Bayne, Margaret (1798–1835)
Bayne, Margaret (1798–1835)
Scottish missionary. Name variations: Margaret Wilson. Born Margaret Bayne, Nov 5, 1795, in Greencock, Scotland; died April 19, 1835, in India; sister of Anna and Hay Bayne who continued her educational work in India after her death; m. John Wilson (missionary).
A pioneer in female missionary work in India, was a gifted linguist and administrator; following marriage to Bombay missionary John Wilson, went with him to India; established schools for girls in India and trained teachers for them (beginning 1829); learned many Indian languages; preached of need for female education as means of achieving moral and intellectual progress for India.
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