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- Susan is the daughter of Susan Larks & James Irving.
. 1901 May 7 - Obituary of he father, James Irving:
James Irving pioneer photographer & daguerreotyper of Troy, died yesterday afternoon at the home the home his son-in-law, Walter V Willson, on the Brunswick road. He had been failing for a year & had been confined to his home 3 months. He was nearly 83 years of age & death due to a gradual breaking down.The passing was peaceful & had been expected.
Mr Irving came of English stock & was born Nov 24,1818, at Keighley, York, England. While a young man he sailed for American, engaging in the dry goods business at Albany. In the same block was Meade's daguerreotype establishment, in which Mr. Irving was deeply interested. Much of his leisure time was passed in this study, where he learned the business, which became his lifelong occupation. He soon took up the daguerreotype business, traveling through the country as far west as Chicago. He returned to Troy & his fist studio was on the site of the present Hall building. Later he was associated with Mr. Hill, the film being Hill & Irving. Still later he continued his work with C C Schoolnmaker, their studio being in the Market Bank building. Mr. Irving took up photography in its infancy & was the first photographer in Troy. In the sixties he moved to the Brunswick road & became a forest.(?) A food swept away his greenhouses & his plants were killed by the frost. Mr. Irving then returned to photography, which he continued to his death. Of late years he had made a specialty of outdoor work.
Mr. Irving married Susan Larks at Albany Oct 1, 1842, the ceremony being performed by Rev Sprague. Mrs Irving died 17 years ago. Mr. Irving is survived by his 3 sons, Deputy US Marshal W C Irving, J H Irving & F P Irving & 2 daughters, Grace Agnes, wife of Ira Tompkins & Susan wife of W V Willson, Several grandchildren also survived.
Geo G Rockwood of NY was a pupil of Mr. Irving & many other prominent men in the profession had from time to time been in his employ. The deceased was widely known & deeply loved. He number among his lose friends many of the most prominent men of Troy. Retiring & modest he was genial & a desirable companion. His integrity was unquestioned & his friendship eagerly sought. During the cholera epidemic in this city about 35 years ago Mr Irving not only gave assistance to many stricken families, but was active in assisting those afflicted with the disease. Few outside his home circle or those benefited by him were aware of this extensive charity.
The funeral will beheld tomorrow afternoon from the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Willson on the Brunswick road. Interment in Oakwood cemetery.
Ref: Troy Daily Times, May 4 - - -
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1858 - 1912 (53 years)