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 [...]
New England families, genealogical and memorial : a record of the achievements of her people in the making of commonwealths and the founding of...
...Jeremiah Foster was son of Timothy Foster, who was born in Rowley . lllage, now Boxford, in 1672, died there... (Rowley, United States - 1672)
...Jeremiah Foster was son of Timothy Foster, who was born in Rowley . lllage, now Boxford, in 1672, died there... (Rowley, United States - 1672)
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Parsons family : descendants of Cornet Joseph Parsons, Springfield, 1636--Northampton, 1655 (Volume 2)
...or near Middletown, Conn., m. Fanny Foster, b. Dec. 9, 1785 , daughter of Giles and Fanny (Cook) Foster. (Giles... (Middlefield, Conn., Connecticut, United States - 1785)
...or near Middletown, Conn., m. Fanny Foster, b. Dec. 9, 1785 , daughter of Giles and Fanny (Cook) Foster. (Giles... (Middlefield, Conn., Connecticut, United States - 1785)
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Encyclopedia of Connecticut biography, genealogical-memorial, representative citizens, (Volume 11)
...(VIII) Anson Foster, son of John Benedict and Phoebe (Burchard) Foster, was born November 19, 1806, in South East, New... (South, Connecticut, United States - 1806)
...(VIII) Anson Foster, son of John Benedict and Phoebe (Burchard) Foster, was born November 19, 1806, in South East, New... (South, Connecticut, United States - 1806)
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Vital record of Rhode Island : 1636-1850 : first series : births, marriages and deaths : a family register for the people (Volume 17)...
...Sweet, Esq., Capt. Joseph and Sarah Foster, daughter of Jesse, of Smithfield, at Providence, by Rev. Dr. Gano, Ambrose and... (Smithfield, Rhode Island, United States - 1807)
...Sweet, Esq., Capt. Joseph and Sarah Foster, daughter of Jesse, of Smithfield, at Providence, by Rev. Dr. Gano, Ambrose and... (Smithfield, Rhode Island, United States - 1807)
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Historic homes and institutions and genealogical and personal memoirs of Worcester County, Massachusetts, with a history of Worcester society of antiquity, (Volume 1)
...Sarah and Thomas (VII) Thomas R. Foster, son of Rufus Foster (6), was born in Mobile, Alabama, ^lay 16,... (Mobile, Alabama, United States - 1822)
...Sarah and Thomas (VII) Thomas R. Foster, son of Rufus Foster (6), was born in Mobile, Alabama, ^lay 16,... (Mobile, Alabama, United States - 1822)
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Genealogical and family history of the state of New Hampshire : a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a...
...Susan A, Sawyer, daughter of Joshua and Lavinia (Foster) Sawyer, of Warner and Alienstown. They have had children : Arthur... (Warner, New Hampshire, United States - 1870)
...Susan A, Sawyer, daughter of Joshua and Lavinia (Foster) Sawyer, of Warner and Alienstown. They have had children : Arthur... (Warner, New Hampshire, United States - 1870)
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Representative men and old families of southeastern Massachusetts : containing historical sketches of prominent and representative citizens and genealogical records of many of the...
...(VI) David Horace Foster, son of David and Experience, born March 24, 1799, in Pembroke, Mass., married... (Pembroke, Mass., Massachusetts, United States - 1799)
...(VI) David Horace Foster, son of David and Experience, born March 24, 1799, in Pembroke, Mass., married... (Pembroke, Mass., Massachusetts, United States - 1799)
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A Genealogical History of the Descendants of Joseph Peck: Who Emigrated with His Family to this
...married Mercy Foster, daughter of Ebenezer Foster, of Cumberland, R. I., June 14, 1756. She was born May 22, 1734.... (Cumberland, R. I., Rhode Island, United States - 1734)
...married Mercy Foster, daughter of Ebenezer Foster, of Cumberland, R. I., June 14, 1756. She was born May 22, 1734.... (Cumberland, R. I., Rhode Island, United States - 1734)
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The New England Historical and Genealogical Register
...was the son of Rev. Jacob Foster, of Berwick (II. C. 1754), and was born in 1764. He married Rebecca... (Berwick, United States - 1764)
...was the son of Rev. Jacob Foster, of Berwick (II. C. 1754), and was born in 1764. He married Rebecca... (Berwick, United States - 1764)
Geneanet username : colgnln41537
History of Walworth County, Wisconsin, containing an account of its settlement, growth, development and resources...its war record, biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and...
