Blackford Collection
Title
Blackford Collection
Subject
Mudd, Henry T. (Henry Thomas), 1818-1902
Famlies
Families--portraits
Dwellings
Blackford, Price, 1804-1851
Blackford, Albert J., 1843-1919
Blackford, Abigail Slater, 1805-1845
United States. Army
American Civil War (1861-1865)
Description
This collection features photographs relating to the Blackford Family of Findlay, Ohio. Price Blackford (1804-1851) of Pennsylvania married Abigail Slater (1805-1845) and together had six children in their Ohio Homestead. Their youngest son, Albert J. Blackford (1843-1919) enlisted during the Civil War in Company F, 107th Illinois Infantry Regiment in August 1862 and received a full Captain promotion by September 1864. Albert J. Blackford served as an aide de camp to several generals, including William T. Sherman. After mustering out on June 21, 1865, Albert held several post-war jobs, including a printer, merchant, and salesman.
Photographs in this collection include images of the Price and Abigail Blackford family home in Ohio and portraits of individuals.
Photographs in this collection include images of the Price and Abigail Blackford family home in Ohio and portraits of individuals.
Collection Items
Henry T. Mudd
Henry Thomas Mudd sits for a portrait. Mudd served as St. Louis County Auditor in 1859.
Blackford Homestead
The Blackford family gathers at the family homestead on Water Street in Findley, Ohio for a portrait. On verso: "From left to right. In Windows: cousin Tutie (Letitia), Aunt Win. Mrs. Jason B., Cousin Mama B. On step: Uncle Dick B holding George,…
Collection Tree
- Illinois Photographic Collection
- Blackford Collection