Who were the Nuns?

A Prosopographical study of the English Convents in exile 1600-1800

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Elizabeth Byerley, in religion Marina.
Born: in Belgrave, Leics.
Died: 5 Jan 1762 in Brussels, aged 50.

father: John Byerley Esq of Belgrave, Leics
mother: Elizabeth Berkeley

Benedictines, Brussels choir nun.
She was clothed 24 Jun 1732, aged 19.

She professed 7 Jul 1733, aged 20. Her dowry was £300 (cl) 350 (prof).

She was the sister of Anne Byerley.
She was the niece of Mary Byerley.

Sources: Brussels Obit: 144-5; AMbenbx-7: 32, 33; Brussels Benedictine Annals: 185; Brussels Benedictines Profession Book: 195.

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placed in convent school with sister