Lithographer. He partnered with Nathaniel Currier to found the “Currier and Ives” printmaking firm, which from 1835 to 1907 produced over a million lithographs, which were extremely popular in 19th century American life.  Family links:  Parents:  Chauncey Ives (1795 – 1879)  Hannah Augusta Storer Ives (1797 – 1868)  Spouse:  Caroline Clark Ives (1825 – 1898)  Children:  Chauncey Ives (1847 – 1933)*  Augusta B. Ives (1849 – 1919)*  James Merritt Ives (1851 – 1853)*  Caroline Clark Ives (1853 – 1930)*  Elizabeth Mary Ives (1857 – 1899)*  Jennie Strong Ives Ellis (1859 – 1936)*  Frederick Dana Ives (1862 – ____)*  Siblings:  Elizabeth Mary Ives (1822 – 1899)*  James Merritt Ives (1824 – 1895)  George Henry Ives (1830 – 1871)* *Calculated relationshipCause of death: Enlargement of the heart