1847 - 1929 Composer of "[O Father, send me a lifeboat]" in Triumphant Songs No.3 James Calvin Bushey USA 1847-1929. Born in Arendtsville, PA, Bushey was a singing teacher who lived in Ohio during the latter 19th century. He compiled several music collections, including “The Chorus Class” (1879), “Sparkling Gems” (1880), “Choral Climax” (1886), and “Magneic Melodies” (1892), all published by the Music firm of Will L. Thompson. Bushey moved to Peoria,IL, late in life and died there.
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