John Alcock (organist)

He was a pupil of John Stanley at St. Paul's Cathedral, and he earned a doctorate in music at the University of Oxford in 1766. Much detail of his life is included in his semi-autobiographical novel, The Life Of Miss Fanny Brown published under the pseudonym John Piper in 1771. He also held a position as private organist to the Earl of Donegall. He was: • Organist of St Andrew's Church, Plymouth 1737–1741 • Organist of St Laurence's Church, Reading 1741–1750 • Organist of Lichfield Cathedral 1750–1766 • Organist of Holy Trinity Church, Sutton Coldfield 1761–1786 • Organist of St. Editha's Church, Tamworth 1766–1790 ==Personal life==

John Alcock married Margaret Beaumont (1711–1792) on 20 May 1737. They had several children, including their eldest son and fellow composer John (1740—1791) and youngest son and organist William (1756—1833). ==References==