The British Musical Biography

[E] Baker, Sir Henry Williams, Bart.,
musician and clergyman, born London, May
27, 1821. Son of vice-admiral Sir Henry
Loraine Baker, C.B.. He was educated at
Cambridge University, and graduated B.A.,
1844, and M.A., 1847. Vicar of Monkland,
near Leominster, 1851. Succeeded his father
as a baronet, 1859. Died at Monkland Vicar-
age, February 12, 1877. He was the originator
and one of the compilers of "Hymns Ancient
and Modern," 1858, _ and numerous later
editions, to which he contributed " Step-
hanos" and "St. Timothy." He published
a volume of "Daily Prayers" and various
religious works.

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