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Erwin Frederick Schafer 1915–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Aug 1915

Birth Location: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 16 Sep 1985

Death Location: Lena, Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Jacob Jr.

Mother: Cora Diestlemeier

Spouse(s): Norma Watson

Children(s):

In 1915, Erwin Frederick Schafer entered the world in West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA, born to Jacob Schafer Jr And Cora A Diestlemeier. In 1920, Erwin Frederick Schafer resided in West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA. In 1930, Erwin Frederick Schafer resided in West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA. Erwin Frederick Schafer married Norma J Watson, and had children including Coralyn Schafer. Erwin Frederick Schafer passed away in 1985 in Lena, Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1915, Erwin Frederick Schafer entered the world in West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA, born to Jacob Schafer Jr And Cora A Diestlemeier.
  • In 1920, Erwin Frederick Schafer resided in West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, Erwin Frederick Schafer resided in West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA.
  • Erwin Frederick Schafer married Norma J Watson, and had children including Coralyn Schafer.
  • Erwin Frederick Schafer passed away in 1985 in Lena, Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Erwin Schafer's Ancestors

Self
Erwin Schafer
1915–1985
Birth Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Parents
Jacob Schafer Jr.
1883–1948
Illinois, USA
Cora (A) Diestlemeier
1886–1944
West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Frederick Diestelmeier
1848–1929
Illinois
Philapena (“Phoebe”) Paul
1864–1931
Germany
Great-Grandparents
Johan Diestelmeier
1808–1897
Mary Klippstein
1829–1888
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Wilhelm Distelmeier
1780–

Erwin Schafer's Timeline

9 Records

1915
25 Aug 1915
Birth of Erwin Frederick Schafer in West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 5
Erwin Frederick Schafer resided here in West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Erwin Frederick Schafer resided here in West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 20
Erwin Frederick Schafer resided here in West Point, Stephenson, Illinois
West Point, Stephenson, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 25
Erwin Frederick Schafer resided here in West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1950
1950
Age 35
Erwin Frederick Schafer resided here in West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1953
1953-1954
Age 38
Erwin Frederick Schafer resided here in Illinois
Illinois
1970
Abt 1970
Age 55
Erwin Frederick Schafer resided here in Lena
Lena
1985
16 Sep 1985
Age 70
Death of Erwin Frederick Schafer in Lena, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Lena, Stephenson, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1915
    Event Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1582
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00893; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 89-47
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T625_397; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 144
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 2340295
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: 1846; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 89-69

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T625_397; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 144

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 2340295

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00893; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 89-47

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00893; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 89-47

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: West Point, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: 1846; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 89-69

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953-1954
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1970
    Event Place: Lena
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Freeport Journal-Standard; Publication Date: 25 Apr 1970; Publication Place: Freeport, Illinois, USA; ,0.56179416,0.12594514,0.81301063&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lena
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Freeport Journal-Standard; Publication Date: 7 Oct 1941; Publication Place: Freeport, Illinois, USA; ,0.2824219,0.2625309,0.6073346&xid=3356

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lena, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Twin Pines " Farm , Two Miles West of Lena
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Freeport Journal-Standard; Publication Date: 7 Oct 1941; Publication Place: Freeport, Illinois, USA; ,0.2824219,0.2625309,0.6073346&xid=3356

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1985
    Event Place: Lena, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lena, Stephenson County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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