About John Hill Hewitt

John Hill Hewitt was an American composer, playwright, and poet. He is best known for his songs about the American South, including "A Minstrel's Return from the War", "The Soldier's Farewell", "The Stonewall Quickstep", and "Somebody's Darling". His output during the American Civil War earned him the epithets "Bard of the Stars and Bars" and "Bard of the Confederacy".

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John Hill Hewitt

American songwriter, playwright and poet (1801–1890)

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Occupation: teacher, writer, journalist, songwriter

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July 11, 1801, 1801

Died

October 7, 1890, 1890

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