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Hellen Petre, in religion Mary Felix.
Died: 20 Jun 1779 in Gravelines, aged 79.

father: Joseph Petre Esq of Fithlers, Essex
mother: Catherine Andrews of Downham, Essex

Poor Clares, Gravelines choir nun.

She professed 15 Oct 1716, aged 17.

Abbess 1736 April - 1779

She was the sister of Mary Petre, Bridget Petre.
She was the great aunt of Anne Canning.
She was the niece of Mary Petre, Ann Andrews, Helen Andrews, Ann Petre.
She was the great niece of Dorothy Mannock, Teresa Mannock, Teresa Mannock, Margaret Mannock.

Sources: Gravelines Profession Book: 131-3.

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