Barnum Bessie
Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) at
Christy Brothers Circus in United States

Barnum Bessie was born wild .

Bessie were purchased by Bailey in the 1890's for the European Tour. After the Barnum & Bailey merge with Ringling Brothers, she became one of two Bessie's on the show. The Barnum Bessie remained at winter quarters from 1920-1925 until her sale to the Christy Brothers Show. It is assumed she died in their winter quarters. Ringling Bessie stayed with the new show until her death in 1930.

Records about Barnum Bessie from William "Buckles" Woodcocks Blog at http://www.bucklesw.blogspot.com/

From Buckles Woodcocks blog:


William "Buckles" Woodcock

References

Sources used for this article is among others:

• Bob Cline, Cheraw, South Carolina, United States. Autor of the book Americas elephants
• Ryan Easley, USA
• Barnum & Bailey Elephant Herd/ European Tour, Buckles Web Log, 2005-10-04
• Christy Bros. Circus 1920's #12, Buckles Web Log, 2007-02-08
• "The Wonder Show" #8, Buckles Web Log, 2008-11-24

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