- Porter, Samuel
[E] Porter, Samuel, organist and composer,
born at Norwich, in 1733. He studied under
Maurice Greene, and was organist of Canter-
bury Cathedral, 1757-1803. He died at Canter-
bury, December 11, 1810. He composed Four
Anthems and Two Psalm Tunes," London
[1800]. "Cathedral Music in Score," edited
by Rev. W. Jas. Porter, London [1815].
Twenty-five Odes, hymn tunes, etc. in four
parts, London, 1800. Songs, glees, marches,
etc. His Service in D has been reprinted by
Novello.[+] William James Porter his son, was vicar
of Himbleton, and composed a " Selection of
15 Psalms from the new version.." London
[1840] ; as well as anthems, etc. Samuel
Porter, probably another son, who died on
July 14, 1823, held the position of organist of
Faversham Parish Church for 37 years, and
was a member of the King's Band for .the
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