Eliza Nelson Fryer

Eliza Nelson Fryer (April 22, 1847 – May 10, 1910) was an American educator and missionary. Her Bible was her constant companion both at home and wherever she traveled. She was committed to the cause of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU). Her unusual skill in painting in oils and in watercolors was well known. In addition writing numerous articles and papers, she edited books.

Early life and education Anna Eliza Nelson was born at Sardinia, New York, on April 22, 1847. She dealt with objections from those who did not believe in the higher education of women. At the age of 16, she determined to support herself by teaching, and by that means, go on with her own studies, first at Griffith Institute at Springville, New York, and afterwards at Alfred University,

She was successful in acquiring the language and gaining the affection of the Chinese people. She very soon, however, felt the effects of the malarial climate of Shanghai. In spite of the illness and consequent weakness, she undertook school work both inside the city and outside the West Gate. She also visited in the homes of the people.