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Hello and welcome. The focus here is on the family of Kathleen Moonan Fitzgerald and William 'Billy' Fitzgerald.

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‘Our Fitzgerald Family History’ blog is an experiment launched by cousins Rick, Megan, and Brigid - with Katie keeping an eye on us (Jan.2023). Our goal is to celebrate and share information about the Fitzgeralds of 622 Eighth Ave. SW, Rochester, MN.

Everyone in the extended family is free to read and comment - and to share the link with family. If you would like to post to ‘Our Fitzgerald Family History’, get in touch. Contact Rick Terrien - rick.terrien (at) gmail.com

Celebrating the history and legacy of our Kathleen Moonan Fitzgerald and William 'Billy' Fitzgerald. Welcome!

WILLIAM FITZGERALD BIOGRAPHY - Link to front page article on the passing of William Fitzgerald in the Rochester (MN) Post-Bulletin. September 7, 1939.

Photograph of Kathleen Moonan Fitzgerald and the Fitzgerald children at 622 Eighth Avenue SW. Click to enlarge:

Left to right: John Moonan Fitzgerald. Sheila Mary Fitzgerald. Rosemary Fitzgerald. Kathleen Rosemary Moonan Fitzgerald. Kathleen Maura Fitzgerald. Patrick WIlliam Fitzgerald. Michael Fitzgerald.

Fitzgerald family history map. Click to enlarge