Introduction
Born: July 4, 1826, Lawrenceburg, Pennsylvania.
Died: January 13, 1864, New York City.
Buried: Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Born: July 4, 1826, Lawrenceburg, Pennsylvania.
Died: January 13, 1864, New York City.
Buried: Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Foster is best known as a composer of popular music, such as Swanee River. His works have been adapted to a number of hymns and Gospel songs.