Background
Paine, John Knowles was born on January 9, 1839 in Portland, Maine, United States. Son of Jacob S. and Rebecca Beebe (Downes) Paine.
composer music educator organist
Paine, John Knowles was born on January 9, 1839 in Portland, Maine, United States. Son of Jacob S. and Rebecca Beebe (Downes) Paine.
Studied music under Hermann Kotzschmar there. Studied in Germany under Haupt and others, 1858-1861.
Made 1st appearance as organist, 1857. Made artistic tour there, 1866-1867. Assistant professor, 1873-1875.