Luther Magby Explained

Luther Martin Magby
Birth Date:June 5, 1896
Birth Place:South Carolina, U.S.
Death Place:Hartley County, Texas, U.S.
Nationality:American
Occupation:Gospel singer
Years Active:1927

Luther Martin Magby (June 5, 1896 November 10, 1966) was an American gospel singer who recorded two songs for Columbia Records in Atlanta, Georgia on November 11, 1927. He both sang and accompanied himself on harmonium and tambourine.

He and his wife Mamie were born in South Carolina. At the time of the 1920 Census, they and their one-year-old son Luther C. were living on a farm in Greenville County, South Carolina. Luther's occupation was recorded as "Farmer, General Farm." He is recorded as having died in Hartley County, Texas; although his residence at the time is recorded as Dalhart, Texas, which is in Dallam County.[1]

In 2002, someone by the name of "Luther Magby" was performing in gospel shows at state fairs. The surname is uncommon, and this may have been his son, Luther C.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Washington Phillips – Storefront and Street Gospel . document-records.com . Guido . van Rijn . Guido van Rijn . 2003 . August 18, 2015 .
  2. Web site: COLUMBIA (USA) 14000D series Numerical Listing . 78discography.com . September 5, 2015 .
  3. Web site: Early Gospel Singers – M – Early Gospel Music . 2023-03-28 . en-US.