John Fitzgerald (abt. 1740 - 1810)

Born about 1740 in County Clare, Ireland

Husband of Rosanna (Wentz) Fitzgerald — married 21 Aug 1779 in Germantown township, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Descendants

Died 18 Apr 1810 at about age 70 in Worcester, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Genealogical Research Databases, database online, (http://www.dar.org/ : accessed 10/14/2017), "Record of John Fitzgerald", Ancestor # A040176.

John Fitzgerald was born in Ireland.

John Fitzgerald was born about 1752 and may have been from Ireland.

PVT 4/C 1ST BATT

Source: The Statues at Large of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg PA, 1911 LAWS PASSED SESSION 1832-1833 95. An act for the relief of the heirs of JOHN FITZGERALD, a soldier of the revolutionary war,

The State Treasurer is hereby authorized to pay JACOB DRUMHELLER, in trust for the heirs and legal representatives of John Fitzgerald, two hundred dollars, as compensation for a tract of donation land to which John Fitzgerald became entitled by his revolutionary services. 24 Mar 1832.

John Fitzgerald served as a private with the Third Pennsylvania Continental Line. A certificate was issued on October 23, 1784, for John Fitzgerald and signed by him indicating receipt of a Gratuity. This Gratuity was allowed to the non-commissioned officers and privates who served to the end of the war. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

John Fitzgerald married Rosanna Wentz on August 09, 1779, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Their marriage contract reads as follows: "In the year of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, 1779, I John Fitzgerald and Rosanna Wentz have entered the state of Holy Matrimony, on August 9. May God give us His blessing in all our activities." ^[5]

John died on April 1, 1810, in Worcester, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA. ^{[6] [7]} His will was written on November 23, 1809, and executed on April 18, 1810, after his death on April 1st in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA. ^{[8] [9] [10]}

Residence

1779 Worcester, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA. ^[11]

1780 Worcester, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA. ^[12]

1782 Worcester, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA. ^[13]

1783 Worcester, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA. ^[14]

1790 Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA. ^[15]

1800 Worcester, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA. ^[16]

Marriage: 21 Aug 1779 - Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Spouse: Rosina Wentz

• Fact: Burial Saint John Episcopal Church Cemetery, Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. ^{[17] [18]}

Note

Note: Revolutionary War/Providence Patriots ^[19]

Marriage

Husband: John Fitzgerald

Wife: Rosanna Wentz

Child: Peter Fitzgerald

Relationship to Father: Natural

Relationship to Mother: Natural

Child: Elizabeth Fitzgerald

Relationship to Father: Natural

Relationship to Mother: Natural

Child: Matthias Fitzgerald

Relationship to Father: Natural

Relationship to Mother: Natural

Child: Barbara Fitzgerald

Relationship to Father: Natural

Relationship to Mother: Natural

Child: John Fitzgerald

Relationship to Father: Natural

Relationship to Mother: Natural

Child: James Fitzgerald

Relationship to Father: Natural

Relationship to Mother: Natural

Child: Sofia Fitzgerald

Relationship to Father: Natural

Relationship to Mother: Natural

Place: Germantown township, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Marriage:

Date: 21 AUG 1779

Place: Philadelphia^[20]

Sources

1. ↑ Payment of Gratuity to John Fitzgerald. 3rd PA Regiment. Final Settlement (Pierce's Certificates), Receipt Book B, p 207. Cert of Public Dept: 72092. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Bureau of Archives and History. https://gencat.eloquent-systems.com/pennsylvania-state-archives/permalink.html?key=coll2523
2. ↑ Compiled Service Records of Soldiers Who Served in the American Army During the Revolutionary War 1894-1912 Note: https://www.fold3.com/image/21382229?terms=war,pennsylvania,us,revolutionary,john,fitzgerald&xid=1945 File
3. ↑ U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 2011 Provo, UT, USA Record Collection 2204
4. ↑ Source: S-1795213699 Repository: #R-1798980071 Title: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970 Author: Ancestry.com Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.Original data - Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970. Louisville, Kentucky: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Microfilm, 508 rolls Note: APID: 1,2204::0
5. ↑ "Wentz: a record of some descendants of Peter Wentz, the immigrant" by Helen Wentz and Bertha Earnhardt. Copyright 1939. Family Tree digital library. Contract of Peter Fitzgerald and Rosanna Wentz. p 79. http://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/45342 Marriage
6. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/144341738/john-fitzgerald: accessed 01 November 2022), memorial page for John Fitzgerald Sr. (30 Jun 1756–1 Apr 1810), Find a Grave Memorial ID 144341738, citing Wentz United Church of Christ Cemetery, Worcester Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Kathleen Delp (contributor 49874421).
7. ↑ Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1.
8. ↑ Wills, 1784-1907; Index, 1784-1942; Author: Montgomery County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Montgomery, Pennsylvania Ancestry Record 8802 #1947009
9. ↑ "Abstracts of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Wills and Administrations 1784-1823" by Ellwood Roberts: FITZGERALD, JOHN. Worcester. Nov 23, 1809. April 18, 1810, 3.206
10. ↑ "Advertisements and Notices of Interest" From Norristown Pennsylvania Newspapers 1799-1821, Compiled by Judith A. H. Meier April 25, 1810: Died ....In Worcester, a few days ago of a lingering illness, JOHN FITZGERALD.
11. ↑ Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 333 Ancestry Record 2497 #1608843
12. ↑ Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 334 Ancestry Record 2497 #1961944
13. ↑ Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 335 Ancestry Record 2497 #1112798
14. ↑ Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 336 Ancestry Record 2497 #1806529
15. ↑ 1790 United States Census. Census Place: Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 8; Image: 16; Family History Library Film: 0568149 Ancestry Record 5058 #325837
16. ↑ 1800 United States Census. Census Place: Worcester, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 41; Page: 113; Image: 119; Family History Library Film: 363344 Ancestry Record 7590 #436549
17. ↑ Find a Grave: Memorial #173438014.
18. ↑ John Fitzgerald (1740 - 1810) on Find A Grave: Memorial #173438014 Retrieved 13 October 2017. also his, (1750-1810) Find a Grave memorial #55015676.
19. ↑ Repository: R-1798980071 Name: Ancestry.com Address: http://www.Ancestry.com Note:
20. ↑ Source: #S-2122389801 Data: Text: Ancestry.com. One World Tree (sm) [database online]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc.

Acknowledgments

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