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JOHNSON OATMAN JR., son of Johnson and Rachel Ann Oatman, was born near Medford, N.J., April 21, His father was an excellent singer, and it always delighted the son to sit by his side and hear him sing the songs of the church. JOHNSON OATMAN JR., son of Johnson and Rachel Ann Oatman, was born near Medford, N.J., April 21, 1856. JOHNSON OATMAN JR., son of Johnson and Rachel Ann Oatman, was born near Medford, N.J., Ap. His father was an excellent singer, and it always delighted the son to sit by his side and hear him sing the songs of the church.
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Johnson Oatman Jr. (–) wrote lyrics for thousands of gospel songs. His most famous hymn was “Count Your Blessings.” This year marks the th anniversary of his death. Johnson Oatman, Jr. -
Born: April 21, , near Medford, New Jersey. Died: September 25, , Norman, Oklahoma. Buried:Evergreen Cemetery, Lumberton, New Jersey. Johnson was the son of Johnson Oatman and Rachel Ann Cline, husband of Wilhelmina R. Reid of Lumberton, New Jersey (married July 21, ), and father of Miriam Oatman. Oatman, Johnson, Jr. (1856-1922), gospel hymn writer
Johnson Oatman, Jr., son of Johnson and Rachel Ann Oatman, was born near Medford, N. J., April 21, His father was an excellent singer, and it always delighted the son to sit by his side and hear him sing the songs of the church.
Count Your Blessings - Hymnology Archive
Johnson Oatman, Jr., born April 21, , was a citizen of Lumberton, N.J. His dad was a local merchant and just happened to be the best singer in town, with a rich, powerful voice. Johnson Oatman, Jr. (1856-1922) Born: April 21, 1856, near Medford, New Jersey. Oatman attended Herbert’s Academy in Vincentown, New Jersey, and the New Jersey Collegiate Institute, Bordentown, New Jersey. He was ordained as a Methodist Episcopal minister, but his pastoral work was confined to local churches, as he worked full time in the retail and insurance industries. He wrote lyrics for 5,000 Gospel songs. Hymns.
Born: April 21, 1856, near Medford, New Jersey. Biography and Gospel songs of Johnson Oatman, Jr. (1856–1922) 1856–1922. Biography. Johnson was the son of Johnson Oatman and Rachel Ann Cline.
Johnson Oatman Jr. (1856–1922) wrote lyrics for thousands of gospel songs. Johnson Oatman Jr. (1856–1922) wrote lyrics for thousands of gospel songs. His most famous hymn was “Count Your Blessings.” This year marks the 100th anniversary of his death. Oatman, the son of Johnson and Rachel Ann Oatman, was born Ap, near Medford, New Jersey, where his father was a merchant.
Heroes of the Faith: Remembering prolific hymnwriter Johnson ...
Johnson Oatman Jr. (–) was one of the most prolific gospel songwriters of his day—with some texts to his credit. includes more than 1, texts found in various collections.
Johnson Oatman (April 21, 1856 — September 25, 1922 ...
Johnson Oatman Jr. (–), the lyricist, was an ordained minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church and at the time was in the mercantile business with his father in Lumberton, New Jersey, as Johnson Oatman & Son. Oatman had started writing songs in Biographer J.H. Hall later reported. No Not One - Hymnology Archive Johnson Oatman, Jr., son of Johnson and Rachel Ann Oatman, was born near Medford, N. J., Ap. His father was an excellent singer, and it always delighted the son to sit by his side and hear him sing the songs of the church.Higher Ground - Hymnology Archive Oatman’s younger daughter was married at the bedside of her invalid mother. Oatman Jr. died at the home of his elder daughter in Norman, Oklahoma, in 1922. He was buried in Lumberton, New Jersey. Johnson Oatman Jr. joined the Methodist Episcopal Church at age nineteen and received a license to preach a few years later, serving as a local.Story behind the song: "Count Your Blessings" “Higher Ground” ~ Johnson Oatman Jr. Johnson Oatman. Jr. was born near Medford, New Jersey, on Ap. He became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, when was nineteen years of age. Soon he was licensed to preach and was ordained by his denomination, although he never actually pastored a church. 
Johnson Oatman Jr - Hymnology Archive
“Higher Ground” ~ Johnson Oatman Jr. Johnson Oatman. Jr. was born near Medford, New Jersey, on April 21, He became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, when was nineteen years of age. Soon he was licensed to preach and was ordained by his denomination, although he never actually pastored a church.