Collier, Jeanie (c. 1791–1861)
Collier, Jeanie (c. 1791–1861)
New Zealand landholder. Born Jeanie Collier, c. 1791 or 1792, in Fife, Scotland; died Sept 2, 1904; dau. of Robert Collier (soldier) and Antonia (Ewing) Collier.
Immigrated to New Zealand with 3 of her orphaned nephews (1850s); bought land in South Canterbury and became 1st recorded woman run holder in New Zealand.
See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 1).
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