(?) Ferguson1

Marriage*Principal=Flora Megeath1 

Family

Flora Megeath b. circa 1860

Citations

  1. Morna Howell & Marilyn Buist, History of the McGeath Family (Leesburg, Virginia: Charles S. Monroe Vocational Technical Center, 1987), page 139.

Margaret Ferguson1

(1802 - 1876)
Marriage*Principal=Samuel Sturgeon1 
Birth*18021 
Death*18761 

Family

Samuel Sturgeon b. 23 Apr 1800, d. 1866
Children
ChartsSTURGEON, Jeremiah (Descendants)

Citations

  1. Claudius T. McCoy, A Genealogical History of the Sturgeons of North America (Cincinnati, Ohio: n.pub., 1926).

Ruth Ferguson1

Marriage*Principal=Thomas Torbert Jr1 

Family

Thomas Torbert Jr d. after 1825

Citations

  1. Samuel Torbert Family of Bucks Co., Pennsylvania by Robert Ellington Torbert (Lakewood CA, 1989), Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA (US/CAN 1320986 #2). Family group sheet "pf" (compiler: R.E. Torbert, Florence AL, 1986).

William Ferguson1

Marriage*Principal=Nancy Sturgeon1 

Family

Nancy Sturgeon
ChartsSTURGEON, Jeremiah (Descendants)

Citations

  1. Claudius T. McCoy, A Genealogical History of the Sturgeons of North America (Cincinnati, Ohio: n.pub., 1926).

Hannah Fernald1

Marriage*27 Dec 1733; Principal=Bryant Bradeen1 

Family

Bryant Bradeen b. 11 Feb 1707
Children

Citations

  1. Dr. John S.H. Fogg, "Fogg's Early Inhabitants", Old Elliot Vol. 4, No. 1 (Jan 1901): page 14.

Molly Fernald1

Marriage*16 Apr 1787; Principal=Timothy Berdeen1 

Family

Timothy Berdeen

Citations

  1. Dr. John S.H. Fogg, "Fogg's Early Inhabitants", Old Elliot Vol. 4, No. 1 (Jan 1901): page 14.

Eleanor Ferrys1

Marriage*13 May 1760; Paxtang, Pennsylvania; Principal=John Sturgeon1 

Family

John Sturgeon b. between 1732 and 1736
ChartsSTURGEON, Jeremiah (Descendants)

Citations

  1. Claudius T. McCoy, A Genealogical History of the Sturgeons of North America (Cincinnati, Ohio: n.pub., 1926).

Rosalie Fiandaca1

Marriage*Principal=John LaPlaca1 

Family

John LaPlaca
Child

Citations

  1. Charles Joseph LaPlaca, Connecticut Certificate of Death number unreadable (30 Aug 1982), Connecticut Department of Health, 150 Washington St, Hartford, Connecticut.

Levi Field1

Marriage*Principal=Eunice (?)1 

Family

Eunice (?)

Citations

  1. "Vermont Deaths and Burials, 1871-1965," database, FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org), Belinda Moore, Bridgewater, 1877, viewed 15 Jul 2010, "Index entries derived from digital copies of originals housed in various repositories throughout Vermont."

Jenny Finchely1

Marriage*Principal=Samuel Dale1 

Family

Samuel Dale
Child

Citations

  1. "Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992," database, FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org), William Dale & Fern Cushman, Linn, 1926, viewed 5 Sep 2010, "entries derived from originals housed in various repositories throughout Iowa."

Jane Finney1

(5 Feb 1775 - 1849)
Birth*5 Feb 17751 
Marriage*9 Apr 1805; Principal=Andrew Sturgeon1 
Death*18491 

Family

Andrew Sturgeon b. 6 Aug 1779, d. 14 Aug 1857
Children
ChartsSTURGEON, Jeremiah (Descendants)

Citations

  1. Claudius T. McCoy, A Genealogical History of the Sturgeons of North America (Cincinnati, Ohio: n.pub., 1926).

Agnes N. Fitzgerald1,2,3

(12 May 1905 - 1996)
Biography*Sister Mary St. Thomas, Sisters of Notre Dame
Teacher & Missionary, Led six person mission to Jamalpur India in 1949
Provincial Superior of Notre Dame Sisters
Local Superior (1975-1981), Sophia, Bangalore, India 
Photo*Photo courtesy of Daniel T. Doughtery (grandson of Thomas M. & Nora Minihan Fitzgerald) 
Name VariationSister Agnes Fitzgerald4 
Name VariationMother Superior Mary St. Thomas S.N.D.5,6 
Name VariationSister Mary St. Thomas S.N.D.7,8,9 
Father*Thomas M. Fitzgerald b. 27 Feb 1868, d. 14 Nov 1916
Mother*Nora Minihan b. 1862, d. 23 Aug 1942
Birth*12 May 1905; Pennsylvania1 
Death*199610 

Life's Events

(daughter) Census191012 May 1910; 964 Sixth Street, Beaver, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania; Thomas M. Fitzgerald was a Florist and Greenhouse Owner. Nora had six children all of which were living with them. Thomas owned their home with a mortgage.; Principal=Thomas M. Fitzgerald, wife=Nora Minihan1
(daughter) Census19206 Jan 1920; 964 Sixth Street, Beaver, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania; Nora Fitzgerald was a Florist and likely ran the family greenhouse business. Her daughter Catherine was Book Keeper-Green House, and twin sons, John & Joseph were also florist-green House along wither her nephew Gerald Roach. Nora immigrated to the US in 1877 and was naturalized in 1892.; Principal=Nora Minihan3
Family BiographyFitzgerald Family
ChartsFITZGERALD, John (Descendants)

Citations

  1. Thomas Fitzgerald household, 1910 U.S. Census, Beaver Borough; Beaver Co., Pennsylvania, ED 5; Page 20A; Line 35-42, dwelling 469, family 504, 11 May 1910, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 2006.
  2. John W. Jordon LL.D., editor, Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver County Pennsylvania (Fitzgerald Article) (n.p.: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1914).
  3. Nora Fitzgerald household, 1920 U.S. Census, Beaver, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania, ED 12, sheet 2A & 2B, dwelling 36, family 37, 6 Jan 1920, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 2006.
  4. Mother House & Novitiate of the Sisters of Notre Dame, 1930 U.S. Census, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, ED 18-398, sheet 2A, lines 34, 14 Apr 1930, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Jun 2007.
  5. "Sophia High School - a bookmark down the ages," Bangalore Walla India Website online http://www.geocities.com/Athens/2960/.
  6. Reception set for Missionary Sister, Chronicle-Telegram, Elyria, Lorain Co., Ohio, 7 Nov 1962, page 20.
  7. Helen F. Kimbel Obituary, Chronicle-Telegram, Elyria, Lorain Co., Ohio, 20 Sep 1985, page B-2.
  8. John Fitzgerald Obituary, The News Tribune, Beaver Falls, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania, 30 Nov 1978.
  9. Extracts taken from Sr. Kirpa (SND) and Priya Ganapathy, "The Saga of Sophia High School, Bangalore India," Bangalore Walla India Website online http://www.geocities.com/Athens/2960/.
  10. Daniel T. Dougherty, "Dougherty & Fitzgerald, FredQuest Contact Form," e-mail message to Walter Fred, 17 Aug 2008. Hereinafter cited as "FredQuest Contact Form."

Anna Fitzgerald1

(7 Nov 1870 - 20 Oct 1909)
Father*Thomas Fitzgerald2 b. Jun 1837, d. 8 Jan 1925
Mother*Mary Healey2 b. Jul 1839, d. 28 Apr 1916
Birth*7 Nov 1870; Pennsylvania3,2 
Death*20 Oct 1909; Beaver, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania2,3 
Burial*22 Oct 1909; Saint Mary Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania2 

Life's Events

(daughter) Census188021 Jun 1880; Union, Lawrence Co., Pennsylvania; Thomas Fitzgerald was a gardener and his son Patrick J. a laborer.; Head of Family=Thomas Fitzgerald, Principal=Mary Healey1
Census1900*9 Jun 1900; 5013 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania; Anna Fitzgerald was renting a home with her sister in Pittsburg. Both were single. Anna was working as a Florist and Mary C. as a Dressmaker.; sister=Mary Katherine Fitzgerald4

Biographical Notes

(Witness) Bio PublishedThe Fitzgerald family of Beaver county, Pennsylvania, traces its ancestry to the "Emerald Isle" where the forebears were for the most part engaged in agricultural pursuits. With a natural love for the beautiful particularly in nature, they devoted themselves extensively to gardening.

(I) John Fitzgerald, whose entire life was spent in Ireland married Mary Conway and had children: James and Thomas.

