Now we go to the great-grandparents.
Richard James Fitzgerald, born 19 Jan 1882 in St Louis. He lived at 2313 Division St. He was baptized at St Bridget of Erin Catholic Church on 1 Feb 1882.
He married Rose Clark on 12 Jun 1902 in Clayton. In 1910, they lived at 2229 Eugenia, right behind present day Union Station. In 1920, they lived at 2221A Madison St. In 1935, when he died, he lived at 2577A Warren. Every place they lived, they rented.
Their children were: David R (Dad’s father), Rose M. and Margaret M.
His occupation was an “edge setter” at a shoe factory. As you know, an edge setter is the person who shapes the edges of heel lifts and shoe soles.
He died 9 Jul 1935. 53 years old. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, Section 025, Lot 677.
I have pictures of all of our great-grandparents, except Richard and Rose. Have to work on that.
Fitzgerald Family History 