Parnham, Martha
All who have worked at the London Fever Hospital for the last quarter of a century will regret to hear of the death of Sister Martha Parnham, which occurred on Sunday November 22nd at her home in Upton near Southwell.
Sister Parnham entered the service of the London Fever Hospital on the 1st April 1880. In 1894 she was appointed Home Sister, which post she retained till her death. She was one of the earliest members of the Royal British Nursing Association and earlier this year was appointed Honorary Serving Sister of the Order of St John of Jerusalem in recognition of her long and faithful service.
Whilst taking her holiday in October last she had a very severe heart attack, the precursor of her last illness. This prevented her from returning to duty as she had hoped to do, with a view to retiring shortly on a well-earned pension. Her intense sympathy, combined with great force of character, made her a very helpful Sister to most of those with whom she had to deal, and she will be very greatly missed by all who have benefited by her counsel and help in the twenty eight and a half years of her work at the London Fever Hospital.
R.I.P.
Biographical
| Registration number | 845 |
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| Surname | Parnham |
| First name(s) | Martha |
| Address(es) | London Fever Hospital, Liverpool Road |
| Date of registration | 28 March 1890 |
| Qualifications | London Fever Hospital, 1880 - 90 |
| Remarks | Deceased, 1908 |
Personal details
| Date of birth | 1847 |
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| Place of birth | Auburn, Lincoln |
| Date of death | 22-Nov-08 |
| Place of death | At home, Upton nr Southwell |
| Additional personal details | Address: London Fever Hospital (1892) |
Professional details
| Work experience | 1 April 1880 entered London Fever Hospital |
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| Professional activities | One of the earliest members of the Royal British Nursing Assoc. |
| Sources | 1891 Census |