PELL

Gilbert Ward . b. New York 1825; the original “Bones” of the negro entertainments; opened St. James’s theatre, London under title of the “Ethiopian serenaders” 10 Feb. 1846, Pell was bones, Harrington concertina, White violin, Stanwood banjo and Germain tambourine, Juba a real black and a splendid dancer in boots was also in the company. d. 21 Dec. 1872. bur. St. Helen’s cemetery, Lancs. 24 Dec.