William Powell

George B. Lowe , circus director in Ireland

Born 1861? in Ireland dead 1939-12-26 in Ireland .

Powell and Clarkes Circus was established since 1888 by William Powell (born George B. Lowe), a charismatic Corkman from Mallow who adopted the title William (or Doctor) Powell and performed in his own shows as a sword-swallowing ventriloquist and juggler.

Having learned his acts in America, and performed both for Barnums and for William Cody in Buffalo Bills Wild West Exhibition, William Powell married to Margaret Lowe née Bond, had one known child, Mona Fossett née Lowe.

George B. Lowe (Doctor Powell) died 26th Dec. 1939 aged 78 years.

Family

Total: 1 children

1. Mona Fossett. Born: ?. Dead: † 1946-06-07

References

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