During the potato famine in 1858, Bridget Fitzpatrick and her three sons Patrick, Dennis and James L. emmigrated from Ireland to America. They settled in Clayton County, Iowa
The only record we have of Bridget's husband is that he was born 1805 in County Cork, Ireland. We do not know his given name nor if he came to America with Bridget and their three sons. He was not listed in the 1870 Census.
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September 7, 2013 ~ ~
Is noted that 'Mathew' is listed as father on their eldest son, Patrick's death certificate.
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Born: 1803
Died: 1893
Bridget Fitzpatrick, mother of James Fitzpatrick, died at the home of her son, James Leo, Thursday morning at 4 o'clock.
The deceased was born in the county of Clare, Ireland, and was about 90 years of age.
She lived in Clayton County for several years but for the last 10 years has resided in Sioux County with her son, James Leo Fitzpatrick.
Rock Valley Register
Rock Valley, Sioux County, Iowa
November 3, 1893
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During the potato famine in 1858, Bridget Fitzpatrick and her three sons Patrick, Dennis and James L. emmigrated from Ireland to America. They settled in Clayton County, Iowa
The only record we have of Bridget's husband is that he was born 1805 in County Cork, Ireland. We do not know his given name nor if he came to America with Bridget and their three sons. He was not listed in the 1870 Census.
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September 7, 2013 ~ ~
Is noted that 'Mathew' is listed as father on their eldest son, Patrick's death certificate.
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Born: 1803
Died: 1893
Bridget Fitzpatrick, mother of James Fitzpatrick, died at the home of her son, James Leo, Thursday morning at 4 o'clock.
The deceased was born in the county of Clare, Ireland, and was about 90 years of age.
She lived in Clayton County for several years but for the last 10 years has resided in Sioux County with her son, James Leo Fitzpatrick.
Rock Valley Register
Rock Valley, Sioux County, Iowa
November 3, 1893
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