ST. CATHERINE (Hemy)

Adapter: James G. Walton

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Composer: Henri F. Hemy

HENRY F. HEMY (1818 - 1888) Hemy's father, Henri Hemy (1780-1859) was born in Germany. He volunteered for service as a military musician with the Duke of Buccleuch and came to England in 1797. He married Nancy Napier and chose Newcastle as his place of residence, evidently at 17 Eldon Place. There he taught the flute to the local gentry and many local bands. He eventually emigrated to Australia in 1852 with his brothers and sisters. His son Henry (sometimes spelled Henri) Frederick Hemy became a celebrated musician in the North East. He had spent time at sea as a young man, and emigrated to Australia in 1850 with his family. Unable to make his way satisfactorily as a musician in Melbourne, he returned to Newcastle, where he resided on N… Go to person page >