Obituary, The Pelham Sun, Fri, Dec 4, 1931
MRS. E.T. CRAWFORD FOUNDER OF MANOR CHORAL IS DEAD
Was Well Known as a Composer: Member of Rubenstein Club, First Women's Choral Club in Country.
Mrs. Ella Tichenor Crawford, noted composer, pianist, singer and poetress, died at her home No. 315 Pelhamdale avenue, Pelham Heights, Saturday after an illness of three weeks. She was in her 64th year.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Burr Davis Funeral Chapel in Mount Vernon. The Rev. Otho F. Bartholow of that city, conducted the services. Mrs. Frederic T. Wood of Pelhamwood, a friend of Mrs. Crawford for many years, sang two hymns. Interment was in Kensico Cemetery.
Mrs. Crawford is survived by her husband, George B. Crawford, a son, Morell T. Crawfod, a brother, Frank M. Tichenor of Mount Vernon, and a sister, Mrs. L. A. Rudolph.
She had resided in Pelham for 32 years and was well known and beloved by all who knew her. Her great interest in music led her to organize the first choral society to be formed in the Pelhams. This group later became the choral section of the Manor Club. She had composed many songs and for many years was active in the affairs of the Rubinstein Club of New York City,m the first women's choral club to be organized in the entire country. This organization is now in its 45th year of existence.
Among Mrs. Crawford's better known musical compositions which have been published are "The Message," dedicated to the Pelham Juniors, the "U.S.A. Emblem Song," "Liberty," "Live," for which she wrote the music and which is the song of the National Life Conservation Society.
In 1920, Mrs. Crawford's composition, "Strength in Union," was awarded first prize in the competition held by the New York state Federation of Women's Clubs for a state song.
She wrote many poems and was prominent for many years in the affairs of the Literature Section of the Manor club.
Members of the Rubenstein Club remembered Mrs. Crawford for her beautiful singing voice and talent at the piano. While a member of this group, she wrote the words for a song which proved popular with the members. This song, "Singing as You Go," was sung to the tune of "Onward Christian Soldiers." The lyrics Mrs. Crawford wrote for this song follow....
Ella Tichenor Crawford is the 2nd great aunt of contributor's spouse.
MRS. E.T. CRAWFORD FOUNDER OF MANOR CHORAL IS DEAD
Was Well Known as a Composer: Member of Rubenstein Club, First Women's Choral Club in Country.
Mrs. Ella Tichenor Crawford, noted composer, pianist, singer and poetress, died at her home No. 315 Pelhamdale avenue, Pelham Heights, Saturday after an illness of three weeks. She was in her 64th year.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Burr Davis Funeral Chapel in Mount Vernon. The Rev. Otho F. Bartholow of that city, conducted the services. Mrs. Frederic T. Wood of Pelhamwood, a friend of Mrs. Crawford for many years, sang two hymns. Interment was in Kensico Cemetery.
Mrs. Crawford is survived by her husband, George B. Crawford, a son, Morell T. Crawfod, a brother, Frank M. Tichenor of Mount Vernon, and a sister, Mrs. L. A. Rudolph.
She had resided in Pelham for 32 years and was well known and beloved by all who knew her. Her great interest in music led her to organize the first choral society to be formed in the Pelhams. This group later became the choral section of the Manor Club. She had composed many songs and for many years was active in the affairs of the Rubinstein Club of New York City,m the first women's choral club to be organized in the entire country. This organization is now in its 45th year of existence.
Among Mrs. Crawford's better known musical compositions which have been published are "The Message," dedicated to the Pelham Juniors, the "U.S.A. Emblem Song," "Liberty," "Live," for which she wrote the music and which is the song of the National Life Conservation Society.
In 1920, Mrs. Crawford's composition, "Strength in Union," was awarded first prize in the competition held by the New York state Federation of Women's Clubs for a state song.
She wrote many poems and was prominent for many years in the affairs of the Literature Section of the Manor club.
Members of the Rubenstein Club remembered Mrs. Crawford for her beautiful singing voice and talent at the piano. While a member of this group, she wrote the words for a song which proved popular with the members. This song, "Singing as You Go," was sung to the tune of "Onward Christian Soldiers." The lyrics Mrs. Crawford wrote for this song follow....
Ella Tichenor Crawford is the 2nd great aunt of contributor's spouse.
