Benjamin Hanby
American composer (1833–1867) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Benjamin Russell (or Russel)[1] Hanby (July 22, 1833 – March 16, 1867) was an American composer, educator, pastor, and abolitionist. He is known for composting approximately 80 songs and hymns, most notably "Darling Nelly Gray" and the Christmas songs "Up on the Housetop", and "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas".[citation needed]