What is the origin of the name Foster?
1: English: variant of Forster ‘worker in a forest’.2: English: perhaps a nickname from Middle English foster ‘foster parent’ (Old English fōstre a derivative of fōstrian ‘to nourish or rear’). But other [...]
Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
... Ebenezer Foster, son of Leonard R. Foster, whose grandfather, Isaac Foster, was a pioneer of Moretown, as was also... (Waterbury, Unknown country - 1888)
... Ebenezer Foster, son of Leonard R. Foster, whose grandfather, Isaac Foster, was a pioneer of Moretown, as was also... (Waterbury, Unknown country - 1888)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...one daughter, Jessie Dr. Ebenezer J. Foster, son of Leonard R. Foster, whose grandfather, Isaac Foster, was a pioneer... (Waterbury, Unknown country - 1888)
...one daughter, Jessie Dr. Ebenezer J. Foster, son of Leonard R. Foster, whose grandfather, Isaac Foster, was a pioneer... (Waterbury, Unknown country - 1888)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...whom lived and raised families. Sydney H. Foster, son of George W., married Miss Louise R. Dudley, and engaged in... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1862)
...whom lived and raised families. Sydney H. Foster, son of George W., married Miss Louise R. Dudley, and engaged in... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1862)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...Mr. William Heaton, 3d, Mr. Reuben Foster, 4th, and Capt. John French, 5th,-so these were the first Vermont judges over... (Berlin, Berlin, Germany - 1778)
...Mr. William Heaton, 3d, Mr. Reuben Foster, 4th, and Capt. John French, 5th,-so these were the first Vermont judges over... (Berlin, Berlin, Germany - 1778)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...in Marshfield village. Sarah (Mrs. Austin Foster) resides on a farm in her native town. Mrs. Kate R. Morse resides... (Marshfield, Unknown country - 1884)
...in Marshfield village. Sarah (Mrs. Austin Foster) resides on a farm in her native town. Mrs. Kate R. Morse resides... (Marshfield, Unknown country - 1884)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...born January 28, 1826, married Harriet K. Foster, of Calais, and settled on the homestead, with his parents, and provided... (Calais, Pas-de-Calais, France - 1826)
...born January 28, 1826, married Harriet K. Foster, of Calais, and settled on the homestead, with his parents, and provided... (Calais, Pas-de-Calais, France - 1826)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...by the sons of Capt. Stephen Foster, of East Montpelier, one by Mrs. Harriet Mason Christie, of Woodstock, and the... (East Montpelier, Unknown country - 1887)
...by the sons of Capt. Stephen Foster, of East Montpelier, one by Mrs. Harriet Mason Christie, of Woodstock, and the... (East Montpelier, Unknown country - 1887)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
... Leonard Foster, whose grandfather, Isaac Foster, was a pioneer of Moretown, as was also his maternal grandfather,.... (Waterbury, Unknown country - 1888)
... Leonard Foster, whose grandfather, Isaac Foster, was a pioneer of Moretown, as was also his maternal grandfather,.... (Waterbury, Unknown country - 1888)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...Foster Henry W., r 15, farmer, son of Calvin W. Freeman Charles H., r 27, farmer... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1828)
...Foster Henry W., r 15, farmer, son of Calvin W. Freeman Charles H., r 27, farmer... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1828)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...he was joined by Dea. George Foster. Dr. George prophesied from the first that he would live to see Calais... (Calais, Pas-de-Calais, France - 1854)
...he was joined by Dea. George Foster. Dr. George prophesied from the first that he would live to see Calais... (Calais, Pas-de-Calais, France - 1854)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...March 7, 18 16, married Maria Foster, is a farmer in Woodbury, and has held most of the offices in... (Woodbury, Unknown country - 1790)
...March 7, 18 16, married Maria Foster, is a farmer in Woodbury, and has held most of the offices in... (Woodbury, Unknown country - 1790)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...the farm where his grandson, Charles A. Foster, now lives. He reared a numerous family, and died in 1842. His... (Moretown, Unknown country - 1842)
...the farm where his grandson, Charles A. Foster, now lives. He reared a numerous family, and died in 1842. His... (Moretown, Unknown country - 1842)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
... John Foster, from Bridgewater, Vt., settled in Moretown on the farm where his grandson, Charles... (Moretown, Unknown country - 1842)
... John Foster, from Bridgewater, Vt., settled in Moretown on the farm where his grandson, Charles... (Moretown, Unknown country - 1842)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...Mr. Wrisley conveyed it to Samuel S. Foster in 1872. In the fall of 1886 the mill was consumed by... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1886)
...Mr. Wrisley conveyed it to Samuel S. Foster in 1872. In the fall of 1886 the mill was consumed by... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1886)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...offices of selectman and representative. Mr. Foster died July 27, 1884, aged sixty-nine years. Mrs. Foster died February 1, 1888,... (Barre, Unknown country - 1888)
...offices of selectman and representative. Mr. Foster died July 27, 1884, aged sixty-nine years. Mrs. Foster died February 1, 1888,... (Barre, Unknown country - 1888)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...J. G. French, Jacob Smith, Joel Foster, Jr., George Wooster, and I. W. Brown. Roderick Richardson was elected president. In... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1850)