(II) Thomas Fitzgerald, son of John and Mary (Conway) Fitzgerald, was born in County Kerry, Ireland, 1846, and came to the United States at the age of twenty-five years. The greater part of his life has been spent in and in the vicinity of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was in the employ of wealthy families as a gardener. He came to Beaver County, Pennsylvania, in 1885, resided there three years, then removed to Dixmont, where he remained for a time, and finally settled in Beaver permanently ten years ago. He married, Mary, also a native of Ireland, daughter of Anthony Healey, and they have had children: Joseph, born June 10, 1865, died June 4, 1884; John born November 3, 1866, manager of the Plumbers Supply Company in Erie, Pennsylvania; Thomas M. see forward: James, born September 16 1869, married Gertrude Potts and lives in Pittsburgh; Anna, born November 7, 1870, died, unmarried, October 20, 1909; Mary Catherine, born April 8, 1875, died in April, 1905, married Edward Kennedy; Edward Lawrence, born August 13, 1879, married Catherine McConnell; William A., born March 20, 1881, died November 27, 1884.

(III) Thomas M. Fitzgerald, son of Thomas and Mary (Healey) Fitzgerald, was born in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, February 27, 1868. His school education was commenced in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, after a time he was sent to Ireland, and at the expiration of three years returned to this country and completed his education in this country. He has always been identified with business as a florist, and has achieved a more than satisfactory amount of success. He came to Beaver county, Pennsylvania, with a fortune consisting of one hundred dollars and from this small beginnings has attained his present prosperity, owing to his indefatigable energy, his perseverance and his excellent business methods. At first he leased the Dravo place, remaining in that location for a period of eight years. By this time he had amassed a sufficient capital to enable him to purchase the Campbell place on Fifth street. At first he devoted the greater part of his time in raising vegetables, but later turned his attention to floriculture. At the present time he has six men constantly in his employ, and at times is obliged to add to this number. He is called upon to fill orders for all parts of the United States, the superiority of his product having become recognized far and wide. He commenced with one thousand feet of glass, and now has about thirty thousand; at first he had the ordinary wooden benches to support his plants in the greenhouses, now he has model cement benches. Although he now has 12 greenhouses of large size, covering a huge tract of ground. He understands fully the needs and requirements of different plants, the soil best adapted to their growth, the temperature and all the other conditions necessary to produce the most healthful and beautiful specimens. He is a member of the Pittsburgh and Allegheny Florist Association of the United States. Mr. Fitzgerald married, July 20, 1895, Nora daughter of Jeremiah and Catherine Miniham and has had children: Catherine, John, and Joseph, twins: Helen, Anna, Agnes, all still at home. The family attend the Catholic Church and Mr. Fitzgerald is Independent in his political opinions. He keeps well in touch with all important current events, and takes pleasure in forming his opinions in an unbiased manner.

Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver County Pennsylvania, under the editorial supervision of John W. Jordan, LL. D. Volume II, New York; Lewis Historical Publishing Company 1914; Principal=Thomas M. Fitzgerald, Principal=Thomas Fitzgerald3
Family BiographyFitzgerald Family
ChartsFITZGERALD, John (Descendants)

Citations

  1. Thomas Fitzgerald household, 1880 U.S. Census, Union Township (District 227), Lawrence Co., Pennsylvania, ED 227, page 325, lines 23-31, dwelling 295, family 334, 21 Jun 1880, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 2006.
  2. Anna Fitzgerald, Pennsylvania Certificate of Death File Number 91784 (20 Oct 1909), Pennsylvania Vital Records, 101 South Mercer Street, New Castle, Pennsylvania.
  3. John W. Jordon LL.D., editor, Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver County Pennsylvania (Fitzgerald Article) (n.p.: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1914).
  4. Anna Fitzgerald household, 1900 U.S. Census, Pittsburgh (Ward 19), Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, ED 226 page 11B, lines 60-61, dwelling 182, family 232, 9 Jun 1900, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 2006.

Anna Gertrude Fitzgerald1,2,3,4

(8 Nov 1902 - Sep 1979)
Photo*Photo courtesy of Daniel T. Doughtery (grandson of Thomas M. & Nora Minihan Fitzgerald) 
Name VariationAnn Lindner5 
Father*Thomas M. Fitzgerald1 b. 27 Feb 1868, d. 14 Nov 1916
Mother*Nora Minihan1 b. 1862, d. 23 Aug 1942
Birth*8 Nov 1902; 5th Street, Beaver, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania1,6 
Marriage*circa 1929; Principal=Charles Harvey Lindner7,5 
Death*Sep 1979; Denver, Denver Co., Colorado6 

Family

Charles Harvey Lindner b. 12 May 1897, d. Oct 1967

Life's Events

(daughter) Census191012 May 1910; 964 Sixth Street, Beaver, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania; Thomas M. Fitzgerald was a Florist and Greenhouse Owner. Nora had six children all of which were living with them. Thomas owned their home with a mortgage.; Principal=Thomas M. Fitzgerald, wife=Nora Minihan2
(daughter) Census19206 Jan 1920; 964 Sixth Street, Beaver, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania; Nora Fitzgerald was a Florist and likely ran the family greenhouse business. Her daughter Catherine was Book Keeper-Green House, and twin sons, John & Joseph were also florist-green House along wither her nephew Gerald Roach. Nora immigrated to the US in 1877 and was naturalized in 1892.; Principal=Nora Minihan4
Family BiographyFitzgerald Family
ChartsFITZGERALD, John (Descendants)

Citations

  1. Anna G. Fitzgerald entry, Beaver County Registration of Births, 1893-1906, transcribed by Beaver County Genealogical Society, Beaver County Courthouse, 810 Third St, Beaver, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania.
  2. Thomas Fitzgerald household, 1910 U.S. Census, Beaver Borough; Beaver Co., Pennsylvania, ED 5; Page 20A; Line 35-42, dwelling 469, family 504, 11 May 1910, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 2006.
  3. John W. Jordon LL.D., editor, Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver County Pennsylvania (Fitzgerald Article) (n.p.: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1914).
  4. Nora Fitzgerald household, 1920 U.S. Census, Beaver, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania, ED 12, sheet 2A & 2B, dwelling 36, family 37, 6 Jan 1920, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 2006.
  5. John Fitzgerald Obituary, The News Tribune, Beaver Falls, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania, 30 Nov 1978.
  6. Anna Lindner, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), online www.ancestry.com, 15 Jun 2007.
  7. Charles H. Lindner household, 1930 U.S. Census, Beaver, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania, ED 4-27, sheet 15A, lines 40-41, dwelling 361, household 403, 14 Apr 1930, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Jun 2007.

Edward Lawrence Fitzgerald1,2,3,4

(13 Aug 1879 - 10 Dec 1931)
Biography*Spanish American War Veteran
Private, B Company, 10th Volunteer Pennsylvania Infantry
Machinist, Laborer & Clerk 
Father*Thomas Fitzgerald b. Jun 1837, d. 8 Jan 1925
Mother*Mary Healey b. Jul 1839, d. 28 Apr 1916
BirthWestmoreland Co., Pennsylvania4 
Birth*13 Aug 1879; Pulaski, Lawrence Co., Pennsylvania; (either Pulaski, Lawrence Co., PA or Pulaski Township, Beaver Co., PA)5,6 
Marriage*14 Aug 1901; Saint Colman Church, Turtle Creek, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania; Bride=Catherine Elizabeth Conville3
Death*10 Dec 1931; Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania7,8 
Burial*14 Dec 1931; Calvary Cemetery, Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania; section 8 (plot 57)7,9,10

Family

Catherine Elizabeth Conville b. 8 Sep 1883, d. 26 Feb 1983
Marriage*14 Aug 1901; Saint Colman Church, Turtle Creek, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania; Bride=Catherine Elizabeth Conville3
Children

Military Service

Milit-Beg*27 Apr 1898; New Brighton, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania11 
Milit-End*22 Aug 1899; San Francisco, California11,5,12 
Mil Service*Private, Company B, 10th Volunteer Pennsylvania Infantry
War with Spain, Philippine Insurrection and China Relief Expedition
Contracted Malaria in Manilla Hospital in 1899
Honorably discharged 22 Aug 1899 at Presidio, San Francisco Cal.13 
Mil Unit*The 10th Regiment remained in camp at Mt. Gretna [Lebanon Co., Pennsylvania] until directed to proceed to the Philippine Islands as part of the command of Major General Wesley Merritt. The regiment left Mt Gretna on 18 May 1898, destined for San Francisco, California. On 25 May, they arrived at Camp Merritt in San Francisco where they remained while being fully equipped. On 14 Jun the regiment embarked on the U. S. Transport "Zelandia," as part of the expedition to the Philippine Islands, under the command of Brigadier General Francis V. Greene, United States Volunteer.

