Mary Owen (born Mary Rees in 1796 in Briton Ferry, Wales; died 1875) was a Welsh hymnwriter.
Owen was born in 1796 in Ynys-y-Mardy, Briton Ferry, Wales to Daniel and Mary Rees. [1] [2] Her father was a deacon, and religious services took place in their family home. [2]
Owen was a prolific hymnwriter; her hymns include "Caed modd i faddeu 'meiau", "Y gareg a dorwyd o'r mynydd", "Fe dderfydd fy ngofidiau", and "Fe gân y gwaredigion". [1] A collection of Owen's hymns, Hymnau ar Amryw Destunau, was published in four editions, the first of which was printed in 1839. [1] [2] The collection has an introduction by Rev. William Williams (Caledfryn). [1]
Owen married twice. [2] Her first husband, Thomas Davies, was a sailor. [2] Her second husband, Robert Owen, was Congregational minister. [1] [2]
Owen died on 26 May 1875 and was buried in Briton Ferry. [2] [1]