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About Jonathan Edwards Spilman
Jonathan Edwards Spilman (15 April 1812 – 23 May 1896) was a Kentucky lawyer, minister, and composer. While at Transylvania Law School, 1837, he wrote the music for Robert Burns' Flow gently, sweet Afton, best remembered of his seven melodies. An adaptation of this music was used in one of the tunes to Away in a Manger.
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Jonathan Edwards Spilman's Timeline
| 1812 |
April 15, 1812
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Greenville, Muhlenburg County, Kentucky
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| 1856 |
February 16, 1856
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Covington, Garrard County, Kentucky
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| 1860 |
March 8, 1860
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| 1896 |
May 23, 1896
Age 84
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Flora, Illinois
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