Joseph Philbrook Webster (1819-1875), a prolific composer of music for songs (over 1000, some 400 documented), with words by a number of lyricists, of course is best known for "Lorena," sung by both sides in the Civil War. He also wrote music for "I'll twine mid the ringlets" and "In the sweet by and by."

I can find no credible evidence that "I'll twine ....." was preceded by a similar tune, but there could be lyrics with a similar thought. I cannot find original sheet music- anyone?

Google brings up many references, but "Wildwood Flower" in Wikipedia is a good one to start with.