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OriginalBirthCity: Fairfield
OriginalBirthState: IN
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DeathDay: 30
DeathYear: 1927
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OriginalDeathCounty: Hendricks
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Parents: James C. Tomlinson (came from North Carolina) and Ann Doan Tomlinson
Children: survivors in 1927: son R. C. (Ray) Tomlinson, Indianapolis; Miss Artelia (Teal) Tomlinson, Mrs. Frank (Eunice) Calbert and Mrs. Genevra (Jennie) Holderman of Plainfield; others were Frank, Worth, and Gurney
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EducationCareer: as boy entered Friends Bloomingdale Academy
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OriginalNotes: PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/AWARDS: Indiana Association of Photographers (one CDV at Plainfield Library marked "IAP")
CENSUS INFORMATION: 1860 Census
NEWSPAPERS: obit. The Plainfield Messenger, 3 Feb. 1927, p. 1:
Pioneer photographer and silversmith, aged 90, the oldest living professional photographer in Ind., d. at his home on South East St.,buried in Maple Hill Cemetery.  For more than 60 yrs. he conducted a photograph gallery here and when he retired from business some ten years ago bore the distinction of being oldest in Ind.  He began when the daugerreotype was the only form of photography and saw it develop into marvelous craftsmanship of today.  His collection of photographs part his own work and others he collected, is very rare and of great interest.  He was also a watchmaker and silversmith, following these trades in connection with his photography.  Also veteran cyclist, owning 1st bicycle in Plainfield.  Born in Fairfield Dec. 3, 1836, birthright Friend, staunch Republican, attended Friends Bloomingdale Academy as a boy; he is last of a family of 12 children.
Mount Pleasant Free Press, (undated clipping from the Plainfield Library clipping file) "Moses Tomlinson Rides His Wheel"
Friday Caller (Plainfield), Dec. 8, 1911, article about 75th birthday of Moses Tomlinson, the oldest photographer in the state. With exception of yr. or two has lived in vicinity. He 'picked up" photography in 1859, when the ambertype pictures were being made. Learned silversmith's trade in 1861 and when he wasn't taking pictures he was tinkering with watches and clocks, until the last 2 or 3 yrs. when his health has been such that he has been unable to attend to business. Republican.
PERIODICALS:
OTHER: Our Town Yesterday, Plainfield, Ind., A Pictorial History, by Margaret Moore Post, Photo Collection of Joe Lease (Plainfield, 1986) pp. 109-111 7 photos of Tomlinson and business (Lease Collection is at Plainfield Library)
The People's Guide: A Business, Political and Religious Directory of Hendricks Co. (Cline & McHaffie, 1874), p. 289: Moses Tomlinson; photographer; Plainfield. B. in H. C. 1836; Republican, Protestant.
Plainfield Public Library, "Tomlinson" File, photocopy of Tomlinson Family Bible, gives birth & death dates of Moses Tomlinson's parents, siblings, and children. He divorced Miranda Terrill Feb. 1867.  Also papers of Dr. Clarkson B. Thomas & Artelia (Teel) Tomlinson Thomas.
OriginalWorkerTypes: photographer, gallery owner
OriginalProcesses: dag, ambrotype, albumen
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OriginalOccupation: silversmith and watch maker
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Name: Moses Tomlinson
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OriginalSource: The Plainfield Messenger, Apr. 25, 1957 "Plainfield's Firsts in Banking, Photography Housed Here"  "In the accompanying photograph may be plainly seen the sign "Photography Gallery" where Moses Tomlinson, Plainfield's first photographer conducted a thriving business many years ago. Mr. Tomlinson was father of Mrs. Artelia Thomas and Mrs. Generva Holderman and the family resided one block east on the corner of East and Main streets. The building, which now houses the Symons Hardware Store, was built by Moses Tomlinson's brother, Ebenezer, who operated a general store there and became Plainfield's first banker. The stairway was in the center of the building and led to the second and third floors. The bank was in the west room of the building."  The Messenger thanked Mrs. Thomas for loaning the old photos recently appearing in the paper.
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OriginalSource: The World of Stereographs, Wm. C. Darrah, p. 200: included in list of Indiana stereograph makers: M. Tomlinson, Plainfield

Plainfield Public Library, "Tomlinson File," photocopy of family bible: stereograph of Allen Tomlinson Family (uncle of Moses)--note stating that it was taken in 1870.

Friday Caller (Plainfield), Dec. 8, 1911: Mr. Tomlinson, with the exception of a yr. or two has lived in this vicinity all his life. He "picked up" photography in 1859, when the ambertype pictures were being made. He also learned the silversmith's trade in 1861, and when he wasn't taking pictures he was tinkering with watches and clocks, until the last 2 or 3 yrs. when his health has been such that he has been unable to attend to business.

1862-1863 Hawes Indiana State Gazetteer
p. 296 Ambrotype, Daguerrian and Photographic Artists: Moses H. Tomlinson, Plainfield, Hendricks
p. 231 Moses H. Tomlinson, ambrotypist

1864-65 Indiana State Gazetteer, p. 410

1880-81 Polk's Ind. State Gazetteer & Business Directory, p. 1028 (M. Tomlinson)

1882-83 Indiana State Gazetteer, p. 1088 (M. Thomlinson [sic])

1887-88 Indiana State Gazetteer, p. 1331

1895-96 Polk's Ind. State Gazetteer & Business Directory, p. 986

The Blue Book for Amateur Photographers American Edition, 1895, p. 242, M. Tomlinson
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OriginalSource: 1869 Logansport Directory and Classified Business Directory of Indianapolis, Lafayette, and 100 Surrounding Towns (Cowen, Indianapolis): p. 278 Adams & Tomlinson, Plainfield
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OriginalSource: Friday Caller (Plainfield), Dec. 8, 1911, "His studio on East. Main st. is a most interesting place for visitors. PIctures of old and almost forgotten friends are brought to view, and Quaker preachers who attended Western Yearly Meeting at any time during the first half century may be found among the collection. During the last few years Mr. Tomlinson has taken great pride in hunting up and presenting to the younger generation pictures of their ancestors, with their friends and sweethearts of former days."  during last 2 or 3 yrs his health has been such that he has been unable to attend to business.
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