Claim: John Tuigg, who was born in the Catholic parish of Donoughmore, Ireland, reached Pittsburgh in December 1849 where he finished his studies at St. Michael's Seminary and was ordained a priest in May 1850.
Evidence: February 19, 1820
Donoughmore, Ireland He reached Pittsburgh in December 1849, and finished his studies at St. Michael's Seminary, where he was appointed professor for a brief time. Tuigg was ordained a priest in May 1850, and was soon after appointed secretary to the bishop, Michael Domenec.