Frances Margery Hext (1819–1896) was a local historian and author from Lostwithiel, Cornwall, best known for her work Memorials of Lostwithiel [and of Restormell], which continues to be referenced in studies of the history of Cornwall.

[3] Her sister Gertrude Parsons (1812 –1891) , was a Roman Catholic convert and writer.

Hext paid to have the cross restored and fixed to its former shaft in the churchyard of St Bartholomew's Church.

[6] This book continues to be referenced in historical studies of Cornwall, particularly its church monuments,[7][8] and royal buildings.

[9][10][11] Other notable writings include her 1863 book Staniforthiana: or, Recollections of the family of Staniforth of Darnall, in Yorkshire[12] which combined research provided by Joseph Hunter with personal family stories.