Mary Ann Ross

Born 27 Jun 1870 at Waianakarua, Otago, New Zealand

A young “Polly” Ross

Polly married William Armes on the 8 Apr 1912 at Otepopo, Otago, New Zealand. There were no children from the union.

Mary Ann “Polly” ARMES nee ROSS at left, her husband ARMES at rear. Woman in white coat is Polly’s sister Leah “May” SMEDDLES nee ROSS. Possibly taken in Wellington. Photo Culture Waitaki
William Henry ARMES and Mary Ann ARMES nee ROSS, Wellington.

Polly was very academic and worked at the National Library.

William predeceased her and died in 1946 at Wellington and was cremated. Put in niche 31, Division C at Karori Cemetery.

Polly lived until the 30 Jun 1955 and she died at Porirua, Wellington, New Zealand. She was cremated and there is no memorial to her.