The Gillette News March 26, 1925
PIONEER CITIZEN BURIED TUESDAY
Edward Fitch, one of the best known pioneers of north-eastern Wyoming, died in a hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, last Saturday after an illness of more than a year.
Mr. Fitch suffered a stroke of paralysis in January, 1924. Since that time he spent most of his time in California in an effort to regain his health. A few months ago he ws brot to Council Bluffs, Iowa, where another stroke hastened the end of his life. His son, N.M. Fitch, was with him during the last two weeks of his illness, and accompanied the remains back to Gillette for burial.
Not only was Mr. Fitch a pioneer, but he was the son of a pioneer. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, April 14, 1859. When he was a small boy he came west with his father, first to Colorado and then to Sidney, Nebr. His father freighted from Sidney to the Black Hills country, and the son often went along on these trips which were full of the dangers existing in a primitive country. When the northern Colorado country was infested with great droves of wild horses, Edward Fitch joined with others in rounding up herds and shipping them to eastern markets.
Mr. Fitch was married in Sterling, CO, on December 25, 1880, to Miss Phoebe Mathews. Six children were born to them, three dying in infancy. N.M. Fitch and Glenn Fitch both live on ranches north-west of Gillette; another son, Frank, died several years ago. He is also survived by six gradchildren and by his sister, Mrs. J.S. Floyd of Echeta, and by W.E. Fitch of Sterling, CO, Elmo Fitch of Moorcroft; Frank Fitch of Recluse; Chas. Fitch of Los Angeles, CA, Lute Fitch of Long Beach, CA; and Mont Fitch of Nowood, CO.
The deceased came to what is now Campbell county in the year 1891. His father had been operating a chain of stores from th Dakota line as far west as the railroad extended at that time. He was one of the most prominent ranchers of this part of the state. For a long time he operated the S Bar outfit, and a few years ago purchased the old Four Jay ranch.
Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church, George T. Gibson conducting the ceremony. Many friends of the old days came to town to pay their last respects to one who did much to build up this part of the state. Out-of-town relatives who attended the funeral included W.E. Fitch, Elmo Fitch, Frank Fitch, Mrs. J.S. Floyd, N.M. Fitch and Glenn Fitch.
PIONEER CITIZEN BURIED TUESDAY
Edward Fitch, one of the best known pioneers of north-eastern Wyoming, died in a hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, last Saturday after an illness of more than a year.
Mr. Fitch suffered a stroke of paralysis in January, 1924. Since that time he spent most of his time in California in an effort to regain his health. A few months ago he ws brot to Council Bluffs, Iowa, where another stroke hastened the end of his life. His son, N.M. Fitch, was with him during the last two weeks of his illness, and accompanied the remains back to Gillette for burial.
Not only was Mr. Fitch a pioneer, but he was the son of a pioneer. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, April 14, 1859. When he was a small boy he came west with his father, first to Colorado and then to Sidney, Nebr. His father freighted from Sidney to the Black Hills country, and the son often went along on these trips which were full of the dangers existing in a primitive country. When the northern Colorado country was infested with great droves of wild horses, Edward Fitch joined with others in rounding up herds and shipping them to eastern markets.
Mr. Fitch was married in Sterling, CO, on December 25, 1880, to Miss Phoebe Mathews. Six children were born to them, three dying in infancy. N.M. Fitch and Glenn Fitch both live on ranches north-west of Gillette; another son, Frank, died several years ago. He is also survived by six gradchildren and by his sister, Mrs. J.S. Floyd of Echeta, and by W.E. Fitch of Sterling, CO, Elmo Fitch of Moorcroft; Frank Fitch of Recluse; Chas. Fitch of Los Angeles, CA, Lute Fitch of Long Beach, CA; and Mont Fitch of Nowood, CO.
The deceased came to what is now Campbell county in the year 1891. His father had been operating a chain of stores from th Dakota line as far west as the railroad extended at that time. He was one of the most prominent ranchers of this part of the state. For a long time he operated the S Bar outfit, and a few years ago purchased the old Four Jay ranch.
Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church, George T. Gibson conducting the ceremony. Many friends of the old days came to town to pay their last respects to one who did much to build up this part of the state. Out-of-town relatives who attended the funeral included W.E. Fitch, Elmo Fitch, Frank Fitch, Mrs. J.S. Floyd, N.M. Fitch and Glenn Fitch.
