Background
Colyer, Vincent was born on September 30, 1824 in Bloomingdale (now part of New York City), New York, United States. Son of George Carmon and Cordelia (Webb) Colyer.
Colyer, Vincent was born on September 30, 1824 in Bloomingdale (now part of New York City), New York, United States. Son of George Carmon and Cordelia (Webb) Colyer.
Attended National Academy of Design.
1 daughter Became member National Academy of Design, 1849, academician, 1866. Opened studio in New York City before 1849. Served in Civil War; member Union League Club.
A founder Artists’ Fund Society of New New York
Indian commissioner in Alaska (under United States Grant). Paintings include: Columbia River, 1875.
Spring Flowers, 1885. A French Waiter, 1886.
Member Union League.
Married Mary Lydia Hancock. Married second, Louise Carolyn.