Who were the Nuns?

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

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Frances Fitzherbert, in religion Francis Sales.
Born: in Swynnerton, Staffs.
Died: 7 Feb 1790 in Bruges, aged 40.

father: Thomas Fitzherbert Esq of Swynnerton, Staffs
mother: Mary Throckmorton of Coughton Court, Warws

Franciscans, Bruges choir nun.
She was clothed 24 Aug 1767, aged 17.

She professed 8 Sep 1768, aged 18.

Sacristan

She was the kinswoman of Catharine Eyston, Mary Eyston, Anne Eyston, Jane Eyston.
She was the cousin of Mary Simeon-Weld.
She was the sister of Mary Fitzherbert.
She was the great niece of Wenefride Fitzherbert, Catherine Fitzherbert, Elizabeth Throckmorton, Catherine Throckmorton.
She was the niece of Mary Fitzherbert.

Sources: BC: 77; BD: 230; BP: 166.

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Family tree (Fitzherbert)
Family tree (Throckmorton of Coughton and Wigmore of Lucton)

Notes:

Although infirm from the time of her novitiate was a leading musician, playing organ and bass viol; accomplished needlewoman who taught embroidery in the school.