1865 - 1949 Person Name: W. M. Lighthall Hymnal Number: 99 Author of "Prayer In the Home" in Redemption's Way in Song Lighthall, William M. (Omestown, Canada, ca. 1865--?). Railroad (Delaware & Hudson) employee and telegrapher, 30 years. Moved to Rouses Point, New York, in 1881. Presbyterian Church, Odd Fellows, Mason. Member of Rouses Point School Board, 15+ years (President, Secretary).
See: Gabriel, Charles. (1916). Singers and their songs. Chicago: Rodeheaver Co.
--Keith C. Clark, DNAH Archives
William M. Lighthall