Andrew John Shoger

Andrew J. Shoger, one of Oswego's oldest residents, died Thursday morning at his home at the age of 78 years. Mr. Shoger was born Jan. 6, 1837 and came to Oswego when 17 years of age. At that time he located on a farm. In time he became owner and was one of the community's successful farmers until he retired about ten years ago. At that time he and his wife moved to Oswego where they purchased a home. Deceased is survived by four sons, Frank, Roy, and Harley of Oswego and George of Michigan; three daughters, Mrs. George Kesslinger of Sugar Grove, Mrs. Frank Walker of Oswego, and Mrs. Edwin Gates of Minnesota; three brothers, August and Leonard of Oswego, Henry of Kansas; and one sister, Mrs. Caroline Knapp of Oswego. Interment was at the Oswego Cemetery. Source: Little White School Museum Library, Oswego, IL 1915

SHOGER, Charles H. June 15, 1874-Aug 24, 1903

Baby Shoger 1901

Andrew J. 1837-1915

Jane R. Bird his wife 1843 - 1919

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Andrew was the son of George Michael Shoger and his first wife Anna Rosina, who died in Marktlustenau, Weurttemberg, Germany on 10-May-1840.

Contributor: Randy Rippentrop* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Jul 22 2021, 1:34:42 UTC