Henry Clay Work (October 1, 1832 - June 8, 1884) was an American composer and songwriter. Very little is known about him. He was born in Middletown, Connecticut, the son of a prominent opponent of slavery, and he too was also an active abolitionist and Union supporter. His home became a stop on the Underground Railroad, and was instrumental in the escape of several thousand slaves seeking freedom, for which his father was imprisoned. Henry was self taught in music. Wikipedia
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American composer and songwriter. His popular song "Grand-Father's Clock" (1875) sold nearly one million copies, a total unprecedented at that time. www.imdb.com/name/nm1281734/