Fitzgerald, Thomas, 1796-1855
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Born in Germantown, N.Y., Apr. 10,1796. Lost an arm in War of 1812. Married Mary Baldwin in 1818; moved to Indiana where he taught school; studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1821. Was a member of the Indiana Legislature. In 1832 was appointed lighthouse keeper at St. Joseph. He was clerk of Berrien Co., 1834; bank commissioner, 1837; Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor; appointed U.S. senator in 1848 to fill vacancy caused by resignation of Cass. Died in Niles, Mar. 25,1855. (from Mich. Biogs.) (blue index cards)
From the description of Thomas Fitzgerald papers, 1836-1849 (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 430334233
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- Abolitionists
- Banks and banking
- Lawyers
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- United States (as recorded)
- Michigan--Saint Joseph (as recorded)
- Michigan (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
