting my answer, Susan.! 

Answer 2

What a fine photo - when I saw it I thought, "Civil War era," and only after did I look at the date.  

It would be really cool if they could match it to his descendants.