Descendants of Thomas F. Fitzsimmons Generation One 1. THOMAS F. FITZSIMMONS; b. circa 1820? in PA; m. Elizabeth Maguire circa 1840. He and Elizabeth Maguire resided circa 1848: in PA. He Children from Bertha Schmidt (1964) and Helena C. pension (WC628909) in Aug 1964. ELIZABETH MAGUIRE was born before 1840 in PA or Ireland. Children of Thomas F. Fitzsimmons and Elizabeth Maguire were as follows: 2. i. MARY A., b. 1840 in PA; m. Lucian B. Scott. 3. ii. ELIZABETH; b. 1843 (from sister's pension file). She unmarried when she appeared in Helena's pension file circa 1890. As of 8 Jan 1903, the address of Elizabeth Fitzsimmons was Elizabeth Fitzsimmons, 531 S. Whipple, Chicago, Cook County, IL (Francis C. Brown pension. G:239). 4. iii. HELENA A., b. 13 Apr 1848 in PA; m. Francis Carlton Brown. 5. iv. THOMAS. 6. v. FRANCES. 7. vi. ELLEN C.. 8. vii. JOSEPHINE, b. 4 Jul 1851 in IA; m. (--?--) Cooksey. 9. viii. CASSIE, b. 1867 in IA; m. (--?--) Meyers. Generation Two 2. MARY A. FITZSIMMONS; b. 1840 in PA; m. Lucian B. Scott, son of (--?--) Scott and Jane Simson, before 1858; d. between 8 Jan 1903 and 30 Sep 1913. She resided in 1864: in Cherry Valley, Winnebago County, IL. She ED79-SH19-L49 in 1880 in 8th Ward, Chicago, Cook County, IL. She and Lucian B. Scott appeared on the census of 1880 in 8th Ward, Chicago, Cook County, IL, ED79 SH19 L49 31 West Kansas St: Scott, Lucian 49 painter PA Ire Ire; Mary 40 wife PA Ire Ire; Mary 18 dau IL PA Ire; William 22 son printer IL PA Ire. (source: GW notebook G:13-- copied at National Archives 16 Feb 1970). As of 1902, the address of Mary A. Fitzsimmons and Lucian B. Scott was Lucian B. Scott, 5227 W. Kinzie, Chicago, Cook County, IL (no occupation given (1902 Chicago directory, Library of Congress). G:239). As of 8 Jan 1903, the address of Mary A. Fitzsimmons and Lucian B. Scott was Mary A. Scott, 5227 Kinzie, Austin, Chicago, Cook County, IL (Francis C. Brown pension. G:239). LUCIAN B. SCOTT was born on 19 Dec 1830 in OH. He was born in 1831 in PA. He resided between 1853 and 1913: in Chicago, Cook County, IL. As of 1866, the address of Lucian B. Scott was Lucien Scott, 58 Catherine, Chicago, Cook County, IL (painter (1866 Chicago directory, Library of Congress) G:226). As of 1907, the address of Lucian B. Scott was Lucian B. Scott, 2807 W. 39th, Chicago, Cook County, IL (canvasser (1907 Chicago directory, Library of Congress). G:239). He died on 30 Sep 1913 in 2707 West 39th Street, 5th Ward, Chicago, Cook County, IL, Informant: Mrs Leahy, same address as where he died. Res 8 years at that address. Cause of death: pneumonitis, old age. He was buried on 2 Oct 1913 in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, IL (10 AM, John T. Kelly, undertaker). As of 1914, the address of Lucian B. Scott was Lucian B. Scott, 2707 W. 39th, Chicago, Cook County, IL (no occupation (1914 Chicago directory, Library of Congress). G:249). Children of Mary A. Fitzsimmons and Lucian B. Scott both b. in IL were as follows: 10. i. WILLIAM; b. 1858; d. after 1880. 11. ii. MARY; b. 1862; d. after 1880. 4. HELENA A. FITZSIMMONS; b. 13 Apr 1848 in PA; m. Francis Carlton Brown, son of George Brown and Almira Brown, 20 May 1866 in Church of the Holy Family, Chicago, Cook County, IL (Francis C. Brown and Helena A. Fitzsimmons married 20 May 1866 by the Rev. Michael Lawlor, S.J. in presence of Thomas F. Fitzsimmons, Timothy Mahon, Ellen C. Fitzsimmons, and Elizabeth Fitzsimmons); d. 5 May 1914 in 3034 West 12th Street, 13th Ward, Chicago, Cook County, IL, at age 66 2:30 PM. Cause of death: endocarditis 14 days, Bronchitis Chronic, signed M.J. Fay, MD, 909 Daken St. Resided at place of death for 1 year; bur. 8 May 1914 in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, IL (10 AM). She resided between 1869 and 1914: in Chicago, Cook County, IL. She and Francis Carlton Brown appeared on the census of Jun 1870 in Chicago, Cook County, IL, ED ? SH ? DW659 Fam713 Brown, Francis C. 31 MW Broom Maker $1800 $1000 MA Helena A. 28 FW Keep House PA father US mother foreign Francis W. 2 MW IL