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R. B. Mahaffey

Short Name: R. B. Mahaffey
Full Name: Mahaffey, R. B.

Late 19th Century

Mahaffey’s name is sometimes shown with the title "Professor," indicating he was probably a teacher. From around 1877-1882, he edited and published a monthly called The Musical Advocate in Altoona, Pennsylvania. His works include:

Precious Jewels, with J. H. Leslie (Altoona, Pennsylvania: R. B. Mahaffey, 1878)
Progress, with J. H. Leslie (Altoona, Pennsylvania: R. B. Mahaffey, 1879)
Sabbath Carols (Altoona, Pennsylvania: R. B. Mahaffey, 1881)

Music:
CHRIST IS BORN
OVER THE ROLLING SEA

http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/h/mahaffey_rb.htm


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