Marion Dix Sullivan
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Marion Dix Sullivan (fl.
1840–50) was an American composer. She was born in New Hampshire
, sister of General John A. Dix, of New York
, and of philanthropist Dorothy L. Dix. Little is known about her background, but she was considered the first American woman to write a "hit" song, "The Blue Juniata" which was referenced by Mark Twain
in his autobiography.
Floruit
Floruit , abbreviated fl. , is a Latin verb meaning "flourished", denoting the period of time during which something was active...
1840–50) was an American composer. She was born in New Hampshire
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state was named after the southern English county of Hampshire. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian...
, sister of General John A. Dix, of New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, and of philanthropist Dorothy L. Dix. Little is known about her background, but she was considered the first American woman to write a "hit" song, "The Blue Juniata" which was referenced by Mark Twain
Mark Twain
Samuel Langhorne Clemens , better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist...
in his autobiography.
Works
Selected works include:- The Blue Juniata (1844)
- Juniata Ballads compilation
- Lightly On
- Evening Hymn to the Savior
- The Field of Monterey""