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Dorothy Giffard, in religion Dorothy Joseph.
Died: 18 Feb 1673 in Gravelines, aged 69.

father: Peter Giffard Esq of Chillington, Staffs
mother: Frances Fowler of St Thomas' Priory, Staffs

Poor Clares choir nun.

She professed 12 Aug 1626, aged 22.

Infirmarian

She was the sister of Elizabeth Giffard, Winifred Giffard, Ursula Gifford, Margaret Gifford , Mary Gifford.
She was the cousin of Elizabeth Draycott, Brigitta Draycott, Ann Vavasour, Anne Mary Vavasour, Elizabeth Hanford, Catherine Giffard.
She was the aunt of Mary Gifford .
She was the niece of Anne Gifford, Bridget Gifford.
She was the kinswoman of Dorothy Canning.

uncle: Fr William Fowler OP

Sources: Gravelines Profession Book: 62.

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