Nearer my God to Thee: John Frederick Clarke by ric gustafson
John Frederick Clarke was born on July 28 1883 to John Robert Clarke and Ellen Clarke. Between 1887 and 1891, John's father left the family and fled to America to live with his brother. In 1909, John was playing bass at the Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool. At this time, John was playing at the Argyle Theatre in Birkenhead. In June of 1911, John played in the orchestra to celebrate the coronation of King George V.
To be able to go to New York for his father's funeral, John accepted the offer in April 1912 to play bass on the maiden voyage of the Titanic.
The End- dedicated to Tom E
research help: ' The Band That Played On' by Steve Turner
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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