George F. Root

George Frederick Root was an American songwriter who found particular fame during the American Civil War, with songs such as "Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!", "The Vacant Chair", "Just Before The Battle, Mother", "The Battle Cry of Freedom", and "Ring The Bells Of Heaven".

b. Au­gust 30, 1820, Shef­field, Mas­sa­chu­setts

d. Au­gust 6, 1895, Bai­ley Isl­and, Maine