Obituary, The Pelham Sun, Fri, Dec 4, 1931
MRS. E.T. CRAWFORD FOUNDER OF MANOR CHORAL IS DEAD
Was Well Known as a Composer: Member of Rubenstein Club, First Women's Choral Club in Country.
Mrs. Ella Tichenor Crawford, noted composer, pianist, singer and poetress, died at her home No. 315 Pelhamdale avenue, Pelham Heights, Saturday after an illness of three weeks. She was in her 64th year.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Burr Davis Funeral Chapel in Mount Vernon. The Rev. Otho F. Bartholow of that city, conducted the services. Mrs. Frederic T. Wood of Pelhamwood, a friend of Mrs. Crawford for many years, sang two hymns. Interment was in Kensico Cemetery.
Mrs. Crawford is survived by her husband, George B. Crawford, a son, Morell T. Crawfod, a brother, Frank M. Tichenor of Mount Vernon, and a sister, Mrs. L. A. Rudolph.
She had resided in Pelham for 32 years and was well known and beloved by all who knew her. Her great interest in music led her to organize the first choral society to be formed in the Pelhams. This group later became the choral section of the Manor Club. She had composed many songs and for many years was active in the affairs of the Rubinstein Club of New York City,m the first women's choral club to be organized in the entire country. This organization is now in its 45th year of existence.
Among Mrs. Crawford's better known musical compositions which have been published are "The Message," dedicated to the Pelham Juniors, the "U.S.A. Emblem Song," "Liberty," "Live," for which she wrote the music and which is the song of the National Life Conservation Society.
In 1920, Mrs. Crawford's composition, "Strength in Union," was awarded first prize in the competition held by the New York state Federation of Women's Clubs for a state song.
She wrote many poems and was prominent for many years in the affairs of the Literature Section of the Manor club.
Members of the Rubenstein Club remembered Mrs. Crawford for her beautiful singing voice and talent at the piano. While a member of this group, she wrote the words for a song which proved popular with the members. This song, "Singing as You Go," was sung to the tune of "Onward Christian Soldiers." The lyrics Mrs. Crawford wrote for this song follow....
Ella Tichenor Crawford is the 2nd great aunt of contributor's spouse.
MRS. E.T. CRAWFORD FOUNDER OF MANOR CHORAL IS DEAD
Was Well Known as a Composer: Member of Rubenstein Club, First Women's Choral Club in Country.
Mrs. Ella Tichenor Crawford, noted composer, pianist, singer and poetress, died at her home No. 315 Pelhamdale avenue, Pelham Heights, Saturday after an illness of three weeks. She was in her 64th year.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Burr Davis Funeral Chapel in Mount Vernon. The Rev. Otho F. Bartholow of that city, conducted the services. Mrs. Frederic T. Wood of Pelhamwood, a friend of Mrs. Crawford for many years, sang two hymns. Interment was in Kensico Cemetery.
Mrs. Crawford is survived by her husband, George B. Crawford, a son, Morell T. Crawfod, a brother, Frank M. Tichenor of Mount Vernon, and a sister, Mrs. L. A. Rudolph.
She had resided in Pelham for 32 years and was well known and beloved by all who knew her. Her great interest in music led her to organize the first choral society to be formed in the Pelhams. This group later became the choral section of the Manor Club. She had composed many songs and for many years was active in the affairs of the Rubinstein Club of New York City,m the first women's choral club to be organized in the entire country. This organization is now in its 45th year of existence.
Among Mrs. Crawford's better known musical compositions which have been published are "The Message," dedicated to the Pelham Juniors, the "U.S.A. Emblem Song," "Liberty," "Live," for which she wrote the music and which is the song of the National Life Conservation Society.
In 1920, Mrs. Crawford's composition, "Strength in Union," was awarded first prize in the competition held by the New York state Federation of Women's Clubs for a state song.
She wrote many poems and was prominent for many years in the affairs of the Literature Section of the Manor club.
Members of the Rubenstein Club remembered Mrs. Crawford for her beautiful singing voice and talent at the piano. While a member of this group, she wrote the words for a song which proved popular with the members. This song, "Singing as You Go," was sung to the tune of "Onward Christian Soldiers." The lyrics Mrs. Crawford wrote for this song follow....
Ella Tichenor Crawford is the 2nd great aunt of contributor's spouse.
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