Hatton, Marion (1835–1905)
Hatton, Marion (1835–1905)
New Zealand suffragist. Name variations: Mary Ann (Marion) Hanover. Born Mary Ann Hanover, probably Sept 8, 1835, in Preston, Somersetshire, England; died June 6, 1905, in Dunedin, New Zealand; dau. of Robert Hanover (victualler) and Elizabeth (Stenner) Hanover; m. Joseph Hatton, 1855; children: 5 sons, 1 daughter.
Established first lodge of Good Templars in Amsterdam (late 1850s); introduced various tactics, including circulation of petitions, to centers of Women's Franchise League (WFL, early1890s); after women had won right to vote in New Zealand, continued to advocate on behalf of women's rights, especially legal equality; served as president of WFL.
See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 2).
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