Richard Fitzgerald (Minnesota politician)

American politician (1829–1892)

Richard Fitzgerald

Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 5th district
In office
January 5, 1875 – January 3, 1876
Personal details
Born|

Richard Patrick Fitzgerald

(1829-09-14)September 14, 1829
County Tipperary, Ireland
Died| November 20, 1892(1892-11-20) (aged 63)
Cause of death| Concussion
Resting place| Saint Aidan Catholic Cemetery, Bath Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota, U.S.
Nationality| American
Relatives| Tom J. Shea (great-great nephew)
Residence(s)| Albert Lea, Minnesota, U.S.
Profession| Politician, farmer, businessman

Richard Patrick Fitzgerald (September 14, 1829 – November 20, 1892) was an American politician, farmer, and businessman who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1875 to 1876, representing the 5th legislative district of Minnesota in the 17th Minnesota Legislature.[1]

## Early life[edit]

Fitzgerald was born in County Tipperary in Ireland on September 14, 1829. He emigrated to the United States, settling in Minnesota in 1857.

## Career[edit]

Fitzgerald served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1875 to 1876, representing the 5th legislative district of Minnesota in the 17th Minnesota Legislature.

During his time in office, Fitzgerald served on the following committees.

* Rules and Joint Rules
* Towns and Counties

Fitzgerald's time in office began on January 5, 1875 and concluded on January 3, 1876. His district included representation for Freeborn County.

Outside of the Minnesota Legislature, Fitzgerald was a farmer. He was also involved with the banking business.

## Personal life and death[edit]

Fitzgerald was married. He resided in Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Fitzgerald was driving to his home in Albert Lea when he was thrown from his horse-drawn wagon and suffered a fatal head concussion. Fitzgerald died at the age of 63 on November 20, 1892. He was buried in Saint Aidan Catholic Cemetery, located in Bath Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota.[2]

Fitzgerald's great-great nephew Tom J. Shea also served in the Minnesota Legislature.[3]

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Fitzgerald, Richard". Minnesota Legislature. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
2. ^ "Killed In A Runaway". Freeborn County Standard. February 23, 1892.
3. ^ "Shea, Tom J." Minnesota Legislature. Retrieved August 3, 2023.

## External links[edit]

* Official page at the Minnesota Legislature
* Richard Fitzgerald at The Political Graveyard

Offices and distinctions

| Minnesota House of Representatives

Preceded by

|  Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 5th district
1875–1876  | Succeeded by

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