Elizabeth Jane Caulfeild, Countess of Charlemont

Elizabeth Jane Caulfeild
Countess of Charlemont
Elizabeth Jane Caulfeild, Countess of Charlemont, 1877
Born	21 June 21, 1834
Died	31 May 1882 Roxborough Castle, Moy, County Tyrone, Ireland
Spouse(s)	James Caulfeild, 3rd Earl of Charlemont
Parents	William Somerville, 1st Baron Athlumney
Father	Lady Maria Harriet Conyngham

Elizabeth Jane Caulfeild (June 21, 1834 – May 31, 1882 at Roxborough Castle, Moy, County Tyrone, Ireland) was the only daughter of William Meredyth, first Lord Athlumney, and by marriage in December 1856 to James Caulfeild, 3rd Earl of Charlemont, she became the Countess of Charlemont.

Convert to Judaism

Although a Christian by upbringing, Caulfeild converted to Judaism. She became a regular attendant at synagogue worship, often seeking advice in spiritual matters from rabbis. Lady Charlemont resided in the country near Belfast, the synagogue of which town she frequently attended; while in London she worshipped at the services of the Bayswater and Central synagogues. She was a woman of varied accomplishments, an excellent linguist, and a good musician. She possessed a remarkable gift for recitation, which she utilized on behalf of charitable institutions.

References

•  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Singer, Isidore; et al., eds. (1901–1906). "Charlemont, Elizabeth Jane Caulfield, Countess of". The Jewish Encyclopedia. New York: Funk & Wagnalls.