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Dorothy Clifton, in religion Dorothy Francis.
Died: 16 Jun 1677 in Gravelines, aged 53.

father: Thomas Clifton Esq of Westby & Clifton, Lancs
mother: Anne Halsall of Halsall Hall, Lancs

Poor Clares, Gravelines choir nun.

She professed 3 May 1643, aged 18.

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She was the great aunt of Ann Clifton, Isabel Clifton, Julia Clifton, Jane Clifton, Ann Clifton.
She was the sister of Margaret Clifton, Elizabeth Clifton, Ann Clifton, Elizabeth Clifton.
She was the aunt of Bridgett Wesbye, Anne Mary Clifton.
She was the cousin of Ann Clifton.
She was the niece of Dorothy Clifton, Catherine Clifton .

Sources: Gravelines Profession Book: 75-6.

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