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Mary Ann Firster

BarbaraVohsen — 2010-07-03 23:29:32Z

I am looking for any information about Mary Ann Firster born around 1850. She was married in Bollinger Missouri to Elbert Lafayette Searcy. Elbert and Mary Ann had a son named Alvardo Searcy. If anyone has information about her, please contact me. Thank you.

Particia Firster

JillMarkwood — 2010-05-18 00:31:09Z

I am beginning research for my nephew on the history of his grandmother Patricia Firster's family. She married Marvin P. Spencer sometime in the mid 1950's and lived in Lynchburg, VA. Her mother's name is Marie and she was born in Erie Pennsylvania.

Gary L.Firster, 67, of Harborcreek, Erie county ,PA," son of , Lawrence and Edith Burch Firster.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2008-11-30 18:48:28Z

Firster, Gary L.

Gary L.Firster
Gary L.Firster, 67, of Harborcreek, died Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2008 at St. Vincent Health Center. Gary was born in Erie on August 4, 1941, son of the late Lawrence and Edith Burch Firster. Gary was first employed at Uniflow,
General Electric
and then Steris Mfg.
He was a member of Our Lady of Mercy RC Church.
He was an avid bingo player and enjoyed golfing and bowling. Survivors include his beloved wife, Christine Rogala Firster; five children, Michelle Firster of Erie,
Gary L. Firster, Jr. (Lisa) of Erie stationed with the PA national Guard in Louisiana,'
Shaun Firster of Millcreek, stationed in Georgia with the U.S. Army Reserve,
Laura Baez-Sprague (Angel) of Fairview,
and Brian Firster of Harborcreek; two brothers, Robert Firster (Theresa) of Georgia, and John Firster (Patty) of Lawrence Park; two sisters, JoAnn Firster (companion, Sandy) of Cambridge Springs, and Kathleen Burkett (Charlie) of Wattsburg;
13 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Shirley Bilski;
and two brothers, Donald
and David Firster.
Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc.,
East, 2607 Buffalo Rd. on Saturday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and are invited to attend a prayer service there on Monday at 10:15 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy RC Church. Interment, Laurel Hill Cemetery. To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com.
Erie Times-News from 11/29/2008 - 11/30/2008,

Our Lady of Mercy RC Church. '
Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc.,

Donald L. “Don” Firster, age 73, son of , Lawrence and Edith Burch Firster.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2008-04-04 04:20:21Z

Firster, Donald L. "Don"

Donald L. “Don” Firster
Donald L. “Don” Firster, age 73, of North East Twp., died Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born November 3, 1934 in Erie, son of the late Lawrence and Edith Burch Firster. He had resided in the Erie area his entire life. Don was a self-employed carpenter for many years prior to his retirement ten years ago. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served the country during the Korean War. Don was a member
the Siebenbuerger Club. He was an avid golfer and also enjoyed bowling. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia I. McCormick Firster;
two brothers, David
and Larry Firster;
and one sister, Shirley Bilski.
Survivors include his wife of seven years, Dorothy L. Hollobaugh Bilski.Firster; six children, Donald L. Firster, Jr. (wife Patricia) of Harborcreek Twp., Diane Maniscarco (husband Rick) of Waterford,
Cheryl Dunn (husband Richard) of Springfield, Mo.,
Mindy Williams (husband Michael) of Nashville, Tenn., Kim Karl (husband Daniel Passkey) of Millcreek Twp., Bruce Firster (wife Josie) of State College, Pa.;
three brothers, Robert Firster of Georgia, Gary Firster (wife Christine) of Harborcreek, John Firster (wife Pat) of Lawrence Park Twp.;
two sisters, JoAnn Firster (partner Sandy) of Cambridge Springs and Kathy Burkett (husband Charles) of Wattsburg;
two step-children, Stanley Steele and Dennis Steele (wife Jackie) all of North East; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. No calling hours will be observed. Private services and burial at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Community Nursing Services of North East, 7 Park St., North East, PA 16428. Arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road.

Re: Solomon P. Firster Rebecca Mumford

mommish — 2006-04-04 21:55:33Z

I see your previous name was Baumgartle, do you have any information on that surname? That was my mother in laws birth name

Re: Please Contact Me

2006-02-26 14:21:01Z

family from the oil city, snady lake, polk, pa. area. father harold firster, grandfather oscar isaac firster, his brothers aaron and dan firster. we are probably related somehow.

Firster Forster family of Onondaga Michigan

2005-12-02 00:40:06Z

Everyone has been so helpfull, but I am still looking for the Firster of Onondaga Mi. Charles Forster is listed as husband of Elinor Taylor Firster and both signed as witness to the marriage of daug. Julliette Myra to Edward Eaton but from my information it leads me to beleave that Elinor was not Juliettes mother, she also had three brothers all listed in the 1850 census James, Edward And William. can any one help me with the parents of these children? thanks so much.
Sandra

ps I have also found this family connected with the Orange L. Firster family but not sure how they connect.

