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ANSELM, BROTHER (STAPLES, JOHN)

Born 1810; Harness maker: Entered August 28, 1846; took habit August 28, 1847; professed October 21, 1848; Died April 22, 1852.

In 1850 Director of Studies at Saint Mary's Orphan Asylum, New Orleans. Went to Indianapolis with Father Granger for foundation there 1848.

Master of Studies, Notre Dame, 1849

Professor at Notre Dame, 1851


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