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Profession Book, Brussels Benedictines

Dame Scholastica Smith

Dame Scholastica Smith, daughter of George Smith of Ashbie in the Countie of Lester Esquire, was received into the Monasterie the 15 of June Anno 1607, Invested with the holie Habitt of St Benedict the 5 of August Anno 1608 & made her Profession the 2 of Februarie Anno 1610 at the age of 26. Died 1660.