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Jacob Foust 1786–1854

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

Born 9 