James Lord Pierpont | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | April 25, 1822 Boston, Massachusetts, US |
| Died | August 5, 1893 (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/ | 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 |
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.
- ^ Lewis, Dave "James Pierpont Biography", AllMusic, retrieved December 16, 2011