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From left to right, sitting: Kathryn Florence Fitzpatrick, Patrick
Fitzpatrick, Margaret Anna Fitzpatrick Holmes, Anna Bergin Fitzpatrick, James Daniel Fitzpatrick, Helen Rose Fitzpatrick.

From left to right, standing: Elizabeth M Fitzpatrick, Joseph Arthur Fitzpatrick, Thomas Francis Fitzpatrick

More pictures of Anna and Patrick's children are in the photo album.

Patrick Fitzpatrick, born 17 March 1841**  in ?? Queen's County (Laois) Ireland; died 08 April 1914 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI. 

**The year of his birth is in question. His death certificate indicates that he was born in 1841. However, the 1880 and 1900 Muskegon Co. census records indicate he was born around 1847-1848.

He married Anna Bergin August 18, 1873 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Troy, N Y. Copy of marriage record:

Original Latin register       Translated certificate:
           

Two of Patrick's brothers lived in New York.  James Fitzpatrick (of Buffalo, NY)  and Daniel Fitzpatrick (of Troy, NY). His sister, Katherine Fitzpatrick, lived in Ireland.   Their parents were Daniel Fitzpatrick and Margaret Mara  of Errill, County Laois, Ireland.

Anna Bergin, born 08 March 1852 in Ballybrophy, Queen's County, (Laois) Ireland; died 13 January 1914 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI. She is the daughter of James Bergin and the half-sister of Patrick Bergin (who married Patrick Fitzpatrick's sister, Katherine Fitzpatrick). Anna came to the U.S. through New York City on August 13, 1873 on a ship called the "City of London." The ship originated in Liverpool and then picked up more
passengers in Queenstown, Ireland.

Patrick's brother Daniel is also believed to be on this ship. According to the 1900 Muskegon Co. census, Patrick says he immigrated in 1869. However, there is also a "Pat Fitzpatrick age 26" on this ship's list; perhaps Patrick returned to Ireland to bring Anna Bergin and Daniel Fitzpatrick back with him. A copy of the passenger list follows:

Page 1:                       Page with Daniel, Anna, and "Pat" listed:
      
(Note: I don't have the page numbers but there were 4 pages in this ship's manifest. Source: National Archives, Microcopy No. 237, Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving At New York 1820-1897 Roll 380, August 8-25 1873)

Children of Patrick Fitzpatrick and Anna Bergin are:

i.Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, born July 19, 1874 in Grand Rapids, MI; died 11 April 1966 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI.

ii. James Daniel Fitzpatrick, born 03 June 1877 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI; died 24 October 1923 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI ; married  Clarice Dawby   Abt. 1907 in Muskegon, MI.

iii. Margaret Anna Fitzpatrick, born 05 May 1879 in Muskegon, Muskegon, Co., MI (Sponsors John Dillon and Rose Frances McGurk); died 19 January 1947 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI, Buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., MI. She married Joseph Wesley Holmes October 20, 1903 
in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI. He was the son of Daniel Wain Holmes and Eliza Jane Rudolph.

iv. Joseph Arthur Fitzpatrick, born 24 August 1881 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI; died June 11, 1932 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI  Buried St. Mary's Cemetery; married Sophia M. Madison October 3, 1903 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI . (See a picture of Joe and Sophie's children.)

v. Katherine Kathryn Fitzpatrick, born 28 September 1883. Died 19 May 1966 in Vero Beach, Indian River Co. Florida

vi. Mary Agnes Fitzpatrick, born 20 November 1885 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI; died 15 December 1887 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI.

vii.Thomas Francis Fitzpatrick, born October 22, 1888 in Muskegon, MI.; died 1970; married Mary Navy George October 17, 1911 in Muskegon, MI.

viii. Helen Rose Fitzpatrick, born 13 July 1891 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co., MI; died July 1970 ; married Roy Edward DeMars June 22, 1914 in Muskegon, MI.

Notes for Patrick Fitzpatrick:

About 1963 Barbara Cole Holmes, wife of Joseph W. Holmes had a conversation with Elizabeth Fitzpatrick about her parents. She said:

"Patrick Fitzpatrick and Anne Bergin knew each other in Queen's County, Ireland. Patrick immigrated to America and when he had enough money he sent for Anne. Anne's parents had died when she was young and she lived with relatives. Anne was born in Ballybrophy in Queen's County. After Anne arrived in New York the two were married in Poughkeepsie, NY  and then they later moved to Kalamazoo and Muskegon, MI. Patrick immigrated with two brothers James and John. John returned to Ireland and James lived in New York."

Obit "Muskegon, MI April, 1914

Mr. Patrick Fitzpatrick, died at Mercy Hospital yesterday afternoon after a brief illness, aged 73 years. Patrick Fitzpatrick was born in [1841]. His early home was in New York City where he was married to Miss Anna Bergin. His wife died in this city about three months ago. He has been a resident of Muskegon for the past 40 years. Mr. Fitzpatrick was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church and of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He is survived by four daughters; Miss Elizabeth Fitzpatrick of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. J.W.Holmes, of Durand, Michigan and the Misses Katherine and Helen Fitzpatrick at home; three sons, James, Joseph and Thomas of this city, two brothers, James Fitzpatrick of Buffalo, NY who is now in Muskegon and John Fitzpatrick of Ireland, and one sister Mrs. Elizabeth Bergin of Ireland. Friends have been asked to omit flowers."

(Note: "Mrs. Elizabeth Bergin" was incorrect. His sister's name was Mrs. Katherine Bergin.)

Notes for Anne Bergin:

Obit

Mrs. Patrick Fitzpatrick, died at her home, 249 W. Muskegon Avenue, yesterday afternoon at about 2 o'clock after an illness of one year, aged 62 years. Mrs. Fitzpatrick was born in Barlyboghy, [Ballybrophy] Queen's County, Ireland, and came to the United States in 1873 locating in New York. She moved to Muskegon in 1875. Mrs. Fitzpatrick was a member of the Married Ladies' Sociality, St. Mary's Catholic Church and of the Ladies Auxilliary of the A.O.H. Besides her husband she leaves four daughters; Mrs. J.W. Holmes of Durand, Michigan, Miss Elizabeth Fitzpatrick of Cleveland, Ohio, Miss Catherine Fitzpatrick also of Cleveland and Miss Helen Fitzpatrick at home; and three sons; James, Joseph, and Thomas all of this city. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock Friday morning at St. Mary's Church.

Their house at W. 249 Muskegon Ave. in Muskegon, Michigan.

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(Original is in the possession of Sharon Linnenkohl.)

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