Henry, Annie (1879–1971)
Henry, Annie (1879–1971)
New Zealand missionary. Born on July 25,1879, at Riverton, Southland, New Zealand; died on July 29, 1971, at Whakatane, New Zealand; dau. of Francis Henry (sawmiller) and Catherine (McKillop) Henry; children: adopted 2 sons.
Appointed first matron of Manunui Maori Boys' Agricultural College (1913); ordained deaconess at St John's Church, Wellington, and joined Maori Mission Committee of Presbyterian Church of New Zealand (1916); built strong relationship with Tuhoe people, establishing successful school for children and adults; made justice of peace (1929). Received King George VI Coronation Medal (1937); Member British Empire (1951).
See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 3).
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