William of the Ferry

DESCRIPTION: "Near Clyde's gay stream there dwelt a maid Whose mind was chaste and pure," who loved William of the Ferry. Their parents agree that they should marry. A press gang takes him away. But the boat carrying him away sinks, and he swims to shore. They marry
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: c. 1847 (Forget-Me-Not-Songster)
KEYWORDS: love courting pressgang escape marriage
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REFERENCES (3 citations):
Forget-Me-Not-Songster, p. 239, "William of the Ferry" (1 text)
Henderson-VictorianStreetBallads, p. 78, William of the Ferry"" (1 text)
Dime-Song-Book #5/72, p. 42 and #5/64, p. 42, "William of the Ferry" (1 text)
Roud #12858
File: HenV078

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