The British Musical Biography

[E] Ashton, Charles, tenor singer, born at
Lincoln, Feb. 1, 1815. In 1822 he became
a chorister in the cathedral under Benjamin
Whall, the choirmaster. Appointed first tenor
at Lincoln Cathedral, 1831, and held the post
till 1841. He also acted as organist in the
churches of St. Peter's at Gowts, and St.
Peter's in Eastgate, Lincoln. He was leading
tenor at Durham Cathedral from 1841 till
1862. He was a successful teacher of singing,
and sang at many of the provincial festivals.
Died at London, July 11, 1862, when there
seeking medical advice. He published several
anthems arranged from Beethoven, Mozart,
etc., and issued " Services of the church . . .
consisting of the Preces, Responses, etc., as
sung in Durham Cathedral . . ." London,
1844. Several of his children inherited his
musical taste, among whom are Algernon and
Diana, separately noticed.

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