Fred C. 1/12 MW (born May) IL. She and Francis Carlton Brown Civil War (Union) pension file WC628909 provides many details about this couple circa 1900 in Chicago, Cook County, IL. As of 1907, the address of Helena A. Fitzsimmons was Helen A. Brown, 4220 Evans Ave, Chicago, Cook County, IL (hairdresser at 4326 Cottage Grove (1907 Chicago directory, Library of Congress) G:239). As of 1907, the address of Helena A. Fitzsimmons was Helena A. Brown, 521 South Albany, Chicago, Cook County, IL. She Bertha (Schmidt) Brown described her mother-in-law Helena as heavy, wore glasses, not too tall, with blue eyes, Roman Catholic in Aug 1964. FRANCIS CARLTON BROWN married Emma Wells circa 1861 in Cherry Valley, Winnebago County, IL. He married Anna Catherine Ulrich on 7 Oct 1875 in Milwaukee, WI. He was born on 13 Feb 1839 in Whately, Franklin County, MA. As of 21 Sep 1896, the address of Francis Carlton Brown was Francis C. Brown, 721 Troup Ave, Kansas City, KS (source: pension). As of between 10 Dec 1901 and 5 Jan 1903, the address of Francis Carlton Brown was Francis C. Brown, 274 North Clark, Chicago, Cook County, IL (source: pension). As of 1902, the address of Francis Carlton Brown was Francis Brown, 274 North Clark, Chicago, Cook County, IL (canvasser, "bds" ["boards"] (1902 Chicago directory, Library of Congress) G:239). As of 20 Jan 1905, the address of Francis Carlton Brown was Francis C. Brown, 3747 Vincennes Ave, Chicago, Cook County, IL (source: pension). As of between 6 Feb 1906 and 4 Jan 1907, the address of Francis Carlton Brown was Francis C. Brown, 3726 Langley, Chicago, Cook County, IL (source: pension G:239). He died on 25 Feb 1907 in 368 Bowen Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL, at age 68 died about 1 PM. Cause of death: Pulmonary Haemorrhage, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, signed Ludwig S. Simon, MD. Occupation: retired. Res of IL 9 yrs, res of Chicago 9 yrs. He was buried on 27 Feb 1907 in Oakwoods Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, IL (Copied at Newberry Library Aug 1969: Roll of Honor--Deceased Soldiers of Cook County (Ill.) 1922, p.96 Francis Brown; Co E 74 ILL d. 2/25/1907, post #9, Lot #14 1/2n 156, Div 5, Secn O). Children of Helena A. Fitzsimmons and Francis Carlton Brown both b. in Chicago, Cook County, IL, were as follows: 12. i. FRANCIS WILLIAM JOSEPH, b. 7 Aug 1867; m. Bertha Mae Schmidt. 13. ii. THOMAS FREDERICK, b. May 1870; m. Ann Farley; m. Julia A. Claire. 8. JOSEPHINE FITZSIMMONS; b. 4 Jul 1851 in IA ((1900 census)); b. 1865 ((sister's pension)); m. (--?--) Cooksey between 1883 and 1888. She her birth date and married name from Helena's pension file circa 1890. She appeared on the census of 1900 in Chicago, Cook County, IL, 1900 Census: ED492 SH1 L45 Cook Co IL; West Town, Chicago 1369 N Rockwell St DW6 Fam11; Cooksey, Josephine head WF July 4, 1851 48 Wid 3-1 IA PA PA; Frank stepson Mar 24, 1882 18 Single IN IN IN; Josephine dau Nov 6, 1888 12 Single IL IN IA. As of 4 Mar 1907, the address of Josephine Fitzsimmons was Josephine Cooksey, 1618 W. Adams, Chicago, Cook County, IL (Francis C. Brown pension. G:239). (--?--) COOKSEY was born in IN. He died before 1900. Children of Josephine Fitzsimmons and (--?--) Cooksey were: 14. i. JOSEPHINE; b. 6 Nov 1888 in IL; d. after 1900. 9. CASSIE FITZSIMMONS; b. 1867 in IA; m. (--?--) Meyers before 1890. She her birth date and married name from Helena's pension file circa 1890. As of 4 Mar 1907, the address of Cassie Fitzsimmons was Cassie Meyers, 6 He__land, Chicago, Cook County, IL (Francis C. Brown pension. G:239). She appeared on the census of Jan 1920 in Oak Park Village, Oak Park, Cook County, IL, SD2 ED160 Sh7A (part of 15th precinct) DW61 FAM88; 1034 Randolph St; Meyers, Cassie, head, rent, FW, 52, Wd, non-immigrant, b IA fb PA mb PA; George T., son, MW 26 single, non-immigrant, b IA, fb IA, mb IA, broker, oil brokerage. Children of Cassie Fitzsimmons and (--?