An old photo - not sure who it is?

[BrittanyJade]

Hi!

I just happened across your forum.  My father antiques all the time and came across this old photo at an antique shop. He feels it's someone famous, but unsure.  It's a circa 1850's  daguerreotype photo.

Anyone have any ideas as to who this could be?

[mart]

He is interesting looking but doesn`t ring a bell !! Pic has such a glare that I can`t see the clothing style !!

[BrittanyJade]

I know, it's difficult to see.  I'll find out if he can get a better one.  Reminds me of Brigham Young a bit... but then again so many men had that hairstyle/beard back then.

[frogpatch]

Thats me. Just kidding. He does look a little familiar.

[mart]

Thats me. Just kidding. He does look a little familiar.

LOL  Surely you don`t look that serious !!!  I think he was saying,, Hurry up,,, Hurry up !!!

[rockandrollrods]

It almost looks like President Andrew Johnson, but I'm not aware if he ever had those fine sideburns.

[frogpatch]

That's who it reminded me of.

[frankstar]

General E Grant perhaps?

[BrittanyJade]

Not Andrew Johnson.

Forgive my ignorance but by General E Grant, who are you referring to? (I know, probably a really stupid question....).