The Myth and Reality of a 19th Century Circus Star
Born near Adams County, Illinois in 1839, Samuel Omar Kingsley’s life was anything but ordinary. From a young age Samuel began performing as the eloquent – and sought after – Mademoiselle Ella Zoyara. From St. Louis to New York, London to Sydney, Ella Zoyara delighted thousands across the globe.
How do you separate myth from reality when tracing a 19th century circus star? Join professional genealogist D. Joshua Taylor on the journey to uncover one of history’s lost treasurers as he pieces together the past and rediscovers Ella Zoyara.