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EGG, Cecil George

Encyclopedia Vermont Biography: A Series of Authentic Biographical Sketches 
of the Representative Men of Vermont and Sons of Vermont in Other States. 
Dodge. Burlington: Ullery Publishing Company, 1912, p 180

Cecil George EGG, musician, Montpelier [Washington County, Vermont], was born 
29 June 1879 in Hamilton, Ontario [Canada], son of Charles Henry and Rebecca 
(TAYLOR) EGG. Educated in the public and senior schools; began the study of 
music at the age of eight, receiving instruction from his mother, and at the 
same age joined the choir of St. George's Church, Montreal, where later he 
was soprano soloist for four years and won many prizes for singing. Studied 
piano, organ, singing composition, and history of music at Dominion College 
of Music, Montreal, from which he graduated with degree 1899; has made a 
special study of pipe organ and boy choir training; has secured honors in two 
examinations in piano playing. In 1899 passed first examination for degree 
of bachelor of music at Bishop's College, Lenoxville, Province of Quebec. In 
1899 was organist at St. Barnabas' Church, Montreal; in 1900 director of 
music at Trinity Church, Shelburne [Chittenden County, Vermont]; since 1908 
has been musical director of Christ Episcopal church choir, Montpelier, and 
teacher of piano, organ and singing. Episcopalian. Member of Friendship 
Lodge No. 24, Free & Accepted Masons, Charlotte [Chittenden County]; 
Burlington Chapter No. 3, Royal Arch Masons; and Camp 9904, Modern Woodmen of 
America, Shelburne [Chittenden County]. In 1904 he [Cecil George EGG] 
married [Miss?] Violet TURNER of Montreal [Province of Ontario, Canada]; they 
have two children, Hartwell Ernest and Margaret Cecil.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly