tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472543284744397412.post1901395063401833039..comments2023-04-18T14:07:27.805-05:00Comments on Old NOLA Journal: Margaret Haughery: The Bread Woman of New OrleansUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472543284744397412.post-40039037243068251412019-01-04T22:58:15.713-06:002019-01-04T22:58:15.713-06:00I grew up a block away and a St Theresa of Avila p...I grew up a block away and a St Theresa of Avila parishioner. We played in this park as small children and no one ever told us the his of this place. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472543284744397412.post-48102369918972168032017-02-04T15:20:49.605-06:002017-02-04T15:20:49.605-06:00Adrian, did you encounter a very early article abo...Adrian, did you encounter a very early article about Margaret by Grace King? King might have been one of the first to honor her with a biographical sketch in a national magazine. It was in the October issue of Harper's Bazar in 1887. I am transcribing King's letters and she and her sister Nan write each other about the research. King wrote the article "Margaret" while in Hartford visiting Charles Dudley Warner and Mark Twain.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423078422793832493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472543284744397412.post-21017858306615302272015-02-25T15:06:14.237-06:002015-02-25T15:06:14.237-06:00Margaret's family in Ireland came from Leitrim...Margaret's family in Ireland came from Leitrim (home of the O'Roukes) and Cavan (traditional home of the Gaffneys). Spend spent significant time in both areas. Leitrim has claimed her birth, so there you go. Her mother -Margaret O'Rouke- came from a noble family.Vancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00723003209772769933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472543284744397412.post-65041705343746347692014-10-24T00:40:32.149-05:002014-10-24T00:40:32.149-05:00Thoroughly enjoyed history of Margaret, and the de...Thoroughly enjoyed history of Margaret, and the development of Orphan Homes in NOLA. My Great Grandmoher Caroline Oertling was associated with the German Orphan Society for many years, and I have a picture of her wearing a gold locket she was presented the turn of of last century. New Orleans is such a special city.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472543284744397412.post-79933602135405121242012-08-12T14:07:03.353-05:002012-08-12T14:07:03.353-05:00Thanks for the information on "Margaret"...Thanks for the information on "Margaret"<br /><br />TFSThomas F. Schexnaydernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472543284744397412.post-45781519890422314952011-10-29T05:58:23.720-05:002011-10-29T05:58:23.720-05:00Such a lovely account of a 'saint' of New ...Such a lovely account of a 'saint' of New Orleans. Thank you for this beautiful post.Joyful Catholicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04679219610479684642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472543284744397412.post-69893355555698662962010-03-07T11:55:36.640-06:002010-03-07T11:55:36.640-06:00Last evening, I enjoyed the set of Irish Balladeer...Last evening, I enjoyed the set of Irish Balladeer Danny O'Flaherty at Logon Cafe in Beaumont, Texas. Danny spoke fondly of his heroine Margaret among others as is sharing her story wherever he goes. Indeed, after reading her story, it is much like my own, and gives me inspiration and hope. God Bless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472543284744397412.post-7983391522789054212009-11-09T13:19:04.277-06:002009-11-09T13:19:04.277-06:00Great article. Margaret is one of my New Orleans i...Great article. Margaret is one of my New Orleans idols.<br /><br />You said that Margaret "... found work in the laundry of the St. Charles Hotel, a very fine establishment in the French Quarter..." The St. Charles hotel was on St. Charles street, in the American sector, not in the French Quarter. The third and last incarnation of that hotel was built in 1891, an demolished in 1970.<br /><br />It had been renamed the "Sheraton Charles". A.J.Liebling, who wrote the Earl of Louisiana stayed there. He said that "it is a bit as if they had bought Grants Tomb and then named it the Sheraton-Grant's Tomb."Reggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09051699575479185983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472543284744397412.post-33422047318506802052009-09-05T12:56:10.745-05:002009-09-05T12:56:10.745-05:00There is some debate as to where Margaret was actu...There is some debate as to where Margaret was actually born in Ireland. The books that I researched said she was born in County Cavan, Ireland in 1813, but other people say otherwise.<br /> So, I will post here comments I get from readers who say that she was born elsewhere and also present evidence. <br />The one above has a link to Carrigallen which makes a good argument that she was born there.