Lady Agatha Russell

Lady Mary Agatha Russell was born on 28 March 1853 at Pembroke Lodge, located in Richmond Park, London. She was the daughter of John Russell, 1st Earl Russell, and Frances, Countess Russell. Her familial connections include being the aunt of Bertrand Russell, the renowned philosopher and logician.

Lady Agatha Russell was involved in editorial work, notably co-editing her mother's posthumously published memoirs titled "Lady John Russell: A Memoir with Selections from Her Diaries and Correspondence." Her editorial contributions extended to compiling works of quotations and selections from various authors, philosophers, and poets.

In 1912, she published a book titled "Golden Grain: Thoughts of Many Minds." This compilation features quotations and selections organized chronologically over a single year. The work was prefaced by Frederic Harrison and published by James Nisbet and Company, a London-based publisher.

Lady Agatha Russell passed away on 23 April 1933 at Rozeldene, Hindhead, after experiencing a brief illness.