James Austin Butterfield
English-American composer (1837–1891)
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James Austin Butterfield (May 18, 1837 – July 6, 1891) was an English-American composer. His best-known composition is When You and I Were Young, Maggie, first published in 1866 (lyrics by George W. Johnson). Butterfield was born in England in 1837 and emigrated to the United States in 1856.[1][2][3]
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Also known asJ.A. Butterfield
Born
May 2, 1897
James Austin Butterfield
May 2, 1897
OriginHertfordshire, England
DiedApril 8, 1985 (aged 87)
New York City, U.S.
James Austin Butterfield | |
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| Also known as | J.A. Butterfield |
| Born | James Austin Butterfield May 2, 1897 |
| Origin | Hertfordshire, England |
| Died | April 8, 1985 (aged 87) New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Tin Pan Alley |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Instrument | Piano |
He was also the second president of the Music Teachers National Association, in 1878.[4]
James A. Butterfield died in Chicago, Illinois and is buried in Graceland Cemetery.[5]