Fabish, Agnes (1873–1947)
Fabish, Agnes (1873–1947)
New Zealand farmer. Name variations: Agnes Dodunska. Born Agnes Dodunska, Dec 21, 1873, at Gremblin, West Prussia (now Poland); died July 21, 1947, at New Plymouth, New Zealand; dau. of Michael Dodunski and Catharina (Liper) Dodunska; m. Joseph Fabish (originally Fabisz), 1894; children: 7 daughters, 7 sons.
Immigrated to New Zealand with family (1883); was placed in domestic service until marriage; husband worked in sawmill during day, while both cleared and planted land; managed daily routine of farm, planted camellias and fruit trees, and collected honey and cured bacon for market; moved to New Plymouth (1921).
See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 3).
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