Andrews, John Charles 11.feb.1802-16.aug.1858 England Yorkshire, Hull - Alabama, Camden
professor of music, shortly after marriage he emigrated to the USA, 1826-1850 residing in Troy NY, 24.may.1839 he played 'an unidentified instrument' in the orchestra in the first great Union Concert organized by the Sacred Music Society at the Broadway Tabernacle New York with some 900 singers representing 31 choirs from churches in New York and neighbouring places, 3.apr.1840 Thomas Hastings' Academy of Sacred Music performed a composition of him in an oratorio concert with soloist Marcus Colburn at the Chatham Street Chapel in New York, 1850 as professor of music residing with wife and 6 children in Troy, he may have moved to Alabama for health reasons because he made his will there in his early fifties, music teacher at the Wilcox Female Institute in Camden ; 7.jan.1822 in Hull Sculcoates he married Jane Ann Lamb (Hull 1804-13.mar.1882 Camden) ; they had 15 children : singer Jane Ann, Alvira (Troy 1826-), Catherine (Troy 1829-), printer William (Troy 1832-), captain Willard Hart (Troy 30.jun.1840-), 14th child composer Henri Herz (Troy 1847-), 15th child Comillo (Troy 10.jul.1849-)

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[] An anthem for Christmas, with an accompaniment for the organ or piano forte most respectfully dedicated to the Reverd. Edward Ballard, rector of St. Stephens Church Pittsfield pub Firth, Hall & Pond, New York ?1830
[] The heaven is my throne, an anthem. Voice, chorus and piano composed for the dedication of the First Presbyterian Church, Troy, N.Y., and most respectfully dedicated to the Rev. Nathan S.S. Beman, D.D. pub G. J. Loomis, Albany 1836
[] The Nagel gallopade composed and dedicated to his friend Giovanni Nagle pub A. Kidder at the Troy Book & Music Store, 186 River Street, Troy 1842
[] United States grand march. Piano composed and respectfully dedicated to Genrl. John E. Wool, Commander of the Eastern Division of the United States Army pub Firth & Hall and James L. Hewitt & Co., New York 1843
[] Love can ne'er survive esteem, a favorite song "sung with great applause by Miss Jane A. Andrews" "... and dedicated to Miss Jane P. Hart" pub Firth & Hall, New York 1843
[] O love is like the rose, Rosalie. Voice and piano "as sung with great applause by Jane Andrews" dedication : Composed and respectfully dedicated to Miss Elisabeth Hart pub Oliver Ditson, Boston 1844
[] Vermont grand march composed and respectfully dedicated to F.W. Hopkins, adjutant & inspector genl. of Vermont pub Geo. P. Reed, Boston 1846
[] The Rio Grande quick march. Piano composed and respectfully dedicated to Major Genl. Z. Taylor, commander of the army of occupation [Mexican War 1846-1848] pub Firth & Hall, New York 1848
[] Somebody's coming, but I'll not tell who. Song words and music John C. Andrews pub Firth, Pond & Co., New York 1848/1855
[] Camden grand polka. Piano pub Geo. P. Reed & Co., Boston 1851
[] The heather bell, a favorite song for the piano forte words Robert Hamilton Esq. pub Firth, Pond & Co., New York 1858
[] The mild moon lends her misty light. Voice and piano composed and respectfully dedicated to William H. Stewart, Esq. by his friend John C. Andrews pub Published at the Troy Music Saloon by John C. Andrews, Troy
[] To Hudson's side. Voice and piano composed and respectfully dedicated to Miss Catharine Van Wyck pub Dubois & Stodart, New York
[] Trojan grand march. Piano as performed by the Troy City Band composed and respectfully dedicated to Philip T. Heartt Esq. pub John C. Andrews, Washington Square, Troy
[] Trojan quick step. Piano as performed by the Troy City Band composed and respectfully dedicated to John H. Willard Esq. pub John C. Andrews, Troy
[] Firemans quick march. Piano composed and respectfully dedicated to Albert Richard Esqr., officers & members of the Troy Fire Company pub John C. Andrews, Troy
[] Seminary waltz. Piano composed and dedicated to Miss Mary W. Dodd pub John C. Andrews, Washington Square, Troy

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