James Lord Pierpont

James Lord Pierpont
Background information
Born	(1822-04-25)April 25, 1822 Boston, Massachusetts, US
Died	August 5, 1893(1893-08-05) (aged 71) Winter Haven, Florida, US
Occupation(s)	Composer, songwriter, arranger, organist
Spouses	Millicent Cowee (1846–1856) Eliza Jane Purse
Military Service
Allegiance	Confederate States of America
Service / branch	Confederate Army
Years of service	1861-1865
Rank	Private
Unit	Lamar Rangers 1st Georgia Cavalry Battalion 5th Georgia Cavalry Regiment
Battles / wars	American Civil War Defence of the Georgia coast Atlanta Campaign Carolinas Campaign

James Lord Pierpont (April 25, 1822 – August 5, 1893)^[1] was an American songwriter, arranger, organist, Confederate States soldier, and composer. Pierpont wrote and composed "Jingle Bells" in 1857, originally titled "The One Horse Open Sleigh".

He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and died in Winter Haven, Florida. Although Pierpont is obscure today, his composition "Jingle Bells" has become synonymous with the Christmas holiday and is one of the most performed and most recognizable songs in the world.