Richard Layton (organist) explained

Richard Layton (1815 – 21 March 1893) was an organist and composer based in Stamford, Lincolnshire.

Life

He was born in Peterborough in 1815, the son of Richard Layton (1786 - 1874), the Sexton of Peterborough Cathedral, and Martha Frisby. He was baptised on 26 March 1815.

He was a dealer in musical instruments based in Stamford, Lincolnshire.

He died on 21 March 1893^[1] and left £633 15s to his wife, Eliza.^[2]

Appointments

• Organist of St Martin's Church, Stamford 1836^[3] - ca. 1876
  • Organist of St Mary's Church, Stamford Organist of St George's Church, Stamford ca. 1878

Works

He wrote

• Hark the brazen trumpet sounds. 1841^[4]
• The Rosy Morn. 1843^[5]
• Star of Hope Polka^[6]
• Song of the Snow (words by S.L. Moore). 1873.
• Old Lindum Polka.

Notes and References

1. Grantham Journal - Saturday 25 March 1893. p.6. Stamford
2. England and Wales, National Probate Calendar. Probate, London. 5 May 1893
3. Stamford Mercury. Friday 1 July 1836. p.3.
4. Stamford Mercury. Friday 30 April 1841
5. Lincolnshire Chronicle - Friday 25 August 1843
6. Nottinghamshire Guardian. Saturday 8 October 1887. p.7. Local Notes and Queries