MacDIARMID, EDMOND WALLACE, JR.:

Born 07-17-1920, IL, died 01-23-1962, CA.

1944; listed as a photographer.

 

MacFARLANE, WILLIAM H.:

Birth and death unknown.

1902; photographer for Peoria Electrotype Company.

 

MAIN STREET PHOTO POSTAL COMPANY:

1910; 503 Main, Harry B. Lyman manager.

 

MAMMOTH GALLERY:

Possibly owned by Francis Burrows, at 409-411 S. Adams, years uknown.

 

MANNING, JOHN:

Birth and death unknown.

1942; manager Columbia Studio, 410 Main, room 521.

 

MARCELLUS, PETER W.:

Born 1855, NY, died 01-19-1937, NY.

1914-1915; listed as a photographer.

 

MARIAN, A. R.:

Birth and death unknown.

1898; listed as a photographer.

 

MARSH, LESTER E.:

Born 12-04-1891, Springfield, IL, died unknown.

1915-1916; photographer for Frank Eugene Slocum, 406 Main.

 

MARSHALL, AUSTIN C.:

Born 1901, died 1982, unknown.

Find A Grave Memorial 132102250.

1934; listed as a photographer.

 

MARTIN, ARTHUR GOODE:

Born 02-04-1882, NY, died 07-26-1926, Los Angeles, CA.

Find A Grave Memorial 122077827.

1912-1913; photographer for Albert R. Nicholson, 1403 N. Perry.

1914-1916; manager and photographer for Nicholson Studio, 107 S. Jefferson.

Moved to CO.

 

MASER, ROLLAND THEODORE:

Born 02-04-1937, Peoria, IL, died unknown.

1958-1959; photographer for Keystone Steel & Wire Company.

 

MASON, MELVIN E.:

Birth and death unknown.

1965; Rembrandt Studio, 317 Main, second floor, with James E. Highfill.

 

MATHEWS, JOHN E.:

Birth and death unknown.

1950-1959; photographer for Caterpillar Tractor Co.

 

MATHIS & MATHIS (aka MATHIS BROTHERS):

1894-1895; 901 N. Adams, Frank C. Mathis and George M. Mathis.

1896; see Peoria Art Gallery, 903 N. Adams, Frank C. Mathis and George M. Mathis.

1897; 903 N. Adams, Frank C. Mathis and George M. Mathis.

See also – Peoria Portrait and View Co.

 

MATHIS, CHARLES E.:

Born 03-30-1864, unknown, died 10-25-1909, unknown, son of Elbert Wisner Mathis and Elizabeth M. Grable, brother of Frank C. Mathis and George M. Mathis and cousin of Elbert Marion Mathis.

Find A Grave Memorial 132987511.

1893-1897; photographer, 1103 S. Adams.

 

MATHIS, ELBERT MARION:

Born 11-27-1866, Chillicothe, IL, died 03-19-1954, Houston, TX, son of Hiram Webster Mathis and Hannah McCarthy and cousin of Charles E. Mathis, Frank C. Mathis and George M. Mathis.

1893; photographer for Edwin Barton Edwards, 236 Howett.

1897-1898; listed as a photographer.

1899-1900; listed as an artist.

Moved to TX.

 

MATHIS, FRANK C.:

Born 07-11-1872, unknown, died 04-07-1909, unknown, son of Elbert Wisner Mathis and Elizabeth M. Grable, brother of Charles E. Mathis and George M. Mathis and cousin of Elbert Marion Mathis.

Find A Grave Memorial 132987572.

1893; photographer for Edwin Barton Edwards, 236 Howett.

1894-1895; Mathis & Mathis, 901 N. Adams, with brother George M. Mathis.

1896; Peoria Art Gallery, 903 N. Adams, with brother George M. Mathis.

1897; Mathis & Mathis, 903 N. Adams, with brother George M. Mathis.

1898-1899; listed as a photographer.

1900; listed as a photographer.

See also – Peoria Portrait and View Co.

 

MATHIS, GEORGE M.:

Born 02-24-1866, unknown, died 10-22-1897, unknown, son of Elbert Wisner Mathis and Elizabeth M. Grable, brother of Charles E. Mathis and Frank C. Mathis and cousin of Elbert Marion Mathis.

1894-1895; Mathis & Mathis, 901 N. Adams, with brother Frank C. Mathis.

1896; Peoria Art Gallery, 903 N. Adams, with brother Frank C. Mathis.

1897; Mathis & Mathis, 903 N. Adams, with brother Frank C. Mathis.

See also – Peoria Portrait and View Co.

 

MATHIS' GROUND FLOOR GALLERY:

Year and owner unknown, 1103 N. Adams.