The regiment arrived in Manila Bay, Philippine Islands, on 17 July 1898 and shortly after went into camp at "Camp Dewey," six miles south of Manila. The first 10 days was devoted to building entrenchments. On the morning of 31 July the Tenth Pennsylvania was detailed for outpost duty. That night the Spanish forces opened fire upon the United States troops from four pieces of artillery at Fort Malate. The battle lasted for a couple of hours and an estimated 160,000 rounds were exchanged. The Spanish finally retreating from their positions. Company B, had been charged as the rear guard. From August to February 1899, the 10th Regiment was charged ith guard patrol and outpost duty around Manila. On 1 Dec 1899, Companies A & B were detached to Corregidor Island where they guarded the convalescent hospital until 1 May 1899.

On 5 Feb 1899, the bulk of the 10th Regiment, participated in the capture of the Chinese hospital and were responsible in driving the enemy from the De la Lorna church and blockhouse. They went on to participate in the Second Division’s advance to the north.
During April thru Jun 1899, the regiment furnished scouting parties and reconnoitered the country about Cavite, often meeting with the enemy.

On 1 Jul 1899, the 10th Regiment sailed to San Francisco on the transport ship “Senator” where they were mustered-out on 22 Aug 1899 after a service of sixteen months.

Extracted from Pennsylvania Volunteers in the Spanish-American War Website13 

Life's Events

(son) Census188021 Jun 1880; Union, Lawrence Co., Pennsylvania; Thomas Fitzgerald was a gardener and his son Patrick J. a laborer.; Head of Family=Thomas Fitzgerald, Principal=Mary Healey1
(son) Census190012 Jun 1900; 172 Elmhurst, Turtle Creek Borough, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania; Thomas Fitzgerald was a Gardener and his son Edward a Machinist. Thomas immigrated to the United States in 1862 and Mary in 1864. This may be the years they immigrated to North America, given their son's 1865 birth in Canada. Mary had eight children with six still surviving.; Head of Family=Thomas Fitzgerald14
MovedTo*1911; Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania15 
Resided*1912; 116 Valonia St, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania; likely 1911 information16
Census1920*13 Jan 1920; 123 Twenty Sixth St, Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania; Edward was a laborer in a warehouse and his son Harry a laborer in a Iron Factory.; son=John Edward Fitzgerald, son=Harry Leo Fitzgerald2
Census1930*4 Apr 1930; 1676 14th St, Erie, Erie Co, Pennsylvania; Edward was a clerk for a plumbing supply company. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War. His son-in-law worked as a carpenter for a building contractor.; wife=Catherine Elizabeth Conville, daughter=Roseline Eleanor Fitzgerald, son-in-law=Eugene Alphonsus McManus, son=John Edward Fitzgerald17

Biographical Notes

(Witness) Bio PublishedThe Fitzgerald family of Beaver county, Pennsylvania, traces its ancestry to the "Emerald Isle" where the forebears were for the most part engaged in agricultural pursuits. With a natural love for the beautiful particularly in nature, they devoted themselves extensively to gardening.

(I) John Fitzgerald, whose entire life was spent in Ireland married Mary Conway and had children: James and Thomas.

(II) Thomas Fitzgerald, son of John and Mary (Conway) Fitzgerald, was born in County Kerry, Ireland, 1846, and came to the United States at the age of twenty-five years. The greater part of his life has been spent in and in the vicinity of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was in the employ of wealthy families as a gardener. He came to Beaver County, Pennsylvania, in 1885, resided there three years, then removed to Dixmont, where he remained for a time, and finally settled in Beaver permanently ten years ago. He married, Mary, also a native of Ireland, daughter of Anthony Healey, and they have had children: Joseph, born June 10, 1865, died June 4, 1884; John born November 3, 1866, manager of the Plumbers Supply Company in Erie, Pennsylvania; Thomas M. see forward: James, born September 16 1869, married Gertrude Potts and lives in Pittsburgh; Anna, born November 7, 1870, died, unmarried, October 20, 1909; Mary Catherine, born April 8, 1875, died in April, 1905, married Edward Kennedy; Edward Lawrence, born August 13, 1879, married Catherine McConnell; William A., born March 20, 1881, died November 27, 1884.

(III) Thomas M. Fitzgerald, son of Thomas and Mary (Healey) Fitzgerald, was born in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, February 27, 1868. His school education was commenced in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, after a time he was sent to Ireland, and at the expiration of three years returned to this country and completed his education in this country. He has always been identified with business as a florist, and has achieved a more than satisfactory amount of success. He came to Beaver county, Pennsylvania, with a fortune consisting of one hundred dollars and from this small beginnings has attained his present prosperity, owing to his indefatigable energy, his perseverance and his excellent business methods. At first he leased the Dravo place, remaining in that location for a period of eight years. By this time he had amassed a sufficient capital to enable him to purchase the Campbell place on Fifth street. At first he devoted the greater part of his time in raising vegetables, but later turned his attention to floriculture. At the present time he has six men constantly in his employ, and at times is obliged to add to this number. He is called upon to fill orders for all parts of the United States, the superiority of his product having become recognized far and wide. He commenced with one thousand feet of glass, and now has about thirty thousand; at first he had the ordinary wooden benches to support his plants in the greenhouses, now he has model cement benches. Although he now has 12 greenhouses of large size, covering a huge tract of ground. He understands fully the needs and requirements of different plants, the soil best adapted to their growth, the temperature and all the other conditions necessary to produce the most healthful and beautiful specimens. He is a member of the Pittsburgh and Allegheny Florist Association of the United States. Mr. Fitzgerald married, July 20, 1895, Nora daughter of Jeremiah and Catherine Miniham and has had children: Catherine, John, and Joseph, twins: Helen, Anna, Agnes, all still at home. The family attend the Catholic Church and Mr. Fitzgerald is Independent in his political opinions. He keeps well in touch with all important current events, and takes pleasure in forming his opinions in an unbiased manner.

Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver County Pennsylvania, under the editorial supervision of John W. Jordan, LL. D. Volume II, New York; Lewis Historical Publishing Company 1914; Principal=Thomas M. Fitzgerald, Principal=Thomas Fitzgerald18
Bio Obit*Edward L. Fitzgerald was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 13, 1879. He fought in the war of 1898 and served with distinction. He came to Erie in 1911 and has made his home here since. He was one of the originators of the Standard Sanitary Mfg Co, in this city, and had been in their employ for over 20 years. Scrapbook, Unknown Erie PA Newspaper & Date8
Description*height 5 feet, 5 inches; complexion dark; eyes slate; hair dark brown (1898) 
FindaGrave*862776810 
Family BiographyFitzgerald Family
ChartsCONVILLE, William (Descendants)
FITZGERALD, John (Descendants)
KILLINGER, Samuel (Descendants)
MOUNTAIN, Joseph (Descendants)
FITZGERALD, Rose (Pedigree)

Additional Images

Image-Misc*
10th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Company B
Edward L. Fitzgerald's Company

Citations

  1. Thomas Fitzgerald household, 1880 U.S. Census, Union Township (District 227), Lawrence Co., Pennsylvania, ED 227, page 325, lines 23-31, dwelling 295, family 334, 21 Jun 1880, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 2006.
  2. Edward Fitzgerald household, 1920 U.S. Census, Erie (Ward 6); Erie Co., Pennsylvania, ED 110, page 8B; line 54-56, dwelling 167, family 172, 13 Jan 1920, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 2006.
  3. Cambria County Application for Marriage License, volume 20, page, 544, #940, Cambria County Courthouse, 200 South Center St, Ebensburg, Cambria Co., Pennsylvania.
  4. Erie County Application for Marriage License, volume 57, page 41, Erie County Courthouse, Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania (FHL US/CAN Film 2259703).
  5. Edward L. Fitzgerald (B Company 10th Pennsylvania Infantry), Military Service Record (Washington D.C.: National Archives), NARA.
  6. Erie County Application for Marriage License, volume 54, page 207, Erie County Courthouse, Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania (FHL US/CAN Film 2259434).
  7. Edward L. Fitzgerald, Pennsylvania Death Certificate File #112047; Reg #1371 (12 Dec 1931), Pennsylvania Vital Records, 101 South Mercer Street, New Castle, Pennsylvania.
  8. Edward L. Fitzgerald Obituary, Erie Daily Times, Erie, Erie Co. Pennsylvania, 10 Dec 1931.
  9. Eugene J. McManus Plot (Section 8) Gravemarkers, Calvary Cemetery, Erie, Pennsylvania, 3325 West Lake Road, Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania; Walter E. Fred, Apr 1998.
  10. Leslie Silka, "Calvary Cemetery (Erie PA) Memorial," dated 2004, Find A Grave Photos (viewed 3 Mar 2010) online www.findagrave.com , Edward L. Fitzgerald, memorial 8627768.
  11. Unknown subject, Military Pension - Fitzgerald, Thomas, National Archives (n.p.: n.pub.).
  12. Beaver County GenWeb, online unknown url.
  13. "Tenth Regiment Soliers & History," dated 2011, Pennsylvania Volunteers in the Spanish-American War (1898-1899) online http://www.paspanishamericanwar.com/tenthregiment/.
  14. Thomas Fitzgerald household, 1900 U.S. Census, Turtle Creek Borough, Allegheny County, PA, ED 512, Page 11B, Line 93-95, family 172, dwelling 206, 13 Jun 1900, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 2006.
  15. Edward L. Fitzgerald Obituary, Erie Daily Times, Erie, Erie Co. Pennsylvania, 10 Dec 1931,.
  16. Pittsburgh City Directory, 1912 (Pittsburgh, Pensylvania: R.L. Polk & Co. and R.L. Dudley).
  17. Unknown household, 4 Apr 1930 unknown record type, unknown repository address, unknown repository ED 25-56 Page 273.
  18. John W. Jordon LL.D., editor, Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver County Pennsylvania (Fitzgerald Article) (n.p.: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1914).
  19. Fitzgerald Records Correspondence, 8 Jul 2005, baptismal records for St Coleman Church in Turtle Creek (Henry & Joseph Fitzgerald) & St Canice in Knoxville (Rose Fitzgerald) and death records for Saints Peter & Paul Church in Beaver (Thomas & Mary Fitzgerald), Archives and Records Center, Diocese of Pittsburgh, 4721 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.

