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Catherine Pigott, in religion Xaveria.
Born: in London.
Died: 24 Dec 1769 in Brussels, aged 45.

father: Ralph Pigott Esq of Whitton, Middx
mother: Lady Alethea Fairfax of Gilling, Yorks

Benedictines, Brussels choir nun.
She was clothed 7 Jul 1744, aged 18.

She professed 12 Oct 1745, aged 19. Her dowry was 4000 fl (cloth.) 5000 fl (Prof.).

She was the sister of Rebecca Pigott.
She was the kinswoman of Alathea Metham, Frances Metham, Elizabeth Canning.
She was the niece of Rebecca Pigott.

Sources: AMbenbx-11; Brussels Obit: 148-9; AMbenbx-7: 45; Brussels Benedictine Annals: 186; Brussels Benedictines Profession Book: 196.

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Family tree (Busby of Addington)
Family tree (Fairfax of Elmley)

Notes:

annals says Pigott from Witham Middx