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Philippa Poole, in religion Stanislaus.
Born: in Poole Hall, nr Nantwich, Ches.
Died: 15 Aug 1771 in Brussels, aged 69.

father: William Poole Esq of Poole Hall, nr Nantwich, Ches
mother: Mary Escourt of Wilts

Benedictines, Brussels choir nun.
She was clothed 8 Nov 1722, aged 19.

She professed 9 Nov 1723, aged 20. Her dowry was £300.

She was the sister of Frances Poole, Mary Poole.
She was the cousin of Martha Englefield.
She was the kinswoman of Elizabeth Poole, Lucy Poole.

Sources: Brussels Obit: 150; AMbenbx-7: 22; Brussels Benedictine Annals: 183; Brussels Benedictines Profession Book: 194.

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Family tree (Poole)

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in convent school for 4 years