Effie I. Canning

Effie I. Canning
Born1856
Died1940
Other namesEffie I. Canning
Effie C. Carlton
Occupation(s)Stage actress, songwriter

Effie Crockett (4 March 1856 – January 7, 1940), also known as Effie I. Canning, also known as Effie C. Carlton, was an American actress. 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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