| 1. | Bernard "Br. Gabriel" Smith was born 21 Jun 1833, Virginia, Co. Cavan, Ireland; died 28 Feb 1894, Notre Dame, Indiana; was buried Holy Cross Community Cemetery, Notre Dame, Indiana. Notes:
From Frances A. Smith, RSCJ, 1973:
Brother Gabriel Smith, C.S.C. [Congregation of the Holy Cross]
Born at Virginia, County Cavan June 21st, 1833
Entered "as brother through common school education," August 1861 at Notre Dame, Indiana.
Died at Notre Dame, February 28, 1894
Family legend had Brother Gabriel as artist who decorated original college chapel. Visitors to CARA (1973) says chapel is preserved and favorite for alumni weddings.
Immigration: Declaration of Intent, Dubuque, Iowa
Book 1, 1934-1856
#1535 Smith, Bernard age 23 Arr. US 22 Sept. 1849 Date of Declaration: 4 Aug. 1856
Therefore: born 1833, came to US at age 16, declared intent to become US citizen at age 23. Entered Congregation of Holy Cross at age 28. Died age 60.
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1833 - 1894 (60 years)