Richard Fitzgerald (Minnesota politician)

Richard Patrick Fitzgerald (September 14, 1829 – November 20, 1892) was an American politician, farmer, and businessman who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1875 to 1876, representing the 5th legislative district of Minnesota in the 17th Minnesota Legislature.[1]

Richard Fitzgerald
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 5th district
In office
January 5, 1875 – January 3, 1876
Personal details
Born
Richard Patrick Fitzgerald

(1829-09-14)September 14, 1829
County Tipperary, Ireland
DiedNovember 20, 1892(1892-11-20) (aged 63)
Cause of deathConcussion
Resting placeSaint Aidan Catholic Cemetery, Bath Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
RelativesTom J. Shea (great-great nephew)
Residence(s)Albert Lea, Minnesota, U.S.
ProfessionPolitician, farmer, businessman

Early life

Fitzgerald was born in County Tipperary in Ireland on September 14, 1829. He emigrated to the United States, settling in Minnesota in 1857.

Career

Fitzgerald served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1875 to 1876, representing the 5th legislative district of Minnesota in the 17th Minnesota Legislature.

During his time in office, Fitzgerald served on the following committees.

  • Rules and Joint Rules
  • Towns and Counties

Fitzgerald's time in office began on January 5, 1875 and concluded on January 3, 1876. His district included representation for Freeborn County.

Outside of the Minnesota Legislature, Fitzgerald was a farmer. He was also involved with the banking business.

Personal life and death

Fitzgerald was married. He resided in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Fitzgerald was driving to his home in Albert Lea when he was thrown from his horse-drawn wagon and suffered a fatal head concussion. Fitzgerald died at the age of 63 on November 20, 1892. He was buried in Saint Aidan Catholic Cemetery, located in Bath Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota.[2]

Fitzgerald's great-great nephew Tom J. Shea also served in the Minnesota Legislature.[3]

References
  1. "Fitzgerald, Richard". Minnesota Legislature. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
  2. "Killed In A Runaway". Freeborn County Standard. February 23, 1892.
  3. "Shea, Tom J." Minnesota Legislature. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
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