Elizabeth Fisher Brewster [SEP] occupation
Elizabeth Fisher Brewster
Elizabeth Fisher Brewster (Chinese: 蒲星氏; 1862 - March 17, 1955) was an American Methodist missionary to China for 65 years, and was known in China as "the Shepherdess Mother of Hinghwa."
Life.
Elizabeth Fisher was born in London, Ohio. She was appointed a Chinese missionary at the age of 22. She went to Foochow in 1884, and was married to Rev. William N. Brewster (蒲鲁士) in 1890. The couple established headquarters in Hinghwa Prefecture (today Putian
Elizabeth Fisher (c. 1814 Wiltshire – 13 August 1892 Norwood) married 1843 (Wiltshire England) Alfred Pickford (c. 1820 – 16 April 1908). Elizabeth, Alfred & daughter Ellen arrived in South Australia in 1853 aboard the "Marshall Bennett. His occupation was listed as "Carpenter". Alfred had a business in Rundle street, retired around 1870.
Daughter Ellen Pickford b. 1844 Wiltshire, England - 2/4/1907 S.A. (bd West Terrace cemetery). Ellen md. 30/9/1863 (Pirie St., Wesleyan Chapel S.A.)