Question: In what century were minstrel entertainers, such as John Hodges, popular?
Sentence (from "John Hodges (minstrel)"): John Hodges (28 July, 1821 - 23 April 1891) was an early blackface minstrel entertainer, who wrote or popularized the song Buffalo Gals, published by him in 1844 under the title 'Lubly Fan'.
Relevant evidence: Yes