Father's a drunkard and mother is dead

Author: Nellie H. Bradley

Nellie Bradley (died 13 Feb 1927). She was the author of many familiar temperance songs and helped in the camps and hospitals during the Civil War. Mrs. Bradley wrote many patriotic songs which her sister would sing in the hospitals. After the war Mrs. Bradley became active in temperance activities and wrote many songs, plays, cantatas and pageants on that subject. Obituary, The Evening Star, February 14, 1927, p. 7 Go to person page >