Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-06-27
OF L RIOGRAplIN.

OUR BIOGRATITY.
y" figure is more familiar Ia Springfield
people than that of Col. T. l.. Fitzpatrick
Mounted on spirited horse which he rides
with the skill and grace of an accom-
pli>hrd hur>rman, and with his brunIe,i
c"mt'mance expressive of dignity and com,
mamd he looks every inch soldier Enter
ing the celebrated Black Watch. mere
boy, his early military training was gained
10y nine years service under the British flag
on the Island Of Malta and in the Brrmu-
daN. EmgrItjng 10 America in 1851. and
after ten years residence in the United
States, he was among the first to answer the
call Ia arms in 1861. and served during the
entire period of the war with the greatest
bravery.
Col. Robt. l.. fitzpatrick was born in
Paisley, in the west of Scotland. April 20,
ISIS. The picture of the ancient Scottish
church where he was baptized hangs on his
sitting room wall. As a boy. he was pas
SiOnatcly fond of reading military works
and rOmanceS Of military life. and before
he was in his teens had determined to be-
come soldier. lie was educated in the
public schools of Scotland The first op-
pnrtunity for enlistment was in the oath
Warrickshire regiment, in which he enlist
Ell at the age of sixteen years and one day
With this regiment he served one year in
Canada, and on his return volunteered in
the celebrated Black Watch regiment, one
of the most celebrated regiments in the
British service. The regiment was founded
about l743, and its name was applied to il
by the people on account of the dark k-cOlorrd
tartan it wore, of dark green. blue and
black. This regiment helped to overthrow
Napoleon and the Eagles of France al
Waterloo: has served under the burning sun
of India: beneath the blue skies of Spain;
and under the spreading forests of
prirneval America. 1t was the first English
regiment which ever set foot ON Ohio
soil. While at Philadelphia il
was sent to Ohio to rescue the women and
children which had been carried off by the
Indians. The regiment camped near Ianes-
vile, O., and defeated the Indians near
Pitt>burg. II was the first regiment which
ever crossed the Ohio river
After serving for nine years in Malta and
the Bermudas with this historic regiment.
Col. Fitzpatrick emigrated to America where
he had relatives in Cincinnati. in 1851.
After coming to Springfield for few
months, he returned 10 Cincinnati, and,
seeing no opportunity for continuing his
military career, he learned granting and the
imitation OF woods and marbles with T. +.
and c. \. Davis. now of Springfield. but
then in business in Cincinnati. After fol-
lowing this business for some years with
them, he went into the same business for
himself.
He took ali active part in organizing the
Highland Guard in Cincinnati. In 1861,
when the war broke out, this Guard was
formed into two companies one of which.
Co. b., fifth o. V. l., Col Fitzpatrick. COM
manded. He was present at the action at
Blues Gap, Va. January :, 1862, and at
the battle Of Port Republic. June Q, 1862.
Ilammer>ly'S Records Of Living Officers of
the United States army, gives an extended
account Of his career. lie was captured by
the rebels during the retreat from the battle
of Port Republic, and held a prisoner over
tw" months. lie was on duty at Coyington
organizing and drilling volunteers during
the Kirby Smith raid, and commanded Pro-
y"st Guard at Camp Lew Wallace. near
Columbus, until November 1852 He then
Joined a regiment at llarper'S Ferry, was
her =, ~; promoted to Lieutenan-C Colonel
April Il. Sti3: commanded regiment at the
battle of Characteristic, Va. May |. and
3. 1868, was severely wounded and lost his
right arm in the action on the forenoon of
the Sd. commended regiment al battle of
Mill Creek Gap. ia, Nav Sth, 1864; present
at battle of ReSaca. Ga. May IA and Is.
! S64. commanded the regiment on the night
of the 18th, when it cut out and brought off
four pieces of artillery and the flag from
rebel hill redoubt near ReSaca; present at
action at Pumpkin Vine Creek and battle of
New Hope Church, ia, May 25th. until
June l>t, 1864, resigned commission August
l7th. appointed captain Vet. Res Corps
September 2Sth, 1861. and to a company of
provisional cavalry and provast-marshal of
Camp Stoneman. ID. {. From that time ON
Cot. Fitzpatrick was appoined u various
positions in the service until December 18th.
1870, when he retired with full rank of
Colonel, volunteer brevets of major and
for gallant and mertori-
Us services during the war; army brevets
of major for gallantry in the battle of Port
Republic and lieutenant-colonel for gallan-
try in the battle of Charlottesville.
The above gives the striking points in a
busy military career. Since his retirement.
Col. Fitzpatrick has lived in his beautiful
home on the corner of Yellow Springs and
Washington streets, spending his time in
reading, and in the conversation of friends.
He has excellent talents for drawing and
painting. and besides taking a great interest
il art. does some excellent work himself.
Some of his paintings and crayOn drawings
the walls of his beautiful home.
The colonel enjoys his peaceful life, full of