Nuns in the family

[samhuzz]

Hello there

Does anyone have any idea where I would find more details on a relation who was a nun? She was born in 1908 but I don't have any other info, except her name etc.

Thanks

[myluck!]

This is an area I have found very difficult to research too.
Without knowing the order they are very difficult to follow up on.
I do hope someone post a reply to you that will help.


Because they gave up their earthly name many who died before 1966 (and within a couple of years) were registered as their religious name and sometimes without reference to their birth name which is really stiffling.

[Maiden Stone]

Any idea where her convent was or what sort of order. e.g. teaching, nursing?
Catholic Family History Society have a publication 'Index to Nuns'. Catholic FHS old website had blogs about various topics.
She may have joined the order which taught at a school she attended or another local order.