In the 1860 census, Phillip Eisworth (Walter's great-grandfather) is listed among young orphan boys in St. Joseph Orphan Asylum at the Convent of Notre Dame, 835 Josephine Street, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA.
In this post, I'm just collecting some links to historical information about the orphanage.
Before & After of St. Joseph Orphan Asylum (1939 vs. 2017)
More Information about St. Joseph Orphanage in N.O.
