Helen Ann Wilson
Helen Ann Wilson (1793–1871) was a notable New Zealand nurse and community leader. She was born in Gibraltar in about 1793 and her father, James Simpson, was the United States consul general at Tangier.[1]
Helen Ann Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1793 |
| Died | 1871 New Plymouth, New Zealand |
| Occupation(s) | Nurse and community leader |
| Spouse | Peter Wilson |
Personal life
On 11 June 1840 in London, England, Helen married Peter Wilson, superintendent of the civil hospital at Gibraltar. He would become colonial surgeon in New Zealand in 1849. Although The couple had no children, they raised Patricio, Peter Wilson's son from a former relationship.[1]
References
- Lambert, Gail. "Helen Ann Wilson". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
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