Mary Gish (1867–1945) was born in Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA and died in Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Jennie Gish 1867–1945

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 22 Apr 1867 · Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA

Died 28 Aug 1945 · Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA

Father Harry Gish

Mother Bridget Ann Hoban

Siblings Agnes Ann Gish, Bertha Gish, Dora Luella Gish, Jacob Gish, John Gish, Lewis Gish, Thomas Hendricks Gish, William G Gish

Records

1870 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

Harry Gish

Bridget Ann Hoban

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mary Jennie Gish began in 1867 in Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA. In 1870, Mary Jennie Gish resided in Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA. In 1880, Mary Jennie Gish resided in Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA. Mary Jennie Gish passed away in 1945 in Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA.

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Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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Census 1880 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1867

Birth of Mary Jennie Gish in Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA

Birth

1870

Mary Jennie Gish resided here in Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA

Residence

1880

Mary Jennie Gish resided here in Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA

Residence

1945

Death of Mary Jennie Gish in Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Gish

This ancestor line traces from Faumont, Glamorganshire, Wales (1375) to Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA (1867) across 17 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Gish (1867–1945) was born in Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA and died in Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA. 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 Mary 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 17 generations of this lineage geographically.
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