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Esther Joyce Erwin 1897–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Oct 1897

Birth Location: Kent Township, Stephenson, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 7 Jun 1967

Death Location: Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA

Father: Frank Erwin

Mother: Susan Bogenrief

Spouse(s): Elvin Ditzler

Children(s): Joyce Ditzler

In 1897, Esther Joyce Erwin entered the world in Kent Township, Stephenson, Illinois, USA, born to Frank Erwin And Susan Marie Bogenrief. In 1900, Esther Joyce Erwin resided in Kent Township, Stephenson, Illinois. In 1910, Esther Joyce Erwin resided in Kent, Stephenson, Illinois. Esther Joyce Erwin married Elvin Morrell Ditzler, and had children including Joyce Maxine Ditzler. Esther Joyce Erwin passed away in 1967 in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1897, Esther Joyce Erwin entered the world in Kent Township, Stephenson, Illinois, USA, born to Frank Erwin And Susan Marie Bogenrief.
  • In 1900, Esther Joyce Erwin resided in Kent Township, Stephenson, Illinois.
  • In 1910, Esther Joyce Erwin resided in Kent, Stephenson, Illinois.
  • Esther Joyce Erwin married Elvin Morrell Ditzler, and had children including Joyce Maxine Ditzler.
  • Esther Joyce Erwin passed away in 1967 in Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frank Erwin
1865–1951
Birth Location: Kent, Stephenson, Illinois, United States
FE
Susan Bogenrief
1870–1955
Birth Location: Jefferson, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
SB

Spouses(s)

Elvin Ditzler
1896–1956
Birth Location: Pearl City, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
ED

Children(s)

Joyce Ditzler
1923–2017
Birth Location: Jefferson, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
JD

Esther Erwin's Ancestors

Self
Esther Erwin
1897–1967
Birth Place: Kent Township, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Parents
Frank Erwin
1865–1951
Kent, Stephenson, Illinois, United States
Susan (Marie) Bogenrief
1870–1955
Jefferson, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Levi Erwin2
1839–1927
Stark, Ohio, United States
Rebecca (Ann Unangst) 2
1836–1927
Easton, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States
Isaac Bogenrief
1840–1907
Union City, Union, Pennsylvania, USA
Catherine (Elizabeth Wingert) (Wingart)
1842–1923
Union City, Union, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
David Erwin2
1808–1890
Sarah Rudy2
1810–1893
Philip Unangst
1807–1871
Leah Hahn
1814–1890
Samuel Bogenrief
1806–1873
Maria Lowry
1806–1878
Jacob Wingert
1817–1895
Mary Gebhart
1817–1885
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Sr
1785–
Rebecca Kemper
1787–1834
John Sr
1787–1875
Anna Horning
1789–1854
Johannes Unangst
1781–1848
Anna Illick
1790–1858
George Hahn
1778–1858
Margaret Schaum
1785–1857
Johann Bogenrieff
1757–1827
Sophia Feg
1757–1827
William Lowry
1788–
John Wingert
1786–1869
Elizabeth (Heyer)
1786–1864
Jonathan Gebhart
1796–1838
Catherine Schwartz
1793–1855

Esther Erwin's Descendants

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Esther (Joyce) Erwin (18 Oct 1897–7 Jun 1967) m. Elvin (Morrell) Ditzler (26 Mar 1896–19 Mar 1956)
  1. 1. Joyce (Maxine) Ditzler 1923–2017 m. Donald (Frederick) Grier 1921–2001

Esther Erwin's Timeline

10 Records

1897
18 Oct 1897
Birth of Esther Joyce Erwin in Kent Township, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Kent Township, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 3
Esther Joyce Erwin resided here in Kent Township, Stephenson, Illinois
Kent Township, Stephenson, Illinois
1910
1910
Age 13
Esther Joyce Erwin resided here in Kent, Stephenson, Illinois
Kent, Stephenson, Illinois
1920
1920
Age 23
Esther Joyce Erwin resided here in Jefferson, Stephenson, Illinois
Jefferson, Stephenson, Illinois
1930
1930
Age 33
Esther Joyce Erwin resided here in Jefferson, Stephenson, Illinois
Jefferson, Stephenson, Illinois
1935
1935
Age 38
Esther Joyce Erwin resided here in Jefferson, Stephenson, Illinois
Jefferson, Stephenson, Illinois
1939
26 Jan 1939
Age 42
Esther Joyce Erwin resided here in Pearl City, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Pearl City, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 43
Esther Joyce Erwin resided here in Jefferson, Stephenson, Illinois, United States
Jefferson, Stephenson, Illinois, United States
1950
1950
Age 53
Esther Joyce Erwin resided here in Jefferson, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Jefferson, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
1967
7 Jun 1967
Age 70
Death of Esther Joyce Erwin in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1897
    Event Place: Kent Township, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 318-34-3521; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: 1956-1958.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jefferson, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T625_397; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 134; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jefferson, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: 561; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 23; Image: 485.0.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kent, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T623_346; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 101.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kent, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Freeport Journal-Standard; Publication Date: 7 Jun 1967; Publication Place: Freeport, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.4755012,0.9874732,0.7054

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Kent Township, Stephenson, Illinois
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kent, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T623_346; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 101.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Kent, Stephenson, Illinois
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kent, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Jefferson, Stephenson, Illinois
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jefferson, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T625_397; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 134; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jefferson, Stephenson, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jefferson, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: 561; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 23; Image: 485.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Jefferson, Stephenson, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1939
    Event Place: Pearl City, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Lena Star; Publication Date: 26 Jan 1939; Publication Place: Lena, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Jefferson, Stephenson, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Jefferson, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Jefferson, Stephenso

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pearl City
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Freeport Journal-Standard; Publication Date: 7 Jun 1967; Publication Place: Freeport, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.4755012,0.9874732,0.7054

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Jun 1967
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 318-34-3521; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: 1956-1958.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Freeport Journal-Standard; Publication Date: 7 Jun 1967; Publication Place: Freeport, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.4755012,0.9874732,0.7054

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Freeport Journal-Standard; Publication Date: 7 Jun 1967; Publication Place: Freeport, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.4755012,0.9874732,0.7054
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