Firster

2005-07-17 03:26:09Z

Any info on my gg grandmother needed. Elizabeth Firster. She came from Germany and married Michael (Mike) Holtzworth. Children are Lena and Andrew. Obit dated July 16, 1923, but I can not find any of her family. Please help if you can. Thanks

Re: Firster family of Michigan

2005-07-14 02:10:55Z

Sorry, In all my Firsters I have not run across any one with that name. I did however fount the family in Pa. seem this is where they started. The family also spells the name Forster. good luck
Sandra

Re: Firster family of Michigan

2005-07-13 13:31:47Z

Would you happen to have any information regarding a Lucretia Firster, who was married to James Albert Filkins?
They would be my GGGrandparents. Thank you.

Firster family of Michigan

2005-06-22 01:32:47Z

listed in the michigan death index is Elinor Bovie Taylor Firster
wife to Charles Forster Firster and widow to John Taylor all of Onondaga Co Mi. Elinor and her two children Sarah and John Jr are listed with Charles Forster and Juliette Myra, James, Edward in the 1850 census Juliette M. is my G Grandmother. she is burried at the Bunker Hill Cet. in Eaton Co. as Julia Eaton, married 1st to Edward Eaton 1855 in Onondaga Co. Mi. and 2nd to Edward's brother Joseph S. and third to Ward Moore then living in Mecosta Co. In research I have found signature of Orange L. Firster as witness of military records of Edward. Orange son of Edward brother John and wife Phebe Sackett in Meskegon. census 1870. Elinor is listed in the death index but no cemetary listed. The Firster family is native of Pennsylvania. good luck.
Sandra

Re: Firster Forster family of Onondaga Co Michigan

alfirster — 2005-06-20 12:24:37Z

Any Firsters or persons in Michigan knowing of grave stones in Michigan with the name Firster I am looking for relation of Wilbert / Wilber and Margaret Firster. Possibly in / around Charlott.

Firster Forster family of Onondaga Co Michigan

2005-03-21 01:49:47Z

Charles Forster married Elinor Bovie Taylor, name Forster misspelled Firster, Elinor is listed in the Mich. deaths as Surname Bovie. still looking for more information on this family
John and Sarah Taylor children of Elinor Bovie and John Taylor
and
Juliette Myra Firster, Edward Firster, James Firster, and father Charles Firster.
Sandra

First/Firster/Furst

tanfir — 2004-11-04 09:50:17Z

i am a decendend of George Furst born in1755 he was my 5th greatgrandfather. wife Maria Barbara Schaeffer
4th Christian p. Furst Pfeiffer
3rd Johannes Furst Barbara Christiana Grove
2nd Peter First Elizabeth Margaret Furst
grandfather John B. Firster Tressie Heim
father Benjiman H. First Pearl Orr

my father was born in Harrisburg, Pa i would like to get more info on my family and i will share and help all i can. you can reach me at tanfir2000@yahoo.com or i use aol instant messenger as tanfir1

Firster-Furster-Forster of Onondaga, Ingham and Ottowa Co Mich

2004-09-22 01:08:57Z

I am looking for more information on the Firster family, Charles Firster married widow Elinor Taylor of John Taylor sr. with two children Sarah and John Jr. Taylor. daughter Julia Myra Firster married 1855 to Edward Eaton of Onondaga Mi. brother Edward and James found in census 1860.

Orange Firster with wife Pen, father Edward, brother John is found in Ottowa co Mi. 1870

any other information on this family would be helpfull. thanks.
Sandra

Charles E. Firster (Forster) Elinor Taylor Firster of Onondaga Co. Michigan

2004-09-12 23:47:39Z

Elinor first wife of John Taylor and mother of James, Sarah, and Edward. married Charles Firster of Onondaga Co his daugh.Julia M. Forster married Edward Eaton of same 1855.

Family listed in 1860 census as Forster.

Would like to share information of either family Taylor ,Firster Forster or Eaton.
Thank You
Sandra

firster

V_Hockey — 2004-07-04 18:59:05Z

I have a great great grandmother her name was Mary
Jane Robinvalt Firster we have her husband but
don't have his name so if it helps you or me
please contact me thank you

Re: Solomon and Rebecca

2003-11-16 21:15:30Z

I am Angie's sister. I would love to see photos.

you found some family

2003-10-18 00:12:56Z

Hello Shelly, Firster

My name is Robert Alan Firster. Son Robert Baron Firster, GrandSon of Robert Kenith Firster, Also Know as Bob firster. E-mail me we might can find how we have the same last name, cause it is not like jones or smith, were are mostlikly related.

