Jerry (Jeremiah) Fitzgarrald
Born: February 1, 1834 in Hamilton Co., Illinois
Died: January 7, 1920 Jasper Co., Iowa
Buried: Lot 70, plot 7
Lot Owner: Jerry Fitzgerrald, purchased in 1892
Married: Cynthia Parks on December 8, 1863 in Jasper Co., Iowa1
Children: Minnie Leone and Elmer
Parents: Davis and Ellen Henry Fitzgarrald2
Death Claims Old Resident
Jeremiah Fitzgarrald Dies At His Home Near
Metz Wednesday Afternoon - Funeral
Friday Afternoon
Jeremiah Fitzgarrald, pioneer resident of Jasper county, died at his home four miles west of Newton Wednesday afternoon at 1:30. He had been in poor health since last spring but during the later summer months his health improved somewhat. November 16 he became ill with heart trouble and he never fully recovered from this attack. The last few days hopes for his recovery were given up.
Mr. Fitzgarrald was born in Hamilton county, Illinois, February 1, 1834, and came to Iowa with his parents when he was about 15 years of age, residing near Center Point where he lived until after he was 21 years of age. During the time of the gold fever in the west he made three trips to the Rocky mountains.
He was married to Miss Cynthia Parks, December 8, 1863, and they moved to the farm near Metz which has been the home of Mr. Fitzgarrald ever since with the exception of two years when he lived in Cedar Rapids with his son, Elmer Fitzgarrald. They moved back to the farm about seven years ago. Mrs. Fitzgarrald died twelve years ago last October.
Mr. Fitzgarrald is survived by one son Elmer Fitzgarrald, near Newton; one brother, James Fitzgarrald of Seattle, Washington; two sisters, Mrs. Jane Lyons, of Sterling, Kansas, and Mrs. Kathryn Lyons of Vici, Oklahoma.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 at Sugar Grove Grange hall in charge of Rev. R. B. Helserl, pastor of the Christian church of this city. Burial will be made in the Metz cemetery.
Mr. Fitzgarrald has always been regarded as one of the prominent farmers of this county. he had the reputation of dealing with his fellow man in a manner absolutely honest. His death is mourned by a host of sorrowing friends. ~ The Newton Daily News, Newton, Iowa, January 8, 1920.
Jeremiah's brother William Whiteside Fitzgarrald is my 5th generation
great grandfather. i have additional info on William and his line to
date, as well as his parents and grandparents. Ty , Vicky Dusen-Westra
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Cynthia (Parks) Fitzgarrald
Born: March 24, 1842 in Indiana
Died: October 9, 1907 in Jasper Co., Iowa3
Buried: Lot 70, plot 8
Lot Owner: Jerry Fitzgerrald, purchased in 1892
Married: Jeremiah Fitzgarrald on Dec 8 1863 in Jasper Co., Iowa1
Children: Minnie Leone and Elmer
Parents: James and Jane (Butler) Parks3
Death of Mrs. Fitzgarrald
Mrs. Jerry Fitzgarrald died last night at their home four miles west of town, twenty minutes after one o'clock. The funeral will be held at the church near their home Friday at 11 a.m. ~ The Newton Daily News, October 9, 1907
1. Jasper County Iowa Marriages 1849 - 1868, page 90
2. Jolene Kelly Pillars, passed away
30
Mar2007.
3. Jasper Co. Death Record, Book 3, page 29. Informant E. J. Fitzgarrald
Minnie Leone Fitzgarrald
Born: March 31, 1889 in Sherman Twp., Jasper Co., Iowa
Died: July 13, 1891 in Sherman Twp., Jasper Co., Iowa
Buried: Lot 70, plot 1
Lot Owner: Jerry Fitzgerrald, purchased in 1892
Parents: Jerry and Cynthia Park Fitzgarrald
Obituary
Minnie Leone, infant daughter of Jerry Fitzgarrald and wife, died at their farm home in Sherman township, four miles west of Newton, July 13, 1891; aged 2 years, 3 months and 13 days. The little blossom had never known a well day -- having been afflicted from birth with a spinal affection which shortened her earthly career. She was a bright little angel on earth twining herself all the more closely about hearts of her parents because of her affliction and their knowledge that they must soon give her up. The funeral was from the house last Tuesday. Rev. Griffith conducted the services and the remains were interred in the Miller [sic-Metz] Cemetery. A large number of sympathizing friends attended the obsequies. ~ Colfax Clipper, July 18, 1891.
