  General Tom Thumb Marries Lavinia Warren (1863)General Tom Thumb, born Charles Sherwood Stratton, began touring with circus pioneer P.T. Barnum in 1843 at the tender age of five. Stratton\'s short stature—he was a mere 3 feet, 4 inches (102 cm) tall when he died—and his comedic impersonations quickly made him an international success. In 1863, Stratton married Lavinia Warren, another performer in Barnum\'s show. Their marriage was front-page news, and thousands joined them at their wedding reception. What marks Stratton\'s grave? More... Discuss |
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