Biographical Sketch of Squire Fitzgerald, Franklin County, Missouri >From "History of Franklin, Jefferson, Washington, Crawford and Gasconade Counties", Biographical Appendix, Goodspeed Publishing Company, 1888. ********************************************************************** Squire Fitzgerald, a prominent farmer of Franklin County, and a car- penter by trade, is a son of Washington Fitzgerald. The latter came to Missouri with his father, from Mason County, Ky., in 1818. They first settled in St. Louis County, and afterward moved to Franklin County, where they settled on what is now known as the Maupin Place, March 9, 1858. June 19, 1828, Washington Fitzgerald married Ann, daughter of William Hibber, and of the twelve children born to them nine are still living. Squire Fitzgerald was born July 21, 1829, was reared on a farm, and, being of studious habits, acquired a good ed- ucation in addition to the limited schooling received. October 30, 1849, he married Eliza J., daughter of Thomas Wiseman, of St. Louis County, Mo. Seven children blessed this union, six of whom are still living, viz.: Isaiah S., Evi W., Bessie A., William P. (a physician), Nancy L. and Addison G. A few years after his marriage Mr. Fitzgerald removed to Franklin County, and rented a farm of 150 acres, subsequent- ly purchasing 360 acres adjoining, and, as a result of his industry and economy, is now the possessor of 300 acres, besides having given a son sixty acres. He is a member of the Masonic lodge, which society held its meetings at his house for a number of years. Politically, he is a Democrat. Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald are worthy members of the Old School Presbyterian Church, to which they give cheerful aid. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Joe Miller Penny Harrell ====================================================================