Catherine "Katie" Foust 1783–1866
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Catherine Foust in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Catherine Foust 1783–1866
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1783, Catherine "Katie" Foust entered the world in Orange, Alamance, North Carolina, USA, born to george alexander foust sr and barbara ellen kivett. Catherine "Katie" Foust married john clapp, and had children including abraham clapp, salome sally clapp. Catherine "Katie" Foust passed away in 1866 in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America.
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1Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Catherine Foust
This ancestor line traces from Langenselbold, Isenburg, Hessen, Germany (1689) to Orange, Alamance, North Carolina, USA (1783) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Catherine Foust (1783–1866) was born in Orange, Alamance, North Carolina, USA and died in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Catherine Foust's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record