Adam Oster (German: Adem Oster) was a prominent Austro-Hungarian businessman, society leader and politician, active in modern-day Osijek-Baranja County during the late 19th century.[1]
Adam Oster | |
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| Village Mayor in Osijek-Baranja County | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Adem Oster Austria-Hungary |
| Nationality | Austro-Hungarian |
| Relations | Albert Louton (grandson-in-law) Edgar Louton (great-grandson) |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman, society leader |
Career edit
In 1875, he established a successful wholesale and general goods store which also provided imported goods.[2][3] He also made business connections in France, England and the United States.
Politics edit
After becoming a prosperous businessman, he entered politics and served as mayor during the late 1800s. He was based in what is today Velimirovac.[4]
Family edit
Oster’s daughter Theresa married Jakób Rettinger, and they emigrated to Detroit together with their children in 1914, fearing the outbreak of war after the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Bosnia.
Jacob and Theresa’s son-in-law was Albert Louton and their maternal grandson is Edgar Louton, both of whom have been noted missionaries.
Oster’s maternal grandson was named Adam Rettinger in his honor and died when a small plane crashed into his fishing boat on the Detroit River.[5]
References edit
- ^ Croatian Public Archives - Adam Oster- Business
- ^ Dokumenti o Adam Oster - Narodna knjižnica Velimirovac
- ^ Grams, Rollin G. (2010-07-01). Stewards of Grace: A Reflective, Mission Biography of Eugene and Phyllis Grams in South Africa, 1951–1962. Wipf and Stock Publishers. ISBN 978-1-4982-7336-7.
- ^ "Adam Oster". geni_family_tree. 2024-03-09. Retrieved 2024-03-09.
- ^ "Teenagers Drowned at River". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2024-03-12.