Peter Parley Goodrich

1828–1880

Biography

Peter Parley Goodrich was an American entertainer and performer active during the mid-19th century. He was part of the theatrical and performance culture that flourished during the 1850s-1870s, participating in various forms of popular entertainment including theater and public performances. Goodrich represented the diverse world of American performers and entertainers who traveled and performed throughout the country during the Civil War and Reconstruction era.