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Joseph Ronald Forster

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Joseph Ronald Forster

    Joseph married Bobbye Carolyn Ott [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. David Gregory Forster
    2. Jeffrey Ronald Forster

    Joseph married Ellen Jane Johnson [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joseph Walter Forster was born 19 Nov 1898, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA (son of Philip Forster and Eleanor Lydia Spierk); died 30 Dec 1950, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 3 Jan 1951, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Associations: member of St John's Catholic Church
    • Associations: member of the Brooks-Doll-Ebeling American Legion
    • Associations: member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart
    • Associations: member of the Society of the 28th Division
    • Associations: member of the Society of the 40 and the 8
    • Associations: member of Veterans of Foreign Wars
    • Awards: Purple Heart during WWI
    • Find A Grave Memorial Number: 100745035
    • Race: White
    • _MILT: Veteran of WWI; was wounded while serving overseas
    • Residence: Dec 1924, McElhattan, Wayne Township, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Occupation: Between 18 Feb 1929 and 30 Dec 1950, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; clerk at the West Penn Power Company
    • Occupation: 1930, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; collector for a electric light company
    • Residence: 1930, Spring Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 31; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
    • Residence: 1935, Spring Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Occupation: 1940, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; collector for an electric power manufacturer
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Spring Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 41; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
    • Occupation: 1950, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; clerk at the electric power company office
    • Last Residence: Dec 1950, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; 616 E Bishop St
    • _FUN: 3 Jan 1951, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; St John's Catholic Church, Rev Gilbert C Fremont officiating

    Notes:

    Buried:
    St John's Cemetery

    Died:
    at home at 616 E Bishop St; Age: 52

    Joseph married Olive Loretta Keen 5 Jul 1922, Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, USA. Olive (daughter of Herman Albert Keen and Virginia May Tressler) was born 28 Jul 1903, Rock Forge, Benner Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 11 Nov 1960, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 15 Nov 1960, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Olive Loretta Keen was born 28 Jul 1903, Rock Forge, Benner Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Herman Albert Keen and Virginia May Tressler); died 11 Nov 1960, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 15 Nov 1960, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Associations: Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; American Legion Auxillary
    • Associations: Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; Centre County Hospital Auxillary
    • Associations: Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; St John's Catholic Church
    • Find A Grave Memorial Number: 100744912
    • Race: White
    • Residence: 1920, Walker Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 16; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    • Residence: Dec 1924, McElhattan, Wayne Township, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Spring Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 26; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
    • Residence: 1935, Spring Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Spring Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 37; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
    • Last Residence: Nov 1960, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; 616 E Bishop St
    • _FUN: 15 Nov 1960, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; Requiem Mass celebrated by Rt Rev Msgr Thomas J O'Shea at St John's Catholic Church

    Notes:

    Buried:
    St John's Cemetery

    Died:
    Centre County Hospital; Age: 57

    Children:
    1. 1. Joseph Ronald Forster
    2. Walter Eugene Forster was born 9 Apr 1923, Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 30 Oct 1963, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 1 Nov 1963, State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. Dean Emerson Forster was born 12 Nov 1924, Pennsylvania, USA; died 30 Dec 1924, McElhattan, Wayne Township, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 31 Dec 1924, Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Philip Forster

    Philip — Eleanor Lydia Spierk. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Eleanor Lydia Spierk
    Children:
    1. 2. Joseph Walter Forster was born 19 Nov 1898, Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 30 Dec 1950, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 3 Jan 1951, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 6.  Herman Albert Keen was born 11 Jun 1875, Pennsylvania, USA (son of Henry Franklin Keen and Arabella Herman); died 11 Mar 1941, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 14 Mar 1941, Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Alternate Spelling of Middle Names: Alfred, Alford
    • Find A Grave Memorial Number: 100746870
    • Race: White
    • Residence: 1880, Benner Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 4; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
    • Residence: Between 1917 and 1918, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 41
    • Physical Description: 1918, Nittany, Walker Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; medium height and build with blue eyes and dark hair
    • Occupation: Sep 1918, Nittany, Walker Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; farmer
    • Residence: Sep 1918, Nittany, Walker Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Occupation: 1920, Walker Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; farmer
    • Residence: 1920, Walker Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 43; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
    • Occupation: 1930, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA; dipper in a chair factory
    • Residence: 1930, Allison Township, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 54; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Jersey Shore Cemetery

    Died:
    in the County Home; Age: 65

    Herman — Virginia May Tressler. Virginia (daughter of Henry J Tressler and Sarah Mulbarger) was born 9 Mar 1890, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 20 May 1955, Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 23 May 1955, Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Virginia May Tressler was born 9 Mar 1890, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Henry J Tressler and Sarah Mulbarger); died 20 May 1955, Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 23 May 1955, Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: White
    • Name: Virgie
    • Residence: 1920, Walker Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 38; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
    • Residence: 1930, Allison Township, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 50; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
    • Residence: 1935, Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Mill Hall, Clinton County Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 60; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Head
    • Residence: 1941, Mill Hall, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Jersey Shore Cemetery