Harry Leo Fitzgerald1

(11 Nov 1902 - 11 Apr 1979)
Harry Fitzgerald
Biography*Merchant Marine & Shipyard Worker 
Father*Edward Lawrence Fitzgerald2 b. 13 Aug 1879, d. 10 Dec 1931
Mother*Catherine Elizabeth Conville2 b. 8 Sep 1883, d. 26 Feb 1983
Birth*11 Nov 1902; Pennsylvania3,4,5,2 
Baptism30 Nov 1902; Saint Colman Church, Turtle Creek, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania2 
Marriage*Bride=Mary Madeleine Gaudet 
Death*11 Apr 1979; Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California; lived in Seal Beach California4,3,1 
Burial*16 Apr 1979; Good Shepherd Cemetery, Huntington Beach, Orange Co., California4 

Family

Mary Madeleine Gaudet b. 22 Feb 1903, d. 26 Mar 2001
Child

Life's Events

(son) Census192013 Jan 1920; 123 Twenty Sixth St, Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania; Edward was a laborer in a warehouse and his son Harry a laborer in a Iron Factory.; Head of Family=Edward Lawrence Fitzgerald5
Family BiographyFitzgerald Family
ChartsCONVILLE, William (Descendants)
FITZGERALD, John (Descendants)
KILLINGER, Samuel (Descendants)
MOUNTAIN, Joseph (Descendants)

Citations

  1. VitalSearch, "California Death Index 1940-2000," online http://www.vitalsearch.com/ , scanned from State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics, Sacramento, California,.
  2. Fitzgerald Records Correspondence, 8 Jul 2005, baptismal records for St Coleman Church in Turtle Creek (Henry & Joseph Fitzgerald) & St Canice in Knoxville (Rose Fitzgerald) and death records for Saints Peter & Paul Church in Beaver (Thomas & Mary Fitzgerald), Archives and Records Center, Diocese of Pittsburgh, 4721 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.
  3. Harry Fitzgerald, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), online www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 2006.
  4. Harry Leo Fitzgerald, California Certificate of Death 0190-017479 (13 Apr 1979), California Office of Vital Records, Sacramento, California.
  5. Edward Fitzgerald household, 1920 U.S. Census, Erie (Ward 6); Erie Co., Pennsylvania, ED 110, page 8B; line 54-56, dwelling 167, family 172, 13 Jan 1920, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 2006.
  6. Thomas E . Fitzgerald, Indiana Certificate of Death Vanderburgh Co., local 775, State No. 011301 (21 Apr 1928), Ancestry.com, www.ancestry.com.

Helen Pius Fitzgerald1,2,3,4

(20 Sep 1900 - 19 Sep 1985)
Biography*Elementary School Teacher
Graduate of Mount Aloysius Academy, Cresson, Pennsylvania5 
Photo*Photo courtesy of Daniel T. Doughtery (grandson of Thomas M. & Nora Minihan Fitzgerald) 
Father*Thomas M. Fitzgerald b. 27 Feb 1868, d. 14 Nov 1916
Mother*Nora Minihan b. 1862, d. 23 Aug 1942
Birth*20 Sep 1900; Beaver, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania5,6,1 
Marriage*9 Jun 1923; Beaver, Beaver Co., Ohio; Principal=George F. Kimbel5,7,8,9 
Death*19 Sep 1985; Elyria, Lorain Co., Ohio5,10,6,11 
Burial*23 Sep 1985; Saint Mary Cemetery, Elyria, Lorain Co., Ohio; St Mary Church5 

Family

George F. Kimbel b. 9 Jun 1898, d. 22 Jul 1987

Life's Events

(daughter) Census191012 May 1910; 964 Sixth Street, Beaver, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania; Thomas M. Fitzgerald was a Florist and Greenhouse Owner. Nora had six children all of which were living with them. Thomas owned their home with a mortgage.; Principal=Thomas M. Fitzgerald, wife=Nora Minihan1
(daughter) Census19206 Jan 1920; 964 Sixth Street, Beaver, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania; Nora Fitzgerald was a Florist and likely ran the family greenhouse business. Her daughter Catherine was Book Keeper-Green House, and twin sons, John & Joseph were also florist-green House along wither her nephew Gerald Roach. Nora immigrated to the US in 1877 and was naturalized in 1892.; Principal=Nora Minihan3

Biographical Notes

Bio Obit*Helen F. Kimbel was born in Beaver, Pa., she was a resident of Elyria for many years. Mrs Kimbel was a graduate of Mt. Aloysius Academy, Cresson, Pa. She was an elementary school teacher in Elyria and taught for many years at St. Mary School. She was a member of St. Mary Church.5
Family BiographyFitzgerald Family
ChartsFITZGERALD, John (Descendants)

Citations

  1. Thomas Fitzgerald household, 1910 U.S. Census, Beaver Borough; Beaver Co., Pennsylvania, ED 5; Page 20A; Line 35-42, dwelling 469, family 504, 11 May 1910, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 2006.
  2. John W. Jordon LL.D., editor, Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver County Pennsylvania (Fitzgerald Article) (n.p.: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1914).
  3. Nora Fitzgerald household, 1920 U.S. Census, Beaver, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania, ED 12, sheet 2A & 2B, dwelling 36, family 37, 6 Jan 1920, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 2006.
  4. Family Files of Stephen Kimbel (contact information available through W. Fred, genealogy.fredquest.com), Helen Pius Fitzgerald, (11 Jun 07 e-mail).
  5. Helen F. Kimbel Obituary, Chronicle-Telegram, Elyria, Lorain Co., Ohio, 20 Sep 1985, page B-2.
  6. Helen Kimbel, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), online www.ancestry.com, 15 Jun 2007.
  7. John Fitzgerald Obituary, The News Tribune, Beaver Falls, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania, 30 Nov 1978.
  8. Otto Kimbel household, 1930 U.S. Census, Elyria, Lorain Co., Ohio, ED 47-43, sheet 2A, lines 34, dwelling 18, family 24, 2 Apr 1930, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Jun 2007.
  9. George Kimbels to note 50th date, Chronicle-Telegram, Elyria, Lorain Co., Ohio, 5 Jun 1973, page 12.
  10. Ancestry.com, "Ohio Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002," online www.ancestry.com , Helen F. Kimbel, Lorain County, 19 Sep 1985 , Ohio Department of Health, State Vital Statistics Unit, 2006,.
  11. Family Files of Stephen Kimbel (contact information available through W. Fred, genealogy.fredquest.com), (11 Jun 07 e-mail).

James Fitzgerald1

(21 Oct 1832 - )
Father*John Fitzgerald2,3
Mother*Mary Conway2
Baptism*21 Oct 1832; Ballylongford Roman Catholic Parish, Ballylongford, County Kerry, Ireland; "James Fitzgerald of Tarbert"2 
Baptism21 Oct 1832; Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Tarbert, County Kerry, Ireland4 
Marriage*31 Jul 1859; Tarbert Roman Catholic Parish, Tarbert, County Kerry, Ireland; "Marriage of James Fitzgerald of Tieraclea and Mary Sands of Piermount"; Principal=Mary Sandes4,3 

Family

Mary Sandes b. 25 Oct 1826
Children

Biographical Notes

(Witness) Bio PublishedThe Fitzgerald family of Beaver county, Pennsylvania, traces its ancestry to the "Emerald Isle" where the forebears were for the most part engaged in agricultural pursuits. With a natural love for the beautiful particularly in nature, they devoted themselves extensively to gardening.

