Samuel Edger
Non-denominational minister, writer, social reformer, community worker
About Samuel Edger
Lived 1823 – 1882 (aged 58–59). Samuel Edger was a New Zealand social worker and writer.
Samuel Edger (c.1823–1882) was a New Zealand non-denominational minister, writer, social reformer and community worker. He was born in East Grinstead, Sussex, England on c.1823. His daughter was Kate Edger.
Edger emigrated from London in 1862. In June 1871 he wrote: “it is one of woman’s rights...that she should enjoy an education as thorough in quality as that which is thought necessary for men." He was one of those who inspired feminist writer, Ellen Elizabeth Ellis.
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Who was Samuel Edger?
Non-denominational minister, writer, social reformer, community worker
When was Samuel Edger born?
Samuel Edger was born in 1823 in East Grinstead.
When did Samuel Edger die?
Samuel Edger died in 1882.
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Samuel Edger was a social worker and writer.
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Samuel Edger was New Zealand.
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