biography of Edwin F. DEAVES (XIX)

Addresses: New Orleans and San Francisco, CA

Profession: Engraver, scenic artist

Comments: Described as artist" in New Orleans in February 1850. From 1856 to 1860 he was in San Francisco (Cal.), where he was variously listed as wood engraver, minstrel, scenic artist, and vocalist.

Sources: G&W; New Orleans Crescent, Feb. 28, 1850 (cited by Delgado-WPA); San Francisco BD 1856, 1858; CD 1859-60."