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]