JOHNSON, FRANCIS (also known as FRANK JOHNSON). Composer ( in Martinique, West Indies; in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). Little is known of his early career. According to The Master Musician (see bibl. below), he went to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1809. He first attracted wide attention in 1818 when G. Willig published his Six Setts
of Cotillions and the press reported that he was encouraged by the public's response to his dance orchestra. A book published in 1819 identified him...
JOHNSON, FRANCIS
(1792–1844)> COMPOSER