W. C. Handy
American composer and musician
William Christopher Handy was an American composer and musician who referred to himself as the Father of the Blues. He was one of the most influential songwriters in the United States. Wikipedia
Born: November 16, 1873, Florence, AL
Died: March 28, 1958 (age 84 years), Sydenham Hospital
Parents: Elizabeth Brewer and Charles Barnard Handy
Children: Lucille Handy Springer and Florence Handy
Spouse: Irma Louise Logan (m. 1954–1958) and Elizabeth Virginia Price (m. 1896–1937)
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