# Mr. Barney Williams — Struggles and Triumphs character guide

> Mr. Barney Williams in Struggles and Triumphs by P. T. Barnum.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Williams

**First appearance:** 0010-viii-the-american-museum

## Who they are

An Irish-American performer associated with Barnum.

## In the story

### [IX: The Road to Riches](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/ix-the-road-to-riches)

Began his theatrical career at the Museum at a salary of ten dollars a week, later earning nearly $3,000 weekly.

### [XXVIII: Abroad Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/struggles_and_triumphs_se/chapters/xxviii-abroad-again)

Proposes Barnum act as his agent for a tour through Great Britain, offering one-third of profits.

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