James Henry Ashton Explained

James Henry Ashton (1819 – 17 January 1889) was a circus proprietor in Australia. He founded Ashton's Circus which is still operated by his descendants.

He travelled the Australian colonies for at least 40 years.

On 17 January 1889, while on tour, he died at the Metropolitan Hotel in Gladstone, Queensland and was buried in Gladstone cemetery.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

The circus has been passed down from generation to generation and, as at April 2020, the 7th generations of the Ashton family are still performing circus and cabaret shows.^[5]

Notes and References

1. News: Country Mails.. 31 January 1889. The Brisbane Courier. 29 April 2020. Queensland, Australia. 3. Trove.
2. News: Gladstone.. 19 January 1889. Warwick Argus. 29 April 2020. Queensland, Australia. 2. Trove.
3. News: Local and General. 26 January 1889. Western Herald. 29 April 2020. New South Wales, Australia. 7. Trove.
4. News: Notes and News.. 29 January 1889. The Western Champion. 29 April 2020. Queensland, Australia. 2. Trove.
5. Web site: About Ashton Circus. Ashton Entertainment. en-AU. 2020-04-29.