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Black plaque № 18470

Fort Worth, TX, United States

William John Marsh. Born near Liverpool, England, William John Marsh was an accomplished organist and musician when he came to Fort Worth in 1904 to enter the cotton business. In addition to his bookkeeping work, he served as organist and choirmaster for two area churches and one synagogue, and as c

horal director and professor of organ at Texas Christian University. He also composed over 100 pieces of music. In 1929, his composition "Texas, our Texas" won in competition to become the official st

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