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.
Catholic Encyclopedia
J.B. Tabb, Poems
E. Betz, The amazing John Tabb
M.S. Pine, John Bannister Tabb: The Priest-Poet