About Marion Grieve
Lived 1848 – 1938 (aged 89–90). Marion Grieve was a British suffragette.
Marion Grieve (born Marion Sellers Neilson)
Personal life She was one of four women who visited Switzerland in 1874 in the company of Mary Taylor; she, along with Grace Hirst and Frances Richardson, climbed Mont Blanc. She illustrated the book ‘Swiss Notes by Five Ladies’ published in 1875 which described the tour. She was married to John Grieve, a coalmaster, and lived with John at Coillesdene House, Joppa.
Death and legacy Grieve died a widow on 11 October 1938 at her home, Coillesdene House, Joppa at the age 90. Her funeral took place at Portobello Cemetery, Edinburgh on Friday 14 October 1938. An Executry Notice for Marion's estate appeared in the paper on Saturday 22 October 1938.
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Who was Marion Grieve?
Portobello suffragette active during the Great War
When was Marion Grieve born?
Marion Grieve was born in 1848.
When did Marion Grieve die?
Marion Grieve died on 11 October 1938 in Joppa.
What was Marion Grieve's occupation?
Marion Grieve was a suffragette.
What nationality was Marion Grieve?
Marion Grieve was British.
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