Annie Henry (25 July 1879–29 July 1971) was a New Zealand Presbyterian missionary who worked among the Maori people. She was born on 25 July 1879.[1]
Annie Henry | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 25, 1879 |
| Died | July 29, 1971 (aged 92) |
| Occupation | Missionary |
Personal life
editAnnie Henry was born at The Narrows, Riverton, Southland, New Zealand in 1879. Her father was Francis Henry, a sawmiller and her mother was Catherine McKillop. When she was 37, the Māori Mission Committee of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand sent her to work in Ruatāhuna. She was described as carrying out the services of a dentist, lawyer, carpenter, plumber and social worker in the isolated community.[2]
Sister Annie, as she was known, never married but adopted two sons: Pekahina Wharekura, and Rata Rāwiri who died aged 18.[1] She retired to Ōhope in 1948. On 29 July 1971 she died in Whakatane aged 92 and was buried at Ruatāhuna.[3]
Honours
editIn 1937, Annie Henry was awarded the King George VI's Coronation Medal.[1] In 1951, she was made a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in the King's Birthday Honours as recognition of her work with the Tūhoe people.[4]
Legacy
editThe Sister Annie Henry Scholarship is available to assist with education or training costs for a Maori student directly descended from Reverend John George Laughton or who is of Tūhoe descent.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c Veitch, James. "Annie Henry". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
- ^ "Sister Annie Henry | Whakatāne Museum". www.whakatanemuseum.org.nz. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ "Significant Women 4: Sister Annie Henry (1879- 1971) Missionary to the Urewera, New Zealand – Tawa Union Church". Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ "Birthday Honours List" (PDF). The New Zealand Gazette: 848. 14 June 1951.
- ^ "2024 SEC Sister Annie Henry Scholarship – Maori Education Trust". Retrieved 4 July 2024.
Further Reading
editTe Whaea Hihita: https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/periodicals/TAH1972.2.5
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