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Robert Henry Boyd Ostrander 1915 - 2006

Robert Henry Boyd Ostrander of Metamora, Woodford County, IL was born on October 26, 1915 in Gallupville, Schoharie County, New York United States, and died at age 90 years old on April 27, 2006 at Carle Health - Methodist Hospital 221 NE Glen Oak Ave, in Peoria, Peoria County, IL. Robert Ostrander was buried at Gallupville Rural Cemetery Sellick Rd, in Schoharie, Schoharie County, NY.

Robert Henry Boyd Ostrander

Metamora, Woodford County, IL 61548

October 26, 1915

Gallupville, Schoharie County, New York, 12157, United States

April 27, 2006

Carle Health - Methodist Hospital 221 NE Glen Oak Ave, in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, 61636, United States

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Robert Henry Boyd Ostrander was born on October 26, 1915 in Gallupville, Schoharie, New York, USA to parents Jesse Boyd Ostrander (1879-1965) and Sarah Jane Martin (1882-1960). He had siblings Catherine A. "Kay" Ostrander (1912-2003), Frances I. Ostrander (1914-1945), Ivan John Ostrander (1917-2009), Olive Mae Ostrander (1919-1980), and Joel David Ostrander (1921-1944). On July 4, 1937 he married Ruth Eve Boyle (1913–2006) in Schoharie, Schoharie, New York, USA and they had a son together, Brian Ostrander who did not survive (1941-1942). At the age of 24, he registered for the draft on October 16, 1940, in Rensselaer, New York. Then on August 5, 1943, in Albany, New York, Robert enlisted in the armed forces. He became a part of the Selectees (Enlisted Men) and held the rank of Private. Robert served his country faithfully until his honorable discharge on February 23, 1946.
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October 26, 1915

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Gallupville, Schoharie County, New York 12157, United States

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Ethnicity & Family History

He was white. His father, Jesse Boyd Ostrander, was born on August 31, 1879 in Wright, Schoharie, New York, USA and passed away in February of 1965 in Gallupville, Schoharie, New York, USA. His mother, Sarah Jane Martin, was born in March of 1882 in New Scotland, Albany, New York, USA. She married Jesse on February 7, 1912 in New Scotland, Albany, New York, USA and later passed away in 1960.
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Robert was born in Gallupville, Schoharie, New York, USA and grew up in Wright, Schoharie, New York, USA.
Early Life & Education

He was a high school graduate, completing 4 years before his enlistment.
Military Service

At the age of 24, he registered for the draft on October 16, 1940, in Rensselaer, New York. Standing at a height of 5 feet 9 inches and weighing 150 pounds, with a light complexion, brown hair, and blue eyes, Robert possessed the physical attributes necessary for military service. On August 5, 1943, in Albany, New York, Robert enlisted in the armed forces. He became a part of the Selectees (Enlisted Men) and held the rank of Private. Despite being assigned to "No Branch Assignment," it is likely that Robert went through training or was awaiting specific assignment within the military. Robert's enlistment was a commitment to serve for the duration of the war or any other emergency, with an additional six months of service as determined by the President or as specified by law. His willingness to dedicate himself to the cause exemplifies the courage and patriotism of the men and women of his generation. Having enlisted on August 26, 1943, Robert served his country faithfully until his honorable discharge on February 23, 1946. His military serial number was 32942776, providing a unique identification for administrative purposes.
Professional Career

Robert worked as a mechanic and repairman.
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April 27, 2006

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Carle Health - Methodist Hospital 221 NE Glen Oak Ave, in Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois 61636, United States
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Robert Henry Boyd Ostrander lived 17 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 90.

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In 1915, in the year that Robert Henry Boyd Ostrander was born, in May, the RMS Lusitania was sunk by a German torpedo. The Lusitania was a British passenger ship that was sailing from New York to Liverpool England. She sank in 18 minutes - 1,198 died and 761 survived. While travelers were the main casualty - and commodity - the Lusitania did carry wartime weapons. "Remember the Lusitania" became the rallying cry of World War 1.

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In 1921, when he was only 6 years old, in May, the Emergency Quota Act - or Emergency Immigration Act - was passed. The law restricted the number of immigrants to 357,000 per year. It also established an immigration quota in which only 3 per cent of the total population of any ethnic group already in the USA in 1910, could be admitted to America after 1921. Although the Act was supposed to be temporary, it stayed in effect until 1965.

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