Dilke, Emilia Francis Strong, Lady, 1840-1904

Emilia Francis Strong Pattison Dilke (1840-1904), a daughter of Henry Strong and his wife Emily Weedon, was the granddaughter of Samuel Spry Strong, a Loyalist from Augusta and Savannah. She married (1) the Rev. Mark Pattison and (2) Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke, Bart. Her accomplishments in the fields of art and literature were extensive, and she was the author of a number of works on French 18th century decorative arts, etc. As well, she was an ardent suffragette, and an eloquent speaker.

From the description of Walter Charlton Hartridge, Jr. collection. Series X : Lady Dilke papers, ca. 1868-1966 / Lady Dilke. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 44416414