George Alfred Fitzgerald (abt. 1861 - 1940)

Born about 2 Nov 1861 in Washington County, Tennessee, United States

Died 25 Oct 1940 at about age 78 in Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, United States

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Biography

George Fitzgerald is a part of US Black heritage.

George was born November 2, 1861, in Washington County. He was the son of Joseph Fitzgerald and Mary Ford.^[1]

George was the eldest child of Joseph and Mary. He would remain on the family farm until his marriage.^{[2] [3]}

In 1900 George was married to Emma, who he had married in 1896. They were living on 2nd Avenue in Johnson City and George was employed as a farmer. His widowed father Joseph (55), who was a miller, and his younger brother, John (11), were living with them.^[4]

In 1910, George was employed as an undertaker. The couple was living on Myrtle Avenue in Johnson City. They had no children of their own, but living with them was Lileta Fowler, age 16, who was described as their ward.^[5]

George and Emma remained in the home on Myrtle Avenue and in 1920 George was employed as a taxi driver. Living with them was a 4-year-old cousin, Golden Holmes.^[6] They remained in the home in 1930.^[7]

In 1940 George was widowed and remained in the home he owned on Myrtle Avenue.^[8]

Later in 1940, George would die in Appalachian Hospital in Johnson City. He died on October 25, 1940 at the age of 78. The death certificate indicates he was married to Mrs Margaret Bailey Fitzgerald of Myrtle Street who was also the Informant.^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Death Record: "Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1965"
   Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 10
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 2376 #948896 (accessed 22 October 2021)
   Name: George Alfred Fitzgerald; Gender: Male; Race: Colored (Black); Age: 78; Birth Date: 2 Nov 1861; Birth Place: Washington, USA; Death Date: 25 Oct 1940; Death Place: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA; Father: Joe Fitzgerald; Mother: Mary Ford; Certificate Number: 24358.
2. ↑ 1870 Census: "1870 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1870; Census Place: District 4, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1568; Page: 205A
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 7163 #4963982 (accessed 22 October 2021)
   Geo A Fitzgerald, At Home, in District 4, Washington, Tennessee. Born in Tennessee.
3. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1880; Census Place: District 4, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 1284; Page: 472B; Enumeration District: 030
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 6742 #41889162 (accessed 22 October 2021)
   George A Fitzgerald (17), single son, Work On Farm, in household of Joseph Fitzgerald 50 (Self) in District 4, Washington, Tennessee, USA. Born in Tennessee.
4. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0150; FHL microfilm: 1241604
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 7602 #61380682 (accessed 22 October 2021)
   George Fitzgerald (37), married, Farmer, head of household in Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee. Born in Tennessee, USA.
5. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1910; Census Place: Johnson Ward 4, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1524; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0199; FHL microfilm: 1375537
   Ancestry ca Record 7884 #27574896 (accessed 22 October 2021)
   George Fitzgerald, married, Undertaker, head of household in Johnson Ward 4, Washington, Tennessee, USA. Born in Tennessee.
6. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1920; Census Place: Johnson City Ward 2, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1770; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 209
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 6061 #36404123 (accessed 22 October 2021)
   George Fitzgerald (54), married, Driver, head of household in Johnson City Ward 2, Washington, Tennessee. Born in Tennessee.
7. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1930; Census Place: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2342017
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 6224 #66037097 (accessed 22 October 2021)
   Emma Fitzgerald, wife, in household of George Fitzgerald (56) in Myrtle Avenue, Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA. Born in Tennessee.
8. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1940; Census Place: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03944; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 90-22
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry ca Record 2442 #38703342 (accessed 22 October 2021)
   George A Fitzgerald (72), widowed head of household in Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee. Born in Tennessee.