The British Musical Biography

[E] Nicolson, Ludovick, composer and vio-
linist, who was a weaver to trade. He was
born in Paisley about 1770, and died there
August 3, 1852. He was an associate of R. A.
Smith, Tannahill the poet, and other worthies
of his time. Compiler of " A collection of
psalm and hymn tunes in four parts, adapted
to various meti'es and may be used in the
principal churches, chapels, and dissenting
congregations in Scotland," Paisley (Glasgow
engraved), about 1852. The tunes "Paisley"
and " Low Church " are by him.

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