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Elizabeth Giffard, in religion Elizabeth Frances.
Died: 28 Apr 1688 in Gravelines, aged 51.

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

Poor Clares choir nun.

She professed 26 Sep 1632, aged 17.

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

uncle: Fr William Fowler OP

Sources: Gravelines Profession Book: 65-6.

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Family tree (Giffard of Chillington)