Blackwood, Helen Selina, Lady Dufferin, Countess of Gifford (F)
Surname: Blackwood Forename(s): Helen Selina b. 18 January 1807. d. 13 June 1867. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Poet and song writer. Daughter of Thomas Sheridan. Sister of Caroline Norton. Granddaughter
of Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Married Commander Price Blackwood on 4 July 1825. Became
Lady Dufferin in 1839, when her husband inherited the family title. Blackwood died
in 1841, and she married George Hay, Earl of Gifford, in 1862. Lived in Italy (1825-1827).
Co-authored several volumes of songs with her sister Caroline. Author of poetry books,
including The Irish Emigrant (1845) and Terence’s Farewell (1840). Biographical information: ODNB. (AC, CC)