William J. Florence

William J. Florence
Born
William Jermyn Conlin

(1831-07-26)July 26, 1831
Albany, New York, United States
DiedNovember 19, 1891(1891-11-19) (aged 60)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Spouse(s)
Anna Teresa Pray; alias Malvina Pray; professionally: Mrs. W. J. Florence
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(after 1853)​
Signature
Malvina Pray (c. 1830 – 1906), known famously as Mrs. W. J. Florence

William Jermyn Conlin (July 26, 1831 – November 19, 1891), better known by his stage name William J. Florence, was a US actor, songwriter, and playwright. Florence awarded the ribbon of the French Societe Histoire Dramatique.[1] He was also co-founder with Walter M. Fleming of the Shriners, a Masonic Order.

  1. ^ Britannica, Micropædia Ready Reference, University of Chicago, Vol 4, p 839, 1988