This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fitzwater, Ransom, Vance, Hedrick, Brown, Branson, Chilton, Fry Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GdW.2ACIB/2.5 Message Board Post: Maggie is my great grandmother. Her daughter Sophia Fern is my grandmother.

December 8, 2004 Arizona Republic Phoenix, Arizona Gerald "Jerry" Levi Fitzwater, age 79, of Surprise, AZ., passed away December 3, 2004. He was a veteran of WWII, proudly serving his country in the Navy. Jerry loved golfing and enjoyed fishing. He was most content when his home was filled with the laughter and activity of his precious family and friends. He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Marion Fitzwater; their three daughters and husbands; Diane and Chris Travis, Karen and Mike McCullough, Sheri and Steve Nicholls; their six grandchildren, Shawn, Patrick, Tyler, Stephanie, Sara, and Samantha; his sister, Juanita McGarvey and many other loving family members and friends. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Friday, December 10, 2004 at Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel, 13738 W. Camino del Sol, Sun City West, Arizona. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.0 - Release Date: 1/17/05

Does anyone have a photograph of Jacob Portsman Fitzwater born: Jan 13, 1845 in Nicholas County, VA(WV) died: 1916 Nicholas County, WV, married: Nov 22, 1866 to Edna Nichols. or Edna Nichols Fitzwater born Jan 9, 1849 in Winston, Nicholas County, VA(WV) died: 1929 in Belva, Nicholas County, VA. These are my great great grandparents. Jacob's parents are James Sparks Fitzwater and Abigail Props. Edna's parents are William Nichols and Joanna Summers. Any help is appreciated. Thank you. -- Carla Tippie Proudfoot

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GdW.2ACIB/220.1.1 Message Board Post: Eva Lowry Fitzwater was my paternal grandmother. My father was Leslie Lowry, who was born in Dec 1898 in Dadeville, AL. Eva was not married and was very young. My father was raised as Eva's brother, which is noted on the 1910 Census that you reference. Leslie was living with Eva and George in TN on that 1910 Census. I am looking for living relatives of my grandmother. With her having 4 additional children, which would have been my father's half brothers and sisters, I would love to find some of their children so I could learn something about my grandmother. My father died in 1966. If I had known that my grandmother was still living up intil the 1970's, I would have gone to meet her, but again I knew nothing of her or where she was living. I have put together alot of the puzzle but still have alot more to do. Again, my goal is to learn about Eva. If you can help me with this, I would greatly appreciate it. I would dearly love to have a picture of her. Thank you Darlene Lowry Gladney

August 4, 2004 Maryland Gazette Severn, Maryland Funeral services for Michael Allen Fitzwater, 29, of Severn (MD) will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home, 7250 Washington Blvd., Elkridge (MD). Mr. Fitzwater died of a respiratory infection Sunday at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore (MD) after a brief illness. Born 10 Jan 1975 in Baltimore, he graduated from Old Mill High School in 1993. Mr. Fitzwater was attending computer school. He was an avid Ravens fan. Survivors include his parents, Len and Peggy Fitzwater of Severn; one sister, Michelle Hallett of Curtis Bay (MD); and two grandmothers, Wanda Fitzwater of Severn and Petty Bensley of Arbutus (MD). Family and friends may visit from 3 to 5 p.m and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Interment will be in Meadowridge Memorial Park. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.13 - Release Date: 1/16/05

31 December 2004 Sumpter County Times Bushnell, Florida Coldon Fitzwater, 84, Beverly Hills, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, in Hernando. A native of New York, N.Y., Mr. Fitzwater moved here from Queens, N.Y., in 1986, and was a retired supervisor with Bulova Watch Company of New York. He was Protestant. Survivors include his brother, Edwin Fitzwater of New Jersey; and niece, Eileen Abel of Arizona. Fero Funeral Home with Crematory, Beverly Hills. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.6.9 - Release Date: 1/6/05

December 12, 2004 Beatrice Daily Sun Beatrice, Nebraska Dorothy Maxine (Fitzwater) Baker, 81, Wheat Ridge, Colo., died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004. She was born Feb. 7, 1923, in Beatrice, to Isaac and Maggie Fitzwater. She graduated from West High School in Denver, Colo. After raising her six children, she attended nursing school and obtained her nursing degree. She spent her nursing career serving in nursing homes. Her hobbies were sewing, crocheting, gardening and baking. Survivors: brother, Raymond Fitzwater of Loveland, Colo.; children, Carl, Michael, Sandra, David, Carrie, Judy; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her first husband Carl Wade Simmons (1973), and her second husband, Bob Baker. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 11, at Crown Hill Mortuary in Wheat Ridge, Colo. In lieu of flowers any donations should be made in her name to the charity of choice. Any family members or friends wishing to contact her family may write to Judy Lewis, 1404 S. Vaughn Cir., Aurora, CO 80012. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.298 / Virus Database: 265.6.4 - Release Date: 12/22/04

