If anybody has any articles or information on The Stratosphere man. Iwould appreciate it. I am his great niece. I am doing a family history of the Selden's. You can email me at wtzard24@surfsouth.com or write me at Mary Selden Chauncey, P.O.box 212, Homerville,Ga 31634. Thanks Mary Chauncey.

Hello, Wow this is great for what I need. Here is my story in short... My mother was born 5/2/45 Camden NJ, she was given up for adoption. Just recently we found out that my mothere maternal grandmother was a trapeze artist with the circus, we really dont know much except that my mothers last name at birth was Johnston, so I do not have much to go on. ***P.S.*** The following links are for my missing family members. The first is for a female born 5/2/45 NJ. And the second is for a male born 9/30/63 NJ. If this might pertain to you please visit my page. Thank you in advance. Bobbi Burton http://community.webtv.net/bobbi-burton/Insearchofmyfamily http://community.webtv.net/bobbi-burton/Insearchofmale

Looking for info on Georgie Telford who travelled with a circus in the early 1900s. We have very little information other than this and that he sometimes entertained people on trains with his victrola.

Family stories indicate that my ancestors, Carl and Joseph Zipperer, who lived in Wisconsin in the 1880's and 90's worked part time as musicians in the Ringling Circus. I'm sure these men did not travel any distance with the circus, but I wonder if there were frequently local musicians who played in the band. Would there be records anywhere of musicians for Ringling? judygibson00@hotmail.com

Please do not send me any mail from 4/2/2001 thru 4/13/2001 Thank you shirley ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christine Masse" <lchristym@home.com> To: <CIRCUS-FOLK-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2001 2:48 AM Subject: [CIRCUS-FOLK] Enos in America > I am trying to find out anything about Phillip Rudolph Enos who would have been born around 1880 to 1900 and married Laura Anne Schaak. He was an aerial clown contortionist. He stayed mostly on the West coast. His son Phillip Rudolph Enos Jr. took up clowning after him and after getting married stayed with clowning with his wife and went to Europe. This is why my search is for America only. We have the son and his family (who up until last year stayed in circus) but we need our grandfathers info. All conventional resorces have failed due to the lack of info and the ancestors not doing the governmental paperwork (birth certificates not filled for, death certificates lost and not listed with SSI, and the like). If anything I think that is most of our problem in finding our ancesters that were in circus and carny is because they traveled all the time and they didn't do the paperwork. My grandfather and mom are rolling over in their graves because I have put circus and carny t! og! > ether. > I also have some photos that others may be interested in: > A chimp act with trainer of last name Adams. I have a picture with Ulla the chimp at rest after playing with Adams, Jr. > A signed picture from Skeets Ga???ghs may have been a band leader or a clown, doubt that he was in trap. > Thank you for the great site to help us find the missing people in our lives and the chance to talk to others like ourselves so that now we don't feel so isolated. For years I though I was the only one that had these kind of people in my history and now I know there are even more. > In the land of clowns, > Chris in IN > > > ============================== > Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com > >

I am trying to find out anything about Phillip Rudolph Enos who would have been born around 1880 to 1900 and married Laura Anne Schaak. He was an aerial clown contortionist. He stayed mostly on the West coast. His son Phillip Rudolph Enos Jr. took up clowning after him and after getting married stayed with clowning with his wife and went to Europe. This is why my search is for America only. We have the son and his family (who up until last year stayed in circus) but we need our grandfathers info. All conventional resorces have failed due to the lack of info and the ancestors not doing the governmental paperwork (birth certificates not filled for, death certificates lost and not listed with SSI, and the like). If anything I think that is most of our problem in finding our ancesters that were in circus and carny is because they traveled all the time and they didn't do the paperwork. My grandfather and mom are rolling over in their graves because I have put circus and carny tog! ether. I also have some photos that others may be interested in: A chimp act with trainer of last name Adams. I have a picture with Ulla the chimp at rest after playing with Adams, Jr. A signed picture from Skeets Ga???ghs may have been a band leader or a clown, doubt that he was in trap. Thank you for the great site to help us find the missing people in our lives and the chance to talk to others like ourselves so that now we don't feel so isolated. For years I though I was the only one that had these kind of people in my history and now I know there are even more. In the land of clowns, Chris in IN

>I am searching for information on Spencer Ferris HUNTLEY (b. 7 Feb >1902 Iowa - d. 1949 ?, ?, Nova Scotia, Canada). He was an elephant >handler and died 'on-the-job.' He was married to Ruth BROWN, Eva SLATER >and Helen ??? > >Any leads would be greatly appreciated. I do not know which circus(s) he was with or date & place of date.

