STEPHEN COLLINS FOSTER BIOGRAPHY
STEPHEN COLLINS FOSTER BIOGRAPHY from the Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John Cousin.
FOSTER, STEPHEN COLLINS (1826-1864). —Song-writer, was born in Pittsburgh. He wrote over 100 songs, many of which had extraordinary popularity, among which may be mentioned The Old Folks at Home , Nelly Bly , Old Dog Tray , Camp Town Races , Massa's in de cold, cold Ground , and Come where my Love lies Dreaming . He composed the music to his songs.