Who were the Nuns?

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

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Sara Edelen, in religion Mary Teresa.
Died: 28 Feb 1826 in Scorton, Yorks, aged 87.

father: Philip Edelen gent of Charles Cty, Maryland
mother: Jane Gardiner of Maryland

Poor Clares, Rouen choir nun.
She was clothed 21 Sep 1760, aged 18.

She professed 29 Sep 1761, aged 19.

She was the kinswoman of Martha Hagan, Henrietta Hagan, Louisa Hagan, Elizabeth Hagan, Monica Hagan, Winifride Hagan, Elizabeth Hagan.

Sources: ADSM G: 834; Rouen Poor Clares Profession Book; Rouen Poor Clares Profession Book: 3r.

Notes:

She was the dispenser. Date on examination for profession 1761 3 Oct

Rouen Chron II:45 cited. cannot find anything relevant to her in this source. Ref to arrival of 3 nuns from Maryland who had recently had smallpox. Note to entry identifies them as Hagans. Text says nothing helpful