November 2, 2004 The Daily Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma page 11A Ruby J. Holloway, on Oct. 31, 2004, our family gardener joined Jesus to bloom in our Lord's Heaven. Ruby was born on May 23, 1926 to Alonzo and Millie Fitzwater in Seymour, TX. Ruby married Johnny Holloway Dec. 4, 1943. She enjoyed gardening, genealogy, and her loving family. Her parents and five brothers preceded her in death. Ruby leaves behind to celebrate her life, her husband of almost 61 years, Johnny; her children, Linda and John Lee, Johnny Jr. and Carolyn Holloway, Terry and Judy Holloway; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Bill Eisenhour NE Chapel with burial at Arlington Memory Gardens. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.296 / Virus Database: 265.6.0 - Release Date: 12/17/04

November 18, 2004 The Star Press Muncie, Indiana Richard E. Fitzwater 74, Indianapolis, passed away November 18, 2004. He was born January 27, 1930 in Indianapolis to the late Ottis T. and Paula N. Leigeber Fitzwater. Richard attended Purdue University and received a degree in watchmaking from Bradley University in 1952. He was employed by L. S. Ayres, Reis Nichols, Sipe Townsend, Marhdt and Rudy's as a jeweler and watchmaker for 45 years, retiring in 1997. He was a member, and Eucharistic Minister, at the Nativity Catholic Church, was an Eagle Scout & Scout Master and a member of many botanical organizations including American Hostas, Rhododendron, Holly & Magnolia Societies. Services will be held at 12 Noon Saturday November 20, 2004 at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 E. Washington St., with visitation Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Richard is survived by his wife Rosalie Fitzwater, sons Timothy, Richard and Michael Fitzwater; daughters Kathryn Curtis, Joan Fitzwater, Pamela Debelak, Susan Fitzwater and Traci Jones; brother Donald Fitzwater; 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Nativity Catholic Church, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46239, or the Alzheimer's Association, 9135 N. Meridian St., Suite B-4, Indianapolis, IN 46209.

20 August 2004 Palladium-Item Richmond, Indiana WEST MANCHESTER, Ohio -- Ruth P. Fitzwater, age 87, of West Manchester, Ohio, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, at Greenbriar Nursing Center, Eaton, Ohio. She was born Oct. 26, 1916, in St. Paris, Ohio, to the late John and Fannie (Courtright) Phelps. She was a retired music teacher from Sidney city schools and a graduate of Sabina High School and Wilmington College. She was a member of Wares Chapel United Methodist Church and Eastern Star Loyal Chapter, Sabina, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Frances Newcomer; and grandson, Jackson Fitzwater. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Paul E. Fitzwater, whom she married June 30, 1939; son and daughter-in-law, John and Dee Fitzwater, Charlotte, N.C.; daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Gary Parke, Kingwood, Texas, Julie and Eb Preuninger, Asheville, N.C., Jean and Harold Bussell, Columbus, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Andrew Parke, Brian Parke, Elizabeth Parke, Todd Preuninger, Lissa Turner, Jennifer Bussell, Jonathan Fitzwater; and one great-granddaughter, Rebecca Parke. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, at Wares Chapel United Methodist Church, 1060 Foos Road, West Manchester, Ohio, with Rev. Valerie J. Browne officiating. Burial will be in Wares Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at Girton-Schmidt-Boucher Funeral Home, 226 W. Main St., Eaton, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Wares Chapel United Methodist Church, 1060 Foos Road, West Manchester, OH 45382, or Wilmington College of Ohio (College of Music), 251 Ludovic St., Pyle Center Box 1313, Wilmington, OH 45177.

