Who were the Nuns?

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

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Mildred Alcock, in religion Mildred Archangel.
Died: 4 Dec 1652 in Aire, aged 55.

father: Thomas Alcock Esq of Frowton, Kent
mother: Dorothy Gage of Firle, Sussex

Poor Clares choir nun.
She left 1629 to help found another convent.

Poor Clares, Aire choir nun.
She joined 1629 as a founder member.

She professed 7 Oct 1613, aged 18.

Chantress in 1629 , Aire
Discreet in 1629 , Aire

She was the sister of Philip Alcock, Isabel Alcock, Jane Alcock.
She was the niece of Barbara Gage, Mary Flavia Gage, Anne Gage.
She was the cousin of Elizabeth Crisp, Margaret Crisp.

Sources: Aire register; CRS 14: 41; Gravelines MS Chronicle: 35, 92.

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Family tree (Gage of Firle and Hengrave)

Notes:

Grand-daughter of John Gage co-founder of convent: CRS vol p55.