Young, John Matthew Wilson

1822-1897

English musician; born at Durham. He was the first boy soloist at Durham Cathedral and was pupil and assistant of Dr. Henshaw. He was appointed organist of Lincoln Cathedral in 1850, holding the position until 1895. He died at W. Norwood. His compositions include the sacred cantata The Return of Israel, a Festival Service, a Morning Service, Te Deums, and Anthems.