Claire Annabel Caroline Grant Duff facts for kids
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Claire Annabel Caroline Grant Duff, known by her pen name Annabel Huth Jackson, was a talented writer and poet. She was also known for hosting important people in her home. Born on December 25, 1870, she lived until January 12, 1944. In 1932, she published her book, A Victorian Childhood, which shared stories from her own life.
Annabel Huth Jackson: A Life of Words
Annabel Huth Jackson was the oldest daughter of Sir Mountstuart Grant Duff and Anna Julia Webster. Her father, Sir Mountstuart, was a well-known public figure. Annabel chose to write under the name Annabel Huth Jackson. A "pen name" is a special name a writer uses instead of their real one.
Sharing Her Story
Annabel Huth Jackson wrote a book called A Victorian Childhood. This book is a "memoir," which means it's a true story about a part of her own life. In it, she described what it was like growing up in the Victorian era. The book was published in 1932 by Methuen Publishing.
Family Life
In 1894, Annabel married Frederick Huth Jackson. He was a partner in a private bank called Frederick Huth and Sons. Together, they had four children. Their son, Frederick, later married Helen Vinogradoff. Helen's father was Sir Paul Vinogradoff, a famous historian. Annabel and Frederick also had three daughters: Konradin, Anne Marie, and Claire.
