Abbey

John, org. builder, b. Whilton, Eng., Dec. 22, 1785; d. Versailles, Feb. 19, 1859. Trained under Davis and Ru ell; went to France at invitation of S4b. Erard; improved French organs by English mechanism, among many orgs. built first in Paris Op4ra. Left sons E. and J. in same busine . Dictionary of Musicians