His first public appearance was made when he was a child, on October 13, 1826, at the Park Theatre, as "Albert" in William Tell, during an engagement played by Macready, who expressed approbation of the boy, and encouraged expectation of his success.
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On March 24, 1843, Wheatley took a farewell benefit at the Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, and temporarily retired from the Stage.
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In 1833 he was at the Bowery Theatre, acting walking-gentlemen (subordinate parts requiring dress and deportment as the chief qualifications).
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He was born on February 20, 1872, in West Franklin, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, the son of William Wheatley.