Photograph - Daguerreotype of Jonathan Scranton

From Madison Historical Society

circa 1843

Early daguerreotype Portrait of Jonathan Scranton 10/10/1780 - 7/27/1847.  He was the grandfather of Frank C. Platt, Madison, CT. and constructed breakwaters and wharfs, and was a farmer..Reddish colored case in two halves, silk cushion.  Possibly re-cased, clasp missing.  Image is highly deteriorated . 3 5/8 x 3 1/8.

Accession/ID Number 79.344