• Born 12 April 1815, daughter of Sarah Maria Elliott (1781-1858) and Rev. Hugh Nicholas Pearson (1776-1856).
• Twin sister of Henry Hugh Pearson (1815-1873).
• Married, in 1844, her first cousin William Henry Elliott (1811-1870).
• Known to Emily Elliott (1839-1924) and her family as "Great Aunt Mary Elliott".
• Lived at Holland Park in London.

"William Pearson, the 2nd Son, had a high post in the Persian Embassy and after distinguishing himself there for a few years, died near Teheran, before he was 30. There is a beautiful chalk drawing of him by Russell in the possession of your Great Aunt Mary Elliott of Holland Park. She possesses all the family portraits." (*Memoirs of Emily Elliott p2)