Who were the Nuns?

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

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Catherine Metham, in religion Catherine.
Born: in North Cave, Yorks.
Died: 3 May 1751 in Brussels, aged 75.

father: George Metham Esq of North Cave, Yorks
mother: Magdalene Metham

Benedictines, Brussels choir nun.
She was clothed 2 Jun 1705.

She professed 4 Jul 1706, aged 21.

She was the sister of Mary Metham.
She was the niece of Alathea Metham, Frances Metham.

Sources: Brussels Obit: 121; Brussels Benedictine Annals: 173; Brussels Benedictines Profession Book: 192.

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Mother imprisoned for her faith at York: annals 173 annals has 1707 as date of profession.