William John Marsh
William John Marsh ( June 24 , 1880 – February 1 , 1971 ) was an American composer , organist , choir director , and educator most notable for composing "Texas , Our Texas , " the official state song . 
<triplet> William John Marsh <subj> June 24, 1880 <obj> date of birth <subj> February 1, 1971 <obj> date of death