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William Howard Doane (1832-1915) was an American
composer, editor of hymn books, businessman and inventor.
Composed over 2000 tunes, many for the hymns and Gospel songs
written by Fanny Crosby, including "Rescue the Perishing,"
"I Am Thine, O Lord," "Near the Cross," and "Safe in the
Arms of Jesus." |
Dr. W. H. Doane. Short
biography.
William H. Doane. Short
biography.
William Doane Gravesite. Spring
Grove Cemetery and Arboretum, Cincinnati, OH.
William
Howard Doane. Biographical
information, MIDI music and words for hymns.
Marriage and Children:
Married Frances Mary Treat, November 2, 1857. William and Fannie
had two daughters, Ida Frances (1858-1942) and Marguerite (1868-1954).
Mrs. Doane died, September 16, 1923.
Archival documents:
Papers of
William William Howard Doane.
Collection includes correspondence, photographs and biographical
sketch.
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