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John Joseph “Jack” Fitzpatrick

Birth	:	25 Jun 1848 County Mayo, Ireland
Death	:	12 Aug 1930 Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0913200, -94.6790000
Description	:	The Oxford Leader on August 21, 1930 carried the following obituary on the front page of the paper. It was reprinted from the Emmetsburg Reporter: John Fitzpatrick, well known retired farmer, died at his home in Emmetsburg at 9:30 Tuesday morning. He had been bedfast for over four years. He began to sink rapidly during the fore part of July, and since a week before death little hope had been held for him. He suffered a great deal during his illness, and especially during the last two weeks. Funeral services were held at St. Thomas church Thursday morning, and... Read More	The Oxford Leader on August 21, 1930 carried the following obituary on the front page of the paper. It was reprinted from the Emmetsburg Reporter: John Fitzpatrick, well known retired farmer, died at his home in Emmetsburg at 9:30 Tuesday morning. He had been bedfast for over four years. He began to sink rapidly during the fore part of July, and since a week before death little hope had been held for him. He suffered a great deal during his illness, and especially during the last two weeks. Funeral services were held at St. Thomas church Thursday morning, and burial was made in St. John’s cemetery Father McNerney officiated. The pallbearers were six nephews, Thomas, Eugene and Aloysious Fitzpatrick and Leo, Simon and Augustine Reagan, all of Churdan. John Joseph Fitzpatrick was born in County Mayo, Ireland in the year 1846. He came to the United States in 1864. As a very small boy he led a horse on construction work in Chicago. He worked under Chicago’s first mayor, and also, he helped to build the Union stockyard. He later worked in the lumber camps of Wisconsin and Michigan. For seventeen years he worked in the woods during the winter, and helped build railroads during the summer. From 1871 to 1881 he farmed in Greene county, Iowa, returning every fall to the lumber camps. In 1881 he went to Greene county to stay, and farmed near the present town of Churdan. In 1900 he came to Kossuth county and lived near Algona until 1906, and near Fenton until 1910, at which time the family moved to Emmetsburg and resided on a farm a short distance east of here. In 1920 they came to the city of Emmetsburg and have since resided there. He was united in marriage with Miss Anna Grimes on January 7, 1884 at Grand Junction, Iowa. To this union eleven children were born, nine of whom with his widow, survive. They are, Mrs. Mary Jordan, of Britt, Bart, Mrs. J. L. Neary, Edward, Clement, Stephen and Vincent, all of Emmetsburg, Leo, of Oxford and Eileen who lives at home. A son, Francis, died in 1913 and an infant daughter died in 1896. He is also survived by one brother, Tom, of Churdan, and one sister, Mrs. Catherine Wimmer, of St. Paul. Three brothers and five sisters preceded him in death. Also, there are 16 grandchildren. Mr. Fitzpatrick’s life was one of various and trying experiences. His career from a small boy in a strange land up to the time of his well-earned retirement tells a story of strong physical endurance, abundant moral courage and unremitting industry. During the time he worked in the lumber camps it was his horrible experience to witness a raging forest fire wipe out the entire town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin. He helped to bury the remains of 800 persons who were burned to death. When he first came to Greene County it was nothing but raw prairie, many miles from a railroad. Eventually the town of Churdan was built on the north end of the land occupied by him and his two brothers, his mother and a sister, and a street was named “Fitzpatrick” in their honor. Finally the Milwaukee railroad built a narrow guage line through Churdan, which was later changed to standard guage. In the advancement of that community Mr. Fitzpatrick figured prominently, and gave generously to its upbuilding. The grand character of the man is well reflected in the successful battle against pioneer adversities, but it was further shown in his devotion to his God. His faith was deep, and he practiced his religion with much fervor. To a large family he was a good provider, and his noble fatherhood is indicated in the splendid sons and daughters who survive him. He practiced gentlemanly reserve at all times. He enjoyed company and was a good visitor. Always kind and considerate many friends were attracted to him who now pay glowing tribute to his memory. Note: Every census between 1880 and 1930 (along with his headstone) attested his birth was in 1848 (and not in 1846 as the obituary indicated.) The 1900, 1910, and 1920 censuses, along with the obituary, say John Fitzpatrick arrived from Ireland in 1864. Romona Fitzpatrick's family history says he arrived in 1863 in the company of his mother, brother Tom, and sister Catherine. The obituary notes, "Eventually the town of Churdan was built on the north end of the land occupied by him and his two brothers, his mother and a sister." The 1880 census indicates that John, Thomas, and Catherine Fitzpatrick lived on a farm with their mother Mary Hughes Fitzpatrick, and the Fitzpatricks lived next door to John, Thomas, and Catherine's sister Honora Fitzpatrick Reagan, brother-in-law Patrick Reagan, and the Reagan children. It is possible that Edmund Fitzpatrick was the other brother to whom the obituary refers.

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John Joseph “Jack” Fitzpatrick's memorial is located at: Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, USA.
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John Joseph “Jack” Fitzpatrick death on 12 Aug 1930 in Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.0913200
Longitude: -94.6790000

Family Members:

Spouse

Anna “Annie” Grimes Fitzpatrick

(1864 - 1964)

Children

Mary S. Fitzpatrick Jordan

(1884 - 1970)

Bartholomew Michael “Bart” Fitzpatrick

(1886 - 1954)

Catherine Gertrude Fitzpatrick Neary

(1888 - 1980)

Edward Thomas Fitzpatrick

(1890 - 1962)

Clement John Fitzpatrick

(1892 - 1978)

Stephen William Fitzpatrick

(1893 - 1972)

Vincent Augustine Fitzpatrick

(1898 - 1984)

Leo Sylvester Fitzpatrick

(1901 - 1989)

Francis Joseph Fitzpatrick

(1903 - 1913)

Anna Eileen Fitzpatrick Higley

(1908 - 1946)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0913200, -94.6790000

2. Evergreen Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0940018, -94.6791992

3. Vernon Township Cemetery
Vernon Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1840000, -94.6185000

4. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Walnut Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1866740, -94.7872050

5. Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1265000, -94.5017000

6. Riverside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0200000, -94.5220000

7. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Rush Lake Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9560000, -94.6980000

8. Silver Lake Cemetery
Silver Lake Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0386009, -94.8597031

9. Highland Cemetery
Highland Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1497002, -94.8578033

10. Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0386009, -94.8613968

11. North Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery
Independence Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1696281, -94.5077438

12. Rush Lake Cemetery
Rush Lake Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9497185, -94.7383270

13. Valley View Cemetery
Walnut Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2428000, -94.7212000

14. Calvary Cemetery
Ruthven, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1314011, -94.8869019

15. Lost Island Lutheran Cemetery
Lost Island Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1980000, -94.8375000

16. Lincoln Cemetery
West Bend, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9596842, -94.5602466

17. Crown Hill Cemetery
Ruthven, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1328011, -94.8878021

18. Ellington Cemetery
Ellington Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9377000, -94.6240400

19. Saint Luke's Lutheran Cemetery
Fairfield Township, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1545000, -94.4723000

20. Saint Jacobs Cemetery
Graettinger, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2546997, -94.7705994

21. Graettinger City Cemetery
Graettinger, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2550011, -94.7722015

22. Saint Michaels Catholic Cemetery
Whittemore, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0827000, -94.4322500

23. Riverside Cemetery
West Bend, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9512000, -94.5120000

24. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Whittemore, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0530014, -94.4135971