Jessie 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.,Her daughter, Rose Gaynor Barrett (1884-1954), was an American visual artist as well as songwriter under her maiden name, Rose Fenimore Gaynor.

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Birth dateFebruary 17, 1863
Nationality
United States
Date of deathFebruary 20, 1921

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