Hugh W. Dougall Explained

Hugh W. Dougall
Birth Name:Hugh Willard Dougall
Birth Date:March 6, 1872
Birth Place:Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Death Place:Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Resting Place:Salt Lake City Cemetery
Occupation:Hymnwriter
Notable Works:"Jesus of Nazareth, Savior and King", "The Bridge Builder", and the music to "Come Unto Him".
Parents:William B. Dougall
Maria Young
Relatives:Brigham Young (grandfather)
Portals:LDS

Hugh W. Dougall (March 6, 1872–) was a Latter-day Saint hymnwriter.

Dougall was born in Salt Lake City to William B. Dougall and his wife the former Maria Young. Dougall's mother was a daughter of Brigham Young.

Dougall served an LDS mission in the Southern States Mission from 1894-1896. Among hymns by Dougall are "Jesus of Nazareth, Savior and King" and the music to "Come Unto Him". His song "The Bridge Builder" was used extensively by the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association in the early 20th century.

Dougall also served as music supervisor for Utah's Public Schools. Dougall was also involved with the Salt Lake Opera Company.[1]

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  1. https://books.google.com/books?id=3xRCAAAAIAAJ&dq=%22Hugh+W.+Dougall%22&pg=PA41 Horace G. Whitney. The Drama in Utah: The Story of the Salt Lake Theatre. (Salt Lake City: The Deseret News, 1915