Cryer, Sarah (1848–1929)

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Cryer, Sarah (1848–1929)

New Zealand farmer and benefactor. Born Feb 14, 1848, at Wroughton, Wiltshire, England; died Aug 30, 1929, at Waterford, New Zealand; dau. of Moses Cryer (butcher) and Hannah (Matthews) Cryer.

Immigrated with family to New Zealand (1849); inherited and farmed 67-acre estate at Waterford (1893); generous patron of church, was also active in several benevolent societies.

See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 2).

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