Warren, George William, 1828-1902

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George William Warren was born in Albany, New York, on August 17, 1828. By the time he was 18, he was serving as the organist of St. Peter's Church, remaining until 1858, when he moved to St. Paul's Church, Albany. In 1860, he removed to Brooklyn, where he spent a decade as organist at the Church of the Holy Trinity. Between 1870 and 1900, he served as organist at St. Thomas' Church in New York. He was a frequent performer on the piano and organ, accompanist, and a composer of some merit. He died in New York on March 17, 1902. His son, Richard Henry Warren, was also well known in New York's musical circles.

From the description of Two scrapbooks of the musical activities of George William Warren, 1828-1902, an organist in Albany, Brooklyn, and later at St. Thomas' Church, New York City, 1828-1902. (Organ Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 610542018

Role Title Holding Repository
Relation Name
associatedWith Colt, Annie Matilda, person
associatedWith Fessenden, William Pitt, 1806-1869. person
associatedWith Fielder, William R. Fielder, Louise person
associatedWith Love family. family
associatedWith Lucy Prindle Love and Helen Love Scranton person
associatedWith St. Paul's Church (Albany, N.Y.) corporateBody
associatedWith St. Peter's Church (Albany, N.Y.) corporateBody
associatedWith St. Thomas' Church (New York, N.Y.) corporateBody
associatedWith Thomas A. Edison, Inc. corporateBody
associatedWith Thomas A. Edison, Inc. corporateBody
associatedWith Warren, Richard Henry, 1859-1933. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
New York (State)--New York
New York (State)--Albany
Subject
Church music
Concert programs
Music
Organists
Occupation
Arrangers
Composers
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Birth 1828-08-17

Death 1902-03-17

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