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Mary Dawson, Countess of Dartrey

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Mary Frances Dawson, Countess of Dartrey, 24th Baroness de Ros of Helmsley (née FitzGerald-de Ros) (31 July 1854 – 4 May 1939), was a British peer. She was born in London. Her parents were the Dudley FitzGerald-de Ros, 23rd Baron de Ros and Lady Elizabeth Egerton. Upon her father's death in 1907, Mary succeeded to the title.

Born(1854-07-31)31 July 1854
London, England
Died4 May 1939(1939-05-04) (aged 84)
Spouse
Anthony Dawson, 3rd Earl of Dartrey
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(m. 1878)​
Children3, including Una
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The Countess of Dartrey
Born(1854-07-31)31 July 1854
London, England
Died4 May 1939(1939-05-04) (aged 84)
Spouse
Anthony Dawson, 3rd Earl of Dartrey
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(m. 1878)​
Children3, including Una
FatherDudley FitzGerald-de Ros, 23rd Baron de Ros
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The 24th Baroness married Anthony Dawson, 3rd Earl of Dartrey (1855–1933), in London on 2 October 1878. To them were born three daughters; the Barony of de Ros descended among their issue:

  • Lady Una Mary Dawson (1879–1956), who became the 26th Baroness upon the termination of the abeyance in 1943.
  • Lady Maude Elizabeth Dawson (1882–1970)
  • Lady Eleanor Charlotte Augusta Dawson (1885–?)

References

  • "de Ros, Baron (Maxwell) (Baron E 1264)." Debrett's Peerage & Baronetage 1995. London: Debrett's Peerage Limited, 1995. pp. 362–363.
  • "de Ros, Baroness" . Thom's Irish Who's Who . Dublin: Alexander Thom and Son Ltd. 1923. p. 59  – via Wikisource.
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