George Miles Greene, the veteran photographer of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 1895, aged 65 years. He will be remembered by members of our profession as a man of sterling character and business ability. He built up a large practice in Johnstown before the great flood, when, like hundreds of the business houses in that city, his beautiful studio was swept away, and, like a matchbox on the troubled ocean, was carried down the raging Conemaugh River. After the flood he again followed his beloved calling and built a fine ground-floor studio. On July 1, 1894, owing to ill health, he sold out to the Boston Art Co., who now are in full possession of the business. He was a great sufferer form sciatic rheumatism for five years and was a marvel of endurance and patience. He leaves no wife or children to mourn his absence.
The Photographic Times, a monthly magazine edited by Walter E. Woodbury, Volume XXVII, page 186
(Alan Griffiths, 30 August 2023) I'm indebted to Katherine Rae for this information.
G.M. Greene
Portraits
If you have a portrait of this photographer or know of the whereabouts of one we would be most grateful.
alan@luminous-lint.com
Genealogy of G.M. Greene
If you are related to this photographer and interested in tracking down your extended family we can place a note here for you to help. It is free and you would be amazed who gets in touch.
