American painter of landscapes and realistic genre paintings, concerned with the effects of light. Work includes, “Fur Traders Descending the Missouri” (1845). (bio by: Bill Walker)  Family links:  Parents:  Mary J. Amend Bingham (1790 – 1851)  Spouses:  Sarah Bingham (1820 – 1849)*  Martha A. Livingston Bingham (1824 – 1890)*  Martha A Livingston Bingham (1824 – 1890)*  Eliza K. Thomas Bingham (1830 – 1875)*  Children:  Clara Flournoy Bingham King (1845 – 1901)*  Rollins Bingham (1861 – 1910)* *Calculated relationship Inscription:GEORGE C. BINGHAMBORNMARCH 20, 1811DIED JULY 7, 1879 CAPT. G.C. BINGHAMCO. CVAN HORN’S CO.U.S. R. C. MO.CAV.