Swan, Timothy
Variant namesTimothy Swan (1758-1842, composer and compiler of sacred tunes and secular music, was born in Worcester, Mass., and settled as a hatter in Northfield, Mass. Swan later began teaching music in Suffield, Conn., where he composed the greater part of his works and published The Songster's Assistant, 1800 and New England Harmony, 1801. He returned to Northfield in 1807, continued to compose for publication, and wrote poetry in the Scottish dialect for local newspapers.
From the description of Papers, 1783-1844. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 191309286
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| referencedIn | Nicolas Slonimsky Collection, 1873-1997, (bulk 1920-1990) | Library of Congress. Music Division | |
| creatorOf | Swan, Timothy. Timothy Swan manuscript music, ca. 1802. | Connecticut Historical Society | |
| creatorOf | Swann, William, 1746-1835. William Swann miscellaneous papers, 1775-1795. | Maine Historical Society Library | |
| referencedIn | Bennet, Orpha O. Music book, [ca. 1817]. | Winterthur Library | |
| creatorOf | Swan, Timothy, 1758-1842. [6 musical compositions, copy of copyright for his New England Harmony and a compilation of musical definitions and rules] [microform]. | HCL Technical Services, Harvard College Library | |
| referencedIn | Howe family additional papers, 1662-1839 (inclusive), 1694-1797 (bulk). | Houghton Library | |
| creatorOf | Swan, Timothy, 1758-1842. Papers, 1783-1844. | Gadsden Public Library |
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| associatedWith | Bennet, Orpha O. | person |
| associatedWith | Bronson, Enos, 1774-1823. | person |
| associatedWith | Brownson, Oliver, 1746-1815. | person |
| associatedWith | Connecticut Historical Society. Library. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Ely, Alexander, 1763-1848. | person |
| associatedWith | Howe family. | family |
| associatedWith | Slonimsky, Nicolas, 1894-1995 | person |
| associatedWith | Swan, Emily Cordelia, 1793-1856. | person |
| associatedWith | Swann, William, 1746-1835. | person |
| associatedWith | Swan, William Cushing, 1805-1844. | person |
| associatedWith | Webster, Ezekiel, 1788-1845. | person |
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Birth 1758-07-23
Death 1842
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