What is recorded here
Francis Xavier Gartland was born in Dublin, Ireland, on January 13, 1805, before his family crossed the Atlantic to settle in Philadelphia. He rose from a small child in a new land to become the first bishop of Savannah, carrying truth across half a world. His life shows how far one person can travel when duty and faith push together.
Why this person is known: Catholic bishop
- Birthplace
- Dublin
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