Orville James Victor

[3] After marrying Metta Victoria Fuller in 1856, he moved with his wife to New York City where he edited the Cosmopolitan Art Journal and other publications.

[7] In 1863 he visited England and published a pamphlet there entitled, "The American Rebellion; Its Causes and Objects: Facts for the English People.

John Harvey Whitson, a contributor to the Beadle's dime novel series, described Victor's loss in the following words,He was old-fashioned.

I recall his remark, made almost with tears in his eyes, to the effect that love was a desolating thing when you had lost the object of your affection; that even in those late years he now and then turned suddenly, almost thinking he heard her step or her voice.

[9] Orville James Victor is remembered for his long-time editorial work, from 1861 till 1897, for Beadle publishing company and for his own historical biographies and history books.