The Parish Church of St John-at-Hampstead

Adelaide DRUMMOND

  • Born: 1828
  • Died: 1911
  • Grave/memorial: C011

Writer and illustrator. Eldest daughter of 2nd Baron Ribblesdale, step-daughter of Lord John Russell (Prime Minister), wife of Maurice Drummond CB (1825-91) – Disraeli’s Private Secretary, Police Receiver and author. The Drummonds lived at several addresses in Hampstead, notably Rosslyn Hill where their son Lister [1856-1916] was born. He was a barrister, Police Magistrate and Knight of the Order of St Gregory.

Reference: Buried in Hampstead, Camden History Society 1986
Additional research by the 2012 project team