Anna swan: Anna Haining Swan (August

Anna Haining Swan (August 6, 1846 – August 5, 1888), was a Canadian woman famed for her great stature of 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m). Martin Van Buren Bates (November 9, 1837 – January 19, 1919), known as the “Kentucky Giant” was an American man famed for his great height. Learn about the life and marriage of Anna Haining Swan , who was 7 feet 11 inches tall, and Martin Van Buren Bates, who was 7 feet 9 inches. Discover how they met, toured with P.T. Barnum, and faced challenges and tragedies. Learn about the life of Anna Swan , the famed giantess from Nova Scotia, who married another giant and toured the world. See exhibits about her story, her height, her wedding dress and more. Anna was the third child of Alexander Swan and Ann Swan (née Graham). Alexander had emigrated from Dumfriesshire, Scotland, to the Millbrook section of the community of New Annan, near the village of Tatamagouche, in the county of Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ann Graham (married Swan ) was born and lived in New Annan.