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Tracing an ancestor ( Convents records)
« on: Saturday 19 August 17 01:05 BST (UK) »
Hi all! 
I've recently came across with a document dated from 1931 which says an ancestor, aged 32, was at a convent.  She lived in Liverpool.  I assumed she was a nun, as I couldn't find any marriage/children records.  I've been searching for her on Ancestry, FindMyPast, Family Search and at two websites 'Who were the nuns?' and the Catholic FHS website, but no luck. 
Thanks for your help!
Bannister: Croston, Lancs.
Bell: Co. Antrim
Cochrane: Castlebar, Co. Mayo / Liverpool
Kilshaw: Tarbock, Lancs.
Lawson: Leyburn, Yorkshire
McGrady: Co. Antrim / Liverpool / Australia
Middleton: Yorkshire
Munden: Dorset
Plant: Liverpool / Yorkshire
Pressdee: Liverpool / Hertfordshire / Worcestershire
Whitfield: Tarbock, Lancs.
Whittaker: Kilkenny / Liverpool / India

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Re: Tracing an ancestor ( Convents records)
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 19 August 17 02:06 BST (UK) »
Have you got a name and DoB?

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Re: Tracing an ancestor ( Convents records)
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 19 August 17 02:29 BST (UK) »
Thank you!

Nora Ann McGrady
Born Oct 1899 West Derby, Lancashire.
Her parents were Daniel McGrady and Ann.
Her last known address (1911 Census) was 35 Fielding Street Kensington, Liverpool.

This a document sent to me by Guinness Warehouse about his dad.
Bannister: Croston, Lancs.
Bell: Co. Antrim
Cochrane: Castlebar, Co. Mayo / Liverpool
Kilshaw: Tarbock, Lancs.
Lawson: Leyburn, Yorkshire
McGrady: Co. Antrim / Liverpool / Australia
Middleton: Yorkshire
Munden: Dorset
Plant: Liverpool / Yorkshire
Pressdee: Liverpool / Hertfordshire / Worcestershire
Whitfield: Tarbock, Lancs.
Whittaker: Kilkenny / Liverpool / India

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Re: Tracing an ancestor ( Convents records)
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 19 August 17 03:51 BST (UK) »
This maybe a possible marriage....

Nora McGrady m Henry N Browne. Q1. 1952. Liverpool South. 10D 1192.


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Re: Tracing an ancestor ( Convents records)
« Reply #4 on: Saturday 19 August 17 04:16 BST (UK) »
This maybe a possible marriage....

Nora McGrady m Henry N Browne. Q1. 1952. Liverpool South. 10D 1192.

Thanks a lot for trying.  I really appreciated.

I checked for obituaries in the paper and it's a different person, this Nora was born in the 30s.

Could she has been in a convent, aged 32, not being a nun? 

I've been researching and it seems nuns were given a different surname.  I don't know if I should write to each convent and ask if they could help me out?
Bannister: Croston, Lancs.
Bell: Co. Antrim
Cochrane: Castlebar, Co. Mayo / Liverpool
Kilshaw: Tarbock, Lancs.
Lawson: Leyburn, Yorkshire
McGrady: Co. Antrim / Liverpool / Australia
Middleton: Yorkshire
Munden: Dorset
Plant: Liverpool / Yorkshire
Pressdee: Liverpool / Hertfordshire / Worcestershire
Whitfield: Tarbock, Lancs.
Whittaker: Kilkenny / Liverpool / India

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Re: Tracing an ancestor ( Convents records)
« Reply #5 on: Saturday 19 August 17 05:03 BST (UK) »
Have you tried the other marriages...

Nora Mcgrady m Boyle. 1930 Liverpool.

Nora Mcgrady m Stoddart. 1961 Liverpool South.

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Re: Tracing an ancestor ( Convents records)
« Reply #6 on: Saturday 19 August 17 05:36 BST (UK) »
Have you tried the other marriages...

Nora Mcgrady m Boyle. 1930 Liverpool.

Nora Mcgrady m Stoddart. 1961 Liverpool South.

The other ones are other family members, but thanks for trying.

I think I may have found her:

Household (1 Person)
Convent Of Notre Dame Convent Weld Road , Southport C.B., Lancashire, England
Nora   Boyle   I   01 Nov 1900   Female   Elementray School Teac   Single   8 133

I have search for the convent and they have no website or email address.  I'm going to write a letter and hope they can provide me with some information.  I think it's the only way that I may find more about her life, where and when she passed away, and where is her grave. 
Bannister: Croston, Lancs.
Bell: Co. Antrim
Cochrane: Castlebar, Co. Mayo / Liverpool
Kilshaw: Tarbock, Lancs.
Lawson: Leyburn, Yorkshire
McGrady: Co. Antrim / Liverpool / Australia
Middleton: Yorkshire
Munden: Dorset
Plant: Liverpool / Yorkshire
Pressdee: Liverpool / Hertfordshire / Worcestershire
Whitfield: Tarbock, Lancs.
Whittaker: Kilkenny / Liverpool / India

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Re: Tracing an ancestor ( Convents records)
« Reply #7 on: Saturday 19 August 17 05:41 BST (UK) »
What about the 1939 Register as it would have been updated which would help with info. while awaiting any response to a letter?

Annie

Added....Would she not then be "Nora Mcgrady m Boyle. 1930 Liverpool" posted by Solidrock if her name is "Nora   Boyle   I   01 Nov 1900"?

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Re: Tracing an ancestor ( Convents records)
« Reply #8 on: Saturday 19 August 17 05:49 BST (UK) »
What about the 1939 Register as it would have been updated which would help with info. while awaiting any response to a letter?

Annie

Added....Would she not then be "Nora Mcgrady m Boyle. 1930 Liverpool" posted by Solidrock if her name is "Nora   Boyle   I   01 Nov 1900"?

Hi! Thanks for your help.  No, the others are cousins.  I think I have found her on the 1939 register at Notre Dame Convent, Southport, she was a teacher, not sure if she was a nun too. 
Bannister: Croston, Lancs.
Bell: Co. Antrim
Cochrane: Castlebar, Co. Mayo / Liverpool
Kilshaw: Tarbock, Lancs.
Lawson: Leyburn, Yorkshire
McGrady: Co. Antrim / Liverpool / Australia
Middleton: Yorkshire
Munden: Dorset
Plant: Liverpool / Yorkshire
Pressdee: Liverpool / Hertfordshire / Worcestershire
Whitfield: Tarbock, Lancs.
Whittaker: Kilkenny / Liverpool / India