... Sarah Foster, daughter of Thomas Foster, who settled in Walworth Co. in .1847. They have four children- Flora L.,... (Walworth Co., Wisconsin, United States - 1847)
... Sarah Foster, daughter of Thomas Foster, who settled in Walworth Co. in .1847. They have four children- Flora L.,... (Walworth Co., Wisconsin, United States - 1847)
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The New England Historical and Genealogical Register
...marriage to Abigail, daughter of David and Hannah (Buxton) Foster, was published 5 Jan., 1733. She was baptized in the... (Salem, United States - 1733)
...marriage to Abigail, daughter of David and Hannah (Buxton) Foster, was published 5 Jan., 1733. She was baptized in the... (Salem, United States - 1733)
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The New England Historical and Genealogical Register
...Simon Stone, son of Hugh and Hannah (Foster) Stone, was born at Andover Oct. 8, 1671. His youth was... (Andover, United States - 1671)
...Simon Stone, son of Hugh and Hannah (Foster) Stone, was born at Andover Oct. 8, 1671. His youth was... (Andover, United States - 1671)
Geneanet username : colgnln41551
Biographical Record of the Alumni of Amherst College ... 1821-[1896
...Phillips Foster, Jr., son of William P. and Anna (Kimball) Foster, was born in Andover, July 11, 1856 , fitted... (Andover, Unknown country - 1856)
...Phillips Foster, Jr., son of William P. and Anna (Kimball) Foster, was born in Andover, July 11, 1856 , fitted... (Andover, Unknown country - 1856)
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Compendium of history and biography of Linn County, Missouri
...and is a son of Alfred and Waitie (Foster) Mc Allister, also natives of that state. The father was a... (Waldo county, Maine, United States - 1846)
...and is a son of Alfred and Waitie (Foster) Mc Allister, also natives of that state. The father was a... (Waldo county, Maine, United States - 1846)
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History of Coshocton County, Ohio,
...in Keene township, son of James and Nancy (Ford) Foster, and grandson of John and Catherine (Blain) Foster and of... (Keene township, Ohio, United States - 1822)
...in Keene township, son of James and Nancy (Ford) Foster, and grandson of John and Catherine (Blain) Foster and of... (Keene township, Ohio, United States - 1822)
Geneanet username : colgnln47477
Historical encyclopedia of Illinois (Volume 2)
...1857, being a son of Alexander F. and Nancy O. (Adams) Foster. Mr. Foster was a contractor and builder, who... (Adams, Illinois, United States - 1857)
...1857, being a son of Alexander F. and Nancy O. (Adams) Foster. Mr. Foster was a contractor and builder, who... (Adams, Illinois, United States - 1857)
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History of McDonough County, Illinois, together with sketches of the towns, villages and townships, educational, civil, military and political history, portraits of prominent individuals,...
...son of Arthur and Sarah Foster, natives of South Carolina. He was born February 8, 1829, in the state... (South Carolina, South Carolina, United States - 1829)
...son of Arthur and Sarah Foster, natives of South Carolina. He was born February 8, 1829, in the state... (South Carolina, South Carolina, United States - 1829)
Geneanet username : colgnln47874
History of Winona and Olmsted counties : together with biographical matter, statistics, etc., gathered from matter furnished by interviews with old settlers, county, township...
...to Lovina M., daughter of Benoni and Martha (Foster) Griffin, a schoolmate and companion from early youth, native of the... (Sudbury, Rutland county, Yermont, Leicestershire, United Kingdom - 1814)
...to Lovina M., daughter of Benoni and Martha (Foster) Griffin, a schoolmate and companion from early youth, native of the... (Sudbury, Rutland county, Yermont, Leicestershire, United Kingdom - 1814)
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Daughters of the American Revolution magazine
...Litchfield, Conn. 1777 who m Mary Foster, and d in Brooklyn, Conn. John was the oldest son of Nathan and... (Brooklyn, United States - 1777)
...Litchfield, Conn. 1777 who m Mary Foster, and d in Brooklyn, Conn. John was the oldest son of Nathan and... (Brooklyn, United States - 1777)
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Thurston genealogies
...eldest son of William and Nancy (Foster) Thurston of South Bristol, Me., born there Oct. 23, 1806, married,... (Pemaquid, Me., Unknown country - 1806)
...eldest son of William and Nancy (Foster) Thurston of South Bristol, Me., born there Oct. 23, 1806, married,... (Pemaquid, Me., Unknown country - 1806)
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The History of Detroit and Michigan: Or, The Metropolis Illustrated, a Full Record of
... Josephine Foster, daughter of George D. Foster, a prominent merchant of West Winfield, New York. Her mother's maiden name... (West Winfield, New York, United States - 1867)
... Josephine Foster, daughter of George D. Foster, a prominent merchant of West Winfield, New York. Her mother's maiden name... (West Winfield, New York, United States - 1867)
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History of Decatur County, Indiana: its people, industries and institutions, with biographical sketches of representative citizens and genealogical records of many of the old...
