Born on 21 November 1854 in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire (GRO). A Newlyn title was exhibited by the artist in 1892. She often accompanied her brother, the artist FWN Whitehead (fl 1870-1902), on painting expeditions. He may well have paid a working visit at the same time, but no information at present. Her permanent working address was in Leamington, and she died there, aged 81, on 18 June, 1934 (GRO).