Lydia H. Tilton

Lydia H. Tilton (, Heath; July 10, 1839 – July 26, 1915) was an American journalist and temperance worker. Also a poet, she was well known in literary circles. "Old Glory", lyrics by Tilton, set to the tune of "Dixie", was the national song of the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.).

Early life and education Lydia Priscilla Heath was born in Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, July 10, 1839. Her mother was Chloe (Blake) Heath (1800–1877). Her father was Abel Heath (1797–1852), and thereafter resided in Washington, D.C., They had two daughters, Emma (b. 1872) and Anna (b. 1874). and the Superintendent of Temperance Instruction of the Non-Partisan National Woman's Christian Temperance Union in Washington, D.C. Subsequently, she served as the national legislative secretary of the Non-Partisan National Woman's Christian Temperance Union, being active in its work. Burial was at Arlington National Cemetery.

Selected works Poems "All Things" (1883) "The Bridal Wreath" (1883) "Furnishing the House" (1883) "The Kiss at the Door" (1883) "Words" (1895) "All Things" (1895) "The Sparrows" (1895)

Songs "Old Glory" (lyrics)