William Henry Whitter (April 6, 1892[1] – November 17, 1941)[2] was an early old-time recording artist in the United States.
His love of music made him dream of a career as an artist and he spent much time listening to cylinder recordings of Uncle Josh.
[1] The light opera singer and country musician Vernon Dalhart heard "Wreck On the Southern Old 97" and decided to record it.
[4] He also recorded cover versions of hits by other performer's such as Uncle Dave Macon's "Keep My Skillet Good And Greasy" and Kelly Harrell's "I Wish I Was Single Again".
[1] Their output included songs that later became bluegrass standards such as "Banks of the Ohio", "Nine Pound Hammer", "Handsome Molly" and "Little Maggie".