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Maria Margaret Gish 1846–1921

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Maria Gish in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 16 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 29 Mar 1846 · Delaware, Ripley, Indiana, United States
Died 29 Mar 1921 · Waterville, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America
Father Jacob W Gish
Mother Mary Margaret Bowyer
Spouse Ransom Robbins
Children Alma Edna Robbins, David Ransom Robbins, Emma Alice Robbins, Fannie Louella Robbins, Florence L Robbins, Jacob W Robbins, James E Robbins, Jessie Amanda Robbins, John W Robbins, Minnie J Robbins
Siblings Andrew Gassaway, Catherine B Gish, Chloe Guard Gish, George Washington Gish, Harry Gish, Jacob A Wagner Gish Ii, John W Gish, Lewis Gish, Mary Ann Gish, Wesley Houtsel Gish

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Biography

In 1846, Maria Margaret Gish entered the world in Delaware, Ripley, Indiana, United States, born to jacob w gish and mary margaret bowyer. In 1850, Maria Margaret Gish resided in Tipton, Cass, Indiana, USA. In 1860, Maria Margaret Gish resided in Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA. Maria Margaret Gish married ransom robbins, and had children including alma edna robbins, david ransom robbins, emma alice robbins, fannie louella robbins, florence l robbins, jacob w robbins, james e robbins, jessie amanda robbins, john w robbins, minnie j robbins. Maria Margaret Gish passed away in 1921 in Waterville, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America.

Sources

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Burial Records Minnesota Cemetery Inscription Index, Select Counties

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

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    Record Minnesota, Territorial and State Censuses

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    Death Records Minnesota, Death Index

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    Baptism Records Minnesota, Births and Christenings Index

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    Marriage Records Minnesota, Marriages Index

Life Timeline

1846
Birth of Maria Margaret Gish in Delaware, Ripley, Indiana, United States
Birth
1850
Maria Margaret Gish resided here in Tipton, Cass, Indiana, USA
Residence
1860
Maria Margaret Gish resided here in Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
Residence
1870
Maria Margaret Gish resided here in Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
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1875
Maria Margaret Gish resided here in Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
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1880
Maria Margaret Gish resided here in Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
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1885
Maria Margaret Gish resided here in Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
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1900
Maria Margaret Gish resided here in Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
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1910
Maria Margaret Gish resided here in Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
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1920
Maria Margaret Gish resided here in Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
Residence
1921
Death of Maria Margaret Gish in Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Maria Gish

This ancestor line traces from Faumont, Glamorganshire, Wales (1375) to Delaware, Ripley, Indiana, United States (1846) across 16 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Maria Gish (1846–1921) was born in Delaware, Ripley, Indiana, United States and died in Waterville, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Maria in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 16 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Maria Gish's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Maria Margaret Gish PTP
1846–1921
Delaware, Ripley, Indiana, United States
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Grandparents
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Maria Gish's Descendants

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Maria Margaret Gish PTP 1846–1921