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Henry W. Petrie

1857 – 1925

American composer

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Lived 1857 – 1925 (aged 68). Henry W. Petrie was an American composer.

"The Owls Serenade" with music by H. W. Petrie, 1894 sheet music cover Henry W. Petrie (March 4, 1857 - May 25, 1925) was an American composer and performer of popular music. Petrie was born in Bloomington, Illinois and died in Paw Paw, Michigan.

Songs "I Don't Want To Play In Your Yard" with Philip Wingate (1894) "Jonah and the Whale" w. Wingate Black (1894). "The Owls Serenade" w. Arthur J. Lamb (1894) "Asleep in the Deep" w. Arthur J. Lamb (1897) "Davy Jones' Locker" (1901) "Where The Sunset Turns The Ocean's Blue To Gold" with Eva Fern Buckner (1902) "In a Peach-basket Hat Made for Two" w. James M. Reilly (1909). "When The Twilight Comes To Kiss The Rose "Good-Night"" with Robert F. Roden (1912) While The Stars In The Heavens Shine On" w. Harry D. Kerr (1914)

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Important facts

Born

4 March 1857

Birth century

19th century

Died

25 May 1925

Occupation

Composer

Nationality

United States

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry W. Petrie?

American composer (1857–1925)

When was Henry W. Petrie born?

Henry W. Petrie was born on 4 March 1857.

When did Henry W. Petrie die?

Henry W. Petrie died on 25 May 1925.

What was Henry W. Petrie's occupation?

Henry W. Petrie was a composer.

What nationality was Henry W. Petrie?

Henry W. Petrie was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry W. Petrie

· Wikidata: Q5729707

· DBpedia: Henry W. Petrie

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