Te Kiri Karamū, Hēni, 1840-1933 (Person)

SummaryAlso known as: Hēni Pore; Jane Foley; Jane Russell; Jane Russell Foley

A Te Arawa woman of Ngāti Uenukukōpako and Ngāti Hinepare descent, probably born at Kaitāia on 14 November 1840 and died at Rotorua on 24 June 1933. Her mother was Maraea, also known as Pihohau or Pikokau. Educated at the Chapman mission school at Te Ngae, Rotorua, she became a teacher, governess and licensed interpreter. She is chiefly associated with the Battle at Pukehinahina (1864) (Gate Pā), where she assisted wounded men. She later lived at Rotorua and was active in temperance work. Sources: DNZB/Te Ara; National Library of New Zealand.SourcesNational Library of New Zealand: Te Kiri Karamu, Heni, 1840-1933Steven Oliver. 'Te Kiri Karamū, Hēni', Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, first published in 1990. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New ZealandMokoia Minute Book No. 3 - Transcription (page 16)Ross, Kirstie. The Katikati–Te Puna Reserves: Issues Arising from their Alienation, 1868–1900. Overview report commissioned by the Crown Forestry Rental Trust, January 2001 (page 80)Journal of the Tauranga Historical Society Number 19 - Gate Pa Centennial Souvenir (pp27-29)

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First Name(s)HēniSurnameTe Kiri KaramūAlso Known asHēni PoreJane FoleyJane RussellJane Russell FoleyDate of Birth14 November 1840Place of BirthKaitāiaDate of Death24 June 1933Place of DeathRotorua

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MotherMaraea, also known as Pihohau or Pikokau

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Te Kiri Karamū, Hēni, 1840-1933 (Person)