--) Meyers were: 15. i. GEORGE T.; b. 1893 in IA; d. after 1920. Generation Three 12. FRANCIS WILLIAM JOSEPH BROWN; b. 7 Aug 1867 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; christened 8 Sep 1867 in Church of the Holy Family, Chicago, Cook County, IL, as a Francis William Brown, son of Francis C. Brown and Helena Fitzsimmons 7 Aug 1867, bapt 8 Sep 1867 Roman Catholic, by the Rev. J.C. Van Goch. Sponsors: Lucien B. Scott, Mary Scott. Issued 19 Jul 1969; m. Bertha Mae Schmidt, daughter of August Frank Schmidt and Ann Sidler, 28 Sep 1888; d. before 5 Jan 1933 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; bur. 5 Jan 1933 in Montrose Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, IL, his grandson George F. Waller said he never met his grandfather, who had separated from his grandmother after the last child had married but did attend his funeral. He also went by the name of Frank. He 1900 census (K136g), Frank Brown, painter. He and Bertha Mae Schmidt appeared on the census of 1900 in Chicago, Cook County, IL, his father b. Mass, mother b. Penn; her father and mother b. Germany. He Aunt Dot remembers the only time she saw him was at a forest preserve (picnic area) outside of Chicago. Frank happened to be there and Dot's father took her and her brother George over to see their grandfather. Out of that meeting came an offer by Frank to pay some money to help support his wife, Bertha, who was living with the Wallers. Bertha said no, but her daughter, Elizabeth Waller, said that they would take the money and apply it to food. So Frank start sending some money to the Wallers circa 1929 in IL. BERTHA MAE SCHMIDT was born on 25 Jan 1869 in Blue Island, Cook County, IL. As of 1922, the address of Bertha Mae Schmidt was Bertha Brown (widow F.G.), 724 North Harvey Avenue, Oak Park, Cook County, IL (F:80). She was ill with an unspecified stomach problem which required radium treatment before 1 Dec 1966. She died on 1 Dec 1966 in Maple Hill Nursing Home, Long Grove, Lake Co, IL, at age 97. She was buried after 1 Dec 1966 in Lake Zurich, Lake County, IL. Children of Francis William Joseph Brown and Bertha Mae Schmidt all b. in Chicago, Cook County, IL, were as follows: 16. i. MARY FRANCES; b. 8 Feb 1891; m. William Albrecht 17 Oct 1913 (wedding photo includes Elizabeth Brown and George Waller). 17. ii. ELIZABETH LILLIAN VIRGINIA, b. 12 Feb 1894; m. George Frederick Carl Waller; m. Albert Schueler. 18. iii. FRANCIS JOSEPH, b. 31 Aug 1896; m. Margaret Curth. 13. THOMAS FREDERICK BROWN; b. May 1870 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; m. Ann Farley before 1899; m. Julia A. Claire circa 1899; d. 14 Dec 1933 at age 63; bur. after 14 Dec 1933 in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, IL. He 1900 census: K136h piano maker, born IL, father born MA, mother born PA. Three children's names provided by Elizabeth Brown (Waller) Schueler in 1900. He appeared on the census of 19 Apr 1910 in Chicago, Cook County, IL, SD1 ED663 SH5A P9701 1142 Whipple St, DW54 Fam123 Brown Thomas Head MW 39 Wid IL MA PA Clerk City Hall Rent Thomas Jr Son MW 10 Wid(sic) IL IL IL Lillian Dau FW 8 Single IL IL IL Clar W Son MW 4 Single IL IL IL Helena A. Moth FW 64 Wid 2-2 PA PA PA. As of 5 May 1914, the address of Thomas Frederick Brown was 3034 West 14th Street, Chicago, Cook County, IL. There were no children of Thomas Frederick Brown and Ann Farley. JULIA A. CLAIRE was born in Nov 1873 in IL. She 1900 census: IL/Ire/Ire in 1900. She died on 18 Apr 1909 at age 35. She was buried after 18 Apr 1909 in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, IL. Children of Thomas Frederick Brown and Julia A. Claire were as follows: 19. i. THOMAS F.; b. after 1900; d. between 1961 and 1962 according to Elizabeth Brown Waller. 20. ii. LILLIAN; b. 1902. She she married Mr Doyle according to Elizabeth Brown Schueler. 