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Edward John Forster 1898–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Mar 1898

Birth Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 19 Nov 1965

Death Location: Rivert Grove.., Illinois, USA

Father: John Forster

Mother: Magdalena Deistler

Spouse(s): Agnes Gray

Children(s): Lenore Forster, Edward Jr, Grace Forster

In 1898, Edward John Forster entered the world in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA, born to John Jacob Forster And Magdalena Madeline Lena Deistler. In 1900, Edward John Forster resided in Chicago Ward 10, Cook, Illinois, USA. In 1910, Edward John Forster resided in Chicago Ward 34, Cook, Illinois, USA. Edward John Forster married Agnes Laura Gray, and had children including Edward John Forster Jr, Grace Forster, Lenore Mae Forster. Edward John Forster passed away in 1965 in Rivert Grove.., Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Edward John Forster entered the world in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA, born to John Jacob Forster And Magdalena Madeline Lena Deistler.
  • In 1900, Edward John Forster resided in Chicago Ward 10, Cook, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, Edward John Forster resided in Chicago Ward 34, Cook, Illinois, USA.
  • Edward John Forster married Agnes Laura Gray, and had children including Edward John Forster Jr, Grace Forster, Lenore Mae Forster.
  • Edward John Forster passed away in 1965 in Rivert Grove.., Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Forster
1868–1954
Birth Location: Chicago, Illinois
JF
Magdalena Deistler
1870–1958
Birth Location: Illinois
MD

Spouses(s)

Agnes Gray
1897–1966
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
AG

Children(s)

Lenore Forster
1930–2025
Birth Location: BERWYN, Illinois
LF
Edward Jr
1924–1980
Birth Location: Cook, Illinois, United States
EJ
Grace Forster
1926–
Birth Location: Illinois
GF

Edward Forster's Ancestors

Self
Edward Forster
1898–1965
Birth Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Parents
John Jacob Forster
1868–1954
Chicago, Illinois
Magdalena (\ Madeline (Lena)) Deistler
1870–1958
Illinois
Grandparents
Jacob Foerster
1831–1904
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Marie Roering
1834–1907
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Antoine Deisler
1844–1890
Bavaria / Bayern
Katherine Unger
1848–1936
Bavaria, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Unger
1828–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Forster's Descendants

1.
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Edward (John) Forster (24 Mar 1898–19 Nov 1965) m. Agnes (Laura) Gray (Oct 1897–7 Jul 1966)
  1. 1. Lenore (Mae) Forster 1930–2025 m. Lawrence (Francis Dwyer) Jr. 1930–2005
  2. 2. Edward (John Forster) Jr 1924–1980
  3. 3. Grace Forster 1926– m. Felix (J. Jr.) Sykes 1921–

Edward Forster's Timeline

11 Records

1898
24 Mar 1898
Birth of Edward John Forster in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 2
Edward John Forster resided here in Chicago Ward 10, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago Ward 10, Cook, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 12
Edward John Forster resided here in Chicago Ward 34, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago Ward 34, Cook, Illinois, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 19
Edward John Forster resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Chicago, Cook, Illinois
1920
1920
Age 22
Edward John Forster resided here in Chicago Ward 34, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA
Chicago Ward 34, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Edward John Forster resided here in Berwyn, Cook, Illinois
Berwyn, Cook, Illinois
1935
1935
Age 37
Edward John Forster resided here in Berwyn, Cook, Illinois
Berwyn, Cook, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 42
Edward John Forster resided here in Berwyn, Cook, Illinois, USA
Berwyn, Cook, Illinois, USA
1947
17 Oct 1947
Age 49
Edward John Forster resided here in Berwyn, Illinois, USA
Berwyn, Illinois, USA
1950
1950
Age 52
Edward John Forster resided here in Berwyn, Cook, Illinois, USA
Berwyn, Cook, Illinois, USA
1965
19 Nov 1965
Age 67
Death of Edward John Forster in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Mar 1898
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Berwyn, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T627_772; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 16-9
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 34, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_354; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 2172; Image: 808
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Berwyn, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 413; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 1984; Image: 443.0; FHL microfilm: 2340148
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Cook; Roll: 1503992; Draft Board: 83
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chicago Ward 34, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_282; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 1490; FHL microfilm: 1374295
    [8] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Chicago Ward 10, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Chicago Ward 34, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chicago Ward 34, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T624_282; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 1490; FHL microfilm: 1374295

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Cook; Roll: 1503992; Draft Board: 83

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Chicago Ward 34, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 34, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_354; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 2172; Image: 808

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Berwyn, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Berwyn, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 413; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 1984; Image: 443.0; FHL microfilm: 2340148

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Berwyn, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Berwyn, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T627_772; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 16-9

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Berwyn, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Berwyn, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T627_772; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 16-9

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1947
    Event Place: Berwyn, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Berwyn, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Berwyn, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chicago, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1965
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [3] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rivert Grove.., Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
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