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Susan E Greer

F, #32226, b. 12 June 1877, d. 10 February 1919
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Rev William Hugh Foster (b. 24 January 1870, d. 12 March 1920)

Daughter*Mary Lou Foster+ (b. 15 December 1903, d. 22 October 1985)

Biography

Birth12 June 1877Birth: Susan E Greer was born on 12 June 1877 in Watauga, North Carolina, United StatesB.1
Marriage25 June 1895Marriage: Rev William Hugh Foster and Susan E Greer were married on 25 June 1895 in North Carolina, United StatesB.1
Death10 February 1919Death: Susan E Greer died on 10 February 1919 at age 41 in Casar, Cleveland, North Carolina, United StatesB.1
Name25 June 1895As of 25 June 1895, Susan E Greer was also known as Susan E Foster.1

Citations

  1. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree

Mary Lou Foster

F, #32227, b. 15 December 1903, d. 22 October 1985
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Rev William Hugh Foster (b. 24 January 1870, d. 12 March 1920)
Mother*Susan E Greer (b. 12 June 1877, d. 10 February 1919)
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Family: Letcher Joe Benfield (b. 11 July 1892, d. 14 February 1936)

Daughter*Mary Jane Benfield (b. 10 May 1932, d. 15 March 2000)

Biography

Birth15 December 1903Birth: Mary Lou Foster was born on 15 December 1903 in Watauga, North Carolina, United StatesB.1
MarriageMarriage: Letcher Joe Benfield and Mary Lou Foster were married.1
Death22 October 1985Death: Mary Lou Foster died on 22 October 1985 at age 81 in Virginia Beach, (independent city), Virginia, United StatesB.1
NameMary Lou Foster was also known as Mary Lou Benfield.1

Citations

  1. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree

Letcher Joe Benfield

M, #32228, b. 11 July 1892, d. 14 February 1936
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Mary Lou Foster (b. 15 December 1903, d. 22 October 1985)

Daughter*Mary Jane Benfield (b. 10 May 1932, d. 15 March 2000)

Biography

Birth11 July 1892Birth: Letcher Joe Benfield was born on 11 July 1892 in Lovill, Watauga, North Carolina, United StatesB.1
MarriageMarriage: Letcher Joe Benfield and Mary Lou Foster were married.1
Death14 February 1936Death: Letcher Joe Benfield died on 14 February 1936 at age 43 in Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree

Mary Jane Benfield

F, #32229, b. 10 May 1932, d. 15 March 2000
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Letcher Joe Benfield (b. 11 July 1892, d. 14 February 1936)
Mother*Mary Lou Foster (b. 15 December 1903, d. 22 October 1985)
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Family: John Luther Keller, Jr, (b. 15 September 1920, d. 11 May 1992)

Biography

Birth10 May 1932Birth: Mary Jane Benfield was born on 10 May 1932 in Blowing Rock, Watauga, North Carolina, United StatesB.1
Marriage30 January 1941Marriage: John Luther Keller, Jr, and Mary Jane Benfield were married on 30 January 1941 in Watauga, North Carolina, United StatesB.1
Death15 March 2000Death: Mary Jane Benfield died on 15 March 2000 at age 67 in Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, Virginia, United StatesB.1
Name30 January 1941As of 30 January 1941, Mary Jane Benfield was also known as Mary Jane Keller.1

Citations

  1. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree

John Luther Keller, Jr

M, #32230, b. 15 September 1920, d. 11 May 1992
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Mary Jane Benfield (b. 10 May 1932, d. 15 March 2000)

Biography

Birth15 September 1920Birth: John Luther Keller, Jr, was born on 15 September 1920 in Watauga, North Carolina, United StatesB.1
Marriage30 January 1941Marriage: John Luther Keller, Jr, and Mary Jane Benfield were married on 30 January 1941 in Watauga, North Carolina, United StatesB.1
Death11 May 1992Death: John Luther Keller, Jr, died on 11 May 1992 at age 71 in Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, Virginia, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree

Caroline Ann Kneemeyer

F, #32232, b. 1 April 1868, d. 31 July 1936
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Arthur Adam Middleton (b. 8 August 1866, d. 16 February 1944)

Son*Charley F Middleton (b. 1893)
Daughter*Edna R Middleton (b. 1898)
Son*John H Middleton (b. 28 June 1901, d. 1915)
Son*Lewis A Middleton (b. 1904)
Son*Eugene Daniel Middleton Middleton+ (b. 18 May 1906, d. 9 May 1980)
Daughter*Florence Edith Middleton (b. 15 March 1909, d. 12 July 1973)

