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Parents: John B. and Susan R. (Boman) Wamsley
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FamilyInPhotography: step brother Charles Wamsley 4407
OriginalNotes: Find A Grave 114450354 - On tombstone M. H. Wamsley 1848-1912 and Ellen Pontius his wife 1847-1917; buried in Tarlton Cemetery, Tarlton, Pickaway County, Ohio; text state b. 1843, d. June 15, 1912 in Franklin County, Ohio

Ohio Soldier Grave Registrations (ancestry.com)
M. H. Wamsley [Hicks Wamsley], b. July 14, 1848, enlisted May 2, 1864, discharged June 7, 1864, died June 15, 1912 in Saltcreek, Pickaway, Ohio, Tarlton Cemetery, private, army

The Times (Streator, Illinois), March 19,, 1881, p. 1
From Henry Republican. Hicks Wamsley's Career. [Summary: "His career has been an eventful one, alternating between states prison and liberty." Was employed in photograph business by Mr. E. Wright. Some years ago tried, found guilty, served 4 years and pardoned for murder in Jacksonville, Illinois. 18 months later he burglarized house in Snachwine. He had solicited money from friends of an old man he cared for in Utica, LaSalle county. Was in Hennepin jail. Sentenced to one year in Joliet State Prison, released last October. He visited the judge thanking him for light sentence and promised that he would become honest man. But last week comes another account from Streator that he had been guilty of forgery, using another man's name for a new suit of clothes. "Bad women and worse whisky, together with a knavish disposition has been the bane of this man's life."

Indiana Marriages (ancestry.com)
M. Hicks Wamsley married Ella M. Shoemaker on January 10, 1893, St. Joseph County, Indiana

South Bend Tribune, January 16, 1893, p. 4
Mrs. Ella M. Shoemaker, a popular lady of Walkerton, and Mr. M. Hicks Wamsley, of Buffalo, NY, were married last week. Their home will be in Buffalo.

Ohio Death Records (ancestry.com), M. Hicks Wamsley, d. June 15, 1912 in Mifflin, Franklin County, Ohio

1880 Census, Joliet, Will County, Illinois, Illinois State Penitentiary
Hicks Wamsley, 32, single, photographer, b. Ohio, FB Va, MB Ohio, working in boot and shoe shop

1900 Census, Ada village, Liberty Township, Hardin County, Ohio
Hicks Wamsley, head, b. July 1848, age 51, m. 8 years, b. OH, FB Va, photographer
Ella M? Wamsley, wife, b. Apr. 1847, 53, 2/1 children, b. OH
Alvirda E. Shoemaker, st daugh, b. Feb. 1877, 23, b. IN
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Minerva Wamsley, head, 72, b. Apr. 1828, widow, b. OH, dressmaking
Charley E. Wamsley, son, b. Sept. 1855, 44, b. OH, divorced, carriage painting
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City: Bremen
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OriginalSource: [Note: in the 1886 Bremen Sanborn map, the Garver House is a wood frame structure on the SE corner of North and center streets; same in 1892. In 1892 there is a 1-story wood frame structure across from the Hotel, at 412 Center St or 222 North Street.]

Bremen Enquirer (Bremen, Indiana), October 13, 1888, p. 1
D.. C. Smith has secured the service of H. Wamsley, a competent photographer, to take charge of his gallery. 

Bremen Enquirer (Bremen, Indiana), November 17, 1888, p. 1
If you want pictures taken and want the best, now is the time. Mr. Wamsley may not stay all winter, and he is making some of the finest work we ever saw, at D. C. Smith's gallery.

Bremen Enquirer (Bremen, Indiana), December 8, 1888, p. 1
Mr. Wamsley, the photographer, has of late been taking numerous views around town of the interior of some of the business houses.

Bremen Enquirer (Bremen, Indiana), January 5, 1889, p. 1
If you want fine photos call soon at D.C. Smith's One panel with every 12 cabinets. 
Wamsley the new artist will not remain but a short time. 2t. / Smith & Wamsley are making photos that are strictly first class. 

Bremen Enquirer (Bremen, Indiana), February 2, 1889, p. 1
Don't delay in getting your photos, cabinets, pannels, etc., at Smith & Wamsley's studio, one half block north of the Garver Hotel.

