Newark, Nottingham shire

Eng., Sept. 16, 1845. Father ana mother STEWART musical, the latter a fine singer, sang in parish choir as a boy, studied oig. with Thirtle and Reay; attended St. John’s Coll., Hurst pier point, sang in choir; 1867-1883 orgt m London and suburbs; studied harmony with Mac farren, counterpoint with Bridge; conductor of three choral societies, rof. of voice and theory Black heath ons.; 1883 came to U. S. as precentor of St. John’s Cath., Denver; later orgt. and choirmaster St. Mark's Ch., dir. of Denver Cons.; 1894 removed to Los Angeles, Cal., where he is orgt. and choirmaster of St. John’s, Christ Church and Jewish Tempje, dir of choral clubs; has written in many forms, sacred and secular choral works, part-songs, anthems, songs, and a few pieces for orchestra ana military band.