Who were the Nuns?

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

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Xaveria Ley, in religion Benedicta.
Born: in Kilkenny, Ireland.
Died: 16 Sep 1778.

father: John Ley
mother: Margarita Butler

Benedictines, Ypres choir nun.
She was clothed 3 May 1745, aged 24.
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She professed 23 May 1747, aged 26.

Sources: Nolan: 272; BB Y138.