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Edward Fitzgerald

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Edward Fitzgerald was born in Washington, D.C. back in 1822 to George and Emily.  In 1842 he graduated from the Naval School as a midshipman and sailed for two years in Europe and South America.  he sailed aboard a Danish ship to gather information on the British feelings on the Oregon boundary.   He returned in 1846 and reported his findings to President James Polk that the British had been making warlike preparations.  He was promoted to the position of master (whatever that is) where he sailed to Panama, crossing by the isthmus by boat and mule then sailing to Peru where the boarded the American Ship Congress.  Having reached San Diego, California he was dispatched to serve with the land forces.

During the Battle of San Pasqual on December 6th, 1846 being surrounded by the Mexican army Edward and two other men (his Delaware Indian servant and someone you may have heard of Kit Carson) crept through the Mexican lines and made their way to San Diego for reinforcements.  During his time with the Navy he made six journeys across the country.  He on the second crossing brought back proof of gold in California.  He was promoted to lieutenant in 1850 and resigned from the Navy in 1851. 

There were many more adventures for him but in 1857 President James Buchanan appointed Edward to build a 1,000-mile wagon road from Fort Defiance, New Mexico to the Colorado River.  Now is as good as a time to tell you I’m writing about Edward Fitzgerald Beale, better known as Ned Beale.   The road he built well let’s just say it is still in use today.  Most of us know it plainly as Route 66.  Only now you know how it first got started. 

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Comments (10)

Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thanks James.  And, I bet he would have liked riding on Route 66 with that Vette from the TV show.

Jul 03, 2016 09:45 PM
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good morning James,

A route to hike across one day on my bucket list.

Almost thought you were going to write about the ship that sunk on the Great Lakes.

Make yourself an astonishing day.

Jul 03, 2016 09:47 PM
Carolyn Crispin
Keller Williams Tri-Lakes - Branson, MO
Crispin Team Sells Branson Homes Land & Commercial

Wha a great history of Edward Fitgerald and his accomplishments. It is truly amazing what can be accomplished.

Jul 03, 2016 10:36 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning James. The start of Route 66 on the East is Lou Mitchell's Restaurant in Chicago. Enjoy your day!

Jul 03, 2016 10:40 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning James. This story was really interesting story and I had never heard of Beale before.

Jul 03, 2016 10:47 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Good morning James,

Love the story of Route 66...and the song too in now in my head.  A

Jul 04, 2016 12:34 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I would have never guessed he founded part of the original route 66 James Dray 

Hope your having a great 4th of July!

Jul 04, 2016 12:35 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello James and some interesting information about Route 66 and I have been on this road many times in my life.

Have a wonderful 4th of July ...

American Flag by Robert Swetz

Jul 04, 2016 02:26 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

wow- James- think how many people got their kicks on Route 66!!! Hope you had a great day today. 

Jul 04, 2016 11:09 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

That is a great story. What a traveler Ned was. He was a lucky guy to get to see so much. 

Jul 04, 2016 01:14 PM