Edwin O. Excell — Biography and Information
 Edwin Othello Excell (1851-1921) was an American
composer of hymns and music director. Composed the music for
the hymn "Count Your Blessings," "Jesus Bids Us Shine," "I'll Be A Sunbeam," and both the words and music for "Since I Have Been Redeemed." Worked with evangelists Sam Jones (for two decades) and Gipsy Smith.Born Dec. 13, 1851 in Uniontown, Ohio — Died June 10, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois. |
Marriage and Family:
Elizabeth (Eliza) Jane Excell (1850-1929): Born in Pennyslvania in 1759, she married Edwin Excell in 1871. She died in Chicago, Illinois in 1929 (age 78). The couple had one son, William Alonzo Excell (1874-1924).