John Fawcett (of Bolton) (8 December 1789 – 26 October 1867) began in life as a shoemaker but taught himself to be a musician, at Bolton-le-moors. In 1825, Fawcett moved to Bolton, in Lancashire, and became an organist, choir leader, and composer.
John Fawcett (of Bolton), born on December 8, 1789, began his life as a shoemaker but later developed skills in music. He relocated to Bolton, Lancashire, in 1825, where he became an organist, choir leader, and composer.