The 1893 electoral roll lists: Julia Frances Shelton, Gilberthorps Rd, Hornby. Her occupation is listed as 'Lady help'.
Biography contributed by Gordon Ell (great-nephew)
Julia Frances Shelton was born in 1871. She was among the first signatories of the petition. Her address is listed as Hornby Christchurch. Her name is next to Kate Sheppard.
Her parents, William and Mary Shelton emigrated from London in 1866.
She is listed in the Electoral Rolls as a residential nurse at Sunnyside Asylum, Christchurch in 1900 and 1905.
Julia married Frederick Harrop, carpenter in 1912, when she was 41. She had one daughter.
She died 31 January 1828 at Halswell.
Click on sheet number to see the 1893 petition sheet this signature appeared on. Digital copies of the sheets supplied by Archives New Zealand.
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