Father John Bannister Tabb (1845–1909)

Poet

Born of a wealthy Virginia family, Tabb served in the Confederat army before converting to Catholicism (1872) and entering the priesthood (1884). He taught English at St. Charles College and gained some recognition as a poet.


Link

Catholic Encyclopedia

Books

J.B. Tabb, Poems

E. Betz, The amazing John Tabb

M.S. Pine, John Bannister Tabb: The Priest-Poet