Oyster - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Samuel Oyster 1789

kjowilson82 — 2011-04-15 20:40:29Z

I can't help you with his parents, but I believe Samuel Oyster born 20 Oct 1826 might be related to Hannah Oyster Deitrich.
He is living with George Deitrich and his wife Hannah. My great great grandparents.
1850>PA>Schuylkill>Branch Twp>image 58
Could they be brother and sister? I would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks

Kim Wilson
kjowilson@yahoo.com

GEORGE OYSTER

Karin_Lillis — 2010-05-23 15:29:47Z

Hi. I'm trying to find more information about George Oyster, b abt 1804 in Pennsylvania. 1850 and 1860 census have him living in Luzerne County, PA. He's the father of John G Oyster (b abt 1843), my great-great grandfather.

Specifically, I'm trying to find out who George's parents were, and where he was born.

Any suggestions or help is welcome! Thank you.

Re: Call All Oysters ....

artemisia99 — 2010-03-06 02:08:52Z

could use some help I don't know anything past my grand parents side

Re: Clifford Oyster, JR

Zuna43 — 2010-02-16 02:10:22Z

What ??? Clifford died ?? Did not know that...That sounds like the same family I'm looking for...THANK YOU SO MUCH ...is there a way to contact Scott or Tanya ?? I really need to know about there family information for my Family tree and if they'd like a copy for themselves as well...my e-mail is blackie2995@hotmail.com...pass it to them if you can, please ?? Thanks, Donna...
Their Mother, Linda Lee Melhorn, is my cousin...

Re: Clifford Oyster, JR

ibjan1123 — 2010-02-16 01:41:52Z

I lived near & worked with Clifford Oyster in Harrisburg, Pa. He passed away around Thanksgiving of 2003, I think. He had a son & daughter, Scott & Tonya. The last I heard his son was living in Cliffords house on 4th street in Harrisburg. If I can be of any further help please let me know. He lived on the same street as my husband, & his sister ( Pam? ) used to babysit for my husbands sisters when they were kids. They grew up on the same street, & Clifford lived in his familys home till his death.

Clifford Oyster, JR

Zuna43 — 2009-09-15 06:36:51Z

I'm looking for my cousin's husband's family...
My cousin, Linda Lee Melhorn married Clifford C. Oyster, JR.
and had 2 children...Scott and Tonya...Linda died in 2001 in VA...
'Clifford was previously married to Kitty Kay Frye...
Clifford's parents are: Clifford C. , Sr. and Margaret Carrie Fenton...
Any information on this Oyster family would be apprecited...Thank You, Donna..

Re: Call All Oysters ....

Zuna43 — 2009-09-15 06:27:21Z

I'm looking for my cousin's husband's family...
Linda Lee Melhorn married to Clifford C Oyster, JR..
had 2 children, Scott and Tonya..
His parents: Clifford C SR. and Margaret Carrie Fenton
Linda died in 2001 in VA...and not sure if her husband is still alive...trying to find more information on the Clifford side...
Linda's husband, Clifford, was also married to Kitty Kay Frye...
Thank You for any information about this Oyster family...

Samuel Oyster 1789

CErland593 — 2009-08-01 18:14:07Z

I've hit a road block on my ancestor named Samuel Oyster (AKA Eister, Oister, Eyster) born 13 May 1789 in Berks County, PA. I need to find his parent's names and birth data to bridge into the established Oyster clan in PA. He had a son named Samuel Oyster born 20 Oct 1826 in Schuylkill County, PA. I have a public family tree on Ancestry.com under C.N. Erlandson My maternal grandfather was Byron M. Oyster. I would appreciate your help and/or referrals to sources who might help. Much thanks.....

Carl Erlandson
Buckeye, AZ
CErland593@aol.com

Euster, Augusta from Belgium

hannajean98 — 2009-03-27 12:46:18Z

I am looking for a woman named Augusta Euster from
Belgium. She was born abt. 1919.

She was about 17 years old in 1936 when her cousin, M. Provost, visited her along with her mother, Helena (Pots) Provost.

Jean

Oyster married a Fenton -- PA or VA..

donnapahus — 2008-10-26 20:23:32Z

I'm in search of a Clifford C. Oyster(don't know exact dates, maybe born around the 1920's) and married a Margaret Carrie Fenton..had a son, Clifford, Jr. married Kitty Frye and later to Linda Lee Melhorn of PA..she died in VA, so, I'm not sure if they were from PA, or VA...
Contact me @ blackie2995@hotmail.com..Thank You, Donna...

