Williams, Anna Maria (1839–1929)
Williams, Anna Maria (1839–1929)
New Zealand teacher and school principal. Born Feb 25, 1839, at Waimate mission station, Northland, New Zealand; died May 5, 1929, in Napier, New Zealand; dau. of William Williams (missionary) and Jane (Nelson) Williams.
Fluent in Maori language and culture, worked as teacher and administrator of Bishop's School, established by her father (1875–99).
See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 2).
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