 

MATSUO, HARUO:

Born 02-28-1884, Japan, died 02-08-1954, unknown.

Find A Grave Memorial 71881035.

1915; photographer for Nicholson Studio, 107 S. Jefferson.

1916; photographer for Arthur G. Martin, 107 S. Jefferson.

1917-1918; photographer for Albert R. Nicholson, 441 Main.

 

MATTHEWS, CHARLES A.:

Birth and death unknown.

1891; photographer for Thomas Mills, 317 Main.

 

MAX STUDIO:

1915; 432 Main, Walter Gucker and Joseph W. McGirr.

 

McCARTY, KATHRYN M.:

Born 11-24-1904, unknown, died 01-03-1970, unknown, maiden name unknown, wife of Raymond Donald McCarty.

Find A Grave Memorial # 86180239.

1943; McCarty's Photo Shop, 5515 S. Adams, Bartonville.

 

McCARTY, RAYMOND DONALD:

Born 12-05-1893, IA, death unknown.

Find A Grave Memorial # 86180734

1940-1941; listed as a photographer, 5507 S. Adams, Bartonville.

1943-1944; McCarty's Photo Shop, 5515 S. Adams, Bartonville.

 

McCARTY, MARY E. KNICKERBOCKER:

Born 04-02-1921, Peoria, IL, died 11-18-2016, Peoria, IL, maiden name Knickerbocker, wife of Robert Girard McCarty.

Find A Grave Memorial 172962142.

1946; photographer, Columbia Studios, 506 Main.

 

McCARTY, ROBERT GIRARD:

Born 09-20-1922, Waterloo, IA, died 07-05-1975, Peoria, IL, husband of Mary E. Knickerbocker.

1946; finisher Columbia Studios, 506 Main.

1948; photographer for Patsy's, 201 S. Madison.

1955-1958; photographer for LeTourneau – Westinghouse.

 

McCLOSKEY, EDWARD:

Birth and death unknown.

1913; photographer for Frank Eugene Slocum, 404 Main.

 

McCLUSKEY, JAMES FRED:

Born 02-14-1880, IA, died 10-13-1932, Peoria, IL.

Find A Grave Memorial 131430451.

1918-1919; listed as an artist.

1920; pictures, 906 S. Adams.

1923; photographer, 906 S. Adams.

1929; photographer, 904 S. Adams.

1931; portrait enlarging, 904 S. Adams.

1932; photographer, 904 S. Adams.

 

McCUNE, GEORGE H.:

Born about 1849, NY, died unknown.

1921-1923; photographer, over 120 N. Adams.

 

McDERMOTT, CHARLES L.:

Born 09-17-1906, Metamora, IL, died 05-27-1969, Peoria, IL.

Find A Grave Memorial 147344176.

1934-1969; photographer for Hiram Walker & Sons.

 

McELDERRY, E. WILLIAM:

Born 08-24-1874, unknown, died 10-18-1936, unknown.

Find A Grave Memorial 92485956.

1900; listed as a photographer.

 

McFALL, ARTHUR D.:

Born 1908, AR, died 1979, unknown.

Find A Grave Memorial 132969189.

1939-1941; photographer and photo finisher for Pyke Studio, 116a S. Adams.

1944; photographer, 1710 N. Jefferson.

1946; Holland & McFall Studio, 720 N. Jefferson, with Fred E. Holland.

1948; Holland-McFall Portrait Studio, 720 N. Jefferson, with Fred E. Holland.

1950-1959; photographer for Caterpillar Tractor Co.

 

McGARTLAND, DONALD J.:

Born 07-14-1930, IL, died 06-14-1983, Peoria, IL.

1957; photographer for WYUH Hilltop Broadcasting Co.

1958; photographer for West Central Broadcasting.

1959; photographer for WEEK.

 

McGIRR, JOSEPH W.:

Born about 1865, IL, died unknown.

1915; Max Studio, 432 Main, with Walter Gucker.

1916; photographer, 3303 N. Adams.

1917; photographer, 3741 N. Adams.

1918; listed as a photographer.

 

McGUIRE, LA VERNE H.:

Born about 1920, IN, death unknown.

1941; La Verne Portrait Studio, 301 S. Adams, Rooms 500-503, with Eugene J. Holtke.

 

McMILLAN BROTHERS:

1873; 41 S. Washington, brothers Charles McMillan and James M. McMillan.

 

McMILLAN, CHARLES:

Born in Scotland, death unknown, brother of James M. McMillan.

1873; McMillan Brothers, 41 S. Washington.

Probably moved to Chicago, IL.

 

McMILLAN, JAMES M.:

Born about 1851, Scotland, died unknown, brother of Charles McMillan.

1873; McMillan Brothers, 41 S. Washington.

