Portrait of Edwin Bingham, 1900
Art work by  Theodore Gegoux  (1850 - 1931)

Edwin Bingham   "Portrait of Edwin Bingham" (1844 - 1900)
Crayon on paper with linen backing, 24.75 inches by 19.75 inches, signed and dated 1900.  
Edwin Bingham was a 32nd degree Mason and Charter Member of the Watertown Lodge of Perfection A. A. S. R.
He died on March 18, 1900.  
News Items  
The Watertown Daily Times - August 27, 1900 - Monday - A number of the friends of the late Edwin Bingham have presented to Mr. Bingham's former partner and business successor, Fred Sargent, a handsome crayon portrait of Mr. Bingham, executed by the well-known artist, Theodore Gegoux.  
The Watertown Daily Times - Daily advertisement for many years.
Business Cards
Edwin Bingham & Company, DEALER IN - Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars
No. 19 PUBLIC SQUARE, WATERTOWN, NEW YORK
 
Photographs by Theodore Gegoux  III   © Copyright 2007 - All Rights Reserved
Obituaries  
The Watertown Daily Times - March 19, 1900 - Monday  
E. M. Bingham  
Edwin M. Bingham, who for about a half century has been a well-known and esteemed resident of Watertown, died about 4 yesterday afternoon at his home, 42 State street.  Mr. Bingham, who was in his 66th year, was born at Evans Mills, but came to this city in his early youth and has ever since resided here, except for a short time in the early sixties, when he served as a first lieutenant in Co. E of the 35th New York volunteers.  He had been in business in this city about 20 years.  
There were few men in Watertown who were more highly regarded by those who knew them best.  He was genial, warm hearted, generous and honest, and a man whose friendship was held at the highest valuation.  He was an earnest believer in and supporter of the principles of Free Masonry, and was a member of Watertown lodge and chapter, Watertown Commandery, No. 11, K. T., and Media Temple. A. A. O. N. M. S.  
His wife, Mrs. Harriet Bingham, died Feb. 7, and Mr. Bingham, who had long been in poor health, survived her but little more than a month.  He is survived by three children, Misses Clara and Julia Bingham and Edwin M. Bingham, jr., all of this city, and by two brothers, George C. and Albert Bingham, and two sisters, Miss Sarah A. Bingham, of this city, and Mrs. M. J. Tripp, of New York.  
A Masonic funeral will be held from the late residence of the deceased tomorrow at 3:30 p. m.

The Watertown Daily Times - February 7, 1900 - Wednesday  
Harriet L. Bingham  
Mrs. Harriet L. Bingham, wife of Edward Bingham, died last night at her home on State street, after a long illness, aged 48 years and 8 months.  Mrs. Bingham, whose early home was in Adams, has resided in this city for the past 26 years, and was held in highest esteem by many friends.  She is survived by two daughters, Julia and Clara Bingham, and one son, Edward Bingham, Jr.  
The funeral will be held from the family residence on Friday at 3:30 p. m.