J. Edgar Middleton

Jesse Edgar Middleton (November 3, 1872 - May 27, 1960) was a Canadian poet and hymnist, best known for writing the English lyrics to the Huron Carol.

Life
He was born in Pilkington, Ontario, the son of Margaret Agar and Rev. Eli Middleton, a Methodist minister. He attended Dutton High School and Strathroy Collegiate. He then taught school for three years, and then became a proofreader in Cleveland, Ohio for three years. In 1899 he married Bessie A. Jackson, who bore him one son.

He became music critic for the Mail and Empire, and in 1904 joined The News, where he wrote a column, "On the Side."

Publications

 * Sea Dogs and Men at Arms: A Canadian Book of Songs. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1918.

Anthologized

 * Canadian Poets (edited by John Garvin). Toronto: McClelland, Goodchild & Stewart, 1916.