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Elizabeth Clifton, in religion Mary Joseph.
Died: 5 Jul 1679 in Dunkirk, aged 54.

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

Poor Clares, Gravelines choir nun.
She left 1654 to help found another convent.

Poor Clares, Dunkirk choir nun.
She joined 1654 as a founder member.

She professed 3 May 1643, aged 19.

She was the great aunt of Ann Clifton, Isabel Clifton, Julia Clifton, Jane Clifton, Ann Clifton.
She was the sister of Margaret Clifton, Ann Clifton, Dorothy 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: Dunkirk Obit: 11; CRS 14: 75.

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Family tree (Clifton of Clifton)