Louisa Snelson - Palmerston North's first Mayoress

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Louisa Snelson - Palmerston North's first Mayoress

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Manawatū Heritage

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Louisa Snelson was born in 1844 and married George Snelson in 1865. George Snelson was a pioneer storekeeper (he opened the first shop on the Square) and was the first Mayor of he newly created Borough of Palmerston North in 1877, making Louisa the first mayoress. They lived in Fitzherbert Street, and had two children - Frances, who died aged one, and George who died aged two. Their adopted daughter was Matilda Montgomery (later Perrin). Louisa was extensively involved in all aspects of life ...

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Date created

1890~/1899~

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https://manawatuheritage.pncc.govt.nz/item/197d920b-03f9-4862-a6ef-2daf05ad255c

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Palmerston North

Related subjects

chair / fancy / fashion / herstory / mayoress / painted backdrop / people / portrait / suffrage / woman

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