Re: Information

2002-10-16 21:35:57Z

My grandfather was George Oliver Reiser-born 1881-died 1964 in dayton, ohio. If you have any information I would appreciate hearing from you.

Mary Firster

TheHoovs — 2002-01-25 15:21:43Z

I'm looking for info on Mary Firster b. mid-1880s in PA. She married John C. Hoovler. Do you have her in your family tree? Thanks in advance.

Firsters

TheHoovs — 2002-01-25 15:21:43Z

Oh, boy, can I ever! Email me directly at TheHoovs@aol.com.

Re: SC Firster's

2001-12-15 22:30:00Z

Henry sounds very familiar. Send me mail at blume400@aol.com and maybe we can work some information out. I have lots on the Firster family, at least those that my son comes from. I am an"ex" now, but still have a great relationship with my "out" laws.

Re: SC Firster's

2001-12-15 20:58:37Z

I don't remember hearing those names in my Family , my grandfather was henry Firster, he lived in corry , he and my grandmother Cathrine.....My dad however won't give up much information

Re: SC Firster's

2001-12-15 15:34:08Z

My son's family is in Cochranton. Well, they have a Carlton address. This is Helen and Harvey Firster that we're talking about here.

Re: SC Firster's

2001-12-14 21:01:03Z

I'm From Corry Pa , whos in erie and cambridge springs?
i don't know if we are related but it may be intresting :)

GoodLuck!!

Re: SC Firster's

2001-11-20 03:46:57Z

cynthia I am the one that wrote about the Firsters in 2000 that you replied to. I have been of line since then. I am currently finding my way back on line ! I still have family in Erie, Pa and Cambridge Springs. My father had about a dozen siblings, but one brother died as a child. He was struck by a car while crossing the road. Since I was born here in Ga; I don't really know alot of my family. All I remember that was told to me by my late grandmother Edieth is that my family is from Germany. Started off with First then became Firster. If you have any info. or know anyone that may have info. on what I have mentioned, please let me know when you can. Thank you and have a Happy Thanksgiving !

Re: Firsters in Stonoboro

char62753 — 2001-07-14 23:01:30Z

Angie,
I checked it out and added my info to it. It's great! I do plan to fill in alot more on Solomon and Rebecca's family, especially James B. Firster's line. Thanks for sharing with me. I've been corresponding with him and his sending me some information.
Charlotte

Re: Firsters in Stonoboro

char62753 — 2001-07-14 22:58:25Z

I've corresponded with Mae Barwell. Do you know her. There was quite a bit of Heim info. Peter Heim maybe. I would be glad to share. I will forward some info I just typed in. What is your e-mail address?

Charlotte

Re: Firsters in Stonoboro

Alikate1885 — 2001-07-14 19:21:21Z

Judy,
You need to check out Bill Brobts web site its at

http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?o...

If you have trouble connecting email me directly at angelbird43@home.com and I'll send you the page, he has a whole bunch of info.

Re: Firsters in Stonoboro

2001-07-14 18:42:20Z

Hi, I would be glad to exchange information with you regarding the Stoneboro Firsters in exchange for information on J. B. Firster. I knew he had moved to Indiana but had no further information.

Judy

Leah Firster

Alikate1885 — 2001-07-10 00:01:34Z

Leah is Solomons sister, as well as the daughter of Christian and Maria Magdalena Barbara Pfeiffer.

Re: Solomon and Rebecca

Alikate1885 — 2001-07-09 05:17:28Z

Someone has a website on the Firsters, they're is quite a bit of info available, I have to dig thru my paperwork to fine out where i got it all. But the info you have meantioned all sounds real familiar. I will look it up and get back to you. Please email me at angelbird43@home.com
Thank you

Re: Solomon and Rebecca

char62753 — 2001-07-09 02:34:05Z

I was looking through my Firster info and I see a letter from James Ward who was looking for a Leah Firster born 1820 m. Wm G. Vorous. I haven't corresponded with anyone in so long, so I'm going through my notes and info I have. He sent me a bunch of info he found when he visited the area. Did you give me your address. I'll copy and mail to you. He was wanted proof that his Leah was daughter of Christian, Sr. I don't know if he ever found that out. I would love to find out. He speculated that Christian Sr and Mary Barbary Firster were
John, b. 1801 m. Barbara Grove
Christian P. m. Lydia Brobst. (this is who I believe was my Solomon Firster's father)
George b. 1805
Samuel b. 1810
Leah, b. 1820 m. Wm G. Vorous Probably other children, daughters who we cannot account for.
Now, I'm wondering where Pfeifer comes in? When was Catherine born? Did you tell me where she was buried?
I will send you what I have and let you draw some conclusions.
Charlotte