Biography

Birth1 April 1868Birth: Caroline Ann Kneemeyer was born on 1 April 1868 in Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Marriage1896Marriage: Arthur Adam Middleton and Caroline Ann Kneemeyer were married in 1896.1
Death31 July 1936Death: Caroline Ann Kneemeyer died on 31 July 1936 at age 68 in Stevenson Township, Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Name1896As of 1896, Caroline Ann Kneemeyer was also known as Caroline Ann Middleton.1
Census (F)27 April 1910She and Arthur Adam Middleton were enumerated on the census of 1910 in Stevenson Township, Marion, Illinois, United StatesB, with Charley F Middleton, Edna R Middleton, John H Middleton, Lewis A Middleton, Eugene Daniel Middleton Middleton, and Florence Edith Middleton.2

Citations

  1. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree
  2. [S1763] 1910 Census; IL, Marion Co

Florence Edith Middleton

F, #32233, b. 15 March 1909, d. 12 July 1973
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Arthur Adam Middleton (b. 8 August 1866, d. 16 February 1944)
Mother*Caroline Ann Kneemeyer (b. 1 April 1868, d. 31 July 1936)
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Family: Verlie Edward Henson (b. 29 August 1904, d. 13 February 1996)

Biography

Birth15 March 1909Birth: Florence Edith Middleton was born on 15 March 1909 in Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Marriage25 December 1925Marriage: Verlie Edward Henson and Florence Edith Middleton were married on 25 December 1925 in Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Death12 July 1973Death: Florence Edith Middleton died on 12 July 1973 at age 64 in Odin, Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Witness27 April 1910Florence Edith Middleton was enumerated on the census of 1910 with Arthur Adam Middleton and Caroline Ann Kneemeyer in Stevenson Township, Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.2
Name25 December 1925As of 25 December 1925, Florence Edith Middleton was also known as Florence Edith Henson.1
Census (F)19 April 1940She and Verlie Edward Henson were enumerated on the census of 1940 in Stevenson Township, Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.3

Citations

  1. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree
  2. [S1763] 1910 Census; IL, Marion Co
  3. [S1706] 1940 Census; IL, Marion Co

Verlie Edward Henson

M, #32234, b. 29 August 1904, d. 13 February 1996
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Family: Florence Edith Middleton (b. 15 March 1909, d. 12 July 1973)

Biography

Birth29 August 1904Birth: Verlie Edward Henson was born on 29 August 1904 in Illinois, United StatesB.1
Marriage25 December 1925Marriage: Verlie Edward Henson and Florence Edith Middleton were married on 25 December 1925 in Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Death13 February 1996Death: Verlie Edward Henson died on 13 February 1996 at age 91 in Odin, Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.1
Census (F)19 April 1940Verlie Edward Henson and Florence Edith Middleton were enumerated on the census of 1940 in Stevenson Township, Marion, Illinois, United StatesB.2

Citations

  1. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree
  2. [S1706] 1940 Census; IL, Marion Co

Carolyn Dewon Oliver

F, #32236, b. 30 July 1940, d. 25 July 2010
Last Edited14 April 2023
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Biography

Birth30 July 1940Birth: Carolyn Dewon Oliver was born on 30 July 1940.1
Death25 July 2010Death: Carolyn Dewon Oliver died on 25 July 2010 at age 69 in Highland, Madison, Illinois, United StatesB.1
NameCarolyn Dewon Oliver was also known as Carolyn Dewon Henson.1

Citations

  1. [S1757] Ancestry Family Tree

John William Shepherd

M, #32240, b. 23 October 1892, d. 16 January 1966
Last Edited23 December 2023

Parents

Father*William Shepherd (b. 18 March 1861, d. 13 August 1917)
Mother*Sophie Elizabeth Weiskopf (b. May 1872, d. August 1945)
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Family: Ruth Elizabeth Foster (b. 4 February 1898, d. 15 May 1989)

Daughter*Dorothy Jane Shepherd (b. 13 September 1917, d. 17 August 2001)
Son*John William Shepherd (b. 31 March 1919, d. 9 June 1985)
Daughter*Helen Elizabeth Shepherd (b. 13 October 1920, d. 12 January 2004)
Son*Robert James Shepherd (b. 17 February 1924, d. 29 March 1991)
Son*Richard Foster Shepherd (b. 7 August 1925, d. 22 March 2022)
Daughter*Carol Ruth Shepherd (b. 7 May 1933, d. 24 June 2002)

Biography

Birth23 October 1892Birth: John William Shepherd was born on 23 October 1892 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2,3
Marriage17 June 1916Marriage: John William Shepherd and Ruth Elizabeth Foster were married on 17 June 1916 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.1,4
Death16 January 1966Death: John William Shepherd died on 16 January 1966 at age 73 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United StatesB.3
Census (F)15 April 1930John William Shepherd and Ruth Elizabeth Foster were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United StatesB, with Dorothy Jane Shepherd, John William Shepherd, Helen Elizabeth Shepherd, Robert James Shepherd, and Richard Foster Shepherd.1

