About John Ashton
Lived 1830 – 1896 (aged 65–66). John Ashton was a British musician and composer.
John Ashton (1830 – 25 December 1896) was a Welsh musician from Montgomeryshire, who had worked as a policeman and shoemaker. He wrote a number of songs and hymns, including Trefeglwys, written in 1857.
Ashton's songs were published in Miwsig y Miloedd, Caniadau y Cysegr a'r Teulu, Llyfr Tonau Cynulleidfaol, and Cerddor yr Ysgol Sabothol. He died in New Zealand, having emigrated there in 1874.
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Who was John Ashton?
Welsh musician (1830-1896)
When was John Ashton born?
John Ashton was born in 1830 in Trefeglwys.
When did John Ashton die?
John Ashton died on 24 December 1896.
What was John Ashton's occupation?
John Ashton was a musician and composer.
What nationality was John Ashton?
John Ashton was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Ashton (composer)
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