Who were the Nuns?

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

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Martha Semmes, in religion Mary Rose.
Born: 1748.
Died: 30 Dec 1768 in Liège.

father: Mr Joseph Milburn Semmes of Charles Cty, Maryland
mother: Rachel Prater of Maryland

Sepulchrines, Liège choir nun.
She entered 8 Sep 1766.

She professed 19 Apr 1768, aged 21. Her dowry was £300.

She was the sister of Mary Ann Semmes, Mary Catherine Semmes, Elizabeth Semmes, Rachel Semmes , Clare Semmes, Ursula Semmes.

brother: Rev Joseph Semmes SJ

Sources: Liège History: 54, App C p5; Chap: 19.

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