    Died:
    at home at 512 Stevens St

    Children:
    1. Miriam Louella Keen was born 12 Feb 1919, Nittany Valley, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 12 Feb 1988, Cherry Hill, Camden County, New Jersey, USA; was buried 16 Feb 1988, Medford, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA.
    2. Nelma Leona Keen was born 20 Aug 1912, Pennsylvania, USA; died 15 Sep 2001, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried Sep 2001, Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. Elmer Eugene Keen was born 5 May 1899, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 1 Apr 1953, Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 5 Apr 1953, Dunnstable Township, Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
    4. 3. Olive Loretta Keen was born 28 Jul 1903, Rock Forge, Benner Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 11 Nov 1960, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 15 Nov 1960, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. Earl Wiliam Keen was born Abt 1904, Pennsylvania, USA; died 8 Dec 1991, Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 11 Dec 1991, Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. Margaret Alberta Keen was born 6 Jul 1906, Benner Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 2 Feb 1997, Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. Eleanor May Keen was born 9 Jun 1915, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 27 May 1929, Allison Township, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 30 May 1929, Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Henry Franklin Keen was born 30 Mar 1853, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA (son of Jacob Keen and Anna Maria Deininger); died 15 Apr 1921, Spring Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 18 Apr 1921, Pleasant Gap, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Find A Grave Memorial Number: 37333594
    • Race: White
    • Name: Frank
    • Occupation: 1880, Benner Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; farm laborer
    • Residence: 1880, Benner Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 21; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Self
    • Occupation: 1900, Boggs Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; day laborer
    • Residence: 1900, Boggs Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 47; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
    • Occupation: 1910, Spring Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; laborer
    • Residence: 1910, Spring Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 55; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head
    • Occupation: 1920, Spring Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; laborer
    • Residence: 1920, Spring Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 66; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lutheran Church Cemetery

    Died:
    Age: 68

    Henry married Arabella Herman 18 Nov 1875. Arabella (daughter of William Hermann and Margaret Wagner) was born 4 May 1858, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 19 Feb 1939, Spring Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 22 Feb 1939, Pleasant Gap, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Arabella Herman was born 4 May 1858, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of William Hermann and Margaret Wagner); died 19 Feb 1939, Spring Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 22 Feb 1939, Pleasant Gap, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Find A Grave Memorial Number: 37333910
    • Race: White
    • Residence: 1860, Benner Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 2
    • Residence: 1870, Benner Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 12; Census Post Office: Bellefonte
    • Residence: 1880, Benner Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 22; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
    • Residence: 1900, Boggs Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 42; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
    • Residence: 1910, Spring Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 51; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
    • Residence: 1920, Spring Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 61; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Wife
    • Residence: 1930, Spring Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 71; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Mother; Relation to Head of House: Mother-in-law

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lutheran Church Cemetery

    Died:
    Age: 80

    Children:
    1. Christian Alexander Keen was born 7 Jul 1888, Millheim, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 3 Jan 1967, Akron, Summit County, Ohio, USA.
    2. William Edwin Keen was born 18 Sep 1878, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 20 Dec 1945, Pleasant Gap, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 23 Dec 1945, Pleasant Gap, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 6. Herman Albert Keen was born 11 Jun 1875, Pennsylvania, USA; died 11 Mar 1941, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 14 Mar 1941, Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. George W Keen was born 1883, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 1889, Millheim, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 1889, Millheim, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. John W Keen was born 1881, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 1889, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 1889, Millheim, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. Mary Margaret Keen was born 8 Jul 1886, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 1 Jan 1972, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried Jan 1972.
    7. Sarah Sabine Keen was born 30 Mar 1890, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 23 Apr 1962, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 27 Apr 1962, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    8. Harry Holter Keen was born 17 Sep 1892, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 25 Nov 1950, Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 29 Nov 1950, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    9. Mabel E Keen was born 14 Aug 1895, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 18 Sep 1946, Spring Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 21 Sep 1946, Pleasant Gap, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 14.  Henry J Tressler was born 20 Aug 1836; died 13 Aug 1897; was buried Aug 1897, Buffalo Run, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Find A Grave Memorial Number: 19418186

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Meyer Cemetery

    Henry — Sarah Mulbarger. Sarah was born 15 Jan 1841; died 28 Jan 1904; was buried 1904, Buffalo Run, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Sarah Mulbarger was born 15 Jan 1841; died 28 Jan 1904; was buried 1904, Buffalo Run, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Find A Grave Memorial Number: 191418191

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Meyer Cemetery

    Children:
    1. 7. Virginia May Tressler was born 9 Mar 1890, Bellefonte, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 20 May 1955, Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried 23 May 1955, Jersey Shore, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA.


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