James Adcock

James Adcock born at Eton, England, in 1778, died at Cambridge, April 30, 1860. In 1786 he became a chorister in St. George's Chapel, Windsor, and in Eton College Chapel; in 1797 he became lay clerk in St. George's Chapel, and in 1799 held a similar position at Eton. On removing to Cambridge soon after, he was admitted to the choirs of King's, St. John's and Trinity Colleges, and later becamw master of choristers at King's College. Works: 3 glees dedicated to Sir Patrick Blake; Hark, how the Bees, glee for four voices; Welcome Mirth, glee for three voices. Solfeggi for the instruction of those wishing to read at sight.

Cyclopedia of Music and Musicians by John Denison Camplin, Jr. and William Foster Apthorp (Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1888)