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John Philip Sousa 1854 - 1932

John Philip Sousa was born on November 6, 1854 in Washington, District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia United States. He was married to Jane Van Middlesworth (Bellis) Sousa in 1879, and they were together until John's death on March 6, 1932. John Sousa had children John Sousa Jr, Jane Priscilla Sousa, and Helen Sousa.

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November 6, 1854
Washington, District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia, United States
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Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
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Irving Berlin with other Musical Greats
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Irving Berlin with other Musical Greats
Irving Berlin (composer, lyricist) with other musical greats (left to right): Gene Buck (songwriter), Victor Herbert (composer, cellist, conductor), John Philip Sousa (composer, conductor), Harry B. Smith (writer, lyricist and composer), Jerome Kern (composer - musical theater, popular music), (Irving Berlin) , George W. Meyer (songwriter), Irving Bibo (composer), and Otto Harbach (lyricist and librettist of musical comedies).

This is an incredible collection of musical talent in the 1920's. I don't know of a comparable group today - but these men knew music and words and ran with it all!

Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, Al Aumuller photographer
Date & Place: in New York, New York USA
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John Philip Sousa Nov 6, 1854 - Mar 6, 1932
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John Philip Sousa Nov 6, 1854 - Mar 6, 1932
Jane Van Middlesworth (Bellis) Sousa
Jane Van Middlesworth (Bellis) Sousa Feb 22, 1862 - Mar 11, 1944
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John Philip Sousa Jr Apr 1, 1881 - May 18, 1937
Helen Sousa Jan 21, 1887 - Oct 14, 1975
Jane Priscilla Sousa Aug 7, 1882 - Oct 28, 1958
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Sousa, Shirley (Oct 9, 1948 - Jan 9, 2009) Sousa, Brenda (Jul 12, 1952 - Jan 4, 2004) Sousa, Joyce (Jul 9, 1953 - Aug 6, 2009) Sousa, Wilfred (Jan 1, 1902 - Feb 1983) Sousa, Mayme (Jul 4, 1920 - Mar 1987) Sousa, Lawrence (Mar 21, 1929 - Jan 23, 1992) Sousa, Joseph (Jun 13, 1899 - Jun 1977) Sousa, Leo (Aug 12, 1932 - Mar 31, 2001) Sousa, Darlene (Aug 17, 1956 - Jun 3, 2010) Sousa, Marie (Sep 23, 1916 - Jan 9, 2006)
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