Anstice, Sophia (1849–1926)
Anstice, Sophia (1849–1926)
New Zealand draper and dressmaker. Name variations: Sophia Catesby, Sophia King. Born Sophia Catesby, Nov 5, 1849, in Marylebone, London, England; died Aug 1, 1926, in Nelson, New Zealand; dau. of Edward Catesby (carpenter) and Caroline (Bailey) Catesby; m. Edwin George King (salesman), 1873 (died 1880); m. John Snook Anstice (baker), 1886 (died 1917); children: (1st m.) 4, (2nd m.) 2.
Immigrated with 1st husband to New Zealand (1874); established dressmaking business at Karamea settlement (1876); after several harsh years and her husband's ill health, moved to Nelson; following 2nd marriage, opened a large drapery and dressmaking business with several branches.
See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 2).
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