About Annie Henry
Lived 1879 – 1971 (aged 92). Annie Henry was a New Zealand missionary.
Ann "Annie" Henry (25 July 1879 – 29 July 1971) was a New Zealand educator and Presbyterian missionary who worked among the Māori people.
Early life and education
Ann Henry was born at The Narrows, Riverton, Southland, New Zealand, on 25 July 1879.
She enrolled in the Presbyterian Women's Training Institute in Dunedin in 1915. In 1918, the help start a mission school in Maungapōhatu.
Personal life Henry was a president and life member of the Ruatahuna Rugby Football Club; she was the first woman in the world to become a president of a rugby club.
Legacy The Sister Annie Henry Scholarship is available to assist with education or training costs for a Māori student directly descended from Reverend John George Laughton or who is of Tūhoe descent.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Annie Henry?
Presbyterian missionary
When was Annie Henry born?
Annie Henry was born on 25 July 1879.
When did Annie Henry die?
Annie Henry died on 29 July 1971.
What was Annie Henry's occupation?
Annie Henry was a missionary.
What nationality was Annie Henry?
Annie Henry was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Annie Henry. https://biography.guide/annie-henry/
MLA: "Annie Henry." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/annie-henry/.
Chicago: "Annie Henry." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/annie-henry/.
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