Samuel and Rose Drummond

Rose Drummond was the wife of Samuel Drummond (1765-1844), who was noted for his portraits and historical paintings. His subjects included many well known historic characters and events, including the death of Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar. Many of his paintings hang in British museums and detailed examples of his work can be found at the Greenwich Maritime Museum, with further examples at the National Portrait Gallery. A portrait of Samuel, by George Harlow White, can also be found at the NPG. Samuel taught at the Royal Academy.

Rose was listed on the Watercolour Society roster under the name Rosa Emma Drummond. Her work was exhibited by the New Watercolour Society in 1833, although it is thought that she died some time before this period. Details of her life and ancestry are currently being researched by her 4x great granddaughter, Fay Clark, who can be contacted here.

Rose and Samuel's children were born at Soho, London, where James Russell and Emma Wensley's children were also born later. It is possible that the two families were friends and may have even been the inspiration for James and Emma's son, Edwin Wensley Russell, who became a noted London romantic artist and painter of portraits. Edwin would have only been about fourteen when Samuel died but he did exhibit his work at the Royal Academy in 1855, where Samuel had previously taught.

Rose and Samuel's artistic skills have passed down through generations to many of their descendants, although the aforementioned Fay confesses her inability to draw a straight line.

Fay's research, "The Clarks of Otter Creek and Related Families", can be viewed at the following Websites.

Family Treemaker - Includes photographs.
Rootsweb
Gencircles

Email - Fay Clark