Darwin’s Grandchild: The King, on the recommendation of the Minister of Health, has approved the appointment of Miss Ruth Darwin, granddaughter of the famous Charles Darwin, as a Senior Commissioner of the Board of Control in succession to Mrs. Ellen F. Pinsent. Since 1931 Miss Darwin, who is a daughter of the late Sir Horace Darwin, has been a Commissioner of the Board, which has the care of the feeble-minded. At present she receives £525 per year, but as Senior Commissioner her salary will be £1,200 to £1,500.
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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949