Background
Foreman, Oscar G. was born on November 1, 1863 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Gerhard and Hannah (Greenebaum) Foreman.
Foreman, Oscar G. was born on November 1, 1863 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Gerhard and Hannah (Greenebaum) Foreman.
Educational public schools.
Began, 1881, with the National Bank of Illinois, and in 1883 entered the banking house of his father, who retired in 1885, after transferring his banking business to his sons. Business carried on as Foreman Brothers until incorporated, 1897, as Foreman Brothers Banking Company, of which was vice president until 1915, president, 1915-1923. Chairman of the Board, 1923-1929 Foreman National Bank and Foreman Trust and Savings Bank, successors to Foreman Brothers Banking Company.
Chairman of Executive Committee, successor banks, Foreman State National Bank and Foreman State Trust & Savings Bank, 1929-1931.
Home: Glencoe, Illinois.
Married Fannie Mandel, September 28, 1893. Children: Gerhard, Madeleine.