...5, 1826, the son of James and Mary (Foster) Bonner. His parents were both of Scotch-Irish ancestry and descended from... (South, Indiana, United States - 1826)
...5, 1826, the son of James and Mary (Foster) Bonner. His parents were both of Scotch-Irish ancestry and descended from... (South, Indiana, United States - 1826)
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University of Maryland, 1807-1907, its history, influence, equipment and characteristics, with biographical sketches and portraits of its founders, benefactors, regents, faculty and alumni (Volume...
...and is a son of James A. and Jennie E. (Foster) Thomson, and comes of an old South Carolina family.... (Union county, South Carolina, United States - 1877)
...and is a son of James A. and Jennie E. (Foster) Thomson, and comes of an old South Carolina family.... (Union county, South Carolina, United States - 1877)
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The American biographical dictionary: containing an account of the lives, characters, and writings of the most eminent persons deceased in North America from its...
...his wife, the daughter of Isaac Foster of Charlestown, he had eleven children. He was the first president of the... (Portland, Maine, United States - 1738)
...his wife, the daughter of Isaac Foster of Charlestown, he had eleven children. He was the first president of the... (Portland, Maine, United States - 1738)
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Encyclopedia of Virginia biography (Volume 5)
...her mother a daughter of Isaac and Mary (Miller) Foster. Isaac and Mary (Miller) Foster were the parents of: Julia,... (Mathews county, Virginia, United States - 1837)
...her mother a daughter of Isaac and Mary (Miller) Foster. Isaac and Mary (Miller) Foster were the parents of: Julia,... (Mathews county, Virginia, United States - 1837)
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The centennial history of Oregon, 1811-1912 (Volume 4)
....">. 1889. married Miss Mabel Gertrude Foster, December 24. 1911. She is a native it Washington and a daughter of... (California, California, United States - 1911)
....">. 1889. married Miss Mabel Gertrude Foster, December 24. 1911. She is a native it Washington and a daughter of... (California, California, United States - 1911)
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Dictionary of national biography (Volume 47)
...author under the pseudonym of Frank Foster, son of Henry Puseley, maltster, was born at Bideford, Devonshire, on 9 Feb.... (Bideford, United Kingdom - 1814)
...author under the pseudonym of Frank Foster, son of Henry Puseley, maltster, was born at Bideford, Devonshire, on 9 Feb.... (Bideford, United Kingdom - 1814)
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Encyclopedia of Virginia biography (Volume 4)
...John Foster, second son of Isaac and Mary (Miller) Foster, was born in Mathews county, Virginia, in 1817, died in... (Mathews county, Virginia, United States - 1817)
...John Foster, second son of Isaac and Mary (Miller) Foster, was born in Mathews county, Virginia, in 1817, died in... (Mathews county, Virginia, United States - 1817)
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History of the Military Company of the Massachusetts, now called the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts, 1637-1888 (Volume 3)
...lawyer, of Boston, son of Harrison Gray and Sally (Foster) Otis, and brother of Harrison Gray Otis, Jr. (1821), was... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1821)
...lawyer, of Boston, son of Harrison Gray and Sally (Foster) Otis, and brother of Harrison Gray Otis, Jr. (1821), was... (Boston, Massachusetts, United States - 1821)
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History of Worcester and its people (Volume 4)
...removed to Southampton, Long Island. John Foster, son of Christopher Foster, moved to Middletown, Connecticut, where the family was located... (Lynn, Massachusetts, United States - 1871)
...removed to Southampton, Long Island. John Foster, son of Christopher Foster, moved to Middletown, Connecticut, where the family was located... (Lynn, Massachusetts, United States - 1871)
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History of Worcester and its people (Volume 4)
...September 14, 1893, daughter of Ernest L and Sarah (Foster) Vick. Her parents reside in Washington. Dr. and Mrs. Marshall... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1893)
