P.T Barnum's Life By lwhitehead Jul 5, 1810 P.T.Barnum is born to Irena Taylor and Philo F. Barnum Dec 11, 1829 Married Charity Hallet anad had 4 children Dec 11, 1831 Began editing his own newspaper the Herald of Freedom Dec 11, 1834 Stopped editing the Herald of Freedom Feb 19, 1836 Featured Joice Heth "George whashington's" nurse P.T Barnum features Joice Heth a 161 year old african american slave and nurse to George Washington Dec 11, 1836 Took a small circus on tour through the south Dec 11, 1836 P.T began to exhibit the feejee mermaid Dec 11, 1842 Opens Barnum's American Museum in nyc Jan 13, 1850 Introduces European opera star Jenny Lind to audiences Jan 13, 1872 His legendary circus travels the nation by train Jan 13, 1881 Joins forces with James A. Bailey (Barnum & Bailey circus) Jan 13, 1882 The massive elephant Jumbo joins his circus Apr 7, 1891 P.T. Barnum died at the height of his popularity