Richardson, Effie Newbigging (1849/50?–1928)
Richardson, Effie Newbigging (1849/50?–1928)
New Zealand landowner. Name variations: Euphemia Johnstone. Born probably in 1849 or 1850, in Kilmeny parish on island of Islay, Argyllshire, Scotland; died Dec 27, 1928, in Nelson, New Zealand; dau. of Robert Johnstone (farmer) and Susanna (Newbigging) Johnstone; m. Ralph Richardson (lawyer and landowner), 1884 (died 1889); children: 2 daughters.
Immigrated to New Zealand with mother and family (1860s); upon death of husband, began to consolidate land holdings and was involved in lengthy legal battles in which she often represented herself (Nelson City Council eventually won right to purchase large tract of her land, which became Maitai recreational area).
See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 3).
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