Meade et alia 'Country Music Sources' give Bob Miller/Charotte Kaye, words and music, 1929 and reference West Virginia Folklore, IX, #2, 25-26. The earliest recording was by Vernon Dalhart in July 1929, followed by Mac and Bob, mentioned by Pete P. above, in June 1930 [but not released until January 1931] and then Bob Miller in December 1931 [but not released until February 1932]. The Carter Family recorded it in May 1934 for Victor, but this was unissued.

--Stewie.