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Mary Paston, in religion Mary Austin.
Died: 13 Apr 1765 in Bruges, aged 69.

Born London/Gloucestershire?

father: John Paston Esq of Appleton, Norfolk
mother: Frances Tichborne of Hants

Franciscans, Bruges choir nun.
She was clothed 5 Aug 1731, aged 35.

She professed 10 Aug 1732, aged 36.

School Mistress 1737 - 1740 again 1752-55
Discreet 1740 - 1746
Discreet 1749 - 1761

She was the aunt of Mabella Bishop, Frances Ann Bishop.
She was the sister of Mary Paston.
She was the niece of Mary Tichborne.
She was the cousin of Catherine Whettenhall.

Sources: BC: 66, 68-9, 71-5; BD: 218; BP: 159.

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Family tree (Paston and Towneley)
Family tree (Tichborne)

Notes:

Grate sister 1746-49.