Who were the Nuns?

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

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Margaret Smith, in religion Etheldred.
Born: in Esh, Durham.
Died: 9 Oct 1666 in Paris, aged 68.

father: Mr George Smith of Esh, Durham
mother: Margaret Gage

Benedictines, Brussels choir nun.
She was clothed 4 Jan 1618.
She left 1660 .
She wanted to lead a more retired life.

Benedictines, Paris choir nun.
She arrived 28 Apr 1660.

She professed 14 Apr 1619, aged 21. Her dowry was 4000fl.

Prioress in 1640 , Brussels
Prioress in 1650 , Brussels
Novice Mistress in 1652 , Brussels

She was the aunt of Margaret Smith, Isabella Smith.
She was the great aunt of Anne Smythe, Cathrin Smith , Mary Smith.
She was the sister of Mary Smith.

Sources: AMbenbx-11: 1652; AMbenbx-12: 1640; AMbenbx-3: 1652; Brussels Obit: 72-3; Paris Obit: 338-9; AMmechl-17: 802-803; Brussels Benedictines Profession Book: 183; Brussels Benedictine Annals: 88, 113, 164.

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