Sister Ellen, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Agatha Hurley), 1826-1902
Person
Dates
- Usage: 1844 - Entrance Date
- Usage: 1864 - Profession Date
Parallel Names
- Agatha Hurley (Birth Name), 1826
Biographical
Agatha Hurley, also known as Ellen, was born in Cork, Ireland. She relocated to Dubuque on December 10, 1844, when she was 21 years old. Throughout her career, she taught in Davenport and Iowa City, served as a principal in Muscatine, Iowa, and played a key role in establishing the BVM schools at Holy Family in Chicago. She also contributed to the first Rule, was nominated for Mother General, and helped build Holy Rosary in Milwaukee. She died on May 5, 1902.
Functions
Places
- Ireland (nation) (Associated Country)
- Iowa (state) (Associated Country)
- Wisconsin (state) (Associated Country)