(I) John Fitzgerald, whose entire life was spent in Ireland married Mary Conway and had children: James and Thomas.

(II) Thomas Fitzgerald, son of John and Mary (Conway) Fitzgerald, was born in County Kerry, Ireland, 1846, and came to the United States at the age of twenty-five years. The greater part of his life has been spent in and in the vicinity of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was in the employ of wealthy families as a gardener. He came to Beaver County, Pennsylvania, in 1885, resided there three years, then removed to Dixmont, where he remained for a time, and finally settled in Beaver permanently ten years ago. He married, Mary, also a native of Ireland, daughter of Anthony Healey, and they have had children: Joseph, born June 10, 1865, died June 4, 1884; John born November 3, 1866, manager of the Plumbers Supply Company in Erie, Pennsylvania; Thomas M. see forward: James, born September 16 1869, married Gertrude Potts and lives in Pittsburgh; Anna, born November 7, 1870, died, unmarried, October 20, 1909; Mary Catherine, born April 8, 1875, died in April, 1905, married Edward Kennedy; Edward Lawrence, born August 13, 1879, married Catherine McConnell; William A., born March 20, 1881, died November 27, 1884.

(III) Thomas M. Fitzgerald, son of Thomas and Mary (Healey) Fitzgerald, was born in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, February 27, 1868. His school education was commenced in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, after a time he was sent to Ireland, and at the expiration of three years returned to this country and completed his education in this country. He has always been identified with business as a florist, and has achieved a more than satisfactory amount of success. He came to Beaver county, Pennsylvania, with a fortune consisting of one hundred dollars and from this small beginnings has attained his present prosperity, owing to his indefatigable energy, his perseverance and his excellent business methods. At first he leased the Dravo place, remaining in that location for a period of eight years. By this time he had amassed a sufficient capital to enable him to purchase the Campbell place on Fifth street. At first he devoted the greater part of his time in raising vegetables, but later turned his attention to floriculture. At the present time he has six men constantly in his employ, and at times is obliged to add to this number. He is called upon to fill orders for all parts of the United States, the superiority of his product having become recognized far and wide. He commenced with one thousand feet of glass, and now has about thirty thousand; at first he had the ordinary wooden benches to support his plants in the greenhouses, now he has model cement benches. Although he now has 12 greenhouses of large size, covering a huge tract of ground. He understands fully the needs and requirements of different plants, the soil best adapted to their growth, the temperature and all the other conditions necessary to produce the most healthful and beautiful specimens. He is a member of the Pittsburgh and Allegheny Florist Association of the United States. Mr. Fitzgerald married, July 20, 1895, Nora daughter of Jeremiah and Catherine Miniham and has had children: Catherine, John, and Joseph, twins: Helen, Anna, Agnes, all still at home. The family attend the Catholic Church and Mr. Fitzgerald is Independent in his political opinions. He keeps well in touch with all important current events, and takes pleasure in forming his opinions in an unbiased manner.

Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver County Pennsylvania, under the editorial supervision of John W. Jordan, LL. D. Volume II, New York; Lewis Historical Publishing Company 1914; Principal=Thomas M. Fitzgerald, Principal=Thomas Fitzgerald1

Research Notes

Research Assumption*James Fitzgerald son of John & Mary Conway Fitzgerald and brother of Thomas Fitzgerald is assumed to be the same James Fitzgerald who married Mary Sandes in St Mary's Roman Catholic Church on 31 Jul 1859. This assumption is based on the common names, places and dates referenced in (1) Thomas M Fitzgerald Biography in the Genealogical & Personal History of Beaver County Pennsylvania, 1914; (2) Saint Mary's Parish Records of Tarbert Irelend. 
Family BiographyFitzgerald Family
ChartsFITZGERALD, John (Descendants)

Citations

  1. John W. Jordon LL.D., editor, Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver County Pennsylvania (Fitzgerald Article) (n.p.: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1914).
  2. "Church Records," Irish Genealogy Website hosted by the Ireland Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht online www.irishgenealogy.ie , Baptism Record, James Fitzgerald, 21 Oct 1832, Ballylongford, viewed on 10 Mar 2012. Hereinafter cited as "Ireland Genealogy Website (Dept of Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht)" , Baptism Record, James Fitzgerald, 21 Oct 1832, Ballylongford, viewed on 10 Mar 2012.
  3. "Church Records," Irish Genealogy Website hosted by the Ireland Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht online www.irishgenealogy.ie , Marriage Record, James Fitzgerald & Mary Sands, 31 Jul 1859, Tarbert, viewed on 10 Mar 2012. Hereinafter cited as "Ireland Genealogy Website (Dept of Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht)" , Marriage Record, James Fitzgerald & Mary Sands, 31 Jul 1859, Tarbert, viewed on 10 Mar 2012.
  4. Noreen Lennon, "Fitzgerald family of the Steeple Road, Tieraclea, Tarbert, County Kerry, Ireland," e-mail messages to Walter E Fred, Jan - Mar 2012.
  5. John Fitzgerald, Missouri Certificate of Death district #1003, file #1383 (4 Jan 1944), Missouri Bureau of Vital Records, P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, Missouri.
  6. "Church Records," Irish Genealogy Website hosted by the Ireland Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht online www.irishgenealogy.ie , Baptism Record, James Fitzgerald, 25 Jul 1862, Tarbert, viewed on 10 Mar 2012. Hereinafter cited as "Ireland Genealogy Website (Dept of Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht)" , Baptism Record, James Fitzgerald, 25 Jul 1862, Tarbert, viewed on 10 Mar 2012.
  7. "Church Records," Irish Genealogy Website hosted by the Ireland Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht online www.irishgenealogy.ie , Baptism Record, Thomas Fitzgerald, 22 Feb 1868, Tarbert, viewed on 10 Mar 2012. Hereinafter cited as "Ireland Genealogy Website (Dept of Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht)" , Baptism Record, Thomas Fitzgerald, 22 Feb 1868, Tarbert, viewed on 10 Mar 2012.
  8. "Ireland Births and Baptisms, 1620-1881," database, FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org), Thomas Fitzgerald, Tarbert, 21 Feb 1868, Electronic index to selected Ireland births and baptisms.
  9. "Church Records," Irish Genealogy Website hosted by the Ireland Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht online www.irishgenealogy.ie , Baptism Record, Maurice Fitzgerald, 16 Dec 1871, Tarbert, viewed on 10 Mar 2012. Hereinafter cited as "Ireland Genealogy Website (Dept of Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht)" , Baptism Record, Maurice Fitzgerald, 16 Dec 1871, Tarbert, viewed on 10 Mar 2012.
  10. "Ireland Births and Baptisms, 1620-1881," database, FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org), Maurice Fitzgerald, Tarbert, 15 Dec 1871, Electronic index to selected Ireland births and baptisms.

James Fitzgerald1

(24 Jul 1862 - )
Father*James Fitzgerald1,2 b. 21 Oct 1832
Mother*Mary Sandes1,2 b. 25 Oct 1826
Baptism*24 Jul 1862; St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Tarbert, County Kerry, Ireland; "James Fitzgerald of Tarbert"2 
Family BiographyFitzgerald Family
ChartsFITZGERALD, John (Descendants)

Citations

  1. Noreen Lennon, "Fitzgerald family of the Steeple Road, Tieraclea, Tarbert, County Kerry, Ireland," e-mail messages to Walter E Fred, Jan - Mar 2012.
  2. "Church Records," Irish Genealogy Website hosted by the Ireland Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht online www.irishgenealogy.ie , Baptism Record, James Fitzgerald, 25 Jul 1862, Tarbert, viewed on 10 Mar 2012. Hereinafter cited as "Ireland Genealogy Website (Dept of Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht)" , Baptism Record, James Fitzgerald, 25 Jul 1862, Tarbert, viewed on 10 Mar 2012.