23 Sep 2004 The Advocate Newark, Ohio B. Imogene "Boots" Oyer, 80, of Blain Highway, died unexpectedly at 5:38 p.m. Monday, September 20, 2004, in Adena Regional Medical Center. She was born June 6, 1924, to the late Arthur and Mabel Mowery Fitzwater. On November 27, 1954, she married Lee Oyer, who died October 17, 1983. Surviving are a son, Chris (Sharon) Oyer, with whom she lived; a stepdaughter, Lois Ann (Richard) Winkler, of Clearwater, FL; a stepson, Charles Lee Jr. (Peggy) Oyer, of Chillicothe; grandchildren, Jay (Michelle) Gleich and Vickie (Dale) Hansen, both of Chillicothe, Justin Oyer, of Portsmouth, and Derek and Allison Oyer, both at home; several great-grandchildren, stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren; a sister, Shirley (Gerald) Healea, of Norfork, AR; several nieces and nephews, including special nieces, Diana Ramsey and Sherry Fird, and special friends, Connie Long and Loretta Eldridge. She was predeceased by a son, Gerald Gleich. Imogene was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and retired from Adena Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, September 23, 2004, in Ware Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Little Mound Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Ware's.

17 November 2004 The Washington Post Washington, DC Formerly of Clifton, VA, on Thursday, November 11, 2004 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Wilmington, NC. Beloved husband of Betty Jane Fitzwater; loving father of Lynda Harris; brother of Betty Plumley; grandfather of Lise and Melissa and great-grandfather of Lauren. Funeral services will be held at the Fort Myer Old Post Chapel on Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at 9 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1406 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401. Arrangements by MONEY & KING FUNERAL HOME. This ad appeared in The Washington Post on 11/16/2004.

5 November 2004 The News Journal Wilmington, Delaware Brennie Lee Fitzwater Age 79 died November 3, 2004 at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, PA. Born and reared in Bealington, WV to the late Clifford and Edith Yeager Fitzwater, he had been a resident of Linwood, PA for the past 55 years. Lee was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and the Korean War, where he saw action in the Atlantic and Asiatic Theatres of War. He was a U.S. Navy reservist for 11 years and a life member of VFW Post #6613 in Lenni, PA and the National American Legion. Lee lived in Oxford, PA for a number of years and was a member of the Oxford Fire Company and their marching band. Lee retired from the A&P Tea Co., now know as Superfresh, as a meat cutter. He mainly worked in their DE store after being employed for 29 years. He was also a member of the Linwood United Methodist Church, where he served as treasurer of the Methodist Men for many years. Lee was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was an avid gardener and he loved animals. He is survived by his wife, Ina Fay (Hash) Fitzwater; 2 sons, Dennis Fitzwater of FL and Scott Fitzwater of Wilmington, DE; 1 daughter, Brenda Romasko of Folsom, PA. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; 1 sister, Betty Murphy of MD; 4 nieces; and 4 nephews. There will be visitation from 7-9 pm on Friday, November 5, at the WARD FUNERAL HOME, 1459 Market St, Linwood, PA 19061. Relatives and friends are invited to his funeral service at 10 am on Saturday, November 6, at the funeral home, where family and friends may call from 9-10 am. Burial will be in Lawn Croft Cemetery in Linwood, PA. /[published 11/04/2004]/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fitzwater Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GdW.2ACIB/223 Message Board Post: Recently I was on LDS internet site for genealogy. On it I found info that stated that John Fitzwater, (spouse Charity Humble) was born in 1760, died 1840 and was buried in Washington,Missouri. It did not state who supplied this info,nor did it document it in any way. Anybody know if this info is correct and where it came from?

October 14, 2004 Deseret News Salt Lake City, Utah Arley Alvin Fitzwater 1918 ~ 2004 OPHIR- Arley A. Fitzwater, age 86, passed away Oct 11, 2004 in Tooele, UT with his family by his side. He was born Feb. 17, 1918 in St. John, Washington to Elihu M. Fitzwater and May Poston Fitzwater. He married Stella Holtzman Dec. 1952 in Las Vegas, NV. He loved restoring antique cars and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Arley resided in Ophir for 52 years where everybody came to know and love him as "PARD". He is survived by one daughter, Lalla (Al) Isi of Tooele, UT; two sisters, Goldie (Dick) Tuininga and Nell (Burl) Hamilton of Spokane, WA; brother Cecil Fitzwater of Spark, NV; granddaughters Connie Cordova and Juanita Cox of Grant, AL, Susan Polda of Las Vegas, NV; Tammy (John) Elorriaga of Nampa, ID; Jamie (Mark) Caldwell of Tooele, UT; and Kim (Lee) Gillespie of Stockton, UT; eight great- grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren. Arley was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, daughter Zelma Key, son Stan Holtzman and grandson Terry Isi. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 15, 2004 at Tate Mortuary, Tooele, UT at 11:00 a.m. Viewing will be from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. Published in the Deseret News on 10/14/2004.

