Ruth Newton
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| Portrayed by Susannah Harker | |
| Full Name | Ruth Newton |
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| Associated Noble House(s) | Viscountcy of Saltash, Barony of Thornley |
| Date of Birth | 3rd September 1775 |
| Father | Jocelyn Newton |
| Father's Rank | Clergyman |
| Mother | Jessamy Newton |
| Mother's Rank | Housewife |
| Town Residence | 7 Albemarle Street |
| Year of Debut | 1793 |
| Dowry | £50 |
Born to a clergyman and his wife, Ruth's young childhood was a happy one until the day her father died when she was aged eight. Her mother initially struggled to support herself and her daughter until Ruth's aunt offered to take her to be a companion for her own daughters. Although the poor relation, Ruth was able to learn alongside her cousins, proving herself to be an able scholar. Once her cousins had married, Ruth took the chance of also leaving the house rather than remaining as a companion to her aunt, and was offered the post of governess in the household of a Mr Vickery, a lawyer in London. At first she was responsible only for supervising the studies of the daughter, Georgiana, as her younger brother was too young for the schoolroom. As the family has grown, she has taught all five of the children, and while the youngest will eventually go to school, she is assured of a place until Miranda comes out into Society in 1817.
She is an NPC created by Sharpie
