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Catherine Smith, in religion Mary Catherine.
Born: in York, Yorks.
Died: 19 Jan 1799 in Haggerston, Northd, aged 65.
father: Richard Smith
mother: Mary Smelt
Poor Clares, Rouen choir nun.
She was clothed 2 Jul 1752.
She professed 29 Sep 1753, aged 19.
Abbess 1785 Nov - 1799 JanShe was the sister of Mary Smith.
She was the cousin of Margaret Smith.
Sources: ADSM G: 833; Rouen Poor Clares Profession Book; Rouen Chronicle II: 18; Rouen Chronicle III: 26, 35, 59.
Family tree (Foster of Earswick)Notes:
Parents from pedigree in Fletcher notes, Syon Abbey image 18feb286.
Arrived as pensioner with her sister Julia Ann
'Her abbacy a great loss to the Community & much regretted by all': prof book