Citations

  1. [S839] 1930 Census; NE, Douglas Co
  2. [S2224] Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census, Illinois, Cook, Chicago Ward 34, District 1101, sheet 10, line 88
  3. [S2212] Find a Grave, (https://findagrave.com:accessed 7 Jul 2024), memorial page for John William Shepherd, Find A Grave Memorial # 155297723, citing Calvary Cemetery (Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA.)
  4. [S1313] Illinois, U.S., Cook Co Marriages

Ruth Elizabeth Foster

F, #32241, b. 4 February 1898, d. 15 May 1989
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Alexander F Foster (b. 3 March 1864, d. 21 June 1933)
Mother*Carrie M Kennedy (b. 1872)
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Family: John William Shepherd (b. 23 October 1892, d. 16 January 1966)

Daughter*Dorothy Jane Shepherd (b. 13 September 1917, d. 17 August 2001)
Son*John William Shepherd (b. 31 March 1919, d. 9 June 1985)
Daughter*Helen Elizabeth Shepherd (b. 13 October 1920, d. 12 January 2004)
Son*Robert James Shepherd (b. 17 February 1924, d. 29 March 1991)
Son*Richard Foster Shepherd (b. 7 August 1925, d. 22 March 2022)
Daughter*Carol Ruth Shepherd (b. 7 May 1933, d. 24 June 2002)

Biography

Birth4 February 1898Birth: Ruth Elizabeth Foster was born on 4 February 1898 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage17 June 1916Marriage: John William Shepherd and Ruth Elizabeth Foster were married on 17 June 1916 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.1,3
Death15 May 1989Death: Ruth Elizabeth Foster died on 15 May 1989 at age 91.2
Witness22 April 1910Ruth Elizabeth Foster was enumerated on the census of 1910 with Alexander F Foster and Carrie M Kennedy in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.4
Name1916As of 1916, Ruth Elizabeth Foster was also known as Ruth Elizabeth Shepherd.1
Census (F)15 April 1930She and John William Shepherd were enumerated on the census of 1930 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United StatesB, with Dorothy Jane Shepherd, John William Shepherd, Helen Elizabeth Shepherd, Robert James Shepherd, and Richard Foster Shepherd.1

Citations

  1. [S839] 1930 Census; NE, Douglas Co
  2. [S2212] Find a Grave, (https://findagrave.com:accessed 7 Jul 2024), memorial page for Ruth Elizabeth Foster Shepherd, Find A Grave Memorial # 155297724, citing Calvary Cemetery (Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA.)
  3. [S1313] Illinois, U.S., Cook Co Marriages
  4. [S802] 1910 Census; IL, Cook Co

John William Shepherd

M, #32242, b. 31 March 1919, d. 9 June 1985
Last Edited23 December 2023

Parents

Father*John William Shepherd (b. 23 October 1892, d. 16 January 1966)
Mother*Ruth Elizabeth Foster (b. 4 February 1898, d. 15 May 1989)
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Biography

Birth31 March 1919Birth: John William Shepherd was born on 31 March 1919 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United StatesB.1
Death9 June 1985Death: John William Shepherd died on 9 June 1985 at age 66 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United StatesB.
Witness15 April 1930John William Shepherd was enumerated on the census of 1930 with John William Shepherd and Ruth Elizabeth Foster in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S839] 1930 Census; NE, Douglas Co

Helen Elizabeth Shepherd

F, #32243, b. 13 October 1920, d. 12 January 2004
Last Edited23 December 2023

Parents

Father*John William Shepherd (b. 23 October 1892, d. 16 January 1966)
Mother*Ruth Elizabeth Foster (b. 4 February 1898, d. 15 May 1989)
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Biography

Birth13 October 1920Birth: Helen Elizabeth Shepherd was born on 13 October 1920 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United StatesB.1
Death12 January 2004Death: Helen Elizabeth Shepherd died on 12 January 2004 at age 83.
Witness15 April 1930Helen Elizabeth Shepherd was enumerated on the census of 1930 with John William Shepherd and Ruth Elizabeth Foster in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S839] 1930 Census; NE, Douglas Co

Robert James Shepherd

M, #32244, b. 17 February 1924, d. 29 March 1991
Last Edited23 December 2023

Parents

Father*John William Shepherd (b. 23 October 1892, d. 16 January 1966)
Mother*Ruth Elizabeth Foster (b. 4 February 1898, d. 15 May 1989)
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Biography

Birth17 February 1924Birth: Robert James Shepherd was born on 17 February 1924 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United StatesB.1
Death29 March 1991Death: Robert James Shepherd died on 29 March 1991 at age 67 in Park City, Summit, Utah, United StatesB.
Witness15 April 1930Robert James Shepherd was enumerated on the census of 1930 with John William Shepherd and Ruth Elizabeth Foster in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United StatesB.1
Obituary5 April 1991Obituary: The obituary for Robert was recorded in San Diego, California, United StatesB, on 5 April 1991.

