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Elizabeth Allen, Lady Carysfort


(b. 1722, United Kingdom – d. March 18, 1783, United Kingdom )

Gender: F

The daughter of Margaret du Pass and Joshua Allen, 2nd Viscount Allen (1685-1742). She married John Proby, later 1st Baron Carysfort on 27 August 1750. She died in 1783.

Also known as:

  • Lady Carysfort
  • Baroness Carysfort
  • The Hon. Mrs. Proby (née  John)
  • Elizabeth Proby (née  Allen)




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