John and Hannah Battersby: A Side Show Love Story
“Jack Sprat Could Eat No Fat; His Wife Could Eat No Lean…” A love story for the ages! John Battersby (c.1831-1897) was a circus thin man who weighed at various times between 45 and 52 lbs during his working career. His wife, Hannah Perkins Battersby (1836-1889) was a professional fat lady who weighed over ten [...]