Background
Mcmaster, James Alphonsus was born on April 1, 1820 in Duanesburg, New York, United States. Son of Review Gilbert and Jane (Brown) Mcmaster.
Mcmaster, James Alphonsus was born on April 1, 1820 in Duanesburg, New York, United States. Son of Review Gilbert and Jane (Brown) Mcmaster.
Attended Union College, Union Theological Seminary.
And 1 son, Alphonsus. Became a Catholic after visit to John Newman (late Cardinal), 1845, acquired vast knowledge Catholic theology. Writer for New York Tribune.
Writer for Freeman’s Journal, New York City, became part-owner, 1847, editor, until 1886, caused it to become an outstanding Catholic organization
Imprisoned for outspoken views during Civil War, 1861-1862.
Married Mission Letterman, 1850, 3 daus.