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Joseph Grigg

1815 - 1852 Person Name: J. Griggs Composer of "GRIGGS" in African Methodist Episcopal hymn and tune book

1852 - 1956 Composer of "BERNE" in The New Christian Hymnal William Beery was born April 8, 1852, near Bremen OH and he lived for nearly 104 years. He attended Juniata College, where he later taught vocal music. He also conducted music institutes and singing classes. Beery was married in 1888 to Adaline Hohf, who often wrote poems that he set to music. In 1910 they moved to Elgin IL where both were employed by the Brethren Publishing House. His music has also been included in several Brethren hymnals. NN, Hymnary editor. Sources: The Brethren Encyclopedia and Frank Ramirez, from http://yellowbrickjourney.blogspot.com/2008/04/william-beery.html

A. M. Cagle

Composer of "BLISSFUL DAWNING" in The Sacred Harp

William Staunton

1803 - 1889 Person Name: Staunton Composer of "RAVENNA" in The American Vocalist Episcopal clergyman; author; editor; musician; b. 4/20/1803, Chester, England; d. 9/20/1889

John Chetham

1665 - 1746 Person Name: Rev. John Chetham Composer of "MARLOW" in The Epworth Hymnal No. 3 Baptized: February 4, 1665, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, England. Buried: 1746, Skipton, Yorkshire, England. After attending Deckerfield School, then taking orders, Chetham became Curate of Skipton, North Yorkshire. His collection A Book of Psalmody was first published in 1718, and had at least eleven editions, through 1787. Music: BARRAGH MARLOW WIRKSWORTH --www.hymntime.com/tch/

John Richardson

1816 - 1879 Person Name: J. Richardson, 1816-79 Adapter of "ST. BERNARD" in The Methodist Hymn-Book with Tunes

Joseph G. Fones

1828 - 1906 Person Name: J. G. Fones Composer of "[My God, the spring of all my joys]" in The Songs of Zion

O. A. Parris

1897 - 1966 Composer of "MY BRIGHTEST DAYS" in The Sacred Harp Oren Adolphus Parris born and died in Alabama Dianne Shapiro, from Find a Grave website (accessed 6/20/2022) ___________________________________________________________________________ For more information see: Orin Adolphus Parris: At Home Across the Shape-Note Music Spectrum Posted Spectrum by Jesse P. Karlsberg (https://originalsacredharp.com/2017/09/01/orin-adolphus-parris-at-home-across-the-shape-note-music-spectrum/)

William McClelland

1909 - 1972 Person Name: William McClelland, 1909-1972 Composer of "CLONARD" in The Hymn Book of the Anglican Church of Canada and the United Church of Canada