Dr. William Fitzgerald (1853-1927)
The following is from a biography of Dr. William Fitzgerald which was sent to Amy Lynne Hanson Stewart by Gerald Peters in Nov. 1995. This biography was written by a fellow physician named F.G. Ladd. It is not known in what publication it appeared: His parents moved to Davenport, Iowa when he was a child. He received his education in Davenport schools, later he became a teacher and taught school in that vicinity, during which time he was preparing himself for a medical career. He entered the State University of Iowa, receiving his medical degree in March 1876. He began practice in De Witt, Iowa, later moving to Grand Mound, Iowa, where he continued to practice until 1890 when he moved to Cedar Rapids, where he was constantly in practice until his death, July 24, 1927; except four years when he was assistant postmaster in Cedar Rapids. Dr. Fitzgerald wa a faithful member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, also Knights of Columbus and a member of the Linn County Medical Society. He was a member of different Fraternal Organizations and at one time a director of the Modern Brotherhood of America. He had a great pride in his family and his oldest son William G. Fitzgerald became a priest, who sang the Requiem Mass at the funeral of his beloved Father. Dr. Fitzgerald was a scholarly man and a great reader. He was a kind friendly man who had high regard for all his friends. He was a great lover of children and very kind to the poor. No storm was too bad, or night too dark but that he would administer to the sick. No one ever applied to Dr. Fitzgerald for relief and was refused if in his power to grant it. As I recall the many pleasant years of professional association with him, I am more impressed with his sincerity, kindly smile and outstanding character.
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