James Fitzgerald1

(24 Sep 1900 - 1 Mar 1984)
Nora & Jimmy Fitzgerald
Photo*courtesy of Noreen Lennon (granddaughter of Jimmy & Nora Fitzgerald)1 
Name VariationJames Michael Fitzgerald3 
Name VariationJimmy Fitz1 
Father*Thomas Fitzgerald1,2 b. 21 Feb 1868, d. 18 Oct 1942
Mother*Sarah Shanley1,2 d. 13 Feb 1935
Birth*24 Sep 1900; County Kerry, Ireland; James Fitzgerald of Tieraclea1,4,2 
Baptism25 Sep 1900; St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Tarbert, County Kerry, Ireland; Tarbert Roman Catholic Parish2 
Marriage*3 Nov 1934; Tarbert, Co. Kerry, Ireland; Principal=Nora Scanlon3,1 
Death*1 Mar 1984; Tieraclea, Tarbert, Co. Kerry, Ireland5,6,1 
Burial*4 Mar 1984; St Mary's Church Cemetery, Tarbert, Co. Kerry, Ireland5,6 

Family

Nora Scanlon b. 3 Sep 1915, d. 11 Jan 1987
Family BiographyFitzgerald Family
ChartsFITZGERALD, John (Descendants)

Citations

  1. Noreen Lennon, "Fitzgerald family of the Steeple Road, Tieraclea, Tarbert, County Kerry, Ireland," e-mail messages to Walter E Fred, Jan - Mar 2012.
  2. "Church Records," Irish Genealogy Website hosted by the Ireland Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht online www.irishgenealogy.ie , Baptism Record, James Fitzgerald, 25 Sep 1900, Tieraclea, viewed on 10 Mar 2012. Hereinafter cited as "Ireland Genealogy Website (Dept of Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht)" , Baptism Record, James Fitzgerald, 25 Sep 1900, Tieraclea, viewed on 10 Mar 2012.
  3. Ulick Marcus O'Sullivan, "Ulicks of Kerry," dated 26 Feb 2008, FamilyTreeMaker (Genealogy.Com Archive) online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/o/s/u/Ulick-Marcus-Osullivan-IL/index.html , viewed 15 Sep 2014.
  4. Thomas Fitzgerald household, 1901 Census of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, Household Return (Form A), Tieraclea, Lower, Tarbert, County Kerry, Ireland, house 1, unknown repository.
  5. Cemetery Census of Kerry & Cork (1700-2014) online http://www.kerryburials.com , gravemaker photo; St Mary's Church Cemetery, Tarbert Ireland; James & Nora Fitzgerald; viewed 5 Oct 2014.
  6. Deaths, Kerryman, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland, 2 Mar 1984, page 2.

James Stanislaus Fitzgerald1,2,3,4

(16 Sep 1869 - 8 Jul 1932)
Name VariationJames F. Fitzgerald5,6 
Father*Thomas Fitzgerald1 b. Jun 1837, d. 8 Jan 1925
Mother*Mary Healey b. Jul 1839, d. 28 Apr 1916
Birth*16 Sep 1869; Hutton, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania1,2,7,5 
Marriage*21 Jun 1899; Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania; Bride=Sarah Gertrude Potts2,5,8,9 
Death*8 Jul 1932; Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio; appendectomy10,1 
Cremated*11 Jul 1932; Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio1 

Family

Sarah Gertrude Potts b. 29 Apr 1872, d. 2 Jul 1939

Life's Events

(household member) Census187017 Jun 1870; Dixmont, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania; Patrick McManus was a laborer.; Head of Family=Thomas Fitzgerald, household member=Mary Healey11
(son) Census188021 Jun 1880; Union, Lawrence Co., Pennsylvania; Thomas Fitzgerald was a gardener and his son Patrick J. a laborer.; Head of Family=Thomas Fitzgerald, Principal=Mary Healey7

Biographical Notes

(Witness) Bio PublishedThe Fitzgerald family of Beaver county, Pennsylvania, traces its ancestry to the "Emerald Isle" where the forebears were for the most part engaged in agricultural pursuits. With a natural love for the beautiful particularly in nature, they devoted themselves extensively to gardening.

(I) John Fitzgerald, whose entire life was spent in Ireland married Mary Conway and had children: James and Thomas.

(II) Thomas Fitzgerald, son of John and Mary (Conway) Fitzgerald, was born in County Kerry, Ireland, 1846, and came to the United States at the age of twenty-five years. The greater part of his life has been spent in and in the vicinity of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was in the employ of wealthy families as a gardener. He came to Beaver County, Pennsylvania, in 1885, resided there three years, then removed to Dixmont, where he remained for a time, and finally settled in Beaver permanently ten years ago. He married, Mary, also a native of Ireland, daughter of Anthony Healey, and they have had children: Joseph, born June 10, 1865, died June 4, 1884; John born November 3, 1866, manager of the Plumbers Supply Company in Erie, Pennsylvania; Thomas M. see forward: James, born September 16 1869, married Gertrude Potts and lives in Pittsburgh; Anna, born November 7, 1870, died, unmarried, October 20, 1909; Mary Catherine, born April 8, 1875, died in April, 1905, married Edward Kennedy; Edward Lawrence, born August 13, 1879, married Catherine McConnell; William A., born March 20, 1881, died November 27, 1884.

(III) Thomas M. Fitzgerald, son of Thomas and Mary (Healey) Fitzgerald, was born in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, February 27, 1868. His school education was commenced in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, after a time he was sent to Ireland, and at the expiration of three years returned to this country and completed his education in this country. He has always been identified with business as a florist, and has achieved a more than satisfactory amount of success. He came to Beaver county, Pennsylvania, with a fortune consisting of one hundred dollars and from this small beginnings has attained his present prosperity, owing to his indefatigable energy, his perseverance and his excellent business methods. At first he leased the Dravo place, remaining in that location for a period of eight years. By this time he had amassed a sufficient capital to enable him to purchase the Campbell place on Fifth street. At first he devoted the greater part of his time in raising vegetables, but later turned his attention to floriculture. At the present time he has six men constantly in his employ, and at times is obliged to add to this number. He is called upon to fill orders for all parts of the United States, the superiority of his product having become recognized far and wide. He commenced with one thousand feet of glass, and now has about thirty thousand; at first he had the ordinary wooden benches to support his plants in the greenhouses, now he has model cement benches. Although he now has 12 greenhouses of large size, covering a huge tract of ground. He understands fully the needs and requirements of different plants, the soil best adapted to their growth, the temperature and all the other conditions necessary to produce the most healthful and beautiful specimens. He is a member of the Pittsburgh and Allegheny Florist Association of the United States. Mr. Fitzgerald married, July 20, 1895, Nora daughter of Jeremiah and Catherine Miniham and has had children: Catherine, John, and Joseph, twins: Helen, Anna, Agnes, all still at home. The family attend the Catholic Church and Mr. Fitzgerald is Independent in his political opinions. He keeps well in touch with all important current events, and takes pleasure in forming his opinions in an unbiased manner.

Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver County Pennsylvania, under the editorial supervision of John W. Jordan, LL. D. Volume II, New York; Lewis Historical Publishing Company 1914; Principal=Thomas M. Fitzgerald, Principal=Thomas Fitzgerald5
Family BiographyFitzgerald Family
ChartsFITZGERALD, John (Descendants)

Citations

  1. James Stanislaus Fitzgerald, Ohio Certificate of Death Franklin Co., Primary Reg Dist #8187, Reg #2463, File #11700 (9 Jul 1932), Ohio Historical Center (Ohio Historical Society), 1982 Velma Ave, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.
  2. Allegheny County Application for Marriage License, Series C, No. 24022, Allegheny County Courthouse, 414 Grant St, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.
  3. Edward L. Fitzgerald Obituary, Erie Daily Times, Erie, Erie Co. Pennsylvania, 10 Dec 1931.
  4. James S. Fitzgerald household, 1920 U.S. Census, Cleveland Heights, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, ED 523, sheet 2A, line 43-44, dwelling 33, family 37, 29 Jan 1920, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 2007, Ethel Davidson was the Enumerator.
  5. John W. Jordon LL.D., editor, Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver County Pennsylvania (Fitzgerald Article) (n.p.: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1914).
  6. Obituary, Thomas Fitzgerald, Beaver Falls Review, Beaver Falls, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania, 8 Jan 1925, page 11.
  7. Thomas Fitzgerald household, 1880 U.S. Census, Union Township (District 227), Lawrence Co., Pennsylvania, ED 227, page 325, lines 23-31, dwelling 295, family 334, 21 Jun 1880, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 2006.
  8. James S. Fitzgerald household, 1930 U.S. Census, Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, ED 25-32, sheet 21A, line 17-18, dwelling 223, family 242, 11 Apr 1930, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 2007, Ethel Davidson was the Enumerator.
  9. Allegheny County Application for Marriage License, Series F, No. 19845, Allegheny County Courthouse, 414 Grant St, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.
  10. Ancestry.com, "Ohio Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002," online www.ancestry.com , James S. Fitzgerald, Franklin Co., 8 Jul 1932 (Vol #6960, Cert #41700) , Ohio Department of Health, State Vital Statistics Unit, 2006,.
  11. Thomas Fitzgerald household, 1870 U.S. Census, McClure, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, page 77, lines 33-38, dwelling 409, family 534, 17 Jun 1870, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 25 Aug 2006.

