1. Joseph3 Fitzgerald (William W2, Edward1) was born Jun 30, 1841 in Allegany Co, New York, and died Jan 28, 1904 in Toledo, Tama Co, Iowa. He married Cordelia Mariah Saxton May 08, 1864 in Hillsdale Co, Michigan. She was born in Cambria twp, Hillsdale Co, Michigan, and died Mar 06, 1913 in Boone, Boone Co, Iowa. Her funeral card and obit They are both buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Boone Co, Iowa. Joseph Fitzgerald bought land from Wm. Calkins September 11, 1865 Woodbridge twp, Hillsdale Co, MI for $900.00. The property connected with David Hatch's home on Montgomery Rd., about four years after the death of his cousin. [David Hatch was married to Joseph's cousin, Eliza Ann Fitzgerald.]  Military: Civil War Co G 2nd Michigan Cavalry Oct. 1861-Aug. 1865 re-enlisting in 1864. Joseph moved to Tama, Iowa with Armina Fitzgerald and her husband, John Saxton. He married when on leave from the Civil War. Joseph was a member of GAR S.S. Dillman Post. From 1884 a member of Iowa Legion of Honor. Occupation: Blacksmith, Farmer, Assessor, Street Commissioner, City Council. Janitor abt. 1893-1904. Religion: United Brethern Church Residence: In 1857, Joseph moved from New York to Michigan. In 1873, he migrated to Gladstone, Iowa, about 1879 to Toledo, Iowa. Fitzgerald Property
Children of Joseph Fitzgerald and Cordelia Saxton are:

i. Wells Eaton4 Fitzgerald b. Boone Co, Iowa. Residence: 1904 Buckingham, Iowa
2. ii. Ebert Vernon Fitzgerald b. Boone Co, Iowa.

2. Ebert Vernon4 Fitzgerald (Joseph3, William W2, Edward1) He married Alta Lulu Williams May 02, 1891 in Tama, Tama Co, Iowa. Family Pictures She was born Apr 26, 1872, and died May 19, 1950.
   Children of Ebert Fitzgerald and Alta Williams are:

i. Alta Gazelle5 Fitzgerald, b. Jan 30, 1893.
ii.  Herbert Vernon Fitzgerald, b. Sep 05, 1898, Rhodes, Marshall Co, Iowa.
3. iii. Errol Vivian Fitzgerald, b. Nov 04, 1902, Rhodes, Marshall Co, Iowa; d. 1979.
iv. Rollin William Fitzgerald, b. Sep 01, 1906.
v. Lelia Lucile Fitzgerald, b. Apr 16, 1909, Rhodes, Marshall Co, Iowa; d. Oct 23, 1915. She died at 11:50 A.M. of acute nephritis, was sick 6 weeks 1 day at age 6yrs, 6mos, 8days.
vi. Helen Ilona Fitzgerald, b. Mar 12, 1912, Iowa City, Johnson Co, Iowa; d. Aft. 1999. Residence: 1999, Des Moines, Iowa
vii. Frances Veryl Fitzgerald, b. Jun 29, 1914, Boone, Boone Co, Iowa.

3. Errol Vivian5 Fitzgerald (Ebert Vernon4, Joseph3, William W2, Edward1) was born Nov 04, 1902 in Rhodes, Marshall Co, Iowa, and died 1979.
Child of Errol Vivian Fitzgerald is:

4. i. Jeanette6 Fitzgerald, b. Mar 27, 1925.

4. Jeanette6 Fitzgerald (Errol Vivian5, Ebert Vernon4, Joseph3, William W2, Edward1) was born Mar 27, 1925. She married Burton Lamar Rosedahl Aug 30, 1943. He was born Nov 05, 1921, and died Aug 1997. Residence: 1999, MN
Children of Jeanette Fitzgerald and Burton Rosedahl are:

5. i. Linda Lucile7 Rosedahl, b. Mar 19, 1944, Seely twp, Faribault Co, MN.
6. ii. Tom Burton Rosedahl, b. May 19, 1945, Seely twp, Faribault Co, MN.
7. iii. Carol Ann Rosedahl, b. May 01, 1946, Albert Lea, Freeborn Co, MN.
iv. Pamela Jeanette Rosedahl, b. Apr 03, 1951, Blue Earth, Faribault Co, MN.

