James Henry Fillmore, Sr.

1849-1936

Born: June 1, 1849, Cincinnati, Ohio. Died: February 8, 1936, Cincinnati, Ohio. Buried: Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Son of a Disciples of Christ minister, Fillmore began supporting his family at age 16 by running his father’s singing school, after his father’s death. In 1874, he and his brothers founded the Fillmore Brothers Music House in Cincinnati. He composed a number of hymn tunes, anthems, and cantatas. Frederick Augustus Fillmore was his brother. James collaborated with Jessie Brown Pounds for some 30 years. His works include:

• Songs of Glory, 1874

Music:

1. All the World for Jesus (2)
2. Beautiful Garden of Prayer, The
3. Glory in the Highest
4. I Am Resolved
5. I Know That My Redeemer Liveth
6. Purer in Heart, O God
7. We Are Going Down the Valley