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Frances Benjamin Johnston 1864 - 1952

Frances Benjamin Johnston was born on January 15, 1864 in Grafton, West Virginia United States of America, and died at age 88 years old on May 16, 1952 at French Quarter in New Orleans. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Frances Benjamin Johnston.

Frances Benjamin Johnston
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January 15, 1864
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
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May 16, 1952
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  • 01/15
    1864

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    January 15, 1864
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    Photographer, Photojournalist
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    French Quarter in New Orleans United States of America
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Frances Benjamin Johnston
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Frances Benjamin Johnston
Frances Benjamin Johnston (standing, in man's dress with mustache) with two friends in a creative scenario.

Frances Johnston was one of the earliest female photographers and photojournalists. (You can read about her elsewhere on AncientFaces). She was also, obviously, a person with a comedic, creative mind.

Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, Frances Benjamin Johnston photographer.
Date & Place: in USA
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Frances Benjamin Johnston - Photographer
Frances "Fannie" Benjamin Johnston was a female pioneer of American photographers and journalists. Having been raised by a wealthy family and after attending excellent schools around the world, Frances Johnston began by writing periodicals before finally settling on photography (in large thanks to George Eastman - the inventor of the Eastman Kodak cameras) as her creative outlet.


Fannie Benjamin's primary focus was on taking portrait photographs, and began her fame as her portfolio grew to include Susan B. Anthony and Mark Twain amongst others. She also photographed many historical events of interest, including the World's Fairs and political peace-treaty signings.

Frances Benjamin Johnston was born in Grafton West Virginia January 15th, 1864 and died in the French Quarter of New Orleans on May 16th 1952.
Date & Place: in United States of America
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Johnston, Margaret Cecilia (Born Aug 27, 1880) Johnston, Charles (Born 1830) Johnston, Thomas (Born Oct 19, 1855) Harper, Doris (Born Jul 6, 1929) Johnston, Nora (Born May 14, 1872) Johnston, Afton (Born Mar 27, 1919) Johnston, Jordan Tyler Rising (Born Apr 1, 2009) Johnston, Ellen Johnston, General Albert (Feb 2, 1803 - Apr 6, 1862) Johnston, Gilbert (1700 - 1775)
Johnston, John (Jun 11, 1901 - Aug 1981) Johnston, Herbert (Sep 7, 1906 - May 22, 2004) Johnston, Marion (Jan 7, 1910 - Jan 22, 2004) Johnston, Lexie (Jun 27, 1919 - Dec 1986) Johnston, Sarah (Jun 12, 1905 - Jun 14, 1991) Johnston, Pearl (Oct 9, 1904 - Dec 1980) Johnston, Frederick (Aug 9, 1908 - Mar 1973) Johnston, Robert (Mar 9, 1908 - Jan 1972) Johnston, Forrest (May 30, 1896 - May 1987) Johnston, Beatrice (Mar 3, 1892 - Sep 1975)
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