January 9, 2004 St. Joseph News Press St. Joseph, Missouri Mearl C. *Fitzwater* 1920-2004 POLO, Mo. ? Mearl C. *Fitzwater*, 83, Polo, died Jan. 5, 2004. Mrs. *Fitzwater* was born Oct. 31, 1920, to Albert and Lessie Phillips. She married Charles *Fitzwater* on Dec. 18, 1940. He died in 1983. Survivors: sons, Roger, John and Jimmy; sisters, her twin, Pearl McElwee, Nadine Berry; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Service: 1 p.m. today, Bethel Church, Polo. Burial: Bethel Cemetery. Arrangements: Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service, Polo.

January 23, 2004 The Republican Newspaper Oakland, Maryland Mildred Opal Fitzwater, 97, Swanton, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, in the Garrett County Memorial Hospital, Oakland. Born Nov. 27, 1906, in Pleasant Valley, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Rose Jane (Bernard) Riley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur G. Fitzwater Sr.; and three sons, Arthur and James Fitzwater, and Douglas Riley. She is survived by three daughters, Helen Friend, Swanton, Eileen Custer, Swanton, and Ada Jane Van Horn, Waldorf; two sisters, Beatrice Straton, Tucson, Ariz., and Lila Killmeir, Frederick; 22 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren. Friends were received at the Durst Funeral Home, Oakland, where a service was held Monday, Jan. 19, with the Rev. Vickie Minnich officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery, North Glade. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Southern Garrett County Rescue Squad or the Otterbein United Methodist Church Building Fund.

January 25, 2004 Charleston Daily News Charleston, West Virginia *Wilbert Ray Fitzwater* HANSFORD - Wilbert Ray Fitzwater of Hansford went home to be with the Lord Jan. 22, 2004, at home after a short illness. Born June 8, 1929, Ray was the son of the late James and Goldie Fitzwater. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Rovel Consentio Fitzwater; and one brother, Johnny Fitzwater. Ray worked as a coal miner for Semet-Solvey Harewood Division and Armco Steel with 38 years of service. He is survived by his second wife, Dorothy Campbell Fitzwater; his daughters, Julia "Judy" Daniels and Cynthia "Cindy Jo" Fitzwater; son-in-law, Ira Daniels; grandson, Tony Daniels and friend, Linda Lockhart; great-granddaughter, Ginger Daniels; a brother and his wife, Thurmon and Virginia Fitzwater; and several nieces and nephews. Service will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, at High Lawn Funeral Chapel, Oak Hill, with the Rev. Kenneth Short officiating. Burial will be in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kanawha Hospice Care Inc., 1143 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064. High Lawn Funeral Chapel, Oak Hill, is in charge of arrangements.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Braten, Fitzwater, Johnson, Kelley, Lansaw, Summers Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GdW.2ACIB/218 Message Board Post: Besides looking for info on Eli Fitzwater who was from FT Worth, TX circa 1860. I am searching or looking for information on a Rober Cressey who claims to be a descendant of Eli Fitzwater by posting on rootsweb circa 2002. His email address supposedly was rcress28@msn.com but haven't been able to contact him about his relationship to Eli Fitzwater. Dave :-)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Calloway, Fitzwater, Kelley, Lansaw, Summers Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GdW.2ACIB/217 Message Board Post: Still looking for descendants of Eli Fitzwater from FT Worth area of TX in early 1860's. His son Tom had 10 kids with most staying in TX, would like to hear from you. Dave :-)

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/216 Message Board Post: Last year I received an address for the "Welcome society" for those that can trace their roots back to the ship Welcome, well the address I was given is no longer any good. If anyone has updated information I would appreciate it.

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/215 Message Board Post: Looking for information on ethel (not sure of spelling on her first name) fitzwater. She had several children and I know of the following names.. Donald, Kenneth, Freda and Geneva. There may have been one or two more. I am looking for Ethels maiden name. If anyone has information on her or the rest of the family I would greatly appreciate it.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Charles, Lonty, Namby, Rosie, William Fitzwater Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/GdW.2ACIB/123.139 Message Board Post: Hi - There is a Charles E. Fitzwater born abt 1903 in WV in my family research. Is this the same Charles? Thanks!

December 18, 2003 Kansas City Star Kansas City, Missouri Opal Fitzwater Sullivan, 97, Harrisonville, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2003, at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, where visitation will be 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday; burial in Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church memorial fund, Harrisonville, or Crossroads Hospice. (Arr.: Dickey Funeral Home, 2401 E. Mechanic, Harrisonville, MO 64701) Published in the Kansas City Star on 12/18/2003.

