Who was Alexander Foster?

Alexander Foster (1696–1749) was born in Blackmore, Essex, England and died in High Ongar Essex, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Alexander Foster 1696–1749

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 3 Oct 1696 · Blackmore, Essex, England

Died 25 Mar 1749 · High Ongar Essex, England

Children Sarah Foster

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In 1696, Alexander Foster entered the world in Blackmore, Essex, England. Alexander Foster had children including sarah foster. Alexander Foster passed away in 1749 in High Ongar Essex, England.

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Birth of Alexander Foster in Blackmore, Essex, England

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: Alexander Foster (1696–1749) was born in Blackmore, Essex, England and died in High Ongar Essex, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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1696–1749

Blackmore, Essex, England