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Foster Roy 1909–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Oct 1909

Birth Location: Missouri

Death Date: 9/18/1983

Death Location: Windsor, Shelby County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Norman Roy

Mother: Mahala Cahala

Spouse(s): Opal Cain

Children(s): Janet Schmitt, Janet Roy

In 1909, Foster Roy entered the world in Missouri, born to Norman G Roy And Mahala Etta Cahala. In 1910, Foster Roy resided in Monroe, Pike, Indiana, USA. In 1920, Foster Roy resided in Barton, Gibson, Indiana, USA. Foster Roy married Opal Irene Cain, and had children including Audrey L Roy, Donna Lee Roy, Janet Carol Roy, Janet Schmitt. Foster Roy passed away in 1983 in Windsor, Shelby County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1909, Foster Roy entered the world in Missouri, born to Norman G Roy And Mahala Etta Cahala.
  • In 1910, Foster Roy resided in Monroe, Pike, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1920, Foster Roy resided in Barton, Gibson, Indiana, USA.
  • Foster Roy married Opal Irene Cain, and had children including Audrey L Roy, Donna Lee Roy, Janet Carol Roy, Janet Schmitt.
  • Foster Roy passed away in 1983 in Windsor, Shelby County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Foster Roy's Ancestors

Self
Foster Roy
1909–1983
Birth Place: Missouri
Parents
Norman G Roy
1880–1946
Indiana
Mahala (Etta) Cahala
1886–1966
Indiana
Grandparents
William (A) Roy
1843–1911
Russell, Kentucky
Mandy Roy
1839–1918
, Pulaski, Kentucky
William (Henry) Cahala
1848–1918
Ohio
Julia (Ann) O'Brian
1850–1908
Loogootie, Martin, Indiana, United States
Great-Grandparents
Leonard, Roy
1771–1893
Anne Personette
1774–1838
Charles Eastham
1807–1887
Mary Barrow
1806–1893
William Cahala
1811–1911
Mary Coffman
1815–1897
Josiah O'Brien
1829–1913
Isabelle Miles
1823–1856
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Asa Roy
1784–1864
Susannah Hall
1791–1876
Jonathan Musick
1740–1816
Helen Colley
1752–1798
John Eastham
1782–1870
Mary Eastham
1784–1862
Aaron Barrow
1762–1839
Susan Miskell
1777–1850
William Cahala
1772–1823
Elizabeth Estlack
1778–1850
Abraham Kaufman
1776–1837
Mary Strickler
1781–1870
Sylvester O'Brien
1855–1876
Julia Clements
1812–1835
John MILES
1791–1857
Henrietta Queen
1802–1882

Foster Roy's Descendants

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Foster Roy (11 Oct 1909–9/18/1983) m. Opal (Irene) Cain (12/14/1915–08/27/1995)
  1. 1. Janet Schmitt 1946–2008
  2. 2. Janet (Carol) Roy 1946–2008 m. James (Richard) Schmitt 1943–1991

Foster Roy's Timeline

6 Records

1909
11 Oct 1909
Birth of Foster Roy in Missouri
Missouri
1910
1910
Age 1
Foster Roy resided here in Monroe, Pike, Indiana, USA
Monroe, Pike, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
Foster Roy resided here in Barton, Gibson, Indiana, USA
Barton, Gibson, Indiana, USA
1940
1940
Age 31
Foster Roy resided here in Shelbyville, Shelby, Illinois, USA
Shelbyville, Shelby, Illinois, USA
1983
9/18/1983
Age 74
Death of Foster Roy in Windsor, Shelby, Illinois, USA
Windsor, Shelby, Illinois, USA
1993
1993-1997
Age 84
Foster Roy resided here in Windsor, Illinois, USA
Windsor, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1909
    Event Place: Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00890; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 87-31
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 303-10-0662; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Barton, Gibson, Indiana; Roll: T625_433; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 583
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Monroe, Pike, Indiana; Roll: T624_374; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1374387
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Indiana, Marriage Certificates, F0009815; F00097E5; Collection Title: Records of Marriage 1961-2005; Series Number: 89-204; Year: 1994; Certificate Range: 018500 - 021463

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Monroe, Pike, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Monroe, Pike, Indiana; Roll: T624_374; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1374387

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Barton, Gibson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Barton, Gibson, Indiana; Roll: T625_433; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 583

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00890; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 87-31

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993-1997
    Event Place: Windsor, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Windsor; State: Illinois; Year(s): 1993-1997

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Princeton, Gibson, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shelbyville, Shelby, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00890; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 87-31

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Windsor, IL
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9181983
    Event Place: Windsor, Shelby, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 303-10-0662; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Windsor, Shelby County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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