She was born in Midgley , Yorkshire , England on 9 August 1805 as Grace Bracken .
Grace Hirst ( 9 August 1805 -- 8 September 1901 ) was a New Zealand businesswoman , farmer , nurse and midwife .
Grace Hirst was born in Midgley , Yorkshire , England on 9 August 1805 as Grace Bracken .
Grace Hirst ( 9 August 1805 -- 8 September 1901 ) was a New Zealand businesswoman , farmer , nurse and midwife .