Constance Palgrave Abraham

Constance Palgrave Abraham (; 12 May 1864 – 3 October 1942) was a New Zealand community leader and sportswoman. She was born in Palgrave, Suffolk, England in 1864. In June 1890 at Long Melford, she married Lionel Abraham from Palmerston North in New Zealand; he had emigrated some time earlier.

Personal life Abraham was born to Catherine Elizabeth Harrison and Charles John Martyn, who was an honorary royal chaplain. She was heavily involved in the church from a young age.

From 1890, she lived with her husband in their residence Te Ranara Whare, located in Palmerston North. Her husband, Lionel Abraham, was the general merchant of the area. The couple entertained many people at their home, particularly after sporting events. They had seven children together. They practiced Christianity and were Anglicans. In 1932, she was appointed a justice of the peace. She received the King George V Silver Jubilee medal in 1935.