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Asahel Benham

Short Name: Asahel Benham
Full Name: Benham, Asahel, 1754-1803
Birth Year: 1754
Death Year: 1803

Asahel Benjamin was a teacher and compiler of music. he was born in New Hartford Connecticut. He was one of the few who, having no craft, devoted themselves to teaching. Like many others, he went from place to place, living on the avails of his schools, and finding them wherever he could. He taught mostly in the New England and Middle States.

From American writers and compilers of sacred music by Frank J. Metcalf (New York; Cincinnati: Abingdon Press, 1925)


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