P. T. Barnum
Former Mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut
Phineas Taylor Barnum (July 5, 1810 - April 7, 1891) was an American showman, politician and businessman remembered for promoting celebrated hoaxes and for founding the Barnum & Bailey Circus (1871-2017). ... Google Books
Born: July 5, 1810, Bethel, CT
Died: April 7, 1891 (age 80 years), Bridgeport, CT
Spouse: Nancy Fish (m. 1874–1891) and Charity Hallett (m. 1829–1873)
Children: Caroline Cornelia Thompson, Frances Irena Barnum, Helen Maria Hurd, and more
Full name: Phineas Taylor Barnum
Grandparents: Ephraim Barnum and Rachel Starr