Wyatt Earp (c. 1868)
Wyatt Earp was very much an active part of the Wild West, where he served as a lawman and would eventually play a role in the infamous O.K. Corral gunfight. The photo depicted here is claimed to have been taken sometime around 1868 in Lamar, MO, where Earp was between the ages of 20 to 22. Earp lived through the years and created a legacy that many people would come to admire, especially those who starred in an early Western film in Hollywood. Earp was instrumental in many Hollywood Western movies in the latter part of his life and has come to know and graced many actors and directors’ lives. One of his closest friends was Tom Mix, who even served as a pallbearer at his funeral.
Wyatt Earp
Conrad Heyer – The First Photographed American (1852)
Conrad Heyer was born in 1749 and was an instrumental figure in the American Revolutionary War, which was under the guide of General George Washington. History notes that Heyer was also in General Washington’s company when Delaware’s historic crossing was done. However, this claim has gone under a lot of scrutiny for authenticity. Recorded history also indicates that Heyer may have been the earliest-born person – possibly in the entire world – to have been photographed. At the age of 103, daguerreotype captured his photo in 1852. This is certainly a treasure worth keeping and cherishing. How much do you know about him?
Conrad Heyer
