Marriage and Family
In 1869 at age 41, Olivia Slocum married Russell Sage, a widower, financier and robber baron who was 12 years older than she. They had no children. She became involved in activities in which her role as his wife defined her. In 1906 Sage died and left his entire fortune of about $70 million to Olivia.
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