Who were the Nuns?

A Prosopographical study of the English Convents in exile 1600-1800

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Ann Leckenby, in religion Ann Winifrid.
Died: 25 May 1756 in Gravelines, aged 50.

father: William Leckonby Esq of Leckonby House, Great Eccleston, Lancs
mother: Anne Hothersall of Hothersall Hall, Lancs

Poor Clares choir nun.

She professed 1 May 1725, aged 18.

She was the kinswoman of Catherine Hesketh, Mary Hesketh.
She was the niece of Mary Leckonby.

Sources: Gravelines Profession Book: 142.

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