Saturday, November 30, 2013

1916 Greater Sheesley Shows #1



My Dad wrote on the back of this set of pictures:
"Greater Sheesley Shows 1916, Hattiesburg, Miss."

The Woodcock's had a connection with Hattiesburg, maybe a second home, he would have been 12 at the time and might have taken these himself.
I'm a bit foggy this morning but I seem to recall some Rep Show pix also taken there.
Buckles

Posted by Buckles at 11/30/2013 05:43:00 AM

10 comments:

Jim Zajicek said...

When ever I call a Carnival that doesn't know me to book a spot. They sometimes ask "Why are you calling us?" To which I reply "Cause Crafts 20 Big and the Greater Sheesley are no longer in Business" ...usually get a chuckle...

30 November, 2013 10:29
Hal Guyon said...

I believe The Sheesley Show later became Cetlin & Wilson. Someone correct me if I`m wrong.

30 November, 2013 13:31
JIM ELLIOTT said...

Hal, You are correct.

30 November, 2013 16:29
Ole Whitey said...

Hattiesburg is the clue that tells us that William Hornblower Jones took these pix. He was a character who visited show lots for many years recording the equipment for later generations.

30 November, 2013 18:37
Unknown said...

My father, Prince Henry Gwaltney, worked for the Greater Sheesley Shows circa 1926.

28 May, 2015 14:06
Unknown said...

Is there a way I can post a picture of my dad?

28 May, 2015 14:07
Unknown said...

Can someone inform me if there was a man named Freddie Porter, that married Ella Dolores Whalen in 1925 , that worked for The Greater Sheesley Show?
I believe she also worked as a 'soubret'. Can you also explain this?
Thanks,
Bonnie
poorbobstreasures@gmail.com

30 July, 2015 02:42
Bmoore3 Photos said...

My Grand-father (William “Harry” Moore) and great-grandmother (Jeanne Williams) were with the Shessley shows in the 1920’s till the end when John Shessley died in October 1944. Anyone know anything about them? They were mentioned in the last tribute to John Sheesley (Billboard Magazine November 11, 1944 edition Vol. 56 No. 46 page 32 cont 55.....

16 March, 2018 18:44
Bmoore3 Photos said...

It’s hard finding photos of specific people. If you haven’t posted the photo try FB David Doc Rivera with the photo and connection to which show..

16 March, 2018 18:48
Unknown said...

Anyone know anything about Freddie Porter or Delores Whalen please contact me.
They were married in covington Kentucky in 1925.
Ive not been able to find the record.
I was told i had to know the exact place of marriage.
Thanks for any assistance in the matter.
Bonnie

19 March, 2018 19:20

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