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Fitzgerald, Dr. John Herbert, 1889-1969

 Person

Biography

Dr. John Herbert Fitzgerald was born on June 22, 1889, in Johnston County, NC, to Gibson and Mary Raper Fitzgerald. He was educated at the following schools: Fitzgerald School (was located near Pine Level, NC}; Trinity Park and Trinity College (now named Duke University); University of NC Medical School; University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Medicine; NY Eye and Ear Infirmary; Jefferson Medical School.

Dr. Fitzgerald married Dorothy Alma Bennett (b. February 6, 1895), and they had one daughter, Mrs. James A. Wellons, Jr.

Dr. Fitzgerald died September 12, 1969, and Mrs. Fitzgerald January 15, 1974. They were both buried in Riverside Cemetery, Smithfield, Johnston County, NC.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Dr. John Herbert Fitzgerald Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PC00613
Dates: Record Keeping: 2018 July 26; 1916, 1919

Dr. John Herbert Fitzgerald Papers

 Collection — legal box: PC 96-109
Identifier: PC00102
Scope and Contents

The Dr. John Herbert Fitzgerald Papers contain a 1916 List of Graduates - Duke University; Duke publications and booklets; Jefferson Medical College 1920; Fraternity documentation; War Ration Books; Duke University - The Half-Century Club Certificate.

Dates: Record Keeping: 1991 October 28; 1912-1963