Issette Pearson
| Issette Pearson | |
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in her 30s
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Frances Issette Jessie Pearson |
| Born |
November 2, 1861 Littlehempston, Devon, England |
| Died | April 25, 1941 (aged 79) Singleton, Lancashire, England |
| Spouse | Thomas Horrocks Miller |
| Career | |
| Status | Amateur |
Frances Issette Jessie Pearson, known as Issette, (2 November 1861 – 25 April 1941) was an English golfer and the first honorary secretary of the Ladies Golf Union which was founded in 1893.
Pearson was born at Gatcombe House, Littlehempston, near Totnes, Devon. Her given names were Mable Frances, but she used the names Frances Issette Jessie and was known as Issette. She married Thomas Horrocks Miller (1846–1916) in 1911.
Pearson reached the final of the British Ladies Amateur Golf Championship in the first two years of its existence, 1893 and 1894, losing to Lady Margaret Scott on each occasion.
While telegraphic addresses were in use the LGU's address was "Issette". A brand of ladies' golfwear is named "Issette" in her memory. She founded a cup and a handicap system that allowed men and women of mixed abilities to compete together.
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