Amelia Egerton, Lady Hume
1751–1809 (age 58)
Biography
Amelia Egerton, Lady Hume, born in 1751, cultivated a deep appreciation for botany, nurturing the gardens of Wormley with a keen eye for beauty and scientific observation. Her interest in plant life was informed by curiosity and tenderness, reflecting the wider Enlightenment enthusiasm for natural history.
Lady Hume’s quiet leadership extended to the Parish Church of St Lawrence, where she supported charitable projects and encouraged others to cherish God’s creation, leaving a legacy of compassion when she passed in 1809.