May Irwin (born Georgina May Campbell; June 27, 1862 – October 22, 1938) was an actress, singer and star of vaudeville. Originally from Canada, she and her sister Flo Irwin found theater work after their father died. She was known for her performances as a coon shouter and for her recordings. == Early life and career == Born on June 27, 1862, in Whitby, Canada West, as Georgina May Campbell, her father, Robert E. Campbell, died when she was 13... [more on Wikipedia]