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Barbara Webbe, in religion Mary Barbara.
Born: in London.
Died: 18 Dec 1797 in Bruges, aged 79.

father: John Webbe Esq of Clerkenwell, Middx
mother: Bridget Wolfe

Franciscans, Bruges choir nun.
She was clothed 29 Apr 1736, aged 18.

She professed 17 May 1737, aged 19.

Cellarer
Infirmarian 1746 - 1755
Portress 1755 - 1758
School Mistress 1755 - 1758
Infirmarian 1761 - 1770

She was the aunt of Bridget Webbe, Ann Monington.
She was the sister of Catharine Webbe.

Sources: BB F59; BC: 67, 72, 74-84; BD: 233; BP: 160.

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Family tree (Webb of Odstock)