William Castle by Gurney & Sons (1)

WILLIAM CASTLE
(J.C.Reeves)
(1836-1909)
English Tenor

Started in Chicago singing with several prominent minstrel organisations notably Hooley & Campbells 1861-62 and George Christy's 1862.Performing in Chicargo and Philadelphia he was an artist in the Gottschalk Instrumental and Vocal concerts in October 1862 and in November 1862 he was in "la Traviata" for the Grau Opera Company.Performed in 1863 in Carlotta Patti Farewell concert , In 1864 he was leading tenor with Harrison English Opera troupe performing in "Bohemian Girl" , "Maritana" & "Frau Diavolo" .1864 He worked on the concert platform and was a member of The Draper English Opera.