Henrietta Ruxburgh

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Henrietta Wilson
Portrayed by Emma Thompson
Full Name Mrs Henrietta Mary Wilson
Associated Noble House(s) Viscountcy of Ruxburgh
Year of Birth 1758
Year of Death 1786
Father Ira Ruxburgh
Father's Rank Viscount Ruxburgh
Mother Josephine Ruxburgh
Mother's Rank Viscountess Ruxburgh
Year of Debut 1774
Year of Marriage 1779
Spouse Robert Wilson
Spouse's Rank None
Spouse's Death 1786
Issue Ira Wilson

Henrietta Wilson, née Ruxburgh, was the only daughter of Ira Ruxburgh, Viscount Ruxburgh, and his wife Josephine.

Family

  • Father: Ira Ruxburgh, Viscount Ruxburgh (deceased). Born 1728, died 1788, aged 60.
  • Mother: Josephine Ruxburgh, Dowager Viscountess Ruxburgh. Born 1734.
  • Brother: Richard Ruxburgh, Viscount Ruxburgh (deceased). Born 1755, died 1811, aged 56.
  • Husband: Mr Robert Wilson (deceased). Born 1755, died 1786, aged 31.
  • Son: Mr Ira Wilson. Born 1780, is 31 years old.

Background

Henrietta was always a restless soul, never quite sure of who she was or what she wanted. The year she turned twenty-one, she eloped with a footman from a friend's estate. Her father was enraged, particularly as she had broken off an unofficial engagement with an Earl who was a friend of his, and disowned her. Despite being separated from her family, Henrietta lived a very happy six years with her husband Robert. They had one son, Ira, who she named for her father. She did not remain in contact with her parents, but sent occasional letters to her brother, who she missed dearly.

Henrietta and Robert died after a bout of pneumonia in 1786, leaving Ira in the care of Robert's mother. Henrietta's family did not learn of her death until April 1811.