Citations

  1. [S839] 1930 Census; NE, Douglas Co

Richard Foster Shepherd

M, #32245, b. 7 August 1925, d. 22 March 2022
Last Edited23 December 2023

Parents

Father*John William Shepherd (b. 23 October 1892, d. 16 January 1966)
Mother*Ruth Elizabeth Foster (b. 4 February 1898, d. 15 May 1989)
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Biography

Birth7 August 1925Birth: Richard Foster Shepherd was born on 7 August 1925 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United StatesB.1
Death22 March 2022Death: Richard Foster Shepherd died on 22 March 2022 at age 96.
Witness15 April 1930Richard Foster Shepherd was enumerated on the census of 1930 with John William Shepherd and Ruth Elizabeth Foster in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S839] 1930 Census; NE, Douglas Co

Alexander F Foster

M, #32246, b. 3 March 1864, d. 21 June 1933
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Boyd Foster
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Family: Carrie M Kennedy (b. 1872)

Daughter*Christine Amelia Foster (b. 1 March 1893, d. 9 October 1895)
Daughter*Ruth Elizabeth Foster+ (b. 4 February 1898, d. 15 May 1989)
Daughter*Helen Foster (b. 1902)
Son*George Foster (b. 1904)
Son*Chester Foster (b. 1907)

Biography

Birth3 March 1864Birth: Alexander F Foster was born on 3 March 1864 in Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United StatesB.1,2
Marriage3 November 1892Marriage: Alexander F Foster and Carrie M Kennedy were married on 3 November 1892 in Brookline Park, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.1,3
Death21 June 1933Death: Alexander F Foster died on 21 June 1933 at age 69 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.2
Census (F)22 April 1910Alexander F Foster and Carrie M Kennedy were enumerated on the census of 1910 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB, with Ruth Elizabeth Foster, Helen Foster, George Foster, Chester Foster, and Amelia.1

Citations

  1. [S802] 1910 Census; IL, Cook Co
  2. [S736] IL Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
  3. [S1313] Illinois, U.S., Cook Co Marriages

Carrie M Kennedy

F, #32247, b. 1872
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*(--?--) Kennedy
Mother*Amelia (b. 1852)
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Family: Alexander F Foster (b. 3 March 1864, d. 21 June 1933)

Daughter*Christine Amelia Foster (b. 1 March 1893, d. 9 October 1895)
Daughter*Ruth Elizabeth Foster+ (b. 4 February 1898, d. 15 May 1989)
Daughter*Helen Foster (b. 1902)
Son*George Foster (b. 1904)
Son*Chester Foster (b. 1907)

Biography

Birth1872Birth: Carrie M Kennedy was born in 1872 in New York, United StatesB.1
Marriage3 November 1892Marriage: Alexander F Foster and Carrie M Kennedy were married on 3 November 1892 in Brookline Park, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.1,2
Name1892As of 1892, Carrie M Kennedy was also known as Carrie M Foster.1
Census (F)22 April 1910She and Alexander F Foster were enumerated on the census of 1910 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB, with Ruth Elizabeth Foster, Helen Foster, George Foster, Chester Foster, and Amelia.1

Citations

  1. [S802] 1910 Census; IL, Cook Co
  2. [S1313] Illinois, U.S., Cook Co Marriages

Helen Foster

F, #32248, b. 1902
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Alexander F Foster (b. 3 March 1864, d. 21 June 1933)
Mother*Carrie M Kennedy (b. 1872)
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Biography

Birth1902Birth: Helen Foster was born in 1902 in Illinois, United StatesB.1
Witness22 April 1910Helen Foster was enumerated on the census of 1910 with Alexander F Foster and Carrie M Kennedy in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S802] 1910 Census; IL, Cook Co

George Foster

M, #32249, b. 1904
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Alexander F Foster (b. 3 March 1864, d. 21 June 1933)
Mother*Carrie M Kennedy (b. 1872)
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Biography

Birth1904Birth: George Foster was born in 1904 in Illinois, United StatesB.1
Witness22 April 1910George Foster was enumerated on the census of 1910 with Alexander F Foster and Carrie M Kennedy in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S802] 1910 Census; IL, Cook Co

Chester Foster

M, #32250, b. 1907
Last Edited14 April 2023

Parents

Father*Alexander F Foster (b. 3 March 1864, d. 21 June 1933)
Mother*Carrie M Kennedy (b. 1872)
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Biography

Birth1907Birth: Chester Foster was born in 1907 in Illinois, United StatesB.1
Witness22 April 1910Chester Foster was enumerated on the census of 1910 with Alexander F Foster and Carrie M Kennedy in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesB.1

Citations

  1. [S802] 1910 Census; IL, Cook Co