Effie I. Canning

Effie I. Canning
Born1856 (1856)
Died1940 (aged 83–84)
Other namesEffie C. Carlton
OccupationsStage actress, songwriter

Effie I. Crockett Carlton (March 4, 1856 – January 7, 1940), known as Effie I. Canning, was an American actress and songwriter. She is credited with having written and composed the lullaby "Rock-a-bye Baby"; despite the words being in print in 1765.

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