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Carolyn Plaskett

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Carolyn Marie Plaskett Barrow also known as Carolyn Plaskett (January 31, 1917 -November 11, 2001) was an American-born illustrator, international scholar, and former first lady of Barbados. She was born in Orange, New Jersey and was the only child of her parents, Reverend Dr. George Plaskett and Carrie Davenport Plaskett. Plaskett was married to the first Prime Minister Errol Walton Barrow, who successfully brought Barbados its independence from the British in 1966.  During her time as first lady, Plaskett was known for advocating American and Barbados relations.