Was the circus that traveled to Argentina there around 1867? If so, how did they travel back to the US? G.D. Harmon g_harmon@msn.com ----- Original Message ----- From: TRuss1776@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 4:34 PM To: CIRCUS-FOLK-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [CIRCUS-FOLK] Circus going to South America? I have lots of info about the circus that went to Argentina. There are a number of western magazines that I have that tell that story. If you would be interested in me searching for your ancestors, please contact me will all personal information that you have. Thanks, Tom Russell 1607 So. Montreal Ave., Dallas, Texas 75208 ============================== Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate your heritage! http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog<br clear=all><hr>Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at <a href="http://explorer.msn.com">http://explorer.msn.com</a><br></p>

Thanks to everyone for sending me so many suggestions. I'll let you know what I come up with. Christine

I have lots of info about the circus that went to Argentina. There are a number of western magazines that I have that tell that story. If you would be interested in me searching for your ancestors, please contact me will all personal information that you have. Thanks, Tom Russell 1607 So. Montreal Ave., Dallas, Texas 75208

Does anyone know of a circus that might have traveled to South America, probably in the late 1800's to 1900? My mother's uncle, Henry M. Snyder, b 21 Aug 1855 in Dutchess County, NY, according to family tales was an advertising man for a circus. My grandmother said he "went to South America and was maybe killed for money and presents he was bringing back." TIA Jean Chapman Snow snowstar@earthlink.net

Hi; Contact the Circus World Museum at Baraboo, Wisconsin for archival info. They should have a lot of information on Downey Bros. Good Luck. Donn and Nancy. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Walser" <walser@nconnect.net> To: <CIRCUS-FOLK-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 5:47 AM Subject: [CIRCUS-FOLK] Downie Circus > Am interested in knowing if anyone has info on the Downie circus. Andrew Downie(the owner may have been a relative). he operated the circus known as Andrew Downie's Dog and Pony Circus at first and then Downie circus in the late 1800's and early 1900's. He passed away Dec 1930 in NY. Any info appreciated. Thank you. walser@nconnect. Jean Downie was my maiden name. > > > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB >

Hi; Try the Circus World Museum archives at Baraboo, Wisconsin. They have the most complete records of circuses. Regards, Donn and Nancy. ----- Original Message ----- From: <ScrubJay42@aol.com> To: <CIRCUS-FOLK-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2001 6:22 PM Subject: Re: [CIRCUS-FOLK] Circus of Northern Western States > In a message dated 3/27/01 6:44:22 PM Mountain Standard Time, xtine@home.com > writes: > > << What I am looking for is any information on traveling carnivals/circus who > traveled the Northwest and would/could have wintered in the Nebraska area. >> > > As I mentioned on an earlier query, the Campbell Brothers Circus wintered in > Fairbury, NE. However, I do not know where their travels took them yet. I > wonder if the historical society in Jefferson Co., NE might have any info on > that. It would be worth a shot. I may try that myself. > > Ruth > > > ============================== > Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com >

Am interested in knowing if anyone has info on the Downie circus. Andrew Downie(the owner may have been a relative). he operated the circus known as Andrew Downie's Dog and Pony Circus at first and then Downie circus in the late 1800's and early 1900's. He passed away Dec 1930 in NY. Any info appreciated. Thank you. walser@nconnect. Jean Downie was my maiden name.

