1. William Rulofson was the brother of Edward H Rulloff, a notorious murderer who was hanged for his crime in 1871.
11 Facts About William Rulofson
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William Rulofson's father, named William Herman, died while Rulofson was still an infant, and his mother, Priscilla Amelia Howard, was the granddaughter of Hannah Lightfoot, who was alleged to have been the first wife of King George III.
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The William Rulofson family had emigrated from Denmark to New York in the early 18th century.
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William Rulofson was able to use his skills to earn enough money to return home, where he married Amelia Violet Currie.
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In Sonora, Rulofson established the first permanent photograph gallery in the state and plied his trade with a traveling daguerreotype wagon with partner John B Cameron, taking portraits of miners.
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William Rulofson's work was highly regarded, with newspaper articles praising his skill.
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In 1863, William Rulofson moved to San Francisco and joined Bradley's studio, which soon became very well-respected.
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William Rulofson even testified on Muybridge's behalf when the latter was on trial for the murder of his wife's lover.
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William Rulofson was a founding member as well as the official photographer of the Bohemian Club.
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William Rulofson gained notoriety for his role in the publication of the satirical The Dance of Death.
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William Rulofson became estranged from his second son, who went to sea after Amelia's death "to escape the severity of his father's punishment".