Background
He was born in County Antrim, Ireland, in 1847.
He was born in County Antrim, Ireland, in 1847.
Fordham University.
He came with his family to the United States in 1856. He attended Saint John"s College (now Fordham University), and became a physician. He also wrote several books, including books on church history, hagiography, Irish poetry, English literature, and history.
He died in Chicago in 1885.