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Elizabeth Foster 1688–1755

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Foster in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 OCT 1688 · Dorchester, Suffork, Massachusetts
Died 16 APR 1755 · Dorchester, Suffork, Massachusetts
Father Timothy Foster
Mother Relief Holland (1650–1743)
Spouse Nathaniel Leeds
Children Prudence Leeds
Siblings Edward Foster, Prudence Foster, Thomas Foster, Timothy Foster

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Foster 1688–1755

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Biography

Elizabeth Foster was born in 1688 in Dorchester, Suffork, Massachusetts, the child of timothy foster and relief holland. Elizabeth Foster married nathaniel leeds, and had children including prudence leeds. Elizabeth Foster passed away in 1755 in Dorchester, Suffork, Massachusetts.

Sources

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    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

Life Timeline

1688
Birth of Elizabeth Foster in Dorchester, Suffork, Massachusetts
Birth
1755
Death of Elizabeth Foster in Dorchester, Suffork, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Foster

This ancestor line traces from Barnstable, Devonshire, England (1513) to Dorchester, Suffork, Massachusetts (1688) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Foster (1688–1755) was born in Dorchester, Suffork, Massachusetts and died in Dorchester, Suffork, Massachusetts. 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 Elizabeth 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Elizabeth Foster's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Foster PTP
1688–1755
Dorchester, Suffork, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Relief Holland PTP
1650–1743
Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
John Holland PTP
1630–1656
Plymouth, Devon, England
Unknown

Elizabeth Foster's Descendants

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Elizabeth Foster PTP 1688–1755