Richard Magee, Jr., well known as a vocalist in Philadelphia, joined Simmons and Slocum’s Minstrels in that city late in December, 1872, terminating his engagement April 5, 1873.
He died February 27, 1880.
“Memphis” Kennedy, a well-known black-face performer, who did a unique musical act, was with Lew Dockstader’s Minstrels about 1893, also other well-known companies.
He was drowned near Hannibal Mo., October 12, 1907.
Bob Height, the well-known colored comedian, who was a favorite with Sam Hague’s Minstrels in Liverpool, England, in the middle 70’s died in Manchester, England, September 8, 1881.
Burton Stanley was famous for his female impersonations. In 1875 he was with Haverly’s Minstrels; September 2, 1879, he joined a dramatic organization in “Larks,” and a few months later was traveling with Stanley’s Juvenile Company. August 24, 1881, he opened with Brooks, Dickson and Clapham’s Minstrels; the tour was a brief one and in November following, Mr. Stanley joined Leavitt’s Minstrels. His next important engagement was with Emerson’s Minstrels in San Francisco; here he met Gus Pixley, later forming an alliance, playing the variety houses for several seasons. Mr. Stanley retired from the profession some years ago, and is now a prosperous boniface in the West.
Harry (Jas. H.) Armstrong or “Handsome Harry” (see [portrait]) as he was known, began his professional career about forty years ago, and only a short time later launched Armstrong’s Constellation Variety Troupe and Female Minstrels.
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| W. W. BLACK | CHAS. T. WHITE |
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| JOE. BROWN | JNO. E. GREEN |
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In 1874 he was with Harry Robinson’s Minstrels and the following year with one of Leavitt’s attractions.
In the fall of 1879 he joined the Big Four Minstrels, and in 1881 became a member of Leavitt’s Minstrels. 1882 saw him with Courtright and Hawkin’s Minstrels in Philadelphia, and the following season he was with Haverly’s Minstrels.