About Mary Hood
Lived 1822 – 1902 (aged 79–80). Mary Hood was a New Zealand businessperson.
Mary Hood (c.1822–4 November 1902) was a New Zealand businesswoman within groceries, haberdashery and fancy goods.
Biography
She was born in Martock, Somerset, England on c.1822. She took over the family business as a widow in 1866, after having assisted her husband for twenty years.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mary Hood?
Businesswoman
When was Mary Hood born?
Mary Hood was born in 1822.
When did Mary Hood die?
Mary Hood died on 4 November 1902.
What was Mary Hood's occupation?
Mary Hood was a businessperson.
What nationality was Mary Hood?
Mary Hood was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mary Hood (businesswoman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mary Hood. https://biography.guide/mary-hood/
MLA: "Mary Hood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mary-hood/.
Chicago: "Mary Hood." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mary-hood/.
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