Who were the Nuns?

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

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Mary Smith, in religion Renata.
Born: in Esh, Durham.
Died: 28 Mar 1664 in Brussels, aged 69.

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

Benedictines, Brussels choir nun.
She was clothed 8 Sept 1614.

She professed 15 Sept 1615, aged 20. Her dowry was 4000fl.

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

Sources: AMbenbx-11: Renten; Brussels Obit: 70; Brussels Benedictines Profession Book: 182.

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