Re: Solomon and Rebecca

char62753 — 2001-07-05 03:22:52Z

No I do not have the name and ages of all of the sibling. Do you? Charlotte

Re: Solomon and Rebecca

Alikate1885 — 2001-07-04 06:09:22Z

Charlotte,
My email is angelbird43@home.com

Re: Solomon and Rebecca

char62753 — 2001-07-04 05:20:53Z

Did you give me your address? I can send you some photocopies and you can look at them

Re: Solomon and Rebecca

Alikate1885 — 2001-07-02 07:20:07Z

My anscestor is Catherine Firster, daughter or Christian and Maria Pfeiffer. I would love to see your photos, I have none. Catherine was born in 1800. Do you have the name and ages of all of the sibling?

Firsters in Stonoboro

Alikate1885 — 2001-07-02 07:17:23Z

My 3rd generation grandmother was Catherine Firster, they lived in the Stoneboro and Sandy Lake area of PA in the 1850-1900's. Catherine Firster married Jacob Evans before 1820, they were living in Crawford County, Fairfield Twp in early 1800's. There is a Christian Firster listed as the head of household in the 1810 tax list, 1820 tax list has Jacob Evans living next door to Christian Firster.

Re: Firsters in Stonoboro

char62753 — 2001-07-02 04:23:18Z

Angie,
I hope you eventually open this e-mail. Solomon and Rebecca were my third great grandparents. Rebecca was a Mumford. They were born in 1826. Hope you get this. I have pictures and hope you do too.
Charlotte

Solomon's son James B. Firster moved to New Albany, Indiana and lived there till him death. I've been to where Christian lived and visited the cemetaries, but it's been awhile.

Re: Solomon and Rebecca

char62753 — 2001-06-23 16:41:40Z

Solomon was father to J.B. Firster. I have pictures of Solomon and Rebecca, do you?
Solomon was my great great grandfather.
I live in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

J.B. Firster
Mae Firster Young Seabrook
Ethel Frances Young Davis
Charles Firster Davis
Charlotte Ann Davis

Which of Sololmon' s children is your ancestor

I have lots of tin types of this family. 8 X 10 of Rebecca Mumford holding her bible.

Please contact me

2001-02-20 15:37:55Z

Yes, still looking for connections. Please contact me. Mercer0260@aol.com

Firsters

2001-02-20 08:57:06Z

I might be able to provide some info on this family as well as on John Fawcett Gordon. Please send info on how you would like to be contacted.

SC Firster's

2001-01-03 12:00:29Z

Hey! There seems to be a lot of Firster's all over the country. My ex-husband, who is still a very good friend is Keith Firster. We have a son named Christopher. Keith is from near Erie, Carlton and Cochranton are the names of the towns I remember the most. His parents still live there. Well, his dad, Harvey just moved away and is now living in Stoneboro. Maybe you recognize some of this. Let me know. OH! By the way, Keith, Christopher and I live in SC now. So, I suppose we are SC Firster's too.

Cynthia

S. Carolina Firster

2000-12-07 19:12:48Z

I am looking for related family.
I was born Greene County Georgia. My father was born in Erie, Penn. His late parents were the Parish. (maybe misspelled)
I checked the Genealogy, and although I am not listed, I did reconize some family.
My father and two of my brothers are listed.
I have my father's middle name. (HINT)
If you are kin, and want to contact me.....
Just contact me through my e-mail address anytime ! Looking forward in replies

Firsters

2000-10-21 05:57:33Z

Hi Christopher,

If you send me an e-mail message at heim@steelcity.net, I will send you more information.

Judy

Thanks Ms. Heim

2000-10-19 12:08:23Z

Thanks for replying to my message. Do you know my Dad also? I would like to complete a family tree. My Grandma (Helen Firster) knows a lot about the Firster family, but I would also like to talk to other people who know us.

Blume

2000-10-19 11:20:22Z

Hi Christopher,

My husband, Tom, knows your grandfather, Harvey and his family. Maybe we can be of help?? You have the right group of Firsters.

Please Contact Me

2000-10-14 09:14:46Z

Hi (again),

Please tell your mother I said hello. Although we never met in person, she has helped me greatly in my family search. I have misplaced her address but plan to write her again soon. Please contact me. I am so excited to have found you guys on this site. My e-mail address is jesvik@nabbnet.com
Thanks!
Vicki

Hi Cousin!

2000-10-14 08:57:54Z

Hi! Viola had written me before after my sisters I took a trip to PA from IL looking for genealogy info. on our grandfather, Clare SCHELL. Rueben FIRSTER's wife, Elizabeth was my grandfather's sister.
Please contact me so we can share notes. Would greatly appreciate it.
Vicki (maiden-Donna) Kohr