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Anthony Johnson Showalter

Anthony Johnson Showalter (May 1, 1858 – September 14, 1924) was an American gospel music composer, teacher and publisher. He was born in Cherry Grove, West Virginia. Showalter was trained in the Ruebush-Kieffer School of Music and was teaching in shape note singing schools by age fourteen.

Also recorded as Anthony J. Showalter · A. J. Showalter

Anthony Johnson Showalter

Burial at West Hill Cemetery, Dalton, Georgia.

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Born
1858 · Cherry Grove.
Died
1924 · Chattanooga.
Nationality
United States
Occupation
composer

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Anthony Johnson Showalter (May 1, 1858 – September 14, 1924) was an American gospel music composer, teacher and publisher. He was born in Cherry Grove, West Virginia. Showalter was trained in the Ruebush-Kieffer School of Music and was teaching in shape note singing schools by age fourteen.

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