A Biographical Dictionary of the Celebrated Women of Every Age and Country/Russel, (Lady Rachael)

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RUSSEL (LADY RACHAEL), Daughter of the Earl cf Southampton, and Wife, first, of Lord Vaughan, secondly, of Lord William, Son of the Earl of Bedford, who was beheaded 1683; born 1636, died 1723.

Famous for her equanimity, her fortitude, spirit, and sensibility. Her Letters have been published from the originals, by Mr. T. Selwood.

Female Worthies.