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American businessman and politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Wesley Fitzgerald (October 22, 1850 – February 3, 1908) was an American businessman and politician.
John Wesley Fitzgerald | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
In office 1895–1896 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Montpelier, Vermont | October 22, 1850
Died | February 3, 1908 57) Grand Ledge, Michigan | (aged
Political party | Republican |
Children | Frank D. Fitzgerald |
Occupation | Businessman, politician |
Born in Montpelier, Vermont, he lived in Lyons, New York after his parents died. He went to Sodus Academy in Sodus, New York and was certified a school teacher. He settled in Grand Ledge, Michigan, where he taught school, worked on a farm, and in a hardware store. He helped organized the Grand Ledge Sewer Pipe Company and a chair factory. He served in the Michigan House of Representatives in 1895-1896 as a Republican. He also served on the Grand Ledge School Board and was postmaster there.[1] He died in Grand Ledge on February 3, 1908.[2]
His son was Frank D. Fitzgerald who served as Governor of Michigan. His grandson was John Warner Fitzgerald who served on the Michigan Supreme Court; his great-grandson was Frank M. Fitzgerald who also served in the Michigan House of Representatives;[3] his great-great-grandson and namesake is John Wesley Fitzgerald, a State Representative in the 102nd Michigan Legislature.[4]
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