Who were the Nuns?

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

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Elizabeth Throckmorton, in religion Elizabeth Joseph.
Died: 12 Feb 1724 in Rouen, aged 52.

father: Sir Francis Throckmorton 2nd bart of Coughton Court, Warws
mother: Anne Monson of Kinnersley, Surrey

Poor Clares, Rouen choir nun.

She professed 1 Nov 1695, aged 22.

She was the aunt of Mary Woolascott, Elizabeth Throckmorton, Catherine Throckmorton, Mary Wollascott.
She was the great aunt of Mary Blount, Frances Fermor, Mary Fermor, Jane Throckmorton, Ann Hunloke.
She was the great niece of Elisabeth Smythe, Margaret Throckmorton, Frances Smith.
She was the sister of Anne Throckmorton.

Sources: Rouen Poor Clares Profession Book.

Family tree (Monson)
Family tree (Throckmorton of Coughton and Wigmore of Lucton)

Notes:

Her great-grandfather was the Catholic naval officer, Admiral Sir William Monson (ODNB).