Archives for the list at Rootsweb.com can be found at http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Occupations/CIRCUS-FOLK.html Archives for the list at Yahoo.com can be found at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Circus-Folk Both lists were created this month so be patient and allow the archives to build to a useable database. The yahoo list already has almost 100 posts -- I've lost track of the count on Rootsweb already. It seems the Circus-Folk list idea is very popular CoachT "BeeP!" list admin -----Original Message----- From: Elaine V. Dennison [mailto:dennison@firn.edu] Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2001 9:38 PM To: CIRCUS-FOLK-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [Circus-Folk-Yahoo] Re: [CIRCUS-FOLK] Circus of Northern Western States Where are the archives for this list? I just joined yesterday and would like to look at previous messages. Thanks, Elaine ScrubJay42@aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 3/27/01 6:44:22 PM Mountain Standard Time, xtine@home.com > writes: > > << What I am looking for is any information on traveling carnivals/circus who > traveled the Northwest and would/could have wintered in the Nebraska area. >> > > As I mentioned on an earlier query, the Campbell Brothers Circus wintered in > Fairbury, NE. However, I do not know where their travels took them yet. I > wonder if the historical society in Jefferson Co., NE might have any info on > that. It would be worth a shot. I may try that myself. > > Ruth > > ============================== > Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com ============================== Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp Yahoo! Groups Sponsor iWin.com - The Place to Win Stuff! To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Circus-Folk-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.

I am trying to find information on two brothers that I believe were with a circus and/or carnival for a time. Herschel Christopher Miller was born in 1871 (prob AL). John was born without legs and I have a picture of him in a costume with fringed epilets on the shoulders. John appears to be around 19 or 20 years old. By 1895, Herschel is in Texas and I believe that John has died. Any leads? ------------------------------------------------------------- Sign up for ICQmail at http://www.icq.com/icqmail/signup.html

I am looking for information about the Campbell Brothers Circus that wintered in Fairbury, NE. According to the Jefferson Co. NE webpage: "From 1885 to 1913, the circus always opened their season in Fairbury but traveled nation-wide. Campbell Bros. was the second largest circus in the world at one time. " Specifically, I am looking for information about my father's grandfather and his family who were associated with the Campbell Bros. Circus. William Sidney Wallace may have been a bareback rider and/or horse trainer and his brother Wenn (Winn ???) was a clown. Their brother Harry Wallace was killed in a gasoline explosion on May 12, 1908 and was buried in the Fairbury Cemetery. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Elaine Dennison Tallahassee, FL

Tom, Do you have anything on Canadian Circus performers? Diane Jameson ------Original Message------ From: TRuss1776@aol.com To: CIRCUS-FOLK-L@rootsweb.com Sent: March 27, 2001 11:00:23 PM GMT Subject: Re: [CIRCUS-FOLK] Eugene Sandow Sandow was a very famous weightlifter who startled the world with his provocative poses in ads. Very collectible guy. I have lots on him. I sell old pioneer and western circus memorabilia. If you are interested, please write me. Thanks, Tom Russell 1607 So. Montreal Ave., Dallas, Texas 75208 ============================== Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp Search over 2500 databases with one easy query!

Where are the archives for this list? I just joined yesterday and would like to look at previous messages. Thanks, Elaine ScrubJay42@aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 3/27/01 6:44:22 PM Mountain Standard Time, xtine@home.com > writes: > > << What I am looking for is any information on traveling carnivals/circus who > traveled the Northwest and would/could have wintered in the Nebraska area. >> > > As I mentioned on an earlier query, the Campbell Brothers Circus wintered in > Fairbury, NE. However, I do not know where their travels took them yet. I > wonder if the historical society in Jefferson Co., NE might have any info on > that. It would be worth a shot. I may try that myself. > > Ruth > > ============================== > Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com

In a message dated 3/27/01 6:44:22 PM Mountain Standard Time, xtine@home.com writes: << What I am looking for is any information on traveling carnivals/circus who traveled the Northwest and would/could have wintered in the Nebraska area. >> As I mentioned on an earlier query, the Campbell Brothers Circus wintered in Fairbury, NE. However, I do not know where their travels took them yet. I wonder if the historical society in Jefferson Co., NE might have any info on that. It would be worth a shot. I may try that myself. Ruth