Born in Cumberland, England. Daughter of William Wilson (1752-1839) and Jane Fowler (1766-1859). Married Christopher Richmond (1785-1832) in 1819. Her children were Christopher William Richmond, James Crowe Richmond, Jane Maria Richmond (who became Jane Maria Atkinson after her marriage to A S Atkinson) and Henry Robert Richmond.
Richmond, Maria Lely, 1791-1872
Portrait of Maria Lely Richmond
Date: [ca 1852]
From: Barnes, William, 1920-2019: Portraits of Richmond and Atkinson family members
By: Claudet, Antoine, 1797-1867
Reference: PA10-108
Description: Daguerreotype studio portrait of Maria 'Lely' Richmond by Antoine Claudet circa 1852. Title supplied by Library. Inscriptions: Mount recto - centre - Mr Claudet | 107 Regent St Quadrant; Mount recto - centre - Granny Maria Richmond née Wilson [pencil on paper, pinned to velvet inside case] Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Cased daguerreotype 8.8 x 7.7 cm.
Maria Lely Richmond - Diary [WGa Vol 17]
Date: 1856
From: Richmond-Atkinson family : Papers
Reference: MSX-3030
Description: Quantity: 1 volume(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.
Jane Maria Richmond and her mother Maria Richmond
Date: [ca 1852]
By: Richmond, Byrne, active 1852
Reference: 1/2-079220-F
Description: Jane Maria Richmond, with sewing basket and needle, and her mother Maria Richmond who holds a book. Photograph taken by Byrne Richmond in London, circa 1852, before they left for New Zealand. Inscriptions: On original item, bottom left: - Byrne Richmond Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s).