...September 14, 1893, daughter of Ernest L and Sarah (Foster) Vick. Her parents reside in Washington. Dr. and Mrs. Marshall... (Washington, Maryland, United States - 1893)
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History of Lowell and its people (Volume 3)
...December 3, 1881, son of Gideon Foster and l'au'ina (Gates) White, both of Lowell birth, and lifelong residents, although (jideon... (Gates, Massachusetts, United States - 1881)
...December 3, 1881, son of Gideon Foster and l'au'ina (Gates) White, both of Lowell birth, and lifelong residents, although (jideon... (Gates, Massachusetts, United States - 1881)
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The native ministry of New Hampshire
...Aaron Foster, Congregationalist, son of Aaron and Mehitable (Nichols) Foster, was born March 19, 1794. Teacher, Schoharie, N. Y., 1813-4.... (Kimball, New Hampshire, United States - 1794)
...Aaron Foster, Congregationalist, son of Aaron and Mehitable (Nichols) Foster, was born March 19, 1794. Teacher, Schoharie, N. Y., 1813-4.... (Kimball, New Hampshire, United States - 1794)
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History of the town of Bristol, Grafton County, New Hampshire (Volume 2)
...THE FOSTER FAMILIES i. David Foster, son of David, an early settler in Alexandria from Maine, was b. Nov.... (Alexandria, New Hampshire, United States - 1781)
...THE FOSTER FAMILIES i. David Foster, son of David, an early settler in Alexandria from Maine, was b. Nov.... (Alexandria, New Hampshire, United States - 1781)
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John Parish of Groton, Mass. and some of his descendants
...10 ried Eunice Foster, who died 13 Dec. 1799, aged G6, daughter of Nathan and Hannah (Standish)... (Standish, Massachusetts, United States - 1799)
...10 ried Eunice Foster, who died 13 Dec. 1799, aged G6, daughter of Nathan and Hannah (Standish)... (Standish, Massachusetts, United States - 1799)
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History of the town of Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, from the date of the Canada grant by the province of Massachusetts, in 1735,...
...13. Daniel Putney, son of Daniel and Lois (Foster) Putney, was b. in Newbury, Oct. 30, 181 5 , md.,... (Newbury, New Hampshire, United States - 1839)
...13. Daniel Putney, son of Daniel and Lois (Foster) Putney, was b. in Newbury, Oct. 30, 181 5 , md.,... (Newbury, New Hampshire, United States - 1839)
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City of Decatur and Macon County, Illinois : a record of settlement, organization, progress and achievement (Volume 2)
...He is a son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Foster) Leonard, the father a native of Roanoke county, Virginia, and the... (Roanoke county, Virginia, United States - 1884)
...He is a son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Foster) Leonard, the father a native of Roanoke county, Virginia, and the... (Roanoke county, Virginia, United States - 1884)
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New England families, genealogical and memorial, a record of the achievements of her people in...the founding of a nation (Volume 2)
...and has since continuously (III) David Foster, son of John, was practiced his profession in Pittsfield. He born at Southampton,... (Pittsfield, Unknown country - 1679)
...and has since continuously (III) David Foster, son of John, was practiced his profession in Pittsfield. He born at Southampton,... (Pittsfield, Unknown country - 1679)
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Biographical record of the graduates and former students of the Yale Forest School, with introductory papers on Yale in the forestry movement and the...
...Harriet (Foster) Hawes, daughter of Austin F. Foster and Sarah H. (Gilman) Foster. He has one brother, Richard Withington Hawes,... (Danvers, Mass., Massachusetts, United States - 1879)
...Harriet (Foster) Hawes, daughter of Austin F. Foster and Sarah H. (Gilman) Foster. He has one brother, Richard Withington Hawes,... (Danvers, Mass., Massachusetts, United States - 1879)
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Genealogy of the Sharpless family, descended from John and Jane Sharples, settlers near Chester, Pennsylvania, 1682, together with some account of the English ancestry...
