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Author: James W. Gaines

Born: January 23, 1881, Hiram, Kaufman County, Texas. Died: June 3, 1937, Oakville, Tennessee. Buried: Edmondson Cemetery, Southaven, Mississippi. In 1900, Gaines was living in Kauffman, Texas. He worked with the Trio and/or Quartet Music Companies in Waco, Texas, and married Laurel Life around 1904. Their daughter Mia was born in Texas around 1906, and their son Charles Life Gaines in Missouri around 1907. The family moved to Tennessee by World War I, when Gaines was drafted for military service. After the war, he ran a music publishing company in Memphis, Tennessee. His works include: The Gospel Messenger (Memphis, Tennessee: J. W. Gaines Music Company, 1931) Revival Tidings (Memphis, Tennessee: Gaines Music Company, 1932… Go to person page >

Author: H. C. Finley

H. C. (Hiram Cleveland) Finley was born in Sharp County, Arkansas April 2, 1884. his parents were Stephen and Mary Amelia Moody Finley. In 1909 he was married to Lucy Edna Mason, daughter of a music teacher. To them were born six children. He preached and taught singing schools in several states for more than 40 years. He has had songs published in several books. His most popular song is "There's Only One Way." Other songs are "No Wonder You're Sad," "Sinner, Put Your Trust in Jesus," and Glory and Honor Be To Christ." He died February 17, 1970. His wife died June 26, 1976. Rhonda McDonald, great grand-daughter (email) Go to person page >