History of gum creation By Maria Fernanda De Leon Mar 10, 1500 The Greeks use resin from the mastic tree as gum Apr 12, 1525 The Mayan in South America use chicle as gum Mar 5, 1600 Native Americans use tree resin as gum Apr 11, 1850 Parafin was made to use gum May 13, 1869 Adams use chicle to make gum, just as the Mayan did. Jan 1, 1900 Gum is made in all shapes and sizes