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Walcot, Charles Meton 1815-1868

Playwright; born in London, England, in 1815; received a collegiate education; became an architect, but later turned his attention to the stage; came to the United States and appeared first in Charleston, S. C., in 1839; became popular; moved to Philadelphia in 1866. His original plays include Washington, or Valley Forge; The custom of the country; The haunted man; and Hiawatha. He died in Philadelphia, Pa., May 10, 1868.

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