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Ann Clifton, in religion Ann Francis.
Died: 28 Feb 1702 in Gravelines, aged 32.

father: Gervase Clifton Esq of Westby, Lancs
mother: Dorothy Mascy of Rixton Hall, Glazebrook, Lancs

Poor Clares, Gravelines choir nun.

She professed 6 Dec 1687, aged 18.

Infirmarian

She was the cousin of Ann Clifton, Margaret Clifton, Dorothy Clifton, Elizabeth Clifton, Dorothy Mascy, Elizabeth Clifton.
She was the niece of Dorothy Clifton, Catherine Clifton , Helen Mascy, Anne Massey.
She was the sister of Winifred Clifton, Catherine Clifton.

Sources: Gravelines Profession Book: 107.

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Family tree (Clifton of Clifton)

Notes:

Probably sister of Winifred Clifton (RP052). See Gillow, note on p. 208, CRS vol. 6.