Who were the Nuns?

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

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Anne Smith, de, in religion Cecilie Marck.
Born: in Ostend.
Died: 15 Oct 1715 in Bruges.

father: Peter Smith of Ostend

Franciscans, Bruges choir nun.
She was clothed 21 Sep 1664, aged 16.

She professed 29 Sep 1664, aged 17.

Musician

Sources: BC: 37; BD: 204; BP: 145.

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Outstandingly skilled in music: BC p37 'she hath a most delicat Voice, and Excellent skill to teach, for which reasons we took er to help our quire, at the age of 16'. Examination gives father's origin as Lancashire.