Macmillan, Ethel Louisa, 1846-1942 (Person)

SummaryEthel Macmillan (nee Latham) arrived in New Zealand with her parents.
She married Charles Edward Macmillan in 1899 in Ngaruawahia.
They moved to Tauranga in 1908 and lived at 'St George's Hill' on Fraser Street.
She produced many watercolour paintings, depicting landscapes and scenery in Tauranga.
She was involved with several women's organisations, and groups connected to the church.
She died of head injuries from a fall in July, 1942, survived by her three children.SourcesBay of Plenty Times (1942, July 25, p 2) Death of Mrs MacmillanBay of Plenty Times (1942, July 18, p 2) Severe fall, Mrs Macmillan injured.Bay of Plenty Times (1942, July 23, p 4) Death of Mrs Macmillan; Fall proves fatal

Artwork Series

Ethel Macmillan watercolours

Ethel Macmillan, 1900. Cropped image from photo "Charley" and Ethel Macmillan and baby "Ray" found at:
https://westernbay.recollect.co.nz/nodes/view/2016

Usage

Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.CopyrightTe Ao Mārama Tauranga City LibrariesLicenseCC BY 4.0AcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Macmillan, Ethel Louisa, 1846-1942 (Person)

Personal Information

Date of Death22 July 1942Place of DeathTauranga, New ZealandPlace of Burial/CremationTauranga Anglican CemeteryOccupationArtist

Whānau

ChildrenEthel Urania (Ray)Violet Adela MarieLatham de la Barca

Partner

PartnerCharles Edward MacmillanDate Married1899Place of MarriageNgaruawahia

Menu

Macmillan, Ethel Louisa, 1846-1942 (Person)