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Ralph Eaton Lidster 7 APR 1888 - 10 DEC 1946

Ralph was born on 7 APR 1888 in Chicago, IL and died on 10 DEC 1946 (age: 58) in Between Chicago and Nashville, TN and was buried on Cremated in Ashes spread in backyard of home at 9221 S. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL .
He was the son of Ralph Eustis Lidster (24 MAR 1861 - 18 NOV 1934) and Virginia Eaton (Lidster) (1860 - 1928).

Ralph was married to Edith Michel Young (Lidster) on 23 SEP 1912 in Chicago, IL.

Edith was born on 6 AUG 1889 in Chicago, IL and died on 5 JUL 1978 (age: 88) in Whittier, CA and was buried on Cremated in Ashes spread over Pacific Ocean .
She was the daughter of John McDowell Young (1858 - 1903) and Flora Michel (Young) (18 MAY 1867 - MAY 1945).
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 ParentsGrand Parents  
Ralph Lidster (16 MAY 1831 - 1922)
Ralph Eustis Lidster (24 MAR 1861 - 18 NOV 1934)
Elizabeth Curtis Golding (Lidster) (B: 1837/1838)
Ralph Eaton Lidster
William T. Eaton (19 MAR 1829 - 1867)
Virginia Eaton (Lidster) (1860 - 1928)
Angeline Chapman (Eaton) (B: 1835/1836)
 


Wife - Edith was born on 6 AUG 1889 in Chicago, IL and died on 5 JUL 1978 (age: 88) in Whittier, CA


Wife - In new 1957 convertable w Nord.

Daughter - Jean was born on 7 AUG 1922 in Chicago, IL


Son - Ralph, Jr. was born on 18 JUN 1914 in Chicago, IL and died on 11 NOV 2006 (age: 92) in Flagstaff, Arizona


- Alan was born on 25 MAR 1917 in Chicago, IL and died on 9 NOV 1963 (age: 46) in Glen Ellen, Ill


Father - Ralph was born on 24 MAR 1861 in New Caledonia, WI and died on 18 NOV 1934 (age: 73) in Chicago, IL


- Virginia was born on 1860 in Illinois and died on 1928




-- Ralph --
Ralph Eaton Lidster was a corporate executive in the leather industry, having worked his way up from stock-boy. Worked as a salesman for the American Oak Leather Co. in Chicago in 1917.

Ralph and Edith lived a couple blocks from each other when growing up, but met later at the Univ. of Chicago.



Edith: Wedding Report Sep 27, 1912

Wedding Report Sep 27, 1912



Ralph: WWI Draft Registration Card

WWI Draft Registration Card



-- Edith --
Edith was a devout Christian Scientist.
'I remember once when my father, Al Sr., was removing a sliver of glass from my toe in the bathtub, (painfully), that Mrs. Lidster came in and recommended that we just leave it their and let God take care of ir' (ADH Jr)

Edith did much with Jean's grandchildren, taking them to many places in Chicago such as museums, conservatories and her beloved Union League Club.

lived at 1812 W. 104th St. in South Chicago, in the 1970, near the Rock Island railroad tracks.

She died of heart failure after experiencing years of declining mental activity, most likely Alzheimher's disease which was not an identifiable disaease at that time.


-- Ralph --
Lived at 321 West 61st Street in Chicago in 1906 (Chicago Blue Book)

He was a 32 degree Mason. He was Illustrious Potentate of
Medinah Temple Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
Desert of Illinois, Oasis of Chicago in 1921.

He died on a train to Nashville, TN while travelling with his son, Ralph Eaton Lidster, Jr.



Ralph: Census: 7 1920 Chicago, Illinois - 442 Normal Parkway

Census: 7 1920 Chicago, Illinois - 442 Normal Parkway
name relation age born in father-born mother-born occupation
Ralph E. Lidster: Head31 IllinoisWisconsin IllinoisSalesman - Leather Co.
Edith Y. Lidster: wife30
Ralph Lidster Jr: son5 6/12
Alan Lidster: son2 9/12
Flora M Young: Mother-in-law52Iowa Germany Germany
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Ralph: Census: 7 1930 Chicago, Illinois - 442 Normal Parkway

Census: 7 1930 Chicago, Illinois - 442 Normal Parkway
name relation age born in father born mother born occupation
Ralph E. Lidster: head42IllinoisIllinoisIllinoisPres + Salesman - Cut Leather
Edith Y. Lidster: wife40IllinoisScotlandIowa
Ralph E. Lidster: son15IllinoisIllinoisIllinois
Alan Y. Lidster: son7IllinoisIllinoisIllinois
Jean Y. Lidster: dau7IllinoisIllinoisIllinois
Eussine Smith: maid32IllinoisVirginiaIllinois
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Ralph: WW-II Draft Registration

WW-II Draft Registration



Ralph: Census: 1940

Census: 1940
Item Value
Name: Ralph E Lidster
Age: 52
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Illinois
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Street: 9221 S. Damen
Occupation: Executive
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 30,000
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: College, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 45
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 5000+
Household Members:
Name: Age
Ralph E Lidster: 52
Edith Y Lidster: 50
Ralph E Lidster: 25
Alan Y Lidster: 23
Jean Y Lidster: 17
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Grandson - Norwood was born on 29 MAR 1946 in Chicago, IL


Grandson - Morgan Park HS - 1966 - Robert was born on 27 FEB 1949 in Chicago, Ill.


Grandson - Jonathan Hart - 1961 - Jonathan was born on 28 OCT 1954


Grandson - Bill Hart and Jung Kim - Taken at Disney World. 2004 - William was born on 26 APR 1961 in Chicago, IL


- Ralph, III was born on 2 JAN 1945 in Los Angeles, Ca.


Grandson - Sierra HS - 1964





Great Grandson - Kevin was born on 12 APR 1974 in West Sacramento, California


Great Granddaughter - Cheryle Florence Haythorne and Robin Ashley Hart - California 2010 - Robin was born on 11 APR 1976 in Mather AFB, California


Great Grandson - Dustin was born on 6 JUL 1985


Great Grandson - Robert was born on 10 MAR 1991 in Champaign, Ill.


Great Granddaughter - Hollis was born on 12 JUN 1992


Great Grandson - Jay was born on 7 APR 1975


Great Granddaughter - Jennifer was born on 27 JUN 1984 in Pesotum, Champaign, IL


Great Grandson - UCLA - 2002 - Scott was born on 10 FEB 1980 in San Diego, CA


- Homer was born on 1893/1894 in Illinois and died on 20 MAY 1962 in Tampa, Fl


- Ralph was born on JAN 1883 in Wisconsin


- Henry was born on MAR 1885 in Wisconsin


- Elizabeth was born on 31 DEC 1885 in Monroe, NY and died on 12 DEC 1970 (age: 84) in No Tonawanda, Niagara, NY


- Venz was born on 27 NOV 1887 in Monroe, NY


- Norma was born on 14 AUG 1889 in Monroe, NY


Grandfather - Ralph Lidster (1831-1922) - Ralph was born on 16 MAY 1831 in Merrington, Durham, England and died on 1922 in Beloit, Wi


- Elizabeth was born on 1837/1838 in England


- William was born on 19 MAR 1829 in Canada and died on 1867


- Angeline was born on 1835/1836 in Canada




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