Jesse L. Smith Gaynor | |
|---|---|
 Jessie L. Gaynor, from a 1915 publication. | |
| Born | February 17, 1863 St. Louis, Missouri |
| Died | February 20, 1921 (aged 58) St. Louis, Missouri |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Children | Rose Gaynor Barrett (Rose Fenimore Gaynor) |
Jesse L. Smith Gaynor (February 17, 1863 - February 20, 1921) was an American composer of children's music. She wrote the music for the well-known children's lullaby "The Slumber Boat", in collaboration with the children's author, Alice C.D. Riley, who wrote the lyrics.[1]
Her daughter, Rose Gaynor Barrett (1884-1954), was an American visual artist as well as songwriter under her maiden name, Rose Fenimore Gaynor.[2]
- ^ Alice D. Riley; Jessie L. Gaynor. "Slumber boat". Indiana University. "Slumber Boat" lyrics may be viewed online or downloaded as a PDF file
- ^ Catalog of copyright entries: Musical compositions. 1934. Retrieved July 30, 2011.