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J. B. FITZSIMMONS, a representative business man of Steubenville, Ohio, who is secretary of the John C. Fitzsimmons Lumber Company, was born in this city, in January, 1870, and is a son of Edward Fitzsimmons. The latter was born in Dublin, Ireland. When sixteen years of age he came to America and made his own way in the world. He was well known at Steubenville, where he was superintendent of Mt. Calvary Cemetery for a number of years. J. B. Fitzsimmons obtained his education in the Steubenville schools. When old enough to begin work, he went with the Mack Manufacturing Company at New Cumberland, W. Va., where he continued for thirteen years. In May, 1906, when the John C. Fitzsimmons Lumber Company was organized and incorporated, he became secretary of the concern, the other officers being: P. E. Brady, president; Louis H. Hilz, vice president; and John C. Fitzsimmons, treasurer. This is the most extensive general contracting firm in the city of Steubenville. As a firm it has membership in the Steubenville Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Fitzsimmons is a member of the congregation of St. Peter's Catholic Church. He is identified with the Knights of Columbus and the Elks.  Return to Family Tales
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