December 8, 2003 Huntington Herald Dispatch Huntington, West Virginia *DALE L. FITZWATER*, 86, of Huntington, widower of Virginia Fitzwater, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, in the Huntington V.A. Medical Center. He was born May 4, 1917, in Summersville, W.Va., a son of the late Lee Fitzwater and Bertha Mollohan. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Eloise Hinds and Mary Lunter. He was a member of Summersville Masonic Lodge #76, a 50-year member of Pea Ridge United Methodist Church, Beni-Kedem Shrine and Sons of the American Revolution. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a self-employed food broker. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Dale L. Jr. and Crystal Fitzwater of Barboursville; one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Ellen and Mike Dunn of Trappe, Md.; two brothers, Gerald Fitzwater of Knoxville, Tenn., and Alan Fitzwater of Florida; four grandchildren, Andrew and Zachary Fitzwater and Matt and Jason Dunn; and special friends, Virginia Hevenver and Nova and Wilkinson streets neighbors, Dale Loy, Frank Richardson and Buzz Powell. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, at Henson Mortuary by the Rev. Sue Jarrett; burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003, at Henson Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner's Children's Hospital, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502, and Veteran's Hospital Volunteer Services, Huntington V.A. Hospital. Family condolences may be sent at www.timeformemory.com/Henson <http://www.timeformemory.com/Henson>.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fitzwater Classification: Birth Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GdW.2ACIB/214 Message Board Post: See this page for a transcription of the Fitzwater surnamed births recorded in Tucker County, WV, from Nov. 1857 through Nov. 1934: http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvtucker/fitzwat.htm

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/213 Message Board Post: I visit Dora Lee's daughter (my great-aunt) home and got some scoop about the Fitzwater family. I now have genealogy records that goes back to 1066. I even have copies of the family bible and other documents about our famous kings of England. I even have a copy of the photo of Jesse Fitzwater 1813-1899, Father of our branch of the family near Monticello, Illinois. Do you know about Robert Fitz-Walter? He was an English baronial leader against King John in the early 1200's. I have a copy of the Coat of Arms of Robert Fitzwalter Baron of Dunmow from whom we are descendants. Also a complete date to date box of written stories about Fitz-Walter to Fitzwater from 1066 to present. I am putting all this in a book. I should be done in 6 to 9 months. Called "Fitz-Walter to Fitzwater". Anyone who would like to participate please feel free to email me and you will get nice discount. If you would like for me to look anyone up let me know. It is great to visit an elder with stories and the books to back them up. Even stories of their own. While I was visiting my great aunt she pulled out a photo album and in this album was a photo of Dora Lee waving at her husband George Patrick on the front porch. I noticed the date December 12, 1918. I looked at Dora Lee again and jump up screaming and crying. My poor aunt looked at me wondering what was wrong. I got emotional, Dora Lee was pregnant with my grandmother Nevada Virginia Patrick, she was born February 21, 1919. Than we noticed an address on the house 117 but no street name. So we went house hunting for a house # 117 and no luck so far. This is so exciting finding great things and some not so great about family history. I hope you enjoy the book as I am putting this "Fitz-Walter to Fitzwater" together. The book will be cover to cover with genealogal history in the making along with a Family Tree (cost extra)

September 30, 2003 Knoxville News Sentinel Knoxville, Tennessee COLE, RUTH IMOGENE FITZWATER - of Lenoir City, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2003. She was born January 20, 1922, in Watonga, Okla., to Clarence and Evelyn Fitzwater. She led a very active life: a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, served on parish councils, Diocesan Council of Catholic Woman, U. T. Faculty Wife's Club, Pink Lady at U. T. Hospital, GFWC Lenoir City Women's Club, L.C. Ladies Luncheon Club, an avid bridge play and world traveler. Imogene was a former employee of Nell Bean's in Knoxville, Darter Steel and Allen's Clothing Store in Lenoir City. Preceded in death by husband, J. William "Prof " Cole, former U. T. Professor, College of Agriculture. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Allen Sweetser of Knoxville; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Tim Thurston of Maryville; son and daughter-in-law, John and Mary Cole of Knoxville; grandsons, Jason Thurston, Tim Thurston and wife, Hurley, David Cole, John Cole and wife, Christy; great- granddaughters, Jordan and Jessica Cole, and special friend, Polly Stallard of Lenoir City. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday with a Christian Wake service to be held at 7:30 p.m. at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. A funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church with Father David Boettner officiating. Family and friends will gather at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Sherwood Memorial Gardens for graveside services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church, 1580 St. Thomas Way, Lenoir City, TN. 37772 Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City, is serving the family of Imogene Cole.

