Milne, Mary Jane (1840–1921)
Milne, Mary Jane (1840–1921)
New Zealand milliner and shopkeeper. Born Sept 16, 1840, in Co. Tyrone, Ireland; died April 4, 1921, in Remuera, New Zealand; dau. of James Stewart Milne (builder) and Margaret Fay (Dawson) Milne.
Immigrated with family to New Zealand (1863); worked as head milliner at local soft-goods emporium, where she gained experience in business management; established successful millinery, dressmaking, and drapery shop with sister in Auckland (1867); traveled to England and Europe for latest styles and materials.
See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 2).
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