A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Hoyland, John

HOYLAND, John, son of a cutler at Sheffield, born in 1783, in early life a pupil of William Mather, organist of St. James's Church in that town. In 1808 he succeeded his master, and in 1819 removed to Louth, Lincolnshire, where he established himself as a teacher, and was shortly afterwards chosen organist of the parish church. He composed several anthems and other pieces of sacred music, besides songs and pianoforte pieces. He died Jan. 18, 1827. His son, William, was elected organist of Louth parish church in 1829, and held the appointment until his death, Nov. 1, 1857.

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