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Mary Fermor, in religion Frances.
Born: 1693.
Died: 10 Dec 1764 in Dunkirk, aged 71.

father: Henry Fermor Esq of Somerton, Oxon
mother: Helen Browne of Wickhambreaux, Kent

Benedictines choir nun.

She professed 23 Apr 1713, aged 20.

Novice Mistress until 1748
Abbess 1748 - 1764

She was the aunt of Mary Fermor, Frances Fermor.
She was the sister of Elizabeth Fermor, Winifred Fermor.
She was the cousin of Mary Maire, Mary Tempest, Frances Tempest, Mary Tempest, Ursula Towneley.
She was the great niece of Mary Fermor, Henrietta Fermor, Anne Fermor, Elizabeth Browne, Winefride Browne, Frances Browne.

Sources: Dunkirk History: 57, 81-95.

Family tree (Browne Lords Montaigu)
Family tree (Fermor)