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Mary Lawson, in religion Mary Seraphina.
Born: in Brough Hall, nr Catterick, Yorks.
Died: 20 Oct 1813 in Taunton, Somerset, aged 71.

father: Sir Henry Lawson 4th bart of Brough Hall, nr Catterick, Yorks
mother: Anastasia Maire of Lartington Hall, Durham

Franciscans, Bruges choir nun.
She was clothed 15 Jun 1760, aged 17.

She professed 24 Jun 1761, aged 18.

Chantress
Novice Mistress 1782 - 1788
Discreet 1788 - 1806

She was the niece of Bridget Lawson, Mary Lawson, Mary Maire.
She was the kinswoman of Elizabeth Maire, Catherine Maire.

Sources: BC: 75, 82-3, 856, 89-92; BD: 240; BP: 164.

Quotations
Family tree (Lawson of Brough)
Family tree (Maire of Hartbrushes)

Notes:

Obit says she was blessed with an excellent voice and a great knowledge of music, mistress of music for many years.