Mary Catherine Gentry

Brief Life History of Mary Catherine

When Mary Catherine Gentry was born on 21 July 1853, in Ray, Missouri, United States, her father, John Gentry, was 41 and her mother, Mary Polly Odell, was 36. She married John R Patton on 4 January 1871. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 2 daughters. She lived in Missouri, United States in 1870 and Miller Township, Gentry, Missouri, United States for about 20 years. She died on 24 January 1907, in Gentry, Missouri, United States, at the age of 53, and was buried in Gentry, Missouri, United States.

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Family Time Line

John R Patton
1826–1907
Mary Catherine Gentry
1853–1907
Marriage: 4 January 1871
Emily Patton
1871–1871
John Wellington Patton
about 1874–1879
Isaac Gentry Patton
1872–1945
Mary Bell Patton
1876–1945
Charles Cooper Patton
1881–1958
Jefferson Pierson Patton
1886–1947

Sources (5)

  • Mary Gentry in household of John Gentry, "United States Census, 1860"
  • Mary Catherine Gentry Patton, "Find A Grave Index"
  • Kate Gentry Patton in entry for Mary Belle Patton Ganaway, "Tennessee Deaths, 1914-1966"

World Events (8)

1863

Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.

1868 · Impeach the President!

Caused by many crimes and breaking the Tenure of Office Act, Many Senators and House Representatives became angry with President Johnson and began discussions of his Impeachment. After a special session of Congress, the Articles of Impeachment were approved by the House and then the Senate. Making Andrew Johnson the first President to be Impeached.

Name Meaning

English (Essex and Middlesex): nickname from Middle English, Old French genterie ‘nobility of birth or character’. Compare Gentle .

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

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