Holden

Oliver, compr. b. Shirley, Ma ., Sept. 18, 1765; d. Charles town, Sept. 4, 1844. At first a carpenter; began to write music about time of moving to Charles town, 1787; trained choir to sing Ode to Washington 1789; after 1792 conducted music store, published and composed music; first collection America's Harmony; m Union Harmony 1793 first appeared Coronation most famous time.