E.O. Excell (1851–1921) was a prominent composer, song leader, singer and publisher in the late 19th century and early 20th century. This year marks the 100th anniversary of his death. Excell was born in Uniontown, Ohio, on Dec. 13, 1851. His father was a minister in the German Reformed Church. In 1871, he married Eliza Jane Bell in East Brady,…
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