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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: Marlboro Sumneytown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: James Foster

Mother: Maria Schimpf

Spouse(s): Bertha Halderman, Dorothy Fulk, Ida Fulk

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

George Schimpt Foster was born in 1879 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of 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, George S Foster, Helen Louisa Foster, George S. Foster, Ethel T. Foster Flanagan, Joseph J Foster, Leon George Foster, Noel Foster, Wallace G Foster, Georgette L Foster, Georgette Leona Reinford, Virginia D Foster, Wallace George Foster. George Schimpt Foster passed away in 1955 in Marlboro Sumneytown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • George Schimpt Foster was born in 1879 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of 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, George S Foster, Helen Louisa Foster, George S. Foster, Ethel T. Foster Flanagan, Joseph J Foster, Leon George Foster, Noel Foster, Wallace G Foster, Georgette L Foster, Georgette Leona Reinford, Virginia D Foster, Wallace George Foster.
  • George Schimpt Foster passed away in 1955 in Marlboro Sumneytown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Foster
1842 – 1925
Birth Location: Philadelphia, PA
JF
Maria Schimpf
1845 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MS

Spouses(s)

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

Children(s)

Bertha Mattes
1903 – 1992
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
BM
George Foster
1904 – 1996
Birth Location: West Berlin, New Jersey, USA
GF
Helen Foster
1908 – 1993
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
HF
George Foster
1904 – 1996
Birth Location: New Jersey
GF
Ethel Flanagan
1906 – 1934
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EF
Joseph Foster
1926 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JF
Leon Foster
1928 – 1929
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
LF
Noel Foster
1930 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
NF
Wallace Foster
1932 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
WF
Georgette Foster
1932 – 2011
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
GF
Georgette Reinford
1932 – 2011
Birth Location: –
GR
Virginia Foster
1936 – 1996
Birth Location: Sumneytown M, Pennsylvania
VF
Wallace Foster
1931 – 2000
Birth Location: Sumney Town, Pennsylvania
WF

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) m. Ida (M) Fulk
  1. 1. Bertha Mattes (17 Feb 1903 – 1 Feb 1992) m. Warren (S.) Mattes (13 Jul 1897 – Jun 1975)
    1. 1. Elizabeth Mattes (abt 1924 – 5 Jul 2017)
      1. 1. Cathy Pennepacker
    2. 2. Catherine (Elizabeth) Pennepacker (17 February 1924 – 5 July 2017)
    3. 3. Warren (Edwin) Mattes (22 Aug 1932 – 29 Nov 1988) m. Betty (Jolene) Freeze (18 Apr 1932 – ) m. Frances (Brockman) Mattes (29 Jun 1933 – )
      1. 1. Warren Andrew
      2. 2. Brock Arthur
  2. 2. George (S) Foster (22 Jun 1904 – 13 Mar 1996) m. Elizabeth (L.) Foster (20 December 1904 – 26 March 1996)
    1. 1. George (Landis) Foster (23 July 1928 – 10 May 2011)
    2. 2. Cora (Elizabeth) Foster (MAY 11, 1932 – JANUARY 17, 2012) m. George (H.) Lilley (28 November 1923 – 11 February 2013)
      1. 1. Ruth (Ann) Lilley (24 Nov 1954 – ) m. Larry (Lee) Kratzer (21 Jun 1954 – )
        1. 1. Deborah (Ann) Kratzer (22 May 1973 – ) m. Terry (Ray) Reid (2 August 1963 – 30 September 2014)
        2. 2. Karen (Elizabeth) Kratzer (3 March 1997 – ) m. Lajos Harangi (02 27 1983 – 07 24 2015)
      2. 2. Irene (Elizabeth) Lilley (15 August 1958 – ) m. Bryan (Neal) Wright (17 Nov 1956 – 17 Dec 2006)
    3. 3. Donald Foster (abt 1935 – )
    4. 4. Paul Foster (abt 1937 – )
    5. 5. Louisa Foster (abt 1939 – )
  3. 3. Helen (Louisa) Foster (9 Oct 1908 – 6 Jul 1993)
  4. 4. George (S.) Foster (22 June 1904 – 13 March 1996) m. Lizzie Foster (abt 1905 – )
    1. 1. George Foster (abt 1929 – )
    2. 2. Cora Foster (abt 1932 – )
    3. 3. Donald Foster (abt 1935 – )
    4. 4. Paul Foster (abt 1937 – )
    5. 5. Louisa Foster (abt 1939 – )
  5. 5. Ethel (T. Foster) Flanagan (10 August 1906 – 21 October 1934) m. John (Joseph) Flanagan (7 October 1899 – 2 September 1987)
    1. 1. John (Joseph) Flanagan (15 September 1929 – 3 January 2009)
  6. 6. Joseph (J) Foster (abt 1926 – )
  7. 7. Leon (George) Foster (27 Aug 1928 – 7 Apr 1929)
  8. 8. Noel Foster (abt 1930 – )
  9. 9. Wallace (G) Foster (abt 1932 – )
  10. 10. Georgette (L) Foster (5 Nov 1932 – 4 Aug 2011)
  11. 11. Georgette (Leona) Reinford (5 November 1932 – 4 August 2011)
  12. 12. Virginia (D) Foster (3 Jun 1936 – 15 Oct 1996)
  13. 13. Wallace (George) Foster (2 Aug 1931 – 30 May 2000)

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, 04/27/1942 - 04/27/1942; 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, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Collection Name: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 976
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 106651-109500
    [5] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963, 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, 04/27/1942 - 04/27/1942; 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, 1906-1963, 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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