| 1878 - Born in Edinburgh, second daughter of Lord John Trayner and Francis Elizabeth Maxwell (Wyld) 18 ? - Became a Roman Catholic Nun 1900 - Census records her living with some cousin Wylds in Kensington as a visitor 1903 - Became Baptised and then a month later confirmed 1923 - Entered the convent at Arundel Poor Clares 1935 - Resigned from the convent due to ill health 19 ? - Died in Littlehampton (rumour from my gran) Wrote to the Catholic Nun Index in the hopes that they would be able to help me with some information. They could not find her on their list. I was then told by Jeffrey McCormack (a cousin who I met through this website) that she was a Poor Clare I wrote to the Poor Clare Convent in Southampton (nearest Littlehampton) to see if they had records, a sister there recommended I write to Arundel Poor Clares. I did and they were able to provide me with a photocopy of her 'Proffession' record. I had proof that she existed beyond 1900. However I do not know what happened to her between 1903 when she was confirmed and 1923 when she entered the convent. Next thing to do is visit Littlehampton and search graves. Her family were not please to see her become baptised / confirmed I think this is because it is a |
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Frances Agnes Mary Camille Maxwell Trayner 28.05.1878 - 00.00.c1935 |
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| POOR CLARES The life of a Poor Clare Sister is based on the idea that poverty should be embraced with exchange the way of life. Everything you and your fellow friends make or grow they give to others, and others in turn give to them. Based on the rules of a young girl who was captivated by the teachings of Francis of Assisi 1886 Convent founded (31st August) by 10 Poor Clares from Notting Hill at the request of Flora - Duchess of Norfolk (Mother Abbess Agnes Gasquet) 1902 Mother Clare Campbell became abbess until she died in 1948 http://www.poorclaresarundel.org/Pages/Vocation.aspx Convent of Poor Clares Crossbush Arundel West Sussex BN18 9PJ All information sourced from the Poor Clare Arundel website |