...J. G. French, Jacob Smith, Joel Foster, Jr., George Wooster, and I. W. Brown. Roderick Richardson was elected president. In... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1850)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...aged seventy-seven years. Mr. and Mrs. Foster were parents of four sons and four daughters. His son Henry D. married... (Barre, Unknown country - 1884)
...aged seventy-seven years. Mr. and Mrs. Foster were parents of four sons and four daughters. His son Henry D. married... (Barre, Unknown country - 1884)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
... George W. Foster was born in Vershire, Orange county, in 1795. At the age of... (Vershire, Orange county, Unknown country - 1795)
... George W. Foster was born in Vershire, Orange county, in 1795. At the age of... (Vershire, Orange county, Unknown country - 1795)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...when their first pastor, Rev. John Foster, was installed. They erected their first house of worship, of wood, in 1846,... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1846)
...when their first pastor, Rev. John Foster, was installed. They erected their first house of worship, of wood, in 1846,... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1846)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...one of whose daughters, Mrs. Joel Foster, now resides in that town, and Elijah, who married Lydia Herrick, who was... (Montpelier, Unknown country - 1867)
...one of whose daughters, Mrs. Joel Foster, now resides in that town, and Elijah, who married Lydia Herrick, who was... (Montpelier, Unknown country - 1867)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
... George Cobleigh, Benjamin Porter, Leander Foster, and the subscriptions of nearly a hundred other public spirited men, $2,400 was... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1870)
... George Cobleigh, Benjamin Porter, Leander Foster, and the subscriptions of nearly a hundred other public spirited men, $2,400 was... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1870)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
... Mrs. W. Bradley, 1881-84, George W. Foster, 1884. Painting and drawing:-C. Marion Ware, 1870-72, Louise Watson, 1873-74, Hattie E.... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1873)
... Mrs. W. Bradley, 1881-84, George W. Foster, 1884. Painting and drawing:-C. Marion Ware, 1870-72, Louise Watson, 1873-74, Hattie E.... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1873)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...and which they owned jointly. Mr. Foster is a practical, energetic, and successful farmer, and one of the most extensive... (Vermont, Vermont, United States - 1865)
...and which they owned jointly. Mr. Foster is a practical, energetic, and successful farmer, and one of the most extensive... (Vermont, Vermont, United States - 1865)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...was consumed by fire, and Mr. Foster sold the site and grounds to Mr. Huntley, who built the present mill... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1867)
...was consumed by fire, and Mr. Foster sold the site and grounds to Mr. Huntley, who built the present mill... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1867)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...Foster Edwin U., (Waterbury Center) r 2, dealer in maple sugar, maple syrup and honey, farmer... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1863)
...Foster Edwin U., (Waterbury Center) r 2, dealer in maple sugar, maple syrup and honey, farmer... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1863)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...The board of bailiffs elected Mr. Foster their chairman, and the work was pushed with such energy that it was... (Vermont, Vermont, United States - 1883)
...The board of bailiffs elected Mr. Foster their chairman, and the work was pushed with such energy that it was... (Vermont, Vermont, United States - 1883)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...2, Joel Foster, No. 3, A. J. Sibley, No. 4, A. O. Cummins, No. 5, S.... (Vermont, Vermont, United States - 1883)
...2, Joel Foster, No. 3, A. J. Sibley, No. 4, A. O. Cummins, No. 5, S.... (Vermont, Vermont, United States - 1883)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...the farm where his grandson, Edwin H. Foster, now lives. He commenced clearing his farm at once, and soon built... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1812)
...the farm where his grandson, Edwin H. Foster, now lives. He commenced clearing his farm at once, and soon built... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1812)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...repair shop, farmer, leases of Joel Foster, of Montpelier, 12.... (Montpelier, Unknown country - 1683)
...repair shop, farmer, leases of Joel Foster, of Montpelier, 12.... (Montpelier, Unknown country - 1683)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...Capt. Stephen Foster married Miss Mary King, sister of Dr. Nathaniel King. They came to East... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1812)
...Capt. Stephen Foster married Miss Mary King, sister of Dr. Nathaniel King. They came to East... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1812)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...Joseph Howes, second lieutenant, and Stephen Foster, ensign , and were immediately marched to the seat of war.... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1857)
...Joseph Howes, second lieutenant, and Stephen Foster, ensign , and were immediately marched to the seat of war.... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1857)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...Kendall, teacher instrumental music , George W. Foster, teacher vocal music , Martha E. Calef, teacher painting and drawing ,... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1863)
...Kendall, teacher instrumental music , George W. Foster, teacher vocal music , Martha E. Calef, teacher painting and drawing ,... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1863)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...and Anna Fanny (Mrs. Edwin H. Foster) resides in the northern part of the town. Theophilus is a farmer... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1884)
