Pilgrim, Ada (1867–1965)
Pilgrim, Ada (1867–1965)
New Zealand healer. Name variations: Ada Chadwick. Born Ada Chadwick, Sept 13, 1867, at Paparoa, North Auckland, New Zealand; died on July 7, 1965, at Auckland; dau. of John Chadwick (farmer) and Hannah Mary (Blakeley) Chadwick; m. Richard Edward Pilgrim (miller), 1888 (died 1926).
Established successful therapy practice based on massage and physical activity (early 1900s), maintaining it until the late 1940s.
See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 3).
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