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Ann Radcliffe, in religion Clare Benedict.
Died: 30 Nov 1639 in Aire, aged 44.

father: Sir Francis Radcliffe 1st bart of Dilston, Northd
mother: Isabel Grey of Chillingham, Northd

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 24.

She was the sister of Margaret Radcliffe, Elizabeth Radcliffe, Dorothy Radcliffe.
She was the great aunt of Margaret Errington, Mary Errington, Catharin Widdrington, Catherine Ratcliffe, Elizabeth Ratcliffe, Christine Tunstall, Margaret Tunstall, Elizabeth Widdrington.
She was the aunt of Dorothy Radcliffe, Clare Radcliffe, Ursula Radcliffe.

Sources: Aire register; CRS 14: 51.

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Family tree (Radclyffe of Derwentwater)

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Parents in Foster, Visitation Pedigrees Northd, p98-9