Sketch (1871) by Rev. Frederick B. Allen. Image courtesy of the Adirondack Museum.

by Roy Crego

Photographs of early Adirondack guides are rare, and when found, they often show elderly gentlemen, not the young, active men who are described in contemporary journals and newspaper articles.

Thankfully, some artists were among the early visitors to the Adirondacks. In 1871, the Rev. Frederick B. Allen sketched a likeness of guide Abner Daniels.

Abner P. Daniels was born October 1, 1824 in West Turin, Lewis County, NY, to William and Clarissa Daniels. His middle name is not known, but the initial “P.” was used regularly throughout his life. Continue reading →