Elizabeth George (businesswoman)

Elizabeth George
Born
Elizabeth Rowe

c.1814
Bodmin, Cornwall, England
DiedApril 4, 1902(1902-04-04) (aged 87)
Onehunga, New Zealand
Occupation(s)Proprietor of Royal Hotel, Onehunga, New Zealand
Years active1855–1909
Known forFounder and first President of Onehunga Ladies' Benevolent Society
Spouse
  • Edward George

Elizabeth George (c.1814 – 4 April 1902) was a hotel owner, businesswoman and community leader in New Zealand. She was the founder and first president of Onehunga Ladies' Benevolent Society, one of the longest-running institutions of its kind with continuous public service.[1]

  1. ^ Tennant, Margaret (1 January 2007). The Fabric of Welfare: Voluntary Organisations, Government and Welfare in New Zealand, 1840–2005. Bridget Williams Books. ISBN 9781877242373.