October 23, 2003 Kansas City Star Independence, Missouri Helen Frances Fitzwater, 70, Independence, MO, passed away October 21, 2003, at home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Northeast Baptist Church, 9412 E. Independence Ave., Independence, MO.; burial in Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. (Arrangements: Mt. Washington Forever Funeral Home. 816-252-4141)

June 1, 2003 Hagerstown Morning Herald Hagerstown, Maryland Hagerstown Morning Herald June 1, 2003 Martinsburg, W.Va. - Charles E. Fitzwater, 80, of Martinsburg, died Friday, May 30, 2003, at Carehaven of Berkeley. Born Oct. 1, 1922, in Bramwell, W.Va., he was the son of the late Lewis and Della Tackett Fitzwater. He retired from General Motors in Flint, Mich. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dorothy Witt Fitzwater; a sister, Shirley Bernstein of Collidge, Ga.; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother. A graveside service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bluewell, W.Va. The family will receive friends today from 4 to 6 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home, Martinsburg.

May 28, 2003 Knoxville News Sentinel Knoxville, Tennessee FITZWATER, VIRGIL - age 90, of LaFollette, passed away late Friday evening, May 23, 2003, at his home. He retired as a Final Adjuster from National Cash Register Corporation. A member of the Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church, LaFollette. Preceded in death by parents, Franklin Monroe and Telitha Rhodes Fitzwater; sister, Virgie Fitzwater Croikshank; brothers, Hoy, Bob, Ben and Howard Fitzwater. Survivors: wife, Louise Hicks Fitzwater of LaFollette; daughters, Lois Fitzwater and husband, Forrest Miller of Payson, Arizona, and Shirley Hicks Dillmon of LaFollette; son, Gail and wife, Virginia Fitzwater, Indianapolis, Ind. and son, Gene Hicks and wife, Marie, Gladwin, Mich.; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great grandchildren. Funeral service Monday, May 26, 7:30 p.m. at Fundamental Missionary Baptist Church, LaFollette, Rev. Larry Russell officiating. Interment Tuesday 11 a.m., Valley View Cemetery, Elk Valley. The family will receive friends Monday, May 26, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., prior to service. Arrangements by Cross Funeral Home.

August 26, 2003 Rocky Mountain News Denver, Colorado FITZWATER, ROBERT L. Robert L. Fitzwater, 74, of Denver. Survived by wife Mary, sons Richard, William, Alan, grandchildren Kelly, Heather, Rebecca, great grandchildren Gabriel, Michael, Genesis and Joshua. Memorial service 11 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church. Arrangements by Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary.

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/an/GdW.2ACIB/212.1 Message Board Post: my uncle gary's obituary---------Randall D. Fitzwater Randall D. "Gary" Fitzwater, 67, of Martinsburg, died Monday, March 25, 2002, in War Memorial Hospital, Berkeley Springs. He was born April 19, 1934, in Junior, a son of the late Stanley and Margaret Corley Fitzwater. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Murray Fitzwater; four children, Stanley Fitzwater, Inwood, Mark Fitzwater, Hedgesville, Alex Fitzwater and Christy Cordell, both of Martinsburg; grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of five; three stepdaughters, Sharon Kantzer, Kristin Schuknueht and Robin Dias; 10 stepgrandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Tommy Fitzwater. He was retired from General Motors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

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/212 Message Board Post: my uncle harold's obituary, my dad's father was stanley who was killed in mines in junior in the 20,s , my dad was thomas r and his brother gary, who both are gone now---------Harold W. Fitzwater, 77, of Route 1, Philippi, passed peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at the home he shared with his son. He was born April 24, 1925, at Junior, a son of the late Talbert and Margaret Hinebaugh Fitzwater. On April 25, 1947, he married the former Helen Y. "Bonnie" Hymes, who preceded him in death on Feb. 15, 1999. Surviving are one son, Randall E. Fitzwater, with whom he made his home; three daughters, Mrs. Chuck (Vicki) Reed, Belington, Mrs. Gail (Beverly) Hardy, Clarksburg, and Mrs. Doug (Katrina) Meadows, St. Leonard, Md.; one brother, Raymond Fitzwater, Belington; two sisters, Kate Lemon, Akron, Ohio, and Midge Pratts, Surprise, Ariz.; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Bob, Aubrey, Stanley and Harry Fitzwater; and one infant sister. Mr. Fitzwater was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army and was a life member of Laurel Mountain Post 410, VFW at Belington. He was a former coal miner

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/an/GdW.2ACIB/187.1 Message Board Post: sorry to say, if you haven't heard but he killed hisself a few years ago, i no this and knew him cause i have the same name, alot of people thought it was me when he did it