Melvin S. Kurtz was a comedian and song and dance performer; his first appearance was in Philadelphia about 1862.
He was the husband of Marie Van Zandt, actress, whom he married about 1874.
Mr. Kurtz’s last appearance was October 15, 1881.
He was horn in Lancaster, Pa., July 29, 1844; he died in Philadelphia, March 20, 1882.
“Ricardo” (Foley McKeever) well and favorably known as a clever female impersonator, was with Mrs. Matt. Peel’s Minstrels about 1863.
Subsequently he appeared with the Associated Artists of Kelly and Leon in 1869. Early in 1870 he joined Billy Emerson’s Minstrels, and on April 10, 1871, made his debut with Manning’s Minstrels in Chicago.
He was a member of Haverly’s Minstrels in November, 1873, after the latter withdrew from Cal. Wagner. Later he was associated with some of the principal minstrel organizations.
“Ricardo” was born in Ireland, about 1844; he died in New York City, October 30, 1883.
John Unsworth is the only living representative of Anderson’s Minstrels, organized in Boston late in 1859.
Mr. Unsworth was associated with his brother, James Unsworth, and “Eugene” practically their entire professional careers.