Re: Call All Oysters ....

lwilkeheil — 2008-07-17 02:00:59Z

I have a photo of "Mrs. John (Alice) Eyster, Dad, Daughter and Granddaughter" (four generations) John was a brother to Mrs. Henry Beyer. My family knew them when they homesteaded near Sweetwater, Nebraska. Please email me at lwilkeheil@dishmail.net if anyone is interested in sharing.

Linda

Surname Oyster

TBEECHY — 2007-10-14 16:03:10Z

I have a picture of my Grandma Birda Oyster, her mother (Etta), and all 6 of her sisters. Although I have all the names I cannot connect the faces to names. I am looking for living relatives that might have pictures and one by one identify them.
Birda is daughter of Isaiah and Etta Oyster. Isaiah father was Joseph and mother was Mary.
If you can help my email is walkingb@comcast.net
Thx!!

Oysters of Cowlitz County, WA

CErland593 — 2007-09-27 04:11:50Z

I'm interested in the Oyster family who settled in Cowlitz County, WA in the very early 1900's....The family was originally from PA, then moved to Iowa prior to coming to WA. While in PA the family name was Eister

D. C. Oyster bio

pa_bios — 2006-06-15 17:02:57Z

Biography of D. C. Oyster
http://www.historicpa.net/bios/2d/dc-oyster.html

Oysters of Richland County, Ohio

TracyEyster — 2004-07-01 23:06:30Z

I am looking for more information on the Oyster family that lived around Ankenytown, Ohio in the 1800s. I'd appreciate any information on Daniel W. Oyster (1832-?), Ann Jackson (1831-?), Dora T. Oyster (1859-1930), Lewis Lyden Oyster (1856-?), Stephan A. Douglas Eyster (1860-1899), Comfort Ann Oyster (1853-?) and Ida Oyster (1963-?) or any other relatives. Thank you.

Oyster, William (1854-1930): KY --> WA --> Bakersfield, CA

2004-06-26 16:15:15Z

Need help figuring out a Reimer/Oyster puzzle. William Oyster, a former Bakersfield police officer and Kern County (CA) deputy sheriff, was born 5/7/1854 in KY and died 11/22/1930 in Bakersfield. According to William's death certificate from Kern County, CA, his parents were William Oyster and Nancy Ellen Reimer. The certificate claims both the parents were born in Germany. However, it appears that William (the son) had also been a police officer in Colfax City, Whitman County, WA during the 1880 census (and prior to arriving in California). The census records indicate William's parents were both born in KY, not Germany. Would love any additional information and/or assistance on this family group!

As additional information, William (the son) married Margaret Ellen "Madge" Burres (3/6/1862-3/16/1943), daughter of Noah and Lucy Burres of Stockton. Madge and William had two daughters, Lucy (Oyster) McGregor and Ellen (Oyster) Hamilton. William (the son) was a prominent Mason, having been in the organization for over 50 years at the time of his death. Madge was a member of Caledonia Chapter 391, Order of Eastern Star, and had been a member for 62 years, holding the longest membership in that order of any member then living in Kern county. She received her 50-year pin in the 1930's.

Would appreciate any and all assistance!

Re: Oyster's of Ohio

BAmann2000 — 2004-02-20 18:42:08Z

I do not know if this information contains your Mary A Oyster, but I found it on the internet as is.
Bill Amann
============================================
Bates/Milbrandt Family Tree
Entries: 7640 Updated: Sat Feb 9 21:17:06 2002 Contact: Christy Milbrandt <philm@mich.com>

I did not do all of this research myself, and I would appreciate any added/corrected information anyone could provide

ID: I2896
Name: Elias EYSTER
Sex: M
Birth: 31 MAY 1802
Death: 31 MAY 1802
Burial: MAR 1873 Columbiana, Columbiana County, Ohio

Father: Elias EYSTER?

Marriage 1 Eliazbeth BETZ b: 26 SEP 1807
Married: 8 MAR 1826 in Columbiana County, Ohio
Children
Mary Ann EYSTER b: 8 JAN 1827
David EYSTER b: 11 JAN 1828
John EYSTER b: 31 MAY 1829
Martha EYSTER b: 22 FEB 1834
Elias EYSTER III b: 14 MAR 1836
William D. EYSTER b: 28 NOV 1837
Margaret EYSTER b: 1 JUN 1841
Matilda EYSTER b: 6 APR 1848

Oyster Origin

DavidBeckley15 — 2003-09-22 16:34:21Z

The Eyster in our lineage is from Germany. Somehow the german pronounciation of the word left English spellings of Eiister, Eyster, Oyster, and Euster (with and without an omlet above the "u") in wills, deeds, census's, etc.