   "Early Monday morning Jan. 27th, the announcement was made that Joseph Fitzgerald, one of Toledo's most beloved citizens, was dead. As he had only been ill a few days the news of his demise caused profound surprise and sadness throughout the community.
   "Mr. Fitzgerald was born in Alleghany county, New York, June 30, 1841, and at the time of his death was aged 62 years, 6 months, and 25 days. When a boy of 16 he removed with his parents to Michigan where he grew to manhood. In 1861, at the breaking out of the Civil War, when only a little past twenty years of age, he enlisted in the service of his country, becoming a member of Company G of the Second Michigan Cavalry, one of the most distinguished cavalry regiments of the Union army. His term of enlistment was for three years or during the war. At the expiration of this term of service he re-enlisted in 1864 and remained valiantly serving his country with his regiment till the close of the war in the summer of 1865. Thus he spent four years of his early manhood as a soldier in defense of his country, flag and honor. During his army life he was courageous and faithful and thoroughly patriotic: with no motive but duty to his country and his God, displaying those noble qualities which ever since have so marked his life.
   "May 8th, 1864, when on a leave of absence from the army, Mr. Fitzgerald was united in marriage with Miss Cordelia M. Saxton, of Cambria, Hillsdale county, Mich., who survivies him, and who now mourns the loss of a faithful and affectionate husband who was her cherished companion and support for almost forty years. To them were born two sons, Wells Eaton, of Buckingham, Iowa, and E. Vernon, of Rhoades, Iowa, who have left to them a legacy of incomparable worth,the memory of a father with a pure character and a clean life.
   "It was not long after the Civil War till Mr. Fitzgerald, in harmony with the noble instincts of his nature, enlisted as a soldier in the service of Jesus Christ, since which time he has fought under his banner with as much heroism and devotion as ever characterised him as a soldier for his country. After taking upon him the vows of Christian living he and his wife identified themselves with the United Brethern Church. On their removal to Iowa in 1873 they located near what is now Gladstone, this county, and there in the winter of 1875-6, they were received into the church of their early choice. For the past twenty-five years Mr. Fitzgerald has resided in Toledo being a loyal and useful member of the United Brethern Church here. Whether as a private member or as a church officer he was always faithful and exemplary, showing a sincerity and a constancy in his Christian life which have commanded not only general esteem but universal affection.
   "Mr. Fitzgerld since residing in Toledo has held different public offices as assessor, street commissioner, member of the city council etc , and has always discharged his duties with conscientious faithfulness. For the past ten and a half years he has been the diligent and courteous janitor of our public schools, being a brother and fellow worker of the superintendent and teachers and a companion and friend of the pupils. As the custodian of the school buildings for three years he was not only liked, he was loved, both as a man and as a public servant.
   "For many years Mr. Fitzgerald has been a prominent and active member of the Grand Army of the Republic, to whose interest he was ardently devoted. At different times he has held various offices of the order, and at the time of his death he was the officer of the day in S.S. Dillman Post. Since 1884 he also held membership in the Iowa Legion of Honor. In all his relations with his fellows as a citizen, soldier, churchman his personal worth and unquestioned integrity have been widely recognized. As a true husband and as a tender and affectionate father his memory will have enduring worth and fragrance. How fitting in his case are the words of the Master whom he loved and served so long and so devotenly, 'Well done, the good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.'
     "The funeral was held last Wednesday afternoon in the United Brethern church, the services being conducted by the pastor, Dr. Drury. The attendance was large and the expression of sorrow at the loss of so valued a citizen and friend, and of sympathy with the bereaved wife and sons and their families, were most earnest and cordial. The music was furnished by the church choir, the hymns being especially appropriate to the life and character of the deceased.
     "The pall bearers were comrades of the G.A.R.: J.M. Gran, T. R. Irons, J.B. Young, R. Mason, A. A. Jones, J. G. Bull, F. M. Nichols.
     "The interment was in a beautiful lot in Woodlawn Cemetery.
     "The floral tributes by the Church, the public school, the Relief Corps and individuals were profuse and beautiful, signalle emblematic of the fragrance of the life of the deceased."

From Records Of: Tama County Museum
Tama County Historical Society And Tracers Genealogical Society
200 North Broadway
Toledo, Iowa 52342

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