Mary Cuddie

Name
Mary Cuddie

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Background

(1823-1889).  Farmwife, midwife and businesswoman.  Born in Scotland, she married in 1844 and had 11 children.  Her first child was baptised by Rev Thomas Burns, who persuaded the couple to emigrate to Otago in 1847.  In 1854 the couple purchased a farm on Saddle Hill.  In 1879 she bought a grocery shop and proved to be an excellent businesswoman.

Locality

Category
Historical or notable people

Gender (if applicable)
Female

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