John or Johannes Forster Germany to Michigan
Immgrant ancester John Forster born about 1820 in Germany (Bavaria) married to an Anna M. born about 1821 in Germany.
John and Anna arrived on the "poison ship" Rudolph in October 1857, with thier daughter Catherine age 7. John was listed as a shoemaker
In 1860, they were living in the 4th ward of Detroit, along with a new son Charles. John's occupation was shoemaker.
In 1870, John, Anna, Catherine, Charles (Carl), William, and Henry were living in the 10th Ward of Detroit. John's occupation was now photographer.
In 1880, the family lived in the 10th Ward of Detroit along with a son Henry.
In 1890, John and Henry were listed as living at 105 Waterloo, Detroit, Michigan as photographers in the City Directory.
It is likely that Henry is the father of Oscar Robert Forster. I am still looking for the family in 1900, 1910, and 1920. In 1930, Oscar was living in Detroit.
Any help with this family is still appreciated!
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Re: John or Johannes Forster Germany to Michigan
brenda Schumacher 10/17/04