Son of Orville C Foster and Clara Emma Lauer Foster.

Brother of:
Vernon A Foster(1912-1961)
Merle Jacob Foster
[Monroe Orville Foster]

Married to Elizabeth Chamblee Foster.

Monroe and Elizabeth were the parents of:
Mary Beth Foster Paris(unk-unk)
Steven Foster(unk-unk)
Brian Foster(unk-unk)
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Cook County, Illinois, Birth Certificates Index, 1871-1922
Name: Orville Foster
Birth Date: 28 Aug 1919
Birth Place: Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois
Gender: Male
Father Name: Orville C Foster
Father's Birth Place: Kinmundy, Illinois
Father's Age: 37
Mother Name: Clara Lauer
Mother's Birth Place: Matteson, Illinois
Mother's Age: 34
FHL Film Number: 1308570

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Monroe Hoster
Age: 0
Birth Year: abt 1920
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1920: Chicago Ward 1, Cook (Chicago), Illinois
Street: Center Ave
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Marital Status: Single
Father's name: Orville Hoster
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's name: Clara Hoster
Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
Household Members:
Name Age
Orville Hoster 38
Clara Hoster 34
Vernon Hoster 7
Merle Hoster 6
Monroe Hoster 0

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Monroe Foster
Birth Year: abt 1920
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Illinois
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Home in 1930: Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois
Street address: West 23d St
House Number in Cities or Towns: 44
Dwelling Number: 159
Family Number: 191
Attended School: Yes
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Orval Foster 48
Clara Foster 44
Vernon Foster 18
Merle Foster 16
Monroe Foster 10

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Monroe Foster
Age: 20
Estimated birth year: abt 1920
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Illinois
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son (Child)
Home in 1940: Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois
Street: West 24
House Number: 85
Inferred Residence in 1935: Chicago Heights, Cook, Illinois
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 1B
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Illinois
Occupation: Sample Room
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 44
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 1000
Income Other Sources: No
Native Language: English
Social Security Number: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Arielle C Foster 57
Clara Foster 54
Monroe Foster 20

North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975
Name: Monroe Orville Foster
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 55
Marital status: Married
Occupation: Building Supply Sales
Birth Date: 28 Aug 1919
Birth Place: Illinois
Death Date: 15 Mar 1975
Death Location: Durham, Durham
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Chamblee
Father's name: Orville C Foster
Mother's name: Claire Lauer
Residence: 1011 Snow Hill Rd, Durham, Durham, North Carolina
Cause of death: Severe renal failure
Informant: Wife, Elizabeth C Foster, 1011 Snow Hill Rd, Durham