...m. Horsham, 3, 30, 1882, Horace R. Foster, b. Warwick, Kent Co., R. I., 7, i, 1850, son of John... (Warwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - 1850)
...m. Horsham, 3, 30, 1882, Horace R. Foster, b. Warwick, Kent Co., R. I., 7, i, 1850, son of John... (Warwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - 1850)
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An illustrated history of north Idaho : embracing Nez Perces, Idaho, Latah, Kootenai and Shoshone counties, state of Idaho
...Miss Jeannette B., daughter of Arthur W. and Adeline (Foster) Buchanan, natives of Pennsylvania. The father died in 1902, aged... (Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States - 1902)
...Miss Jeannette B., daughter of Arthur W. and Adeline (Foster) Buchanan, natives of Pennsylvania. The father died in 1902, aged... (Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States - 1902)
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Descendants of George Abbott, of Rowley, Mass., of his joint descendants with George Abbott, sr., of Andoer, Mass., of the descendants of Daniel Abbott,...
...David, of Andover, son of Ephraim and Hannah (Eames, dau. of Robert) Foster, of Andover. He m. (2d), Aug.... (Andover, Massachusetts, United States - 1695)
...David, of Andover, son of Ephraim and Hannah (Eames, dau. of Robert) Foster, of Andover. He m. (2d), Aug.... (Andover, Massachusetts, United States - 1695)
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The Foote family:
...City, (Ohio,) was married to Emeline T. Foster, daughter of Michael Foster, of Brooklyn, in the same State, January 20,... (Brooklyn, Unknown country - 1842)
...City, (Ohio,) was married to Emeline T. Foster, daughter of Michael Foster, of Brooklyn, in the same State, January 20,... (Brooklyn, Unknown country - 1842)
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Collections of the New Hampshire Historical Society (Volume 4)
...Joseph Foster, son of Mr. David Foster, commenced practice at Billerica, Massachusetts, in 1807, and there died in 1810.... (Billerica, New Hampshire, United States - 1810)
...Joseph Foster, son of Mr. David Foster, commenced practice at Billerica, Massachusetts, in 1807, and there died in 1810.... (Billerica, New Hampshire, United States - 1810)
Geneanet username : colgnln157943
Foster Genealogy
...was the son of Rev. Isaac Foster and was born in Stafford. Conn., received an excellent education, graduated at college,... (Stafford, Staffordshire, United Kingdom - 1785)
...was the son of Rev. Isaac Foster and was born in Stafford. Conn., received an excellent education, graduated at college,... (Stafford, Staffordshire, United Kingdom - 1785)
Geneanet username : colgnln22185
Genealogical and Family History of the State of Maine
...1, 1808, Abigail, daughter of Nathan and Elizabeth (Foster) Safford, born May 22, 1791, who after his death married Mr.... (Gray, Maine, United States - 1808)
...1, 1808, Abigail, daughter of Nathan and Elizabeth (Foster) Safford, born May 22, 1791, who after his death married Mr.... (Gray, Maine, United States - 1808)
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The Dedham historical register
...John Foster, son of John and Mary (Tompkins) Foster, was aged 59 years in 1706 [Essex XVI. 200], m.... (Salem, Massachusetts, United States - 1706)
...John Foster, son of John and Mary (Tompkins) Foster, was aged 59 years in 1706 [Essex XVI. 200], m.... (Salem, Massachusetts, United States - 1706)
Geneanet username : colgnln172269
The biographical record of De Kalb County, Illinois
...the son of Nathaniel and Rebecca C. Foster, the former a native of New Jersew who served si.x years in... (Adams county, Ohio, United States - 1528)
...the son of Nathaniel and Rebecca C. Foster, the former a native of New Jersew who served si.x years in... (Adams county, Ohio, United States - 1528)
Geneanet username : colgnln57065
The History of Detroit and Michigan: Or, The Metropolis Illustrated, a Full Record of
...married July 9, 1867, to Josephine A. Foster, daughter of George D. Foster, a prominent merchant of West Winfield, New... (West Winfield, New, Michigan, United States - 1867)
...married July 9, 1867, to Josephine A. Foster, daughter of George D. Foster, a prominent merchant of West Winfield, New... (West Winfield, New, Michigan, United States - 1867)
Geneanet username : colgnln55870
The Day genealogy, a record of the descendants of Jacob Day and an incomplete record of Anthony Day
...Me., Nov. 8, 1899, Ida Myrtle Foster, daughter of Nathan Orrin Foster and Saraii Jan.- Wiialen, b. in Eastport, Me.,... (Eastport, Me., Maine, United States - 1899)
...Me., Nov. 8, 1899, Ida Myrtle Foster, daughter of Nathan Orrin Foster and Saraii Jan.- Wiialen, b. in Eastport, Me.,... (Eastport, Me., Maine, United States - 1899)
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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 [...]