Modern English biography

1867. _d._ near Misterton 1 Jany. 1873.

MAYWOOD, ROBERT CAMPBELL (son of Dr. Maywood, leading physician in Isle of Wight many years). _b._ Edinburgh 1786; first appeared on the stage at Drury Lane theatre 1817 as Shylock; appeared at Park theatre, New York as Richard the third 1819; played King Lear at Arch st. theatre, Philadelphia 6 Nov. 1828; manager with Pratt and Rowbotham of Walnut st. theatre, Philadelphia, April 1832, manager with them of Chestnut st. theatre, Philadelphia 3 Sep. to 21 Dec. 1832; manager of the Chestnut and Arch st. theatres 1834; relinquished management of the Chestnut st. theatre and took his farewell benefit 9 March