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Composer: George A. Burdett

Born: June 17, 1856, Boston, Massachusetts. Died: March 25, 1943. Son of Horatio S. Burdett and Melvina Martin Burdett, George received an AB in 1881 from Harvard College. An organist, he composed organ works, piano pieces, and anthems, and was a frequent contributor to musical periodicals. He was a founding member of the American Guild of Organists. In 1887, he married Ellen S. Strong of Brookline, Massachusetts. © The Cyber Hymnal™. Used by permission. (www.hymntime.com)  Go to person page >