Edwin William Forster is my Great Grandfather. I’ve attempted to put together a timeline for him using mostly public information such as census, city directories and newspapers. Edwin William was born while his parents were living “Over 501 West Walnut” in Des Moines Iowa. This is the building, which seems to have been 501 to… Continue reading Edwin William Forster – A Timeline
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E.R. Clapp’s early days in Fort Des Moines
My 2nd Great Grandfather – Edwin Ruthven Clapp (1827 – 1906) E.R., as he was known, was a powerful and well connected man in Des Moines. He was a banker, real estate developer and a factory owner. He was “Sargent of Arms” of the Iowa State Legislature and moved in the highest levels of Iowa politics and… Continue reading E.R. Clapp’s early days in Fort Des Moines
The Forster Block – A legal battle
If you’re reading the posts on this site, you’ll know already about “The Clapp Block”, which was built by Edwin Ruthven Clapp (1827-1907) who was my 2nd Great Grandfather. E.R. Clapp, as he was known, built the impressive office building known as The Clapp Block in 1873. Here’s a picture of The Clapp Block Just… Continue reading The Forster Block – A legal battle
The Clapp Block in the Des Moines Daily News August 7 1901
I’ve been looking for more on Edwin Ruthven Clapp (1827 – 1906), my 3rd Great Grandfather. He built a large and famous office building in Des Moines, called “The Clapp Block”. On August 7, 1901 there was a full page on The Clapp Block in the Des Moines Daily News. the clapp block des moines… Continue reading The Clapp Block in the Des Moines Daily News August 7 1901
History of the Lindsey and Forster families 