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James Pierpont Biography
James Pierpont is one of the most popular and richest Rock Singer who was born on April 25, 1822 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. He is best known for his popular Christmas song Jingle Bells which he composed in 1857. Its original title was The One Horse Open Sleigh.
His song Jingle Bells was ranked among the top 25 most-recorded in history, surpassing other standards like Blue Skies by His song Jingle Bells was named one of the top 25 most-recorded songs in history, beating out other standards such as Blue Skies by Irving Berlin..
Reverend John Pierpont was his father and pastor of the Hollis Street Utarian Church in Boston. John Pierpont Morgan, a financier-banker, was his uncle. In 1857, he married Eliza Jane Purse, his second wife.
| Name | James Pierpont |
| First Name | James |
| Last Name | Pierpont |
| Occupation | Rock Singer |
| Birthday | April 25 |
| Birth Year | 1822 |
| Place of Birth | Boston |
| Home Town | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | John Pierpont, Mary Sheldon Lord |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Lillie Pierpont, Juriah Harris Pierpont, Thomas Pierpont, Josiah Pierpont, Maynard Pierpont |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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James Pierpont Net Worth
James Pierpont is one of the richest Rock Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Pierpont's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was an organist at a church and a music director. He left boarding school to join a whaling vessel called The Shark.
In 1970, he was inducted posthumously into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Rock Singer |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Who is James Pierpont Dating?
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James Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Pierpont celebrates birthday on April 25 of every year.
Why did James Lord Pierpont wrote Jingle Bells?
The son of a strict Unitarian minister, John Pierpont, he wrote to his mother about how much he enjoyed his sleigh ride through the beautiful countryside. That vision and his enjoyment of the sleigh racing in Medford, Mass., where he lived as a young man, are credited as the inspiration for Jingle Bells.
Where was Jingle Bells written?
At 19 High Street in Medford, Massachusetts, a plaque commemorates the spot where James Lord Pierpont (1822–1893) supposedly wrote the popular holiday song, inspired by sleigh races on Salem Street, while sitting in a tavern in 1850.
What was the original name of Jingle Bells?
4. “Jingle Bells” wasn’t the song’s original name. When the holiday ditty was first printed by a Boston music publishing house in 1857, it was released under the title “One Horse Open Sleigh.” When it was reissued two years later, the song had the more familiar title of “Jingle Bells.”
Where is James Pierpont buried?
| Death | 5 Aug 1893 (aged 71) Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, USA |
| Burial | Laurel Grove Cemetery North Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, USA Show Map |
| Memorial ID | 5108 · View Source |
Is Jingle Bells related to slavery?
It is nothing but a representation of slavery. This claim is taken from historical times when slaves were forced to wear collar bells around the neck. It was believed that this practice was used to deter slaves from escaping from their masters.
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