Father Abram J Ryan
I am trying to trace the family of Cardinal John McCloskey and Bishop Stephen V Ryan of Buffalo NY who I believe was a cousin.I notice that the Cardinal's brother was Bishop William McCloskey of Louisville KY at about the same time as Father Abram J Ryan was assigned to Louisville KY.
I have a record that Bishop Stephen V Ryan had living relatives in Ireland as late as 1887.
Historians assure me that the Pope was well aware of Father Ryan's activities in the South during the Civil War.This would mean that Bishop William McCloskey would also be aware of his activities.
I was wonder if anyone was working this Catholic angle.