Henry and Mary Gee - Tombstone

[Caltha]

What is described as the largest rose tree in the World exists at Tombstone Arizona and it was planted by 'Henry and Mary Gee', described as newlyweds from Scotland.  They apparently arrived in the town in 1885, but I cannot find any reference to a couple of that name in my searches through Scotlands People.

This is all I know about them, but if anyone with an interest in genealogy kind find them, it would be good to know.  I'm going there in June and it would be nice to complete the circle, so as to speak.

Any help appreciated.

[*Sandra*]

The World's Largest Rose Bush is a white Lady Banksia. The original root came from Scotland in 1885. From a single trunk, it spreads over an arbor that covers over 8,000 square feet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq2SEOeAf8Y

https://tombstonerosetree.com/worlds-largest-rose-tree/

Sandra

[Caltha]

Thats the same one Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Mary Gee wife of Henry Gee. 2 May 1855 - 13 November 1905
Cause of death Apoplexy

FIND A GRAVE

Tombstone, Cochise County, Arizona.

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29652326

Sandra

[Caltha]

That's great Sandra - at least I now have a date of birth for Mary.  The couple lived out there lives in Tombstone.

[*Sandra*]

According to Arizona, Wills and Probate of Mary Gee (29 January 1906) - Henry was Henry M Gee

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Accoring to Arizona, Voter Registrations, 1866-1955 - Henry M gee was born 1853

Henry M. Gee - Age 53 years - Registration Date 20 Jun 1906 Cochise, Arizona.

Sandra

[Caltha]

Yes, I saw that from the reference n the 'Find A Grave' site.  I'm beginning to wonder if his name was McGee and they changed it.  I know that some people when they immigrated changed their name to avoid being found - if there was any reason behind that.

[*Sandra*]

Arizona, Voter Registrations, 1866-1955 for Henry M Gee (1900) aged 47 years  states he was born England. Naturalized September 1898 Cochise Arizona.

Sandra