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Catherine Fitzherbert, in religion Catherine Gertrude.
Born: in Wepre Park, Flintshire, Wales.
Died: 29 Jun 1737 in Bruges, aged 43.

father: William Fitzherbert Esq
mother: Elizabeth Owen

Franciscans, Bruges choir nun.
She was clothed 25 Mar 1710, aged 15.

She professed 3 May 1711, aged 16.

Chantress
Novice Mistress 1728 - 1731
Discreet 1728 - 1737
School Mistress 1731 - 1737

She was the great aunt of Frances Fitzherbert, Mary Simeon-Weld, Mary Fitzherbert.
She was the sister of Wenefride Fitzherbert.
She was the cousin of Mary Eyston, Anne Eyston, Catharine Eyston, Jane Eyston.
She was the aunt of Mary Fitzherbert.

Sources: BC: 61, 65-6; BD: 213; BP: 154.

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For some years mistress of the Low Quire having a strong and sweet voice