Background
Jane Georgiana Sheridan was the third daughter of Thomas Sheridan and his wife the novelist Caroline Callander, daughter of Sir James Callander of Craigforth and Ardkinglas.
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Georgiana Georgiana Seymour
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Career
She was the younger sister of Helen Lady Dufferin, song-writer, composer, poet, and author, and Caroline Norton, society beauty, feminist, social reformer, and author Georgiana, Helen, and Caroline were the granddaughters of Irish playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Known for her loveliness, the Duchess was chosen to be the "Queen of Beauty" at the Eglinton Tournament in 1839.
Edward Adolphus Ferdinand, Earl Saint Maur (1835 - 1869), had two illegitimate children by his maid.
The son Harold claimed he was legitimate and, after his father"s death, declared himself heir to the Dukedom of Somerset
Lord Edward Percy Seymour (1841 - 1865), diplomat, unmarried and without issue. Died in India after being mauled by a bear
Lady Jane Hermione Seymour (1832 - 1909), married Sir Frederick Graham (1820 – 1888), and had issue (the Countess of Verulam and the Duchess of Montrose)
Lady Ulrica Frederica Jane Seymour (1833 - 1916), married Lord Henry Thynne (1832 - 1904)
Lady Helen Guendolen Seymour (1846 - 1910), married Sir John Ramsden (1831 – 1914)
She is interred at Gerrard"s Cross, Buckinghamshire.
