Henrietta Ruxburgh
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| Portrayed by Emma Thompson | |
| Full Name | Mrs Henrietta Mary Wilson |
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| 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.
- Grandaughter: Miss Roberta Wilson. Born 1804, is 7 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.
