Emelia Russell Batten (1823–1852)
Emelia Russell Gurney (1852–1896)

Campaigner for women’s higher education. Daughter of Samuel Ellis Batten, assistant master at Harrow School, and Caroline Batten, the daughter of John Venn (ODNB). Married Russell Gurney (ODNB) in 1852. A founder member of the Kensington Society, a women’s debating club. Assisted in the foundation of Girton College, Cambridge. Interested in spiritualism and mysticism.