October 5, 2004 Seymour Tribune Seymour, Indiana Gregory A. Fitzwater - July 19, 1946 - Oct. 3, 2004 Gregory A. Fitzwater, 58, Seymour, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, at his residence. Mr. Fitzwater was a U.S. Navy veteran and a retired semi driver. He also worked at Aisin U.S.A. and was a member of the American Legion. Born July 19, 1946, at Hamilton, Ohio, he married Margie E. Frische Fitzwater Oct. 1, 1994, and she survives. He also is survived by four children, Matt Fitzwater, Seymour; Megan Henson, Kentucky; Chris Whitson, Cortland; and Missy Piotrowski, Florida; seven grandchildren; a brother, Johnnie Fitzwater, Ohio; and a sister, Brenda Reed, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents. A private graveside service was to take place today at Cortland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family. www.vossfuneralservice.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GdW.2ACIB/222 Message Board Post: Hi, George Martino just took cemetery photos at the Mountain View Cemetery in Elmore County, Idaho and they have been put on at CemPhotos.com http://www.cemphotos.com The surname FITZWATER is included in the listing and is at http://www.cemphotos.com/id/id-mountainview/ Another resource is http://www.genealogybuff.com/data.htm#Fitzwater Hope this helps. Bill

August 25, 2004 Charleston Daily Mail Charleston, West Virginia Elsie M. Friend, 70, of St. Albans passed away Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at her home. She was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Stella Fitzwater; her daughter, Barbara Lacy; her grandson, Robbie Friend; and her brothers, Curtis and Byron Fitzwater. Surviving Elsie are her husband, Lloyd R. Friend; son and his wife, Richard and Linda; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, St. Albans, with Pastor Frank Chapman and Evangelist Matt Friend officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, 110 B St., St. Albans, WV 25177. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064.

August 13, 2004 The Warren Sentinel Front Royal, Virginia Ollie May Fitzwater Hyde, 96, of Woodstock, died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004. Mrs. Hyde was born Nov. 28, 1907, in Columbia Furnace, daughter of the late Willis F. and Vallie Ellen Helsley Fitzwater. She was a member of Columbia Furnace United Methodist Church and the wife of the late Otis Hyde. Surviving are two nephews. The Rev. Susan Michie-Bent will conduct the funeral at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at Dellinger Funeral Home, Woodstock. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bruce Wilkins, William Helsley, Donald Beasley, Robert Stultz, Herbert Walker and Lowell Coffelt. Honorary pallbearers will be Edsel Walker, Mike Cook and Joan Bowers. Friends may call from noon until 5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

August 20, 2004 Palladium Item Richmond, Indiana WEST MANCHESTER, Ohio -- Ruth P. Fitzwater, age 87, of West Manchester, Ohio, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, at Greenbriar Nursing Center, Eaton, Ohio. She was born Oct. 26, 1916, in St. Paris, Ohio, to the late John and Fannie (Courtright) Phelps. She was a retired music teacher from Sidney city schools and a graduate of Sabina High School and Wilmington College. She was a member of Wares Chapel United Methodist Church and Eastern Star Loyal Chapter, Sabina, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Frances Newcomer; and grandson, Jackson Fitzwater. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Paul E. Fitzwater, whom she married June 30, 1939; son and daughter-in-law, John and Dee Fitzwater, Charlotte, N.C.; daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Gary Parke, Kingwood, Texas, Julie and Eb Preuninger, Asheville, N.C., Jean and Harold Bussell, Columbus, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Andrew Parke, Brian Parke, Elizabeth Parke, Todd Preuninger, Lissa Turner, Jennifer Bussell, Jonathan Fitzwater; and one great-granddaughter, Rebecca Parke. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, at Wares Chapel United Methodist Church, 1060 Foos Road, West Manchester, Ohio, with Rev. Valerie J. Browne officiating. Burial will be in Wares Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at Girton-Schmidt-Boucher Funeral Home, 226 W. Main St., Eaton, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Wares Chapel United Methodist Church, 1060 Foos Road, West Manchester, OH 45382, or Wilmington College of Ohio (College of Music), 251 Ludovic St., Pyle Center Box 1313, Wilmington, OH 45177.