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Elizabeth Crisp, in religion Mary Stephen.
Died: 9 Apr 1637 in Aire, aged 38.

father: John Crispe Esq of Ore, Sussex
mother: Mary 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 22 Jul 1619, aged 20.

Novice Mistress 1634 - 1637 , Aire

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

Sources: Aire register; Gravelines Profession Book: 50-1.

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Family tree (Gage of Firle and Hengrave)

Notes:

Several years dispencer from 1629 at Aire.