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George Schimpt Foster 1879–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 December 1879

Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 31 December 1955

Death Location: Sumneytown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: James Foster

Mother: Maria Schimpf

Spouse(s): Bertha Halderman, Dorothy Fulk

Children(s): George Jr, Bertha Mattes, Helen Foster, Leon Foster, Joseph Foster, Virginia Foster, Georgette Foster, Wallace Foster, Ethel Flanagan, George Foster, Georgette Reinford

In 1879, George Schimpt Foster entered the world in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, born to James M Foster And Maria Schimpf. In 1880, George Schimpt Foster resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1900, George Schimpt Foster resided in Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, . George Schimpt Foster married Bertha Julia Halderman, Dorothy Fulk, Ida M Fulk, and had children including Bertha Mattes, Ethel T Foster Flanagan, George S Foster, George S Foster Jr, Georgette L Foster, Georgette Leona Reinford, Helen Louisa Foster, Joseph J Foster, Leon George Foster, Noel Foster, Virginia D Foster, Wallace G Foster, Wallace George Foster. George Schimpt Foster passed away in 1955 in Sumneytown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1879, George Schimpt Foster entered the world in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, born to James M Foster And Maria Schimpf.
  • In 1880, George Schimpt Foster resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1900, George Schimpt Foster resided in Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, .
  • George Schimpt Foster married Bertha Julia Halderman, Dorothy Fulk, Ida M Fulk, and had children including Bertha Mattes, Ethel T Foster Flanagan, George S Foster, George S Foster Jr, Georgette L Foster, Georgette Leona Reinford, Helen Louisa Foster, Joseph J Foster, Leon George Foster, Noel Foster, Virginia D Foster, Wallace G Foster, Wallace George Foster.
  • George Schimpt Foster passed away in 1955 in Sumneytown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Foster
1842–1925
Birth Location: Philadelphia, PA
JF
Maria Schimpf
1845–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Bertha Halderman
1880–1910
Birth Location: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
BH
Dorothy Fulk
1906–1964
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
DF

Children(s)

George Jr
1904–1996
Birth Location: West Berlin, New Jersey, USA
GJ
Bertha Mattes
1903–1992
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
BM
Helen Foster
1908–1993
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
HF
Leon Foster
1928–1929
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
LF
Joseph Foster
1926–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JF
Virginia Foster
1936–1996
Birth Location: Sumneytown M, Pennsylvania
VF
Georgette Foster
1932–2011
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
GF
Wallace Foster
1931–2000
Birth Location: Sumney Town, Pennsylvania
WF
Ethel Flanagan
1906–1934
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EF
George Foster
1904–1996
Birth Location: New Jersey
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Georgette Reinford
1932–2011
Birth Location: –
GR

George Foster's Ancestors

Self
George Foster
1879–1955
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
James M. Foster
1842–1925
Philadelphia, PA
Maria Schimpf
1845–
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Hezekiah (Issachar) Foster
1818–1870
New Jersey
Mahalia Goforth
1812–1897
Burlington, New Jersey, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Foster's Descendants

1.
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George (Schimpt) Foster (4 December 1879–31 December 1955) m. Bertha (Julia) Halderman (2 November 1880–2 May 1910) m. Dorothy Fulk (14 Jul 1906–24 Jun 1964)
  1. 1. George (S Foster) Jr 1904–1996 m. Elizabeth (L.) Foster 1904–1996
    1. 1. Cora (Elizabeth) Foster 1932–2012 m. George (H.) Lilley 1923–2013
    2. 2. George (Landis) Foster 1928–2011
  2. 2. Bertha Mattes 1903–1992 m. Warren (S.) Mattes 1897–1975
    1. 1. Elizabeth Mattes 1924–2017
    2. 2. Warren (Edwin) Mattes 1932–1988
    3. 3. Catherine (Elizabeth) Pennepacker 1924–2017
  3. 3. Helen (Louisa) Foster 1908–1993
  4. 4. Leon (George) Foster 1928–1929
  5. 5. Joseph (J) Foster 1926–
  6. 6. Virginia (D) Foster 1936–1996
  7. 7. Georgette (L) Foster 1932–2011
  8. 8. Wallace (George) Foster 1931–2000
  9. 9. Ethel (T. Foster) Flanagan 1906–1934 m. John (Joseph Flanagan) Sr 1899–1987
    1. 1. John (Joseph Flanagan) Jr 1929–2009
  10. 10. George (S.) Foster 1904–1996 m. Lizzie Foster 1905–
  11. 11. Georgette (Leona) Reinford 1932–2011

George Foster's Timeline

10 Records

1879
4 December 1879
Birth of George Schimpt Foster in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 1
George Schimpt Foster resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
George Schimpt Foster resided here in Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
George Schimpt Foster resided here in Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 38
George Schimpt Foster resided here in Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Montgomery, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 41
George Schimpt Foster resided here in Skippack, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Skippack, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 56
George Schimpt Foster resided here in Marlboro, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Marlboro, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 61
George Schimpt Foster resided here in Marlboro, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Marlboro, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 63
George Schimpt Foster resided here in Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
1955
31 December 1955
Age 76
Death of George Schimpt Foster in Marlboro Sumneytown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Marlboro Sumneytown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 December 1879
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Pennsylvania, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 563728; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marlboro, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3581; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 46-125
    [3] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Collection Name: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 976
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 106651-109500
    [5] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 048001-051000
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Skippack, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1605; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 173; Image: 976
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Montgomery; Roll: 1907293; Draft Board: 4
    [8] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1177; Family History Film: 1255177; Page: 163D; Enumeration District: 337; Image: 0495
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1473; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0789; FHL microfilm: 1241473
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1403; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0734; FHL microfilm: 1375416
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1177; Family History Film: 1255177; Page: 163D; Enumeration District: 337; Image: 0495

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1473; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0789; FHL microfilm: 1241473

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 31, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1403; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0734; FHL microfilm: 1375416

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Montgomery, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Montgomery; Roll: 1907293; Draft Board: 4

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Skippack, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Skippack, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1605; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 173; Image: 976

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Marlboro, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marlboro, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3581; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 46-125

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Marlboro, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marlboro, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3581; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 46-125

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Pennsylvania, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 563728; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 December 1955
    Event Place: Marlboro Sumneytown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 106651-109500
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sumneytown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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