Catherine Adamson
New Zealand diarist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Catherine Mary Ann Adamson (née Friend, 13 October 1868 – 9 August 1925) was a New Zealand homemaker, farmer and diarist. Her diaries, which she wrote from 1895 to 1906, are a rare historic record of pioneer life in the Westland District of New Zealand.[1]
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Catherine Adamson | |
---|---|
![]() Adamson on the verandah of Volis Station homestead, Whataroa | |
Born | Catherine Mary Ann Friend (1868-10-13)13 October 1868 |
Died | 9 August 1925(1925-08-09) (aged 56) Hokitika, New Zealand |
Occupations |
|
Years active | 1895–1906 |
Known for | Diaries of farming life in the Westland District of New Zealand |
Spouse |
Robert Adamson (m. 1888) |
Children | 5 |
Close