Wenefryde Scott, 10th Countess of Dysart facts for kids
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| Reign | 1935–1975 |
| Predecessor | William Tollemache |
| Successor | Rosamund Greaves |
| Spouse(s) | Major Owain Edward Whitehead Greaves |
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| Rosamund Greaves, 11th Countess of Dysart Katherine Grant, 12th Countess of Dysart Mary Greaves |
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| Father | Charles Norman Scott |
| Mother | Agnes Mary Tollemache |
| Born | 13 November 1889 |
| Died | 2 June 1975 (aged 85) |
Wenefryde Agatha Scott (born November 13, 1889 – died June 2, 1975) was a Scottish noblewoman. She became the 10th Countess of Dysart in her own right, meaning she inherited the title directly.
Early Life and Family Connections
Wenefryde Agatha Scott was born into an important family. Her father was Charles Norman Scott, and her mother was Agnes Mary Tollemache. Her father was a local official in Scotland and England. He helped keep the peace and represented the Crown in his area.
Wenefryde's mother, Agnes, was the daughter of William Tollemache, Lord Huntingtower. Even though her grandfather was a bit unusual, her mother was given the special rank of an earl's daughter. This showed her family's high status.
Marriage and Children
When Wenefryde was old enough, her uncle, the 9th Earl of Dysart, hosted a special party for her. This party, called a coming-out ball, marked her official introduction to society. It was held at his grand home, Ham House.
On January 4, 1913, Wenefryde married Major Owain Edward Whitehead Greaves. He was a soldier in the Royal Horse Guards, a famous cavalry regiment. Owain's grandfather was John Whitehead Greaves, who owned slate mines.
Wenefryde and Owain had three daughters:
Inheriting Estates and Titles
After her mother passed away in 1912, Wenefryde inherited the Bosworth estate. Her father had bought this land, but it was set aside for her mother in their marriage agreement. Wenefryde later sold the Bosworth estate and moved to Wales.
In 1935, Wenefryde's uncle, the 9th Earl of Dysart, died without any children. This meant that Wenefryde inherited his Scottish title, becoming the 10th Countess of Dysart. She inherited the title suo jure, which means "in her own right." This inheritance also included a lot of land in Leicestershire, about 26,445 acres (10,702 hectares).
In 1939, Wenefryde bought Stobo Castle and its surrounding lands. However, she rarely lived in the castle because World War II began. Her husband, Owain, passed away at Stobo Castle on February 18, 1941.
Over the next thirty years, parts of the large estate were sold off. The castle and its gardens slowly fell into disrepair. The Countess lived at Stobo until the mid-1960s. After she left, the castle remained empty until it was sold at an auction in 1972.
Wenefryde Agatha Scott passed away on June 2, 1975. After her death, the Dysart title was passed on to her oldest daughter, Rosamund.