<br /><br />The Catholic Encyclopedia online, www.catholic.org, states, however, the following:"<br />Margaret Haughery, "the mother of the orphans ", as she was familiarly styled, b. in Cavan, Ireland, about 1814; d. at New Orleans, Louisiana, 9 February, 1882..."<br /><br />So, it is still unclear where she was born. I will leave it up to the reader to decide.Adrian McGrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15742801283531896407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472543284744397412.post-20320258749699023562009-09-05T10:45:59.221-05:002009-09-05T10:45:59.221-05:00Margaret Haughery (nee Gaffney) was born in Tully,...Margaret Haughery (nee Gaffney) was born in Tully, Carrigallen, County Leitrim Ireland, she emigrated to the USA with her parents in 1818. For more details visit http://www.carrigallen.com/margaretgaffney.htmronanwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055218302141804525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472543284744397412.post-35898313304591432232009-07-11T08:53:30.205-05:002009-07-11T08:53:30.205-05:00Most of the history books about Margaret -- such a...Most of the history books about Margaret -- such as the one from 1956 by Martinez which I listed at the end of my article-- say she was born in Cavan, Ireland. Also, the Catholic Encyclopedia online says this. In fact, all of the printed material I have read about Margaret says this. But it is very likely that it is uncertain where she was actually born. So, once she became famous, different places made claims. She might not have been born in Cavan, but to prove or disprove this requires evidence. Until I see and examine this evidence, I will list her place of birth where most history books say she was born.<br />Thank you for your question.Adrian McGrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15742801283531896407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472543284744397412.post-43695086635510424462009-07-11T06:44:37.252-05:002009-07-11T06:44:37.252-05:00Just want to know how did you come by this informa...Just want to know how did you come by this information that she was born in Cavan??? I was In Crrigallen, Co Leitrim and I visited her place of birth and they now have a festival in her honor .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472543284744397412.post-62183139401040774952009-06-28T16:15:40.534-05:002009-06-28T16:15:40.534-05:00Thank you for your comments, Shirley.Thank you for your comments, Shirley.Adrian McGrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15742801283531896407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472543284744397412.post-59310663116234379682009-06-28T06:21:23.620-05:002009-06-28T06:21:23.620-05:00I am Shirley Elizabeth Little Vicich,, I came to N...I am Shirley Elizabeth Little Vicich,, I came to New Orleans to work for AT & T in 1957, I knew nothing of the city, I had no family in the city, no money, I was led to the Louise Home where I was able to establish a place to live and get to know the city, I loved the Nuns that ran the home, Sisters of Charity, it was run very strict, I met my husband there, he came from Fiume Italy a wonderful man of Catholic faith, I was of Southern Baptist faith, we were married in St. Thersa Church. I was invited to a wedding there this week-end, I saw the statue of Margret, It brought back memories, the statue was at the front gate of the Louise Home, we saw it each day as we went to work. I did not know about the statue untill I researched it on the computer, God leads people to many blessings, this lady is still giving to people after death, because of her I was safe in a city that I did not know anyone. or anything. I have fond memories of this wonderful place.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202269229656310754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2472543284744397412.post-20678922266830408882009-06-24T13:07:01.540-05:002009-06-24T13:07:01.540-05:00Hey
I saw the article you wrote on Margaret Haugh...Hey<br /><br />I saw the article you wrote on Margaret Haughery and I am actually a descendant of Bernard Klotz. I was in New Orleans in 03 I think when we decided to try to see a few places that we had found related to Margaret. We stopped by St Vincent's guesthouse and were shocked to see a poster of Margaret. The front dest told us a film crew was there doing research for a documentary. I'm sure you have heard of it. Unfortunately the project is on hold now but we did speak with the producer briefly. I'm glad to see that someone is still keeping her name alive. I always wanted to know more about her a kid because the story had passed down to us but some things were unclear. Obviously, www.angelofthedelta.org is the website for the documentary but will be on hold for some time it seems. I talked to Meredythe a few weeks ago in email. If you do have acess to any other info, I'd love to know about it. <br />RobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com