Mary Mitchell Slessor

This Memorial was erected a few weeks ago in Dundee near the Steeple Church.
2 Dec 1848 - 13 Jan 1915
Weaver, Missionary, Teacher, Magistrate
Mary lived in Dundee and worked in Baxters Brothers Mill in the City, aged 28 she travelled to CALABAR NIGERIA then known as the Whitemans Grave. She challenged the supersititions of the tribes, stopped their barbaric practices and rescued and adopted twins who were believed to be the work of evil spirits. Very courageous with endless spirit and energy -- her determination was always to spread the word of the Bible. Mary Slessor will always be remembered by those whom she helped and loved as " Mother of all the Peoples". " God Plus one is a Majority"