Tell Taylor was born on 14 October 1876 in Hancock County, Ohio, USA. He was married to Buda Godman. He died on 24 November 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Obit item: Chicago, Illinois, November 24, 1937: Tell Taylor, author of the ballad, "Down by the Old Mill Stream," died today of a heart attack. He operated a farm and a golf club near Findlay, Ohio, and arrived in Chicago for a visit two weeks ago.
