James Heseltine

James Heseltine (also spelled Hesletine; c. 1690 – 20 June 1763)[1] was organist of Durham Cathedral.

In January 1711 he was elected organist of Durham Cathedral, retaining his London appointment.

[1][2][3] He composed anthems and other works, but because of a misunderstanding between him and the dean and chapter of the cathedral, he destroyed a large part of them.

[1] In 1730 Heseltine married Frances, daughter of George Wheler, canon of Durham.

[4] His wife predeceased him, and there were no children; his property was claimed by a nephew and niece in America.

The manuscript of Heseltine's "Unto Thee will I cry", dated 17 September 1707, in the British Library . [ 1 ]