Mary Ravenscroft
Mary Ravenscroft, 7th Countess of Traquair, was an 18th-century Scottish noblewoman and diarist, known for her insights into family life at Traquair House.
Life
Born Mary Ravenscroft, she was the daughter of George Ravenscroft of Wickham Grange, Spalding, Lincolnshire, and his wife, Mary Slater. In August 1773, she married Charles Stewart, who would later become the 7th Earl of Traquair.She was educated at the Bar Convent School in York alongside notable early feminist Mary Ann Radcliffe, who she became friends with and employed as housemistress at Traquair House.
Mary and Charles had two children:
- Lady Louisa Stuart
- Charles Stewart, who later succeeded as the 8th Earl of Traquair.