 

McWILLIAMS, FRANK RAY:

Born 10-30-1883, Pittsfield, IL, died 05-09-1953, Peoria, IL.

Find A Grave Memorial 151548896.

1939; photographer for Rex Studio, 329 S. Adams.

1941-1952; photographer for Rex Studio & Camera Shop, 329 S. Adams and 403 Main.

 

MEACHAM, EDWARD F.:

Birth and death unknown.

1890; listed as a photographer.

 

MECKES, MATTHEW FREDERICK:

Born 12-30-1914, Coatsburg, IL, died 12-23-1989, Quincy, IL.

Find A Grave Memorial 172705245.

1939; listed as a photographer.

 

MEECH, CLARK SIGLER:

Born 09-06-1912, Peoria, IL, died 1987, Peoria, IL.

Find A Grave Memorial 164222471.

1948-1960 and later; photographer, 415 E. Ravine.

 

MENDENHALL, DAVID D.:

Born 1836, OH, died 1905, MO.

Find A Grave Memorial 133384648.

1870 US Census; listed as a photographer in Farmington Township, Fulton County, IL.

1880 US Census, listed as a photographer in Elmwood, Peoria County, IL.

Moved to Nodaway County, MO.

 

MERCER, CARL FLOYD:

Born 02-20-1916, unknown, died 09-15-1996, Peoria, IL.

Find A Grave Memorial 119024317.

1950; photographer for the Peoria Journal-Transcript.

1952; photographer, 423 First National Bank Building.

1955-1956; photographer for the Peoria Journal Star.

 

MEYER, BERNARD TREWYN:

Born 03-10-1911, Peoria, IL, died 10-15-1960, Peoria, IL.

Find A Grave Memorial 163568779.

1948-1950; Peoria Commercial Photos, 428 Fulton.

1952-1960; Peoria Commercial Photos, 118 ½ S. Madison.

 

MEYERS, FRANK C.:

Birth and death unknown.

1910; photographer, 509 S. Adams.

 

MIDGET CIGAR CO.:

1903-1906; 401 ½ Main, Gustav Adolph Dersch.

1907-1912; 405 Main, with branches, with Frederick R. Eckard.

1913-1914; 403 Main, with branches.

1915-1919; many branches, as G. A. Dersch Cigar Co.

Sold photos that were made into post cards.

 

MIDGET STUDIO:

MIDGET STUDIO CARD SHOP:

MIDGET STUDIO GIFT SHOP:

1915-1919; Midget Studio, 300 Liberty, James Robert Joslin.

1920-1929; Midget Studio, 308 Liberty, James Robert Joslin.

1930-1936; Midget Studio, 308 Liberty, Mabel G. Hall.

1937-1946; Midget Studio Gift Shop, 308 Liberty, Mabel G. Hall.

1948; Midget Studio Gift Shop, 308 Liberty, Paul and Virginia George.

1950; Midget Studio, 308 Liberty, Paul and Virginia George.

1952-1955; Midget Studio Card Shop, 308 Liberty, Paul and Virginia George.

1956; Midget Studio, 231 SW Jefferson, Virginia George.

1957-1958; Midget Studio, 231 S. Jefferson, Henry George Plack and wife Edith Lewke Plack.

1959-1960; Midget Studio, 231 SW Jefferson, Donald C. Brawner.

 

MIDWEST PHOTO SERVICE:

1937-1939; 333 S. Adams, Loren M. Spurrier.

1940; 333 S. Adams, Mrs. Hazel D. Spurrier.

1941; 315 Main, second floor, Mrs. Hazel D. Spurrier.

1943-1946; 315 Main, second floor, Mrs. Clara T. Armstrong and Charlotte D. Shinnefield.

1948-1956; 315 Main, second floor, Mrs. Clara T. Armstrong and Charlotte D. Burdette.

 

MILLER, EMILY JENNIE HUGHES:

Born 01-24-1860, Peoria, IL, died 04-21-1939, Peoria, IL, maiden name Hughes, wife of Henry Charles Miller.

Find A Grave Memorial 137891847.

1899; photographer, 415 S. Adams.

1908; photographer, 415 S. Adams.

1909; photographer, 421 S. Adams.

1912-1915; Miller's Studio, 421 S. Adams.

 

MILLER, HENRY CHARLES:

Born 1863, Morton, IL, died 1915, Peoria, IL, husband of Emily Jennie Hughes Miller.

Find A Grave Memorial 137891848.

1891-1895; Lasswell & Miller, 423 S. Adams, with George F. Lasswell.

1896-1898; Lasswell & Miller, 401 and 423 S. Adams, with George F. Lasswell.

1899; manager for wife Emily Miller, 415 S. Adams.

1900-1908; photographer, 415 S. Adams.

