Who were the Nuns?

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

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Ursula Rowe
Died: 17 Feb 1716 in Bruges, aged 12.

father: John Rowe Esq of Kingston, Devon
mother: Ursula Chichester of Arlington, Devon

Franciscans choir nun.

She professed 17 Feb 1716, aged 12.

She was the sister of Prudence Rowe.

Sources: BD: 205.

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Family tree (Chichester of Arlington)

Notes:

Had been infirm throughout her life, but was very pious and was 'made of the corde of our holy father St Francis' on her deathbed, according to her obit. This was not the same as full profession since she was below the canonical age.