just looking for some input into the writing of this song. my sources says it was written back in 1880 by gussie l.davis,who was the first successful black songwriter on tin pan alley. he worked as a porter on a pullman train,then landed a job sweeping floors at the cinncinnati conservatory of music. there,he learned the rudiments of music and went on to compose over three hundred sentimental songs. among his hits...in the baggage coach ahead,which sold over a million copies. unfortunately,davis sold the copyright outright for a mere pittance. maple on the hill,became popular in country music after it was recorded by wade mainer and zeke morris for victor in 1934. as a kid ,i had always heard that this song was one of the oldest country songs around,or probably the first big noted country song... anything new to this story would be greatly appreciated.... chuck hemrick