Carlyon, Fred W., 1865-1956

Fred W. Carlyon was born June 6, 1865, in Union Grove, Wisconsin. After settling in Olympia, Washington, in 1883, Carlyon moved to Wrangell, Alaska, where he operated a jewlery/watchmaking shop from 1898 to 1906. He practiced photography as a hobby and probably to earn extra money. He was primarily active in the Stikine River District, B.C, and Wrangell, Alaska. After living on a ranch near Yelm, Washington, following his return from Alaska, he settled permanently in Olympia in 1923. He died on March 3, 1956, in Olympia.

From the guide to the Fred Carlyon Photographs, ca. 1898-1903, (University of Washington Libraries Special Collections)

Fred W. Carlyon was born in 1865 in Union Grove, Wis., moved to Olympia, Wash., in 1883, then to Wrangell, Alaska, in 1898. He operated a jewlery/watchmaking shop and took photographs as a hobby. Following his return from Alaska, he lived on a ranch near Yelm, Wash., then settled permanently in Olympia in 1923. He died in 1956.

From the description of Fred Carlyon photographs, ca. 1898-1903 [graphic]. ca. 1898-1903. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 53287171