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Elizabeth Fry (née Gurney; 21 May 1780 – 12 October 1845), sometimes referred to as Betsy Fry, [1] [2] [3] was an English prison reformer, social reformer, philanthropist and Quaker. Fry was a major driving force behind new legislation to improve the treatment of prisoners, especially female inmates, and as such has been called the "Angel of ...
Immigrated to New Zealand with his wife, Louisa Fry, and children (three sons and three daughters), arriving into Wellington on the `Alma' in 1857. Settled in Wellington and became Governor of the Terrace Gaol for 25 years.
Sep 8, 2023 · Louisa Fry was the daughter of Joseph Fry and Eizabeth Gurney. She was born at Plashet, East Ham, Essex on 14 June 1814 [1] [2] She married Raymond Pelly of the Manor, Upton, brother of Juliana who married her brother, William Storrs Fry.
- Female
- June 14, 1814
- Raymond Percy Pelly
Biography. Micaiah was born in 1820. He was the son of Elizabeth and Edward Read. [1] He married Louisa Terry in 1842. [2] The children of Micaiah and Louisa were: Edward. Micaiah. Frederick.
- Male
- March 18, 1820
- Louisa (Terry) Read
- July 4, 1890
Joseph Fry (21 April 1777 – 28 August 1861) was a tea dealer and an unsuccessful banker. [1] [2] He was the husband of the prison reformer Elizabeth Fry . Parental family [ edit ]
Sep 26, 2024 · Elizabeth Fry (née Gurney; 21 May 1780 – 12 October 1845), sometimes referred to as Betsy Fry was an English prison reformer, social reformer, philanthropist and Quaker. Fry was a major driving force behind new legislation to improve the treatment of prisoners, especially female inmates, and as such has been called the "Angel of Prisons".
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English activist who was a practicing Quaker and early advocate of prison reform. Born Elizabeth Gurney on May 21, 1780, at Earlham Hall, near Norwich, England; died on October 12, 1845, at Ramsgate, Kent; fourth daughter of John Gurney (a wool merchant and banker) and Catherine Bell; no formal education; married Joseph Fry, in 1800; children ...
