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Mary French Rockefeller (Mary Billings French) was born on 1 May, 1910, is an American philanthropist. Discover Mary French Rockefeller's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 86 years old?

Popular As Mary Billings French
Occupation Philanthropist
Age 86 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 1 May 1910
Birthday 1 May
Birthplace N/A
Date of death 17 April, 1997
Died Place New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center
Nationality American

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Who Is Mary French Rockefeller's Husband?

Her husband is Laurance Rockefeller (m. August 15, 1934)

Family
Parents John French Mary Billings
Husband Laurance Rockefeller (m. August 15, 1934)
Sibling Not Available
Children Laura Rockefeller Chasin Marion Rockefeller Weber Lucy Rockefeller Waletzky Laurance S. Rockefeller Jr.

Mary French Rockefeller Net Worth

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Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1863

Mary Billings French was born to John French (b. December 4, 1863) and Mary Montagu Billings French (1869–1951), daughter of financier Frederick Billings.

1907

Her mother was an heiress while her father was a lawyer, and the couple married in 1907.

John was the son of Warren Converse French and Sarah Ann Steele.

Mary's mother (the elder Mary) was a society figure and maintained an apartment with her sister on Madison Avenue in New York City before she married.

1909

Mary (the younger) had two siblings, an older brother John (1909–1984) and a younger sister Elizabeth, who went by "Liz" (1912–1976).

John had been a roommate of Nelson Rockefeller while both attended Dartmouth College.

The French children were born into "wealth and privilege", though Mary tried to live an unostentatious lifestyle as an adult.

Through her mother, the younger Mary was a tenth generation descendant of Major Simon Willard, a Massachusetts historical figure.

1910

Mary Billings French Rockefeller (May 1, 1910 – April 17, 1997) was an American heiress, socialite, philanthropist, and a member of the extensive Rockefeller family.

She was married to Laurance Rockefeller, son of John Davison Rockefeller Jr. and Abby Aldrich Rockefeller.

She was the mother of Laura Rockefeller Chasin, Marion Rockefeller Weber, Lucy Rockefeller Waletzky, and Laurance Spelman Rockefeller Jr.

1927

Mary met Laurance S. Rockefeller in 1927.

1934

On August 15, 1934, Mary married Laurance at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock, Vermont, located on Elm Street.

The ceremony was officiated by Reverend Herbert Hines and was attended by approximately 300 guests, followed by a reception at "The Hills", Mary's estate at the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller compound.

Together Mary and Laurance had:

1951

At the age of 41, Mary inherited what is now known as the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park from her parents when her mother died in 1951, who had inherited it from her father Frederick.

The estate included a mansion, dairy farm, and extensive grounds.

In 1951 she joined the YWCA National Board, then was vice-chairman and then chairman of the YWCA's international division from 1955 to 1973.

1958

From 1958 to 1964, she was chairman of the YWCA's World Service Council, followed by being elected to the YWCA Board of Trustees in 1988.

Together with her husband, Mary flew over 50,000 miles for YWCA activities around the world.

The Mary French Rockefeller Educational Center is located at Camp Greenkill, Huguenot, New York.

1992

In 1992, Mary and Laurance donated the property to the state and it was made into a National Historic Park.

Lady Bird Johnson dedicated the house in a special ceremony.

Mary was an ardent supporter of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), carrying on the tradition from her mother who was also involved with the organization.

1997

On April 17, 1997, she fell in her apartment in Manhattan and died later the same day at the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center.

Mary was 86 years old at the time of her death, and according to a Rockefeller family spokesman, she was in "failing health" for several years before her death.

Mary worked closely with her husband on a number of philanthropic projects, mostly focused on conservationism and donation of their money, estates and time.