The Gillette News March 26, 1925
PIONEER CITIZEN BURIED TUESDAY
Edward Fitch, one of the best known pioneers of north-eastern Wyoming, died in a hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, last Saturday after an illness of more than a year.
Mr. Fitch suffered a stroke of paralysis in January, 1924. Since that time he spent most of his time in California in an effort to regain his health. A few months ago he ws brot to Council Bluffs, Iowa, where another stroke hastened the end of his life. His son, N.M. Fitch, was with him during the last two weeks of his illness, and accompanied the remains back to Gillette for burial.
Not only was Mr. Fitch a pioneer, but he was the son of a pioneer. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, April 14, 1859. When he was a small boy he came west with his father, first to Colorado and then to Sidney, Nebr. His father freighted from Sidney to the Black Hills country, and the son often went along on these trips which were full of the dangers existing in a primitive country. When the northern Colorado country was infested with great droves of wild horses, Edward Fitch joined with others in rounding up herds and shipping them to eastern markets.
Mr. Fitch was married in Sterling, CO, on December 25, 1880, to Miss Phoebe Mathews. Six children were born to them, three dying in infancy. N.M. Fitch and Glenn Fitch both live on ranches north-west of Gillette; another son, Frank, died several years ago. He is also survived by six gradchildren and by his sister, Mrs. J.S. Floyd of Echeta, and by W.E. Fitch of Sterling, CO, Elmo Fitch of Moorcroft; Frank Fitch of Recluse; Chas. Fitch of Los Angeles, CA, Lute Fitch of Long Beach, CA; and Mont Fitch of Nowood, CO.
The deceased came to what is now Campbell county in the year 1891. His father had been operating a chain of stores from th Dakota line as far west as the railroad extended at that time. He was one of the most prominent ranchers of this part of the state. For a long time he operated the S Bar outfit, and a few years ago purchased the old Four Jay ranch.
Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church, George T. Gibson conducting the ceremony. Many friends of the old days came to town to pay their last respects to one who did much to build up this part of the state. Out-of-town relatives who attended the funeral included W.E. Fitch, Elmo Fitch, Frank Fitch, Mrs. J.S. Floyd, N.M. Fitch and Glenn Fitch.
PIONEER CITIZEN BURIED TUESDAY
Edward Fitch, one of the best known pioneers of north-eastern Wyoming, died in a hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, last Saturday after an illness of more than a year.
Mr. Fitch suffered a stroke of paralysis in January, 1924. Since that time he spent most of his time in California in an effort to regain his health. A few months ago he ws brot to Council Bluffs, Iowa, where another stroke hastened the end of his life. His son, N.M. Fitch, was with him during the last two weeks of his illness, and accompanied the remains back to Gillette for burial.
Not only was Mr. Fitch a pioneer, but he was the son of a pioneer. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, April 14, 1859. When he was a small boy he came west with his father, first to Colorado and then to Sidney, Nebr. His father freighted from Sidney to the Black Hills country, and the son often went along on these trips which were full of the dangers existing in a primitive country. When the northern Colorado country was infested with great droves of wild horses, Edward Fitch joined with others in rounding up herds and shipping them to eastern markets.
Mr. Fitch was married in Sterling, CO, on December 25, 1880, to Miss Phoebe Mathews. Six children were born to them, three dying in infancy. N.M. Fitch and Glenn Fitch both live on ranches north-west of Gillette; another son, Frank, died several years ago. He is also survived by six gradchildren and by his sister, Mrs. J.S. Floyd of Echeta, and by W.E. Fitch of Sterling, CO, Elmo Fitch of Moorcroft; Frank Fitch of Recluse; Chas. Fitch of Los Angeles, CA, Lute Fitch of Long Beach, CA; and Mont Fitch of Nowood, CO.
The deceased came to what is now Campbell county in the year 1891. His father had been operating a chain of stores from th Dakota line as far west as the railroad extended at that time. He was one of the most prominent ranchers of this part of the state. For a long time he operated the S Bar outfit, and a few years ago purchased the old Four Jay ranch.
Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church, George T. Gibson conducting the ceremony. Many friends of the old days came to town to pay their last respects to one who did much to build up this part of the state. Out-of-town relatives who attended the funeral included W.E. Fitch, Elmo Fitch, Frank Fitch, Mrs. J.S. Floyd, N.M. Fitch and Glenn Fitch.
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