George W. Charles died in New York City, May 8, 1885; age 47 years.
Kit Clarke (Morse Myers) is one of the oldest living minstrel managers. His professional career began in 1858 as a programmer with the Satterlee and Bell Circus; Mr. Clarke continued in the circus business practically for twenty years.
In 1877 he became general manager for M. B. Leavitt’s attractions, and continued until 1881, in which year he managed the Gigantean Minstrels.
His next engagement was with J. H. Haverly’s Minstrels, with whom he remained three years.
Later he retired from theatrical life to enter mercantile business.
Kit Clarke was born February 21, 1838, in New York City.
Billy Allen was a well-known jig and “Essence” dancer in the 60’s, playing some of the principal minstrel organizations of that period, such as Arlington’s; Fred. Wilson’s; Mrs. Matt. Peel’s; Skiff and Gaylord’s; George Christy’s, and Carncross and Dixey’s. He subsequently gave dancing lessons in Chicago. In his early career he was known as one of the best dressed men in the profession.
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Billy Allen died in Chicago, August 19, 1890; age 52 years.