Earliest born human being ever photographed?
Jul 30, 2013 16:24:02 #
Conrad Heyer was born in 1749, and was 103 when he was photographed - so he may very well be the earliest born human being ever photographed. This means that the photograph was taken roughly around 1852 (but it wasnt one of the earliest photos ever taken).
He was reportedly the first white child born in Waldoboro, Maine, then a German immigrant community.
He served in the Continental Army under George Washington during the Revolutionary War, crossing the Delaware with him and fighting in other major battles.
So yes, the man in this photo saw George Washington, the 'Father of Our Country', with his own eyes.
What are your thoughts?
He was reportedly the first white child born in Waldoboro, Maine, then a German immigrant community.
He served in the Continental Army under George Washington during the Revolutionary War, crossing the Delaware with him and fighting in other major battles.
So yes, the man in this photo saw George Washington, the 'Father of Our Country', with his own eyes.
What are your thoughts?
Jul 30, 2013 16:43:48 #
What a neat touchstone to the past. I wonder if he has any living descendants.
DJM
DJM
Jul 31, 2013 08:26:54 #
Jul 31, 2013 10:08:02 #
Jul 31, 2013 10:43:43 #
Dave66
Loc: Vancouver, Canada
Wouldn't it have been great if this gentleman had kept diaries, or compiled a short "Recollections" that documented his achievements.
The things that appear trivial to us as we move through life may well be of interest to our descendants. This is a reminder to myself and others of advancing age to make notes of ongoing events. My great grandfather documented his emmigration journey from England many years ago and the diary has been photocopied and passed through the family ever since.
The things that appear trivial to us as we move through life may well be of interest to our descendants. This is a reminder to myself and others of advancing age to make notes of ongoing events. My great grandfather documented his emmigration journey from England many years ago and the diary has been photocopied and passed through the family ever since.
Aug 1, 2013 03:06:30 #
filerunner wrote:
Looks like a nun I had.Looks like a school teacher I had.
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Aug 1, 2013 03:08:18 #
This is total BS! I know Wabbit when I see him! :thumbup:
Maybe this was his grandson
Aug 1, 2013 03:10:10 #
TedPaul wrote:
I keep starring at it. It's not moving for me. How come? Is it one of those 3D doohickeys where you have to cross your eyes?Proud of him; the picture was softly moving.
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