He was known as the smallest Mason in the World. He was also a Knights Templar.∼The 50-inch midget who was the model for the cartoon character Buster Brown in 1910 and then for the next 27 years traveled across the U.S. with a blond wig, knickers, and a Boston terrier named Tige to promote children's footwear for the Brown Shoe Company.
He was known as the smallest Mason in the World. He was also a Knights Templar.∼The 50-inch midget who was the model for the cartoon character Buster Brown in 1910 and then for the next 27 years traveled across the U.S. with a blond wig, knickers, and a Boston terrier named Tige to promote children's footwear for the Brown Shoe Company.
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William Edmond Ansley (Nov 11 1888-Sept 26, 1972) Ansley traveled the country for 27 years promoting Buster Brown children's shoes with his dog Tige. From 1908 to 1935, the 42 in. dwarf appeared in a blonde wig, blue tie, red suit and hat, know as Buster Brown. He lived in Hugo until his death in 1972. "He was quite a Character."
Gravesite Details
Ed was born in 1891, and was a small person, at age 26 he was 42 inches tall but he grew to 50 inches.