Great Tintype of Colonel E.L. Trescott Militia Officer & Indian Fighter

Great Tintype of Colonel E.L. Trescott Militia Officer & Indian Fighter - Inventory Number: HAR 208

E.L. Trescott, known as Colonel Trescott, a bachelor, made his home in Huntington Valley, Pa. He was known for his many accounts of fighting Indians, and Tories, stories of forts, fights, and escapes, as well as the many stories of hunting, etc. Further into this article about the Trescott family, it tells of his commission in the militia given by the governor, and the first log cabin in Huntington Valley his father had built being burned down by Indians in 1772, shortly after the massacre at Wyoming, and the family moving to Connection for a time.  See the article in The Times Leader, Wilkes Barre, Pa, 23 October 1906. (https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14554545/trescott-family-of-huntington-valley/)

The tintype shows Col. Trescott in what appears to be his old militia uniform, and accoutrements, including a tomahawk in sling, his Pennsylvania rifle, and possibly his ammunition/ hunting bag slung over the shoulder,

The tintype image measures 2 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches approx.  Marked on the back tag, “Col. E.L. Trescott / Died 1890 / aged 96 years / Born 1794” there is another earlier identification label beneath this label in old brown ink.  The paper label has a quote printed in red “A debt is never settled until it is settled right.” 

Very good condition, with some light bends. excellent for reproducing images.  A great image of historical significance!

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Comes housed in 8 x 14 riker display case with red velvet and descriptive card.

Inventory Number: HAR 208