Who were the Nuns?

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

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Anne Pordage, in religion Xaveria.
Born: in Rodmersham, Kent.
Died: 26 Apr 1713 in Dunkirk.

father: Thomas Pordage of Rodmersham, Kent
mother: Anne Yue

Benedictines, Ghent choir nun.
She was clothed 30 Mar 1660, aged 18.
She left 1662 to help found another convent.

Benedictines, Dunkirk choir nun.
She joined May 1662 as a founder member.

She professed 18 Apr 1661, aged 19. Her dowry was £400.

She was the sister of Elisabeth Pordage.

Sources: Dunkirk History: 9, 57; Ghent Annals list: 198; Ghent Annals list: 198; Ghent Annals: 38, 39, 56; RAG K2292: 219v.