1909; manager for wife Emily Miller, 421 S. Adams.

1910; photographer, 421 S. Adams.

1912-1915; photographer for Miller's Studio, 421 S. Adams.

 

MILLER, NORMAN PORTER:

Born 1875, MO, died 1951, Peoria, IL.

Find A Grave Memorial 138650443.

1913; photographer, 101 Fishgate.

1944; photographer for Hiram Walker & Sons.

 

MILLER, ROBERT E.:

Birth and death unknown.

1952; listed as a photographer.

1955; listed as a commercial photographer.

1956-1959 and later; listed as a photographer.

 

MILLER(S) STUDIO:

1912-1915; 421 S. Adams, Emily Jennie Miller.

 

MILLS, THOMAS:

Born 01-03-1835, England, died 03-08-1921, Los Angeles, CA.

Find A Grave Memorial 146555059.

1863; photographer, 37 Main.

1865-1868; photographer, corner of Main and Adams.

1870-1873; photographer, 73 Main.

1875-1879; photographer, 301-303 Main.

1880-1903; photographer, 317 Main.

1907-1909; listed as a photographer.

Moved to Los Angeles, CA, about 1917.

 

MILNE, WILLIAM:

Birth and death unknown.

1922; listed as a photographer.

 

MILTZ & SWART:

1870; 35 Main, J. F. Theodore Miltz and John Swart.

1871; 41 S. Washington, J. F. Theodore Miltz and John Swart.

 

MILTZ, J. F. THEODORE:

Birth and death unknown.

1870; Miltz & Swart, 35 Main, with John Swart.

1871; Miltz & Swart, 41 S. Washington, with John Swart.

 

MITCHELL, CLARENCE:

Birth and death unknown.

1896; listed as a photographer. At the same home address is Albert Jay Swap.

 

MOELLER, WALTER CARL:

Born 04-09-1896, IN, died unknown.

1927-1939; photographer and sometime operator for The Burkart Studio, over 420 Main.

1940-1941; photographer for The Eleanor Burkart Studio, over 420 Main.

1943-1946; photographer for The Burkart Studio, over 420 Main.

1948-1950; photographer for The Eleanor Burkart Studio, over 420 Main.

1952-1959 and later; photographer for The Eleanor Burkart Studio & Art Galleries, 420 Main.

 

MOFFETT, JOHN K.:

Birth and death unknown.

1931; photographer for Block & Kuhl Co.

 

MONTEITH, WILLIAM W.:

Born about 1866, IL, died unknown.

1884-1885; photographer and printer for Charles Edward Smith, 429 Main.

 

MOORE, H. SANFORD:

Born about 1898, IL, died unknown.

1930-1931; manager of The Nicholson Studio, 1308 Peoria Life Building, 408-410 Main. His wife Betty may have been the receptionist.

 

MOUTRIE, SYDNEY, F.:

Born about 1887, England, died about 1924, San Diego, CA.

1919; photographer for Rex Foto Studio, 329 S. Adams.

1920; employee of Charles Leslie Pyke, 107 S. Jefferson.

 

MURDEY, CLARENCE A.:

Born about 1869, IL, died 06-17-1933, Los Angeles, CA.

1906; photographer, 321 S. Adams.

 

MURRAY, THOMAS F.:

Birth and death unknown.

1950; apprentice photographer for Burchett Studio, Inc., 234 S. Jefferson.

1956-1958; photographer for Muirson Label Co.

1959; listed as a photographer.

 

MUSGRAVE, ALFRED E.:

Born about 1848, Canada, died unknown.

1885-1886; listed as a photographer.

 

MUSTARD, ARTHUR FERN:

Born 02-23-1896, Lewistown, Fulton County, IL, death unknown.

1930-1939; photographer for the Peoria Evening Star newspaper.

1940; photographer, 507 Franklin.

1943; photographer, PJ-T Inc.

1949 and later; photographer in Galesburg, IL.

 

MUSTARD, IMOGENE:

Born about 1908, IL, died unknown, maiden name unknown, wife of Arthur Fern Mustard.

1943; printer for Burchett Studio, 234 S. Jefferson.

 

MYERS, CHARLES:

Birth and death unknown.

1890; photographer for J. W. Franks & Sons.

 

MYERS, JOSHIAH (JESSE) B.:

Born 11-04-1857, OH, died unknown in WA.

1884-1886; photographer, 331 S. Adams.

1887-1890; photographer for Thomas Mills, 317 Main.

 

MYRVOLD, OSCAR ENGVOLD:

Born 08-18-1890, Norway, died 1983, IL.

1927-1929; The Nicholson Studio, 1308 Peoria Life Building, 408-410 Main.

1930; printer for The Burkart Studio, over 420 Main.