Mary E Olden

Female26 June 1826–1870

Brief Life History of Mary E

When Mary E Olden was born on 26 June 1826, in Pennsylvania, United States, her father, Barney Barnabus W. Olden, was 36 and her mother, Sarah Gregorg, was 33. She married John William Gee in 1843, in Steuben, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 7 daughters. She lived in Farmington Township, Tioga, Pennsylvania, United States for about 30 years. She died in 1870, in Farmington Hill, Farmington Township, Tioga, Pennsylvania, United States, at the age of 44.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Mary E? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

John William Gee
1818–1896
Mary E Olden
1826–1870
Marriage: 1843
M. Calfinna Gee
1843–
William Barney Gee
1844–1904
Harriet E Gee
1848–1933
Sarah Jane Gee
1851–1923
George Gee
1854–1930
John Albert Gee
1855–1936
Frances Stella Gee
1858–1936
Frederick Gee
1859–1939
James Gee
1862–1892
Margareta Gee
1864–
Henry M. Gee
1866–1922
Emma Janet Gee
1869–1897
Eva M. Gee
1871–1943

Sources (6)

  • Mary Gee in household of John Gee, "United States Census, 1850"
  • Mary Olden in entry for Joel Harrison, "New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848; 1908-1936"
  • Mary Gee in household of John Gee, "United States Census, 1860"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    1843Steuben, New York, United States
  • Children (13)

    +8 More Children

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (1)

    World Events (5)

    1830 · The Second Great Awakening

    Age 4

    Being a second spiritual and religious awakening, like the First Great Awakening, many Churches began to spring up from other denominations. Many people began to rapidly join the Baptist and Methodist congregations. Many converts to these religions believed that the Awakening was the precursor of a new millennial age.

    1830 · The Oregon Trail

    Age 4

    Many people started their 2,170-mile West trek to settle the land found by Louis and Clark. They used large-wheeled wagons to pack most of their belongings and were guided by trails that were made by the previous trappers and traders who walked the area. Over time the trail needed annual improvements to make the trip faster and safer. Most of Interstate 80 and 84 cover most of the ground that was the original trail.

    1846

    Age 20

    U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.

    Name Meaning

    English (southern): variant of Alden .

    Irish (Cork): possibly an altered form of English Oldham .

    North German: patronymic from Old .

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

    Possible Related Names

    Discover Even More

    As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

    Create a free account to view more about your family.
    Create a FREE Account
    Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
    Share this with your family and friends.