FITZPATRICK, Louisa Belle (McGregor)
Date of death: 12 Jul 1898 – Smith’s Valley, Johnson County, Indiana
The Franklin Democrat, Friday, July 15, 1898,
Volume XXXIX Number 1, page 1 column 3
LOCAL and PERSONAL.
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Mrs. Bell Fitzpatrick died at her home in Smith’s Valley Monday night.
The Franklin Democrat, Friday, July 15, 1898,
Volume XXXIX Number 1, page 2 column 5
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GREENWOOD.
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About 33 years ago the mother of Mrs. John [sic Jud] Fitzpatrick died here, leaving the latter motherless, aged about 7 weeks.
Mrs. Jud Fitzpatrick, aged 33 years, died last Tuesday morning at her home near Salem. Funeral and burial here Thursday morning.
The Franklin Democrat, Friday, July 22, 1898,
Volume XXXIX Number 2, page 2 column 3
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OBITUARY.
Louisa Belle Fitzpatrick, wife of Judson Fitzpatrick, was born in Greenwood, Sept. 27, 1864, and died at their home near Salem, Tuesday morning, July 12, 1898, at 5 o’clock.
Deceased was a daughter of Moses and Louisa A. McGregor, and was left an orphan in early life, her mother dying when she was but seven weeks old. She was married to Judson Fitzpatrick March 9, 1890. To this union three children were born, of which but one (Byron) survives. She united with the Christian church of Greenwood under the ministry of Rev. W. R. Couch, and was a true Christian mother, therefore ready and willing to go at the Master’s call.
As above stated Belle was early left a motherless babe and Grandmother and Uncle Joe Peggs opened their hearts and home and tenderly and properly reared her to womanhood. Now, that at the age of 81 and 91 respectively they are called to give up their grandbaby, there is the pathetic in the giving.
Belle was ever kind and almost daily since her marriage has visited Grandpa and Grandma Peggs in their present and her childhood home. Her husband with a full heart and weeping eyes can only testify that Belle was a good and true wife. The child left motherless will soon fully realize what death has taken from him. The writer well remembers Belle as a sweet flaxen-haired, blue-eyed girl in old Salem’s circle. Uncle Joe and Aunt Mary have no regrets as to their years of toil and self-denial and it is hoped that some sweet day they with Belle and other loved ones, may enjoy heaven. A good wife, indulgent mother, true friend and neighbor has left our circle, doubtless for the realms of eternal bliss.
D. W.
Link to Louisa Belle (McGregor) Fitzpatrick’s grave
Submitted by Mark McCrady, Cathea Curry and Lois Johnson