Johnston, Amy Isabella (1872–1908)

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Johnston, Amy Isabella (1872–1908)

New Zealand dentist. Born on April 5, 1872, at Greymouth, New Zealand; died Sept 17, 1908, at Invercargill, New Zealand; dau. of Robert James Johnston (surveyor) and Marion (Jennings) Johnston.

Trained in dentistry through apprenticeship with J.F. Wilson, with whom she later practiced; was among 5 women registered by government as dentist (1896), and was recognized by New Zealand Dental Association.

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

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