Babs Shanton
Performer with the Ziegfeld Follies and a singer with the Lucky Strike Dance Orchestra
About Babs Shanton
Lived 1912 – 1947 (aged 34–35). Babs Shanton was an American.
Georgia "Babs" Shanton (June 17, 1912 – 1947) was a Puerto Rican-American performer with the Ziegfeld Follies and a singer with the Lucky Strike Dance Orchestra. She was a model for The John Robert Powers firm, a "Powers Girl" in the early 1930s appearing in many print advertisements.
Personal life Shanton was born in Puerto Rico to George and Margaret Shanton. She came to the United States at the age of 10, arriving at Ellis Island on November 27, 1922. She attended the Florida State College for Women in Tallahassee, Florida. She was married to Marshall Heminway. They had a son, Marshall, and lived in New York City. She later married Townshend Martin in 1941 and they had two sons Michael and Alan.
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Who was Babs Shanton?
performer with the Ziegfeld Follies and a singer with the Lucky Strike Dance Orchestra
When was Babs Shanton born?
Babs Shanton was born on 17 June 1912 in Puerto Rico.
When did Babs Shanton die?
Babs Shanton died in 1947 in New York City.
What nationality was Babs Shanton?
Babs Shanton was American.
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