His minstrel career began in 1867 as a member of Charles Christie’s Minstrels; next season he piloted his own troupe; other organizations were the Livermore Bros. Minstrels, where he remained some time; subsequent minstrel engagements were with Matthews Bros., and Sam Hague’s, all in England.
In 1882, Thatcher, Primrose and West; then Carpenter and Lorraine’s Minstrels; Barlow and Wilson; Barlow, Wilson and Rankin’s; Emerson’s; Cleveland, and Haverly’s.
Mr. Lorraine, in addition to being a vocalist, was an interlocutor of merit.
He married Miss St. George Hussey, who died in Detroit, Mich., October 9, 1910.
Charles F. Lorraine was born December 11, 1849.
George T. Clapham, brother of Harry J. Clapham, joined Haverly’s Minstrels in 1875 as advance agent, remaining about one year; subsequently going to Haverly’s Adelphi Theatre in Chicago as advertising agent, where another year was spent.
In the early 80’s he assumed management of Thatcher, Primrose and West’s Minstrels, remaining in that capacity five years.
Later he was with Hoyt & Thomas, one season, and part of another was with H. R. Jacobs in Albany. After this he was agent for Lew Dockstader’s (road) Minstrels about three seasons; then with Archie Boyd.
Mr. Clapham was with J. H. Haverly’s Minstrels on their last tour, about 12 years ago.
George T. Clapham was born in Albany, N. Y., April, 1849.