Rymill, Mary Ann (c. 1817–1897)
Rymill, Mary Ann (c. 1817–1897)
New Zealand missionary, teacher, and nurse. Born Mary Ann Rymill, c. 1817, in Oxfordshire, England; died Dec 18, 1897, at Rangiora, New Zealand; dau. of William and Mary (Herbert) Rymill.
Orphaned when young, was raised by aunt in London; immigrated with Robert and Susan Maunsell to New Zealand (1842); learned Maori language and taught in native school; assumed other teaching positions until health failed; became nurse and companion to several women and was active in Anglican church at Christchurch.
See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 1).
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