21. iii. WILLIAM CLAIRE; b. 1905; d. 1935. Generation Four 17. ELIZABETH LILLIAN VIRGINIA BROWN; b. 12 Feb 1894 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; christened 18 Mar 1894 in Church of the Holy Family Roman Catholic, Chicago, Cook County, IL, as a Elizabeth Brown, daughter of Francis C. Brown and Birtha Smith, born in Chicago IL 12 Feb 1894, bapt 18 Mar 1894 Roman Catholic, by the Rev. Setters, S.J. Sponsors: T. Brown, E. Brown. Issued 19 Jul 1969; m. George Frederick Carl Waller, son of Carl Johann Friedrich Waller and Caroline Joachine Therese Waterstadt, 10 Jun 1916 in Chicago, Cook County, IL (orig. cert: E.F. Haertel, P[astor]. Witnesses: John Waller, Ellen Moran, Wm. Albrecht, Anna Waller); m. Albert Schueler 1948; d. 11 Nov 1976 in Friendswood, Houston, TX, at age 82; bur. in Lake Zurich Cemetery, Lake Zurich, Lake County, IL. She was Roman Catholic between 18 Mar 1894 and 1916. She was Lutheran . She INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS --------------- GENERAL GEO. A CUSTER CAMP NO.6 SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR AND THEIR AUXILIARY NO. 30 WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER FIFTEENTH MEMORIAL HALL, Michigan Ave. and Randolph St. YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND ELIZABETH V. WALLER DR. J.E. GALLAGHER President-Elect Commander-Elect between 1930 and 1939 in Memorial Hall (Michgan Ave. and Randolph St.), Chicago, Cook County, IL. As of Jul 1973, the address of Elizabeth Lillian Virginia Brown was 2035 Alpine Road, Apt. 4, Clearwater, FL 33515. As of 15 Jun 1974, the address of Elizabeth Lillian Virginia Brown was in an unknown place. She was ill with old age diabetes before 11 Nov 1976. GEORGE FREDERICK CARL WALLER was born on 6 May 1893 in Chicago, Cook County, IL. He was christened after 6 May 1893 in Lutheran. He was educated between 1899 and 1907 in Chicago, Cook County, IL, having no education beyond grade school. He was confirmed in 1907 (verso of photo says George Waller, confirmation, age 14). As of 1915, the address of George Frederick Carl Waller was George F.C. Waller, 708 N. Spaulding Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, IL (clerk at 1001 W. Van Buren (Chicago directory, Library of Congress)). As of 1917, the address of George Frederick Carl Waller was Geo F. Waller, 2310 N. Hamlin, Chicago, Cook County, IL (clerk at 1001 W. Van Buren (1917 Chicago directory, Library of Congress) G:239). He was circa 1918 in Grace Lutheran Church, Oak Park, Cook County, IL. He resided between 1918 and 1945: in 724 North Harvey Avenue, Oak Park, Cook County, IL (they borrowed the money from his mother and paid it back). As of 1922, the address of George Frederick Carl Waller was 724 North Harvey Avenue, Oak Park, Cook County, IL (F:80). He died on 30 Jun 1945 in 208 N. Main St., Fayetteville, Lincoln County, TN, at age 52 died of heart attack 8:30 PM after his son's wedding. He was buried on 2 Jul 1945? in Concordia Cemetery, Forrest Park, Cook County, IL (Grove No. [blank] Letter N 1/2 Lot 116 Sec 16). Children of Elizabeth Lillian Virginia Brown and George Frederick Carl Waller both b. in Chicago, Cook County, IL, are as follows: 22. i. GEORGE FRANK JOHN is still living. 23. ii. DOROTHY MAE CAROLINE is still living. ALBERT SCHUELER married Olive Rudolph in 1914 ("no issue"). He son of Charles Theodore Schueler, age 37, born German, farmer and Alvina Adamick, age 29, born Illinois. Schuelers prob. bur. Oakridge Cem., Chicago. He was born on 19 Mar 1888 in Galva, Ida County, IA (from info in Waller box). He was buried in Lake Zurich Cemetery, Lake Zurich, Lake County, IL. He died before 11 Nov 1976 in IL. There were no children of Elizabeth Lillian Virginia Brown and Albert Schueler. 18. FRANCIS JOSEPH BROWN; b. 31 Aug 1896 in Chicago, Cook County, IL; m. Margaret Curth after 1900; d. Apr 1972 at age 75; bur. after Apr 1972 in St Michael's, Palantine, IL. He also went by the name of Frank. He Frank James Brown b 31 Sep or Oct 1896 "PCYS. AGENT" in 1966. MARGARET CURTH was born on 14 Jul in Chicago, Cook County, IL. Children of Francis Joseph Brown and Margaret Curth were as follows: 24. i. ROBERT KENNETH is still living. 25. ii. DONALD JAMES; m. Unknown Unknown; m. Unknown Unknown; b. 22 Apr 1926 in Chicaco, Cook County, IL; d. May 1993 in Kissamee, FL, at age 67.