Elder Interview-Francis Webster
A.2008.001.478 PP
Name/Title
Elder Interview-Francis WebsterEntry/Object ID
A.2008.001.478Tags
Missing, Needs Accession Sheet, Needs Location, Needs PhotoDescription
Webster, Francis Born 09/24/1932 in Hayward Wisconsin Parents: Francis R. Webster and Cecilia (Bennett) Webster His grandfather was a musician and traveled all over the place. His grandmother was a homemaker. Francis’s father use to drive to the Indian truck around on the Bad-River Reservation then they moved to Milwaukee, they he became a wielder. Francis lived with his grandmother for 6 years until parents found a good paying job. His grandfather passed away from exhaustion from a house fire. At his grandmother’s house there was no running water or electricity. His grandmother would speak Oneida language when she yelled at the kids when they were bad. Other than that shed speak English to the kids. Francis quit school in the 11th grade because his father got hurt at work so, he got a job to help and support the family. Then he got drafted into the service. He was in that for 2 ½ years. In 1958 he got married. Now he’s been married for 48 years. They have 3 children living and one who has passed away, all 4 are boys. Francis’s wife is planning a big celebration for their 50th anniversary. His wife’s name is Mary Silseen. She’s part Menomonee and German. She is from the Shawano- Keshena Reservation.Recording Type
Audio/VisualCollection
Elder InterviewsCataloged By
Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)Category
Digital Media, Military