John Fitzgerald1

Birth*Ireland1 
Marriage*24 Jul 1832; Ballylongford Roman Catholic Parish, Ballylongford, County Kerry, Ireland; Mary Conway of Tarbert; Bride=Mary Conway2,3
Death*Ireland1 

Family

Mary Conway
Children

Biographical Notes

(Witness) Bio PublishedThe Fitzgerald family of Beaver county, Pennsylvania, traces its ancestry to the "Emerald Isle" where the forebears were for the most part engaged in agricultural pursuits. With a natural love for the beautiful particularly in nature, they devoted themselves extensively to gardening.

(I) John Fitzgerald, whose entire life was spent in Ireland married Mary Conway and had children: James and Thomas.

(II) Thomas Fitzgerald, son of John and Mary (Conway) Fitzgerald, was born in County Kerry, Ireland, 1846, and came to the United States at the age of twenty-five years. The greater part of his life has been spent in and in the vicinity of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was in the employ of wealthy families as a gardener. He came to Beaver County, Pennsylvania, in 1885, resided there three years, then removed to Dixmont, where he remained for a time, and finally settled in Beaver permanently ten years ago. He married, Mary, also a native of Ireland, daughter of Anthony Healey, and they have had children: Joseph, born June 10, 1865, died June 4, 1884; John born November 3, 1866, manager of the Plumbers Supply Company in Erie, Pennsylvania; Thomas M. see forward: James, born September 16 1869, married Gertrude Potts and lives in Pittsburgh; Anna, born November 7, 1870, died, unmarried, October 20, 1909; Mary Catherine, born April 8, 1875, died in April, 1905, married Edward Kennedy; Edward Lawrence, born August 13, 1879, married Catherine McConnell; William A., born March 20, 1881, died November 27, 1884.

(III) Thomas M. Fitzgerald, son of Thomas and Mary (Healey) Fitzgerald, was born in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, February 27, 1868. His school education was commenced in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, after a time he was sent to Ireland, and at the expiration of three years returned to this country and completed his education in this country. He has always been identified with business as a florist, and has achieved a more than satisfactory amount of success. He came to Beaver county, Pennsylvania, with a fortune consisting of one hundred dollars and from this small beginnings has attained his present prosperity, owing to his indefatigable energy, his perseverance and his excellent business methods. At first he leased the Dravo place, remaining in that location for a period of eight years. By this time he had amassed a sufficient capital to enable him to purchase the Campbell place on Fifth street. At first he devoted the greater part of his time in raising vegetables, but later turned his attention to floriculture. At the present time he has six men constantly in his employ, and at times is obliged to add to this number. He is called upon to fill orders for all parts of the United States, the superiority of his product having become recognized far and wide. He commenced with one thousand feet of glass, and now has about thirty thousand; at first he had the ordinary wooden benches to support his plants in the greenhouses, now he has model cement benches. Although he now has 12 greenhouses of large size, covering a huge tract of ground. He understands fully the needs and requirements of different plants, the soil best adapted to their growth, the temperature and all the other conditions necessary to produce the most healthful and beautiful specimens. He is a member of the Pittsburgh and Allegheny Florist Association of the United States. Mr. Fitzgerald married, July 20, 1895, Nora daughter of Jeremiah and Catherine Miniham and has had children: Catherine, John, and Joseph, twins: Helen, Anna, Agnes, all still at home. The family attend the Catholic Church and Mr. Fitzgerald is Independent in his political opinions. He keeps well in touch with all important current events, and takes pleasure in forming his opinions in an unbiased manner.

Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver County Pennsylvania, under the editorial supervision of John W. Jordan, LL. D. Volume II, New York; Lewis Historical Publishing Company 1914; Principal=Thomas M. Fitzgerald, Principal=Thomas Fitzgerald1
Family BiographyFitzgerald Family
ChartsFITZGERALD, John (Descendants)
FITZGERALD, Rose (Pedigree)

Citations

  1. John W. Jordon LL.D., editor, Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver County Pennsylvania (Fitzgerald Article) (n.p.: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1914).
  2. "Church Records," Irish Genealogy Website hosted by the Ireland Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht online www.irishgenealogy.ie , Marriage Record, John Fitzgerald & Mary Conway, 24 Jul 1832, Ballyongford, viewed on 10 Mar 2012. Hereinafter cited as "Ireland Genealogy Website (Dept of Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht)" , Marriage Record, John Fitzgerald & Mary Conway, 24 Jul 1832, Ballyongford, viewed on 10 Mar 2012.
  3. "Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915," digital image, Ancestry.com (www.ancestry.com), John & Mary Conway Fizgerald, Ballylongford, Kerry County, 1832-1837, Microfilm 04284 / 06, viewed on 15 Jun 2018, originally sourced from Library of Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, Ireland.
  4. "Church Records," Irish Genealogy Website hosted by the Ireland Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht online www.irishgenealogy.ie , Baptism Record, James Fitzgerald, 21 Oct 1832, Ballylongford, viewed on 10 Mar 2012. Hereinafter cited as "Ireland Genealogy Website (Dept of Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht)" , Baptism Record, James Fitzgerald, 21 Oct 1832, Ballylongford, viewed on 10 Mar 2012.
  5. "Church Records," Irish Genealogy Website hosted by the Ireland Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht online www.irishgenealogy.ie , Marriage Record, James Fitzgerald & Mary Sands, 31 Jul 1859, Tarbert, viewed on 10 Mar 2012. Hereinafter cited as "Ireland Genealogy Website (Dept of Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht)" , Marriage Record, James Fitzgerald & Mary Sands, 31 Jul 1859, Tarbert, viewed on 10 Mar 2012.

John Fitzgerald1

(25 Apr 1860 - 1 Jan 1944)
Biography*Kansas City Police Officer
Immigrated from Ireland1,2 
Name VariationJ.J. Fitzgerald3 
Father*James Fitzgerald2 b. 21 Oct 1832
Mother*Mary Sandes2 b. 25 Oct 1826
Birth24 Apr 1859; County Kerry, Ireland2,3 
Baptism*25 Apr 1860; St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Tarbert, County Kerry, Ireland; "John Fitzgerald of Tarbert"4 
Death*1 Jan 1944; Kansas City, Jackson Co., Kansas2 
Burial*Mount Saint Marys Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri2 

Immigration

Immigration*1883; Ireland3 
Family BiographyFitzgerald Family
ChartsFITZGERALD, John (Descendants)

Citations

  1. Noreen Lennon, "Fitzgerald family of the Steeple Road, Tieraclea, Tarbert, County Kerry, Ireland," e-mail messages to Walter E Fred, Jan - Mar 2012.
  2. John Fitzgerald, Missouri Certificate of Death district #1003, file #1383 (4 Jan 1944), Missouri Bureau of Vital Records, P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, Missouri.
  3. John Fitzgerald household, 1930 U.S. Census, Kansas City (3rd Ward), Jackson Co., Missouri, ED 48, sheet 9B, lines 79-80, dwelling 53, family 62, 15 Apr 1930, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 10 Mar 2012.
  4. "Church Records," Irish Genealogy Website hosted by the Ireland Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht online www.irishgenealogy.ie , Baptism Record, John Fitzgerald, 25 Apr 1860, Tarbert, viewed on 10 Mar 2012. Hereinafter cited as "Ireland Genealogy Website (Dept of Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht)" , Baptism Record, John Fitzgerald, 25 Apr 1860, Tarbert, viewed on 10 Mar 2012.

John E. Fitzgerald1,2

(3 Nov 1866 - 27 Jun 1934)
Biography*Manager Plumbers Supply Company, Erie Pennsylvania2 
Father*Thomas Fitzgerald b. Jun 1837, d. 8 Jan 1925
Mother*Mary Healey b. Jul 1839, d. 28 Apr 1916
Birth*3 Nov 18662 
Birth Alt3 Nov 1865; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania3 
Death*27 Jun 1934; Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania3,4,5 
Burial*29 Jun 1934; Smithfield East End Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania3,4 

Life's Events

(household member) Census187017 Jun 1870; Dixmont, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania; Patrick McManus was a laborer.; Head of Family=Thomas Fitzgerald, household member=Mary Healey6
(son) Census188021 Jun 1880; Union, Lawrence Co., Pennsylvania; Thomas Fitzgerald was a gardener and his son Patrick J. a laborer.; Head of Family=Thomas Fitzgerald, Principal=Mary Healey1
(lodger) Census1900Jun 1900; 1735 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania; William Trinkle was a salesman who rented his home on Forbes Avenue. His border, John E. Fitzgerald was also a salesman (dry goods) and can be seen in 1920 as the head of household in Erie, Pennsylvania with the widowed Anna and her daughters Clara & Elizabeth Trinkle .; Head of Family=William Trinkle7
Census1910*20 Apr 1910; 1737 Forbes St, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania; John Fitzgerald for a Secretary of a Plumbing Supplies Company. He was renting the same home where he was a lodger in William Thinkle's 1900 household. William had passed but widow Ann J. Thinkle and her two daughters, Clara and Elizabeth remained as lodgers. Anna had three children with only Anna and Elizabeth living.; lodger=Anna J. (?), lodger=Clara A. Trinkle, lodger=Elizabeth Jennings Trinkle8
MovedTo*1911; Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylavania 
Census1920*15 Jan 1920; 248 West 8th, Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania; John E. Fitzgerald was the Manager of a Plumbing Supply Company and was renting his home. Anna Jane Trinkle and her daughters, Elizabeth J. and Clara A. moved to Erie with John.; Witness=Anna J. (?), lodger=Clara A. Trinkle, lodger=Elizabeth Jennings Trinkle9
Census1930*9 Apr 1930; 501 W. Ninth St, Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania; John Fitzgerald was the Manager of a Wholesale Plumbing company.; housekeeper=Elizabeth Jennings Trinkle, lodger=Clara A. Trinkle9

Biographical Notes

(Witness) Bio PublishedThe Fitzgerald family of Beaver county, Pennsylvania, traces its ancestry to the "Emerald Isle" where the forebears were for the most part engaged in agricultural pursuits. With a natural love for the beautiful particularly in nature, they devoted themselves extensively to gardening.

