Background
She was born in Scotland, the daughter of Major-General John Scott and Margaret Dundas.
prime minister Duchess of Portland
She was born in Scotland, the daughter of Major-General John Scott and Margaret Dundas.
She was also a sister of the Duchess of Portland and the Countess of Moray. They had four children:
George Charles Canning (1801–1820), died from consumption
William Pitt Canning (1802–1828), died from drowning in Madeira, Portugal
Harriet Canning (1804–1876), married the 1st Marquess of Clanricarde
Charles Canning (later 2nd Viscount Canning and 1st Earl Canning) (1812–1862).