Fitzsimons, Ann
Death
1889-02-27
(aged 87 years)
Min Pt Township, Wisconsin
Birth
1802
Obituary
Mrs. Ann Fitzsimons. At her home in the town of Mineral Point, on Wednesday afternoon, February 27th, Mrs. Ann Fitzsimons; aged 84 years. The deceased was relict of Richard Fitzsimons who was known to the older residents of this section, and who was buried in this city in 1852. She was the mother of Thomas, Richard, Edward, Samuel and Matthew Fitzsimons, and Mrs. A. B. Ferris and Mrs. Frank Keegan, all of whom survive her, and with the exception of Thomas were present at her death bed. She was born in county Wicklow, Ireland. The year after her husband's death she settled in the town of Mineral point where she constantly resided until her death. She was a woman of strong, positive Christian character, a faithful and consistent member of the Protestant Episcopal church. The funeral which took place on Sunday afternoon was largely attended. The service was held in Trinity church with sermon by the Rector M. Chase, after which the remains were conveyed to their last resting place beside the grave of her husband in the city cemetery.
Iowa County Democrat, March 8, 1889