(I) John Fitzgerald, whose entire life was spent in Ireland married Mary Conway and had children: James and Thomas.

(II) Thomas Fitzgerald, son of John and Mary (Conway) Fitzgerald, was born in County Kerry, Ireland, 1846, and came to the United States at the age of twenty-five years. The greater part of his life has been spent in and in the vicinity of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was in the employ of wealthy families as a gardener. He came to Beaver County, Pennsylvania, in 1885, resided there three years, then removed to Dixmont, where he remained for a time, and finally settled in Beaver permanently ten years ago. He married, Mary, also a native of Ireland, daughter of Anthony Healey, and they have had children: Joseph, born June 10, 1865, died June 4, 1884; John born November 3, 1866, manager of the Plumbers Supply Company in Erie, Pennsylvania; Thomas M. see forward: James, born September 16 1869, married Gertrude Potts and lives in Pittsburgh; Anna, born November 7, 1870, died, unmarried, October 20, 1909; Mary Catherine, born April 8, 1875, died in April, 1905, married Edward Kennedy; Edward Lawrence, born August 13, 1879, married Catherine McConnell; William A., born March 20, 1881, died November 27, 1884.

(III) Thomas M. Fitzgerald, son of Thomas and Mary (Healey) Fitzgerald, was born in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, February 27, 1868. His school education was commenced in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, after a time he was sent to Ireland, and at the expiration of three years returned to this country and completed his education in this country. He has always been identified with business as a florist, and has achieved a more than satisfactory amount of success. He came to Beaver county, Pennsylvania, with a fortune consisting of one hundred dollars and from this small beginnings has attained his present prosperity, owing to his indefatigable energy, his perseverance and his excellent business methods. At first he leased the Dravo place, remaining in that location for a period of eight years. By this time he had amassed a sufficient capital to enable him to purchase the Campbell place on Fifth street. At first he devoted the greater part of his time in raising vegetables, but later turned his attention to floriculture. At the present time he has six men constantly in his employ, and at times is obliged to add to this number. He is called upon to fill orders for all parts of the United States, the superiority of his product having become recognized far and wide. He commenced with one thousand feet of glass, and now has about thirty thousand; at first he had the ordinary wooden benches to support his plants in the greenhouses, now he has model cement benches. Although he now has 12 greenhouses of large size, covering a huge tract of ground. He understands fully the needs and requirements of different plants, the soil best adapted to their growth, the temperature and all the other conditions necessary to produce the most healthful and beautiful specimens. He is a member of the Pittsburgh and Allegheny Florist Association of the United States. Mr. Fitzgerald married, July 20, 1895, Nora daughter of Jeremiah and Catherine Miniham and has had children: Catherine, John, and Joseph, twins: Helen, Anna, Agnes, all still at home. The family attend the Catholic Church and Mr. Fitzgerald is Independent in his political opinions. He keeps well in touch with all important current events, and takes pleasure in forming his opinions in an unbiased manner.

Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver County Pennsylvania, under the editorial supervision of John W. Jordan, LL. D. Volume II, New York; Lewis Historical Publishing Company 1914; Principal=Thomas M. Fitzgerald, Principal=Thomas Fitzgerald2
Family BiographyFitzgerald Family
ChartsFITZGERALD, John (Descendants)

Citations

  1. Thomas Fitzgerald household, 1880 U.S. Census, Union Township (District 227), Lawrence Co., Pennsylvania, ED 227, page 325, lines 23-31, dwelling 295, family 334, 21 Jun 1880, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 2006.
  2. John W. Jordon LL.D., editor, Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver County Pennsylvania (Fitzgerald Article) (n.p.: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, 1914).
  3. John E. Fitzgerald, Pennsylvania Certificate of Death File No. 58708 (28 Jun 1934), Pennsylvania Vital Records, 101 South Mercer Street, New Castle, Pennsylvania.
  4. Deaths - John E. Fitzgerald, Erie Daily Times, Erie, Pennsylvania, 27 Jun 1934.
  5. Obituary, Thomas Fitzgerald, Beaver Falls Review, Beaver Falls, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania, 8 Jan 1925, page 11.
  6. Thomas Fitzgerald household, 1870 U.S. Census, McClure, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, page 77, lines 33-38, dwelling 409, family 534, 17 Jun 1870, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 25 Aug 2006.
  7. William Trinkle household, 1900 U.S. Census, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, ED 118, sheet 9B, lines 93-97, dwelling 150, family 187, 6 Jun 1900, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 25 Aug 2006.
  8. John E. Fitzgerald household, 1910 U.S. Census, Pittsburgh (Ward 1), Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, ED 241, Page 10B, lines 52-55, dwelling 164, family 199, 20 Apr 1910, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 2006.
  9. John Fitzgerald household, 1930 U.S. Census, Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, ED 25-48, sheet 5B, lines 70-72, dwelling 129, family 140, 9 Apr 1930, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 25 Aug 2006.

John Edward Fitzgerald1,2

(6 Apr 1905 - 14 May 1995)
Biography*Plumber 
Father*Edward Lawrence Fitzgerald2,3 b. 13 Aug 1879, d. 10 Dec 1931
Mother*Catherine Elizabeth Conville2,3 b. 8 Sep 1883, d. 26 Feb 1983
Birth*6 Apr 1905; Turtle Creek, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania1,2,3 
Baptism16 Apr 1905; Saint Colman Church, Turtle Creek, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania3 
Marriage*8 May 1931; Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania; Principal=Evelyn L. Rapp2 
Death*14 May 19951 

Family

Evelyn L. Rapp b. 19 Mar 1909, d. 13 Nov 2005
Child

Life's Events

(son) Census192013 Jan 1920; 123 Twenty Sixth St, Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania; Edward was a laborer in a warehouse and his son Harry a laborer in a Iron Factory.; Head of Family=Edward Lawrence Fitzgerald4
(son) Census19304 Apr 1930; 1676 14th St, Erie, Erie Co, Pennsylvania; Edward was a clerk for a plumbing supply company. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War. His son-in-law worked as a carpenter for a building contractor.; Head of Family=Edward Lawrence Fitzgerald, wife=Catherine Elizabeth Conville5
Family BiographyFitzgerald Family
ChartsCONVILLE, William (Descendants)
FITZGERALD, John (Descendants)
KILLINGER, Samuel (Descendants)
MOUNTAIN, Joseph (Descendants)

Citations

  1. John E. Fitzgerald, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), online www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 2006.
  2. Erie County Application for Marriage License, volume 57, page 41, Erie County Courthouse, Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania (FHL US/CAN Film 2259703).
  3. Fitzgerald Records Correspondence, 8 Jul 2005, baptismal records for St Coleman Church in Turtle Creek (Henry & Joseph Fitzgerald) & St Canice in Knoxville (Rose Fitzgerald) and death records for Saints Peter & Paul Church in Beaver (Thomas & Mary Fitzgerald), Archives and Records Center, Diocese of Pittsburgh, 4721 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania.
  4. Edward Fitzgerald household, 1920 U.S. Census, Erie (Ward 6); Erie Co., Pennsylvania, ED 110, page 8B; line 54-56, dwelling 167, family 172, 13 Jan 1920, viewed online at www.ancestry.com, 15 Mar 2006.
  5. Unknown household, 4 Apr 1930 unknown record type, unknown repository address, unknown repository ED 25-56 Page 273.
  6. Thomas E. Fitzgerald Obituary, Erie Times News, Erie, Erie Co., Pennsylvania, 12 Apr 1998.