Bremen Enquirer (Bremen, Indiana), February 9, 1889, p. 1
Upton Schilt is learning the photograph business with Wamsley.

Bremen Enquirer (Bremen, Indiana), March 2, 1889, p. 1
Photos, cabinets, etc. fine finish at Smith & Wamsley's gallery. Come early to avoid the rush.

Bremen Enquirer (Bremen, Indiana), March 9, 1889, p. 1
Wamsley is now sole proprietor of the Smith & Wamsley photograph gallery. / Wamsley, the artist has purchased the Photographic outfit, formerly owned by D. C. Smith, and will continue business at the old stand for a short time before locating elsewhere./ Wamsley will make you a life size crayon, portrait complete in 16 by 20 gold gilt frame for $8.
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OriginalSource: Bremen Enquirer (Bremen, Indiana), March 9, 1889, p. 1
Wamsley is now sole proprietor of the Smith & Wamsley photograph gallery. / Wamsley, the artist has purchased the Photographic outfit, formerly owned by D. C. Smith, and will continue business at the old stand for a short time before locating elsewhere./ Wamsley will make you a life size crayon, portrait complete in 16 by 20 gold gilt frame for $8.

Bremen Enquirer (Bremen, Indiana), March 16, 1889, p. 1
We are not compelled to go to Chicago now for fine Photos. Wamsley will lmake them for you equally as good. / The eboney cabinet photos, extra finish takes the lead. Wamsley makes them or anything in the photo line from the size of postage stamps up to life size.

Bremen Enquirer (Bremen, Indiana), March 23, 1889, p. 1
For 30 days only Wamsley the artist will give a $5 silk plush album with every 12th, dozen of cabinets. / Old pictures copied and enlarged and finished in any style you may desire.

Bremen Enquirer (Bremen, Indiana), Saturday, April 6, 1889, p. 1
Chas. Wamsley, a brother of photographer Wamsley, of this place, arrived in town Wednesday from Ohio, and will remain here for a few months, assisting his brother in the photograph gallery.
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OriginalSource: Bremen Enquirer (Bremen, Indiana), April 20, 1889, p. 1
The Wamsley Bros., photographers will move into their new art studio, opposite the Hotel Garver next week.

Bremen Enquirer (Bremen, Indiana), May 4, 1889, p. 1
Wamsley Bros., photographers, are now located in their new art studio, opposite the Garver Hotel.

Bremen Enquirer (Bremen, Indiana), May 11, 1889, p. 1
For two weeks during the dull season, while everybody is busy planting turnips, the Wamsley Bros. will make cabinet photos at reduced rates. 

Bremen Enquirer (Bremen, Indiana), May 18, 1889, p. 1
If you want fine photos call at once. For the Wamsley Bros. will not remain long unless business justifies them. / Fine cabinet photos, $2 per dozen, for 10 days only. Opposite Gaver Hotel. Wamsley Bros.

Bremen Enquirer (Bremen, Indiana), June 8, 1889, p. 1
The Wamsley Brothers who have been carrying on the photograph business in Bremen for the past few months, disappeared from Bremen last Tuesday, leaving several creditors to mourn their departure. The Wamsleys, were both fine artists and had been doing a good business until a couple weeks ago when they imbibed too freely in liquor for their own good. The photograph fixtures were turned over to Gust Geninazzi, the former proprietor who held a mortgage on the outfit.

Bremen Enquirer (Bremen, Indiana), July 27, 1889, p. 1 Wamsley & Co., photographers, will be ready for business the 1st of August. Can make you anything in the photo line. 

Bremen Enquirer (Bremen, Indiana), August 17, 1889, p. 1
Parties that can appreciate fine photographic work, should call on Wamsley & Co. They rank among the best photographers in Northern Indiana. In D. C. Smith's old gallery.

Bremen Enquirer (Bremen, Indiana), September 14, 1889, p. 1
In order to compete with cheap grade photographs, Wamsley & Co. will, for a short time, make their $2.50 and $3 cabinets and extra finish for $ and $2.50 per dozen. One panel extra with every 12. In D. C. Smith's old stand.
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