Tall, stocky, and powerfully built

This was where Mable Ringling was born

He was the advance man, arranging circus performances

She was the Ringling Brothers' only sister

This veteran circus showman gave the Ringling Bros. their start

This was the year John Ringling died

Mable was this old when she married John Ringling

He managed the finances for the circus

Baraboo, McGregor, Milwaukee, and Chicago

This was the year the Ringling Bros. became sole proprietors

This was the year John Ringling became interested in Sarasota

This was where John met Mable

He was the ringmaster and equestrian

Honesty, self-discipline, loyalty, and a strong work ethic

This change in the transportation of the circus led to growth and consistent profitability

This was John's passion since his days growing up in poverty

This was Mable's maiden name

He led the band and was later publicity manager for the circus

This was John and Mable's first house after living in hotels and apartments for their first 6 years of marriage

This distinguished the Ringling Bros. circus from their competition

This is where John traveled to recruit talent for the circus

This was how long John and Mable were married

He was a violinist and chief administrator for the circus

These were 2 consequences of Mable suffering from Addison's disease

This was the Ringling Bros. first large circus acquisition