Eleanor Wigram

Eleanor, Lady Wigram, was born Eleanor Watts and she was once Eleanor Agnew (1 April 1767 – 23 January 1841). She was a British philanthropist based in Walthamstow. Life Wigram was born in 1767. Her mother was Eleanor (born Wyatt) and her father was John Watts and he was the secretary to the victualling office of Southampton. Her second husband was Robert Wigram. He already had six children and together they would have seventeen more. Despite this number of pregnancies Eleanor became a principal adviser to her husband concerning his investments and they did well. Her husband said, "I never did undertake any business of moment without consultation with my wife, and I can truly say it has much promoted my fortune." In 1815 she was painted by Sir Thomas Lawrence who was knighted that year. Her portrait was exhibited in the Royal Academy and its composition is thought to reflect the contribution she had made towards her husband's success.