Paul Barnes (songwriter) explained

Paul Barnes
Birth Name:George Franklin Feger
Birth Date:10 October 1868
Birth Place:Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania
Death Place:New York, New York
Occupation:Songwriter, actor, singer
Notable Works:"Goodbye, Dolly Gray"

Paul Barnes (pseudonym of George Franklin Feger; October 10, 1868 – May 8, 1922) was a vaudeville comedic actor, singer, pianist, and songwriter who, with Will D. Cobb as lyricist, in 1897 composed the Spanish–American War-era hit, "Goodbye, Dolly Gray."

Selected works

Worked published by Cruger Bros., New York

The following works were published by Cruger Bros., New York:

Worked published by Morse Music Publishing Company

The following works were published by Morse Music Publishing Company:

Worked published by Howley, Haviland & Dresser

The following works were published by Howley, Haviland & Dresser:

Worked published by Paul Dresser Publishing Company

The following works were published by Paul Dresser Publishing Company:

Family

Paul Barnes' father, Pvt. William J. Feger, was a musician (E cornetist) and organizer and leader of a band in the 48th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War under the command of Brig. Gen James Nagle.