Oyster's of Ohio

delli86 — 2003-09-12 11:39:18Z

Henry William Sanders married Mary A. Oyster 11 Sep 1859 in Columbiana Co, OH. They had 3 children: William H., who married Lula Kniffin; Harvey R., who married Tacy May Stanley; and Fanny M., who married Harve Oswalt. Would appreciate hearing from someone who can flesh out the Oyster connection.

Clarence M Oyster obituary

dactackm — 2003-09-04 18:08:04Z

Source: The Daily Item, Sunbury, PA March 30, 2003
Deceased: Oyster, Clarence M
Age: 79
Born: March 22, 1922
Birth place: McEwensville, PA
Death date: March 29, 2003
Place of death: Watsontown, PA

For a copy of full obit send email to:
dactackm@jlink.net

No relation to the deceased

HI

joansimps66 — 2003-07-05 23:41:51Z

I am searching for the family of Eister and came across your note. I am sorry that you are having such a tough time with your dad. The only suggestion I can give you is that if you know where he lives, and have his address, try and write to him.
Tell him how you feel, ask him if he would mind if you questioned him about family history and who your grandparents were. Maybe instead of a meeting, he could write down the information and mail it to you. Make a list of questions and leave a
blank space where he can fill in the answers. Make a duplicate set for yourself. If he can't use your home address, use a friends address. But ask first if they would mind.
If he does not respond to you. Try an Aunt, Uncle or somone else in the family... At least keep trying....

Re: Calling All Oysters ....

2003-05-02 02:47:01Z

I came across your post this evening and sent file to what I believe to your email address. Since my Oyster/Eyster database is quite large, I created a sub-file for your review that starts with the man I believe to your great-great-grandfather and includes all of his descendants and spouses, as I know them. If you haven't received that email with attachment, perhaps I misfired. Please contact me directly at eyster@rcsis.com and I will resend.

I look forward to hearing from you!

- cde -

Interested in all things Oyster, Eyster and Eister.

Edward S Oyster obituary

puppup — 2003-02-13 15:37:27Z

source: The Sun Gazette, Williamsport, PA Dec 30, 2002
deceased : Oyster, Edward S
age: 80
born:
birth place: Sunbury, PA
died: Dec. 29, 2002
place of death: Muncy, PA

Full obit upon request
Send email to dactackm@jlink.net

Oyster Family

eyster1 — 2003-02-10 05:00:04Z

I am assuming you are the daughter of Norman and Evelyn. If I'm correct, please contact me directly and I can help with some Oyster background info.

Oyster Family - Email

eyster1 — 2003-02-10 05:00:04Z

I hit the send before I had included my email which is eyster@rcsis.com - sorry.

Call All Oysters ....

eyster1 — 2003-02-10 05:00:04Z

David Eyster here. My old computer recently died and I lost my electronic address book that had email addresses of folks I had been communicating with regarding the extended Oyster/Eyster family tree. If you have been waiting to hear from me, I apologize. Drop me a line and let's get things going again. For other folks working on or related to an Oyster and/or Eyster, I have a rather extensive database through which I am attempting to track all descendants (and their spouses) of John Jacob Aister (Oyster), the original Oyster/Eyster ancestor in America. I would love to hear from anyone out there who is interested in and/or connected to the Eyster/Oyster/Eister family tree.

C. David Eyster
Roseville, CA
eyster@rcsis.com

P.S. Thank goodness for backups. When the computer went down, my heart dropped into my stomach, fearing I had lost my Oyster/Eyster database (16,000+ individuals). However, I found a backup that had been created two days prior and no new entries had been made in the intervening 48 hours. Yahoo!

Re: Call All Oysters ....

2003-01-18 03:32:01Z

My great grandmother was Laura Oyster Beyer and she was married to Henry A. Beyer and they lived in MO. She had a brother, John Oyster, who lived in Lead, S. Dakota. Laura was b. in PA. in the middle of the state in Montour Co.perhaps. Any replies.

Re: family history

2002-10-28 13:45:06Z

I may be able to help. The names you mention sound familar. My dad may have mentioned them in some of his stories. I will talk to him about it and get back to you.
Kenneth Oister

Re: family history

2002-10-28 13:36:58Z

Hi,
My name is Kenneth Oister. I am the son of George Oister whom is the son of Kenneth Oister. My father as well as his father was born in Pennsylvaina. I would appreciate any family history that you can provide.
Thanks,
Kenneth P. Oister

minnie oyster

wasaday — 2002-09-02 07:06:59Z

please help me!!! my great grandmother Minnie m oyster i believe was born either 1889 or 1890 in Pennsylvania. the 1920 census shows her age 30, and the 1910 census shows her 19 and living with an Isaih Emery. It lists relation as odm. Can anyone tell me what that means and where do i go from there? She married Emanuel Weller. any info would be helpful. Thanks Heather

Re: family history

2002-04-04 02:10:00Z

Jennifer -- I have sent an email message to you concerning
the Oister family history. Should you not receive it,
please post another message here. Thank you.

Re: family history

jap03251 — 2002-03-31 08:35:32Z

I am also starting to research my family history.Unfortunately i do not know alot about my ancestors. I do know that my Grandmother's maiden name was Oister and her Father's name was Harry and her mothers name was Gladys. They are from Taylor . Unfortunately that is all i know. I

Re: Oyster Origins

2001-10-17 21:39:10Z

Hi Charles,
Do you have a Samuel Eyster in your database? He was born in 1834 and died 1888,according to his tombstone.He was married first to Sarah,last name unknown,with whom he had 3 known daughters. He was married a second time to Emily Nermith in May,1888.Samuel died later that same summer.
Samuel was the son of Abraham Eyster and Christina,last name unknown.
Any info welcomed.
Sincerely,
J. Marian Seiders

Re: our name

2001-10-17 21:24:40Z

Hello,Ronald...
I am replying to your post on RootsWeb message board about Oyster/Eyster.
I have an Abraham Eyster,who married a Christina,last name unknown,birthdates unknown.They had a son,Samuel Eyster,born 1834 and died 1888.He married Sarah,last name unknown. Sarah was born in 1848,and died I believe in 1877. Samuel and Sarah had 3 known daughters. Ida F. Eyster was born 1871.
Anna Elizabeth Eyster was born 1877 and died 1950.(My Grandmother)
Sarah(Sadie) Eyster,birthdate unknown
There may have been more children,but I've found only 3.
Samuel Eyster was married a second time to Emily Nermith in 1888.Unfortunately Samuel died later that same summer. I can't find any record of Emily after Samuel's death.
If you think our Eyster/Oyster families could be connected,I'd like to hear from you.
Sincerely,
J. Marian Seiders
E-Mail....mimijms@hotmail.com

Re: family history

2001-08-01 09:09:10Z

My ggrandmother was Minnie(Minerva)oister from Pa. She married Emanuel Weller who was from Berks County. They ended up in Mifflinburg Pa. until she died in 1973. He then I believe moved back to Berks County. I cant seem to locate any information on her family. I would appreciate it if you had her anywhere. Thanks

Oysters in Elk County

eyestir — 2001-07-07 23:41:49Z

I don't have a lot of information on Oysters in Elk County but I have some. Please contact me at eyster@jps.net.

Compiling information on the extended Oyster, Eyster, Oister, and Eister family

Oyster, Martha

eyestir — 2001-07-07 23:41:49Z

I don't have Martha Oyster or Mr. Hollinger in my database (9800 descendants of John Jacob Aister (Oyster)). In my experience most Oysters are related, however, so if you have Martha's parents or paternal grandparents, let me know and maybe I can still find a connection.

- cde -

Oyster Origins

eyestir — 2001-07-07 23:41:49Z

I have compiled a rather extensive and extended Oyster/Eyster family tree database and I would like to speak with you regarding your branch of the family (as I don't see your name in my database). At your convenience, please contact me at eyster@jps.net.

Oyster/Eyster Origins

eyestir — 2001-07-07 23:41:49Z

Write me direct at eyster@jps.net and I will send to you as attachments two old historical society articles regarding the early history of the Aister/Oyster family.

oytser

2001-03-16 03:21:19Z

I still have found no brothers or sisters of Jennie or any information of her parents.

good luck

Please help .

2001-03-16 02:18:16Z

My father Jim was adopted immediately after birth by the Knutzen's of Nebraska and I would appreciate any information on the Oyster/Oister(unsure of spelling)family that my father's parents and my biological grandparents were would be greatly appreciated ASAP. Thank you for any information that you give me.
Sincerely,
Bryan Knutzen of Fremont, Nebraska

would like to know

2001-03-16 02:06:36Z

My father was adopted immediatley after birth. He was adopted by the Knutzen's of Nebraska. He would have been an Oyster/Oister(unsure of how to spell it)and i would like to know who his real parents might have been and who my real grandparents were. Reply ASAP. Thank you for any help. Bryan Knutzen

need help majorly bad

2000-11-07 19:19:54Z

I'm looking for history on my relations and would like to find out more I really don't know where to start because my father and mom got divorced when I was 7 or 8 and separated when I was 6 I haven't seen him since I was in 7th grade except in passing and he doesn't say anything to me my mom really hates him so I feel like I cant call him to ask him anything and with his new wife I don't feel very comfortable anyways and it really feels like I don't know him so I don't really know how I would talk to him anyways if you could write me back to let me know you got this I will send you whatever info you need

thanks always,

august e. oister

Jacob/Mary Oyster before 1873

2000-07-04 05:26:00Z

i am seeking information on ancestors descendants of Jacob Oyster. His wife is Mary Unknown. One daughter of this union is Jennie Oyster, married Jessie (Jeke) Lee, 1873. Jennie died Aug 16, 1893. Children of Jessie Jennie are Ula Eddie Lee. Ula is my GGrandmother. Locations are unknown, although Eddie lived most of his life in Cherokee Holstien counties, Iowa.

thanks in advance
marty
melmel3*AT*home.com

Oister/Oyster name

2000-05-08 08:51:54Z

Dear Norma --

The earliest record of the name Oyster
is from a deed reference in Phila., PA in
1717 by a Jacob Oyster. The family name
seems to have originated in Germany and came
to the 'New World' quite early. My great-
grandfather spelled our name Oyster until
1895, why the change, I don't know, but my
own search needs more information to fill
in lots of blanks.
Could you please provide dates of birth,
marriage, death, children, home towns of
anyone named Oyster/Oister so that I can
continue with the family tree.
I have placed two posts previously on this
board, and can be reached by email at --
pagesnorth@earthlink.net or my FAX line
610-458-7281. Thank you for your help.

C. Ronald Oister

Hello

2000-05-06 14:11:45Z

I would like to find things on the Oyster family.like where they come from . just to know about the family.

our name

2000-04-28 10:55:45Z

To any and all concerned:
please contact me at my email address --
pagesnorth@earthlink.net or at my FAX number
610-458-7281, please do not send attachments.

As I stated in my post 'family history', I
can take one small branch of the family back
so far, to add to this, some were killed in
the Indian Massacre at Forty Fort, outside
of Wilkes Barre, PA in 1844 (date?) and some
items place us in the 1700's in Phila, PA.
There are family stories of travel to Ohio
and then south and west. I know of direct
relatives in Pottstown, PA, Rochester, NY,
and Loveland, CO, I would be very interested
in further info about all family names,
places and dates. Thank you.

family history

2000-04-28 10:38:46Z

In the history books my father left to me,
the author lists the family name as Oyster
and Oister. This family came to the Swedes
Church area of Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington,
DE to own land and support Indentured Slaves
coming to the new world. (my research leads
me to believe the family name was high German
traveling thru England with the Swedes)
My father -- Charles Oister, Jr. 1915-1980
was Principal at Abington,PA. My grandfather
--Charles Oister 1888-1950 was a carpenter/
coal miner/singer in Taylor, PA. My great-
grandfather -- John Oister 18??-1905 was a
blacksmith in the Taylor, Scranton area. He
served in the Civil War as Oister but kept
the family Bible as Oyster until 1895.

I am beginning my own research on our history
and if you can add anything, I would be most
appreciative. Please contact me at my email
address. Thank you.

origin

2000-03-18 20:18:47Z

If anyone can tell me what country the Oyster's originated from I would really appreciate it.
Thanks
Marianne

looking fir my father

2000-03-11 10:51:25Z

im searching for my father. i was born in 1943, in Council Bluff, Iowa.
My mothers name is Betty Denson, she had a high school band , when she was in high school. MY fathers name was Bernard Oyster.
He was suppose to be in the high school football eam.
I HAVE LITTLE OF NONE, INFORMATION ON HIM.