The British Musical Biography

[E] Statham, Rev. William, clergyman and
musician, born at Tarporley Rectory, Cheshire,
September 26, 1832. Educated at Marl-
borough College, and University College,
Durham. B.A., 1856; Mus. Doc, 1876,
Durham. Vicar of EUesmere-Port from 1806,
and organist of the parish church. Orgaiiising
choirmaster, Fordsham Deaneries Choral
Association, 1869-79. Composer of an oratorio,
"The Beauty of Holiness," Liverpool, 1888;
Church Service in F (1869), songs, etc. Con-
tributed to Hymns Ancient and Modern ;
Hymnal Companion ; Primitive Methodist
Hymnal ; and Chants Ancient and Modern.
Organ arrangements, etc.

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