Hugh W. Dougall (–) was a Latter-day Saint hymnwriter.
Dougall was born in Salt Lake City to William B. Dougall and his wife the former Maria Young. Dougall's mother was a daughter of
Brigham Young
Brigham Young (; June 1, 1801August 29, 1877) was an American religious leader and politician. He was the second President of the Church (LDS Church), president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), from 1847 until his ...
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Dougall served an LDS mission in the Southern States Mission from 1894-1896. Among hymns by Dougall are "Jesus of Nazareth, Savior and King" and the music to "Come Unto Him". His song "The Bridge Builder" was used extensively by the
Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association
The Young Men (often referred to as Young Men's) is a youth ministry, youth organization and Auxiliary organization (LDS Church), official program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Its purpose is to assist the church ...
in the early 20th century.
Dougall also served as music supervisor for Utah's Public Schools. Dougall was also involved with the Salt Lake Opera Company.
Horace G. Whitney. ''The Drama in Utah: The Story of the Salt Lake Theatre''. (Salt Lake City: The Deseret News, 1915
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See also
*Descendants of Brigham Young
Brigham Young (June 1, 1801 – August 29, 1877) was an American leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and a settler of the Western United States. He was the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1847 un ...
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References
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* J. Spencer Cornwall. ''Stories of Our Mormon Hymns''. (Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1975) p. 100-101.
explanation of "The Bridge Builder"
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1872 births
1963 deaths
American Latter Day Saint hymnwriters
American Mormon missionaries in the United States
Burials at Salt Lake City Cemetery
Richards–Young family
Latter Day Saints from Utah