About Agnes Harrold
Lived 1830 – 1903 (aged 72–73). Agnes Harrold was a New Zealand midwife, nurse and hotel manager.
Agnes Harrold (c. 1831 – 7 July 1903) was a New Zealand hotel manager, foster parent, nurse and midwife.
Biography She was born near Hudson Bay, Canada circa 1831. Born Agnes Grieve, she married near Hudson Bay, coming to Stewart Island in 1861 where she ran a hotel "The Travellers Rest" while her husband was at sea. In the small community of 2 to 300, she was the unofficial doctor.
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Who was Agnes Harrold?
Hotel manager, foster parent, nurse, midwife (1830–1903)
When was Agnes Harrold born?
Agnes Harrold was born in 1830 in Hudson Bay.
When did Agnes Harrold die?
Agnes Harrold died on 7 July 1903.
What was Agnes Harrold's occupation?
Agnes Harrold was a midwife, nurse and hotel manager.
What nationality was Agnes Harrold?
Agnes Harrold was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Agnes Harrold. https://biography.guide/agnes-harrold/
MLA: "Agnes Harrold." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/agnes-harrold/.
Chicago: "Agnes Harrold." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/agnes-harrold/.
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