Al G. Barnes
Canadian circus owner
About Al G. Barnes
Lived 1862 – 1931 (aged 68). Al G. Barnes was a Canadian circus director, known for Al G. Barnes Circus.
Alpheus George Barnes Stonehouse Sr. (September 1, 1862 – July 25, 1931), best known as Al G. Barnes was the owner of the Al G. Barnes Circus.
Biography Barnes was born on September 1, 1862, in Lobo, Canada West, to Thomas S. Stonehouse (1826-1882) and Sarah Barnes (1825-1883).
Babe Eckhart started what she believed was a relationship with him. She played the calliope in his circus. When he refused to marry her, she shot herself just outside his private railroad car in Idaho in 1919.
In January 1929, he sold his circus to the American Circus Corporation.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Al G. Barnes?
Canadian circus owner
When was Al G. Barnes born?
Al G. Barnes was born on 1 September 1862 in Ontario.
When did Al G. Barnes die?
Al G. Barnes died on 25 July 1931 in Indio.
What was Al G. Barnes's occupation?
Al G. Barnes was a circus director.
What was Al G. Barnes known for?
Al G. Barnes was known for Al G. Barnes Circus.
What nationality was Al G. Barnes?
Al G. Barnes was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Alpheus George Barnes Stonehouse
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