Mary Botham

(b. June 9, 1742, Yoxall, Staffordshire – d. 1777, England )

Gender: F

Eldest surviving daughter of Rev John Botham (1710-1773). Her mother, Lydia Lumley (1713-1753), was Elizabeth Montagu’s cousin. On Lydia’s death, Montagu took charge of her and placed her in a boarding school. She married Rev. Samuel Horsley (1733-1806).

Also known as:

Miss Botham
Mary Botham
Mary Horsley

Mentioned in 3 letters

Title	EMCO ID
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Frances Boscawen	944
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Elizabeth Carter	1128
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Elizabeth Carter	2044

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