Anne Gannet Stratton Miller Holden (April 17, 1887 - October 1, 1977)[1] was an American composer[2] who is best remembered today for her song “Boats of Mine,” which was widely performed and recorded[3] during her lifetime.
[1] Stratton studied music at the University of Texas[6] and the Damrosch Conservatory (today the Juilliard School) with Howard Brockway and Etta Wilson.
[7] She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma[8] and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).
[9] In addition to composing,[10] Stratton recorded music for piano rolls.
[11] Her songs were published by Harold Flammer (today Shawnee Press/Hal Leonard)[12] and the Boston Music Company.