...and Anna Fanny (Mrs. Edwin H. Foster) resides in the northern part of the town. Theophilus is a farmer... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1884)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...in farming. July 22, 1862, Mr. Foster responded to his country's call for volunteers and enlisted, a private, in Co.... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1862)
...in farming. July 22, 1862, Mr. Foster responded to his country's call for volunteers and enlisted, a private, in Co.... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1862)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...Foster Edward L., of Calais, age 22, private Co. I, nth Regt., Aug. 2, '62 ,... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1865)
...Foster Edward L., of Calais, age 22, private Co. I, nth Regt., Aug. 2, '62 ,... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1865)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...Foster Daniel, of Waitsfield, private Co. B, 10th Regt., July 14, '62... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1865)
...Foster Daniel, of Waitsfield, private Co. B, 10th Regt., July 14, '62... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1865)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...Foster Leonard R., (Waterbury Center) retired farmer, h Maple.... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1863)
...Foster Leonard R., (Waterbury Center) retired farmer, h Maple.... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1863)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...Foster Henry E., of Waitsfield, age 23, Capt. Co. C, 8th Regt., Dec. 23, '61 ,... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1865)
...Foster Henry E., of Waitsfield, age 23, Capt. Co. C, 8th Regt., Dec. 23, '61 ,... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1865)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...Foster Sidney H., of Calais, age 34, private Co. I, nth Regt., July 22, '62 ,... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1865)
...Foster Sidney H., of Calais, age 34, private Co. I, nth Regt., July 22, '62 ,... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1865)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...Foster Herman R., r 30, 600 sugar trees, 8 cows, farmer, leases on shares of Solomon... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1863)
...Foster Herman R., r 30, 600 sugar trees, 8 cows, farmer, leases on shares of Solomon... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1863)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...George Trombly, H. P. , Charles O. Foster, Scribe.... (Blanchard, Unknown country - 1883)
...George Trombly, H. P. , Charles O. Foster, Scribe.... (Blanchard, Unknown country - 1883)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...C. Cummings, John Peck, Joel Foster and A. J. Sibley, trustees, Joel Foster, supt., 58... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1870)
...C. Cummings, John Peck, Joel Foster and A. J. Sibley, trustees, Joel Foster, supt., 58... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1870)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...Foster Charles O., molder, emp. Lane Mfg. Co., h 2 Cross cor. Franklin.... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1888)
...Foster Charles O., molder, emp. Lane Mfg. Co., h 2 Cross cor. Franklin.... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1888)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...in Montpelier, the wife of Joel Foster.... (Montpelier, Unknown country - 1803)
...in Montpelier, the wife of Joel Foster.... (Montpelier, Unknown country - 1803)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
... Tracy Foster C, r 50, 14 head cattle, 49 sheep, 500 sugar trees, farmer 140.... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1858)
... Tracy Foster C, r 50, 14 head cattle, 49 sheep, 500 sugar trees, farmer 140.... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1858)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...Foster Nathan S., (W. Berlin) r 19, 6 cows and farmer 60, owns h and lot... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1861)
...Foster Nathan S., (W. Berlin) r 19, 6 cows and farmer 60, owns h and lot... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1861)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...and Mrs. Foster are Herbert S. and Nervie L. The former married Laura A. Kent, of... (Calais, Pas-de-Calais, France - 1865)
...and Mrs. Foster are Herbert S. and Nervie L. The former married Laura A. Kent, of... (Calais, Pas-de-Calais, France - 1865)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...and December 30, 1792, married Miss Huldah Foster, also of Rochester, Mass., and immediately brought his bride to his humble... (Washington county, Unknown country - 1792)
...and December 30, 1792, married Miss Huldah Foster, also of Rochester, Mass., and immediately brought his bride to his humble... (Washington county, Unknown country - 1792)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...GREENE OLIN D., Main st.. Warren FOSTER EBENEZER J., (homeo.) Main st., Waterbury Center, Waterbury HOOKER EMORY G., Park st.,... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1863)
...GREENE OLIN D., Main st.. Warren FOSTER EBENEZER J., (homeo.) Main st., Waterbury Center, Waterbury HOOKER EMORY G., Park st.,... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1863)
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Gazetteer of Washington County, Vt., 1783-1889
...Foster James A., (Waterbury Center) r 2, farmer 13.... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1863)
...Foster James A., (Waterbury Center) r 2, farmer 13.... (Washington Co, Unknown country - 1863)
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What is the origin of the name Foster?
1: English: variant of Forster ‘worker in a forest’.2: English: perhaps a nickname from Middle English foster ‘foster parent’ (Old English fōstre a derivative of fōstrian ‘to nourish or rear’). But other [...]