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Green, William

1775-1860

piper (&c.) mentioned by name

Born in Morpeth; Piper to the Duchess of Northumberland (1806-1849); His mother Isabel was the elder sister of William Cant, another renowned early piper; Father of William Thomas (Tom).

Instrument: Northumbrian smallpipes

Sources

Bibby-Wilson, Kim & Moore, Anne (eds.): Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum: souvenir guide. Newcastle upon Tyne, 2003, p.14*.

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