William H. West (entertainer)

William H. "Billy" West
William H. "Billy" West
Born	June 18, 1853; Syracuse, New York, US
Died	February 15, 1902 (aged 48); Chicago, Illinois, US
Other names	"Billy" West
Occupation	Actor
Known for	Minstrel Shows
Spouse(s)	Fay Templeton (divorced 1886); Lizette Morris (her death); Emma Hanley (his death)

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William H. West (June 18, 1853 – February 15, 1902) was an American blackface performer, known as the "Progressive Minstrel". He was one of the first white owners of a minstrel troupe composed of black performers in the United States.^[2]

^ Rice, Edward Le Roy (1911). Monarchs of Minstrelsy, from "Daddy" Rice to Date. Kenny Publishing Company.
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[1] Rice, Edward Le Roy (1911). Monarchs of Minstrelsy, from "Daddy" Rice to Date. Kenny Publishing Company.

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William H. "Billy" West

Born	(1853-06-18)June 18, 1853 Syracuse, New York, US
Died	February 15, 1902(1902-02-15) (aged 48) Chicago, Illinois, US
Other names	"Billy" West
Occupation	Actor
Known for	Minstrel Shows
Spouse(s)	Fay Templeton (divorced 1886) Lizette Morris (her death) Emma Hanley (his death)