Background
Speaks, Oley was born on June 28, 1876 in Canal Winchester, Ohio, United States. Son of Charles W. and Sarah A. (Hesser) Speaks.
Speaks, Oley was born on June 28, 1876 in Canal Winchester, Ohio, United States. Son of Charles W. and Sarah A. (Hesser) Speaks.
Educated in music in New York City. Unmarried. Soloist Saint Thomas Protestant Episcopal Church, 5 years, Church of the Divine Paternity, 4 years.
Composer of more than 250 songs, among them: Morning.
Member Ohio Society of New York, American Society Composers. Clubs: Mendelssohn, Musicians, Lambs, Town Hall (New York). Member Beethoven Society.