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Perdita woman: Rachel Pengelly |
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Biography Rachel Pengelly was, according to the British Library Catalogue, the "wife of Thomas Pengelly [ob. 6 Jan. 1695/6], Merchant of Leadenhall-street, London". By 1683, her family had taken in Richard Cromwell, ex-Protector of England, as a lodger, who stayed with them until his death. See New ODNB, mention under 'Cromwell, Richard (16261712)'. |
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British Library: Add. MS 32456 |