Gertrude Martin Rohrer

Gertrude Jane Martin Rohrer (25 December 1875 – 22 January 1968) was an American author and composer who wrote many songs, including the state song of Pennsylvania, a book, and at least one operetta.

[1][2][3] Rohrer was born in Indiana to Lucretia Mott McIntosh and the Reverend Daniel Cargill Martin.

She graduated from Geneva College (Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania) in 1896 and her works are archived there.

[6] She belonged to the Pennsylvania Federation of Music Clubs, the Manuscript Music Society (Pittsburgh) and served as president of the Tuesday Musical Club (Pittsburgh).

Demarest, J. Fischer & Brother, the National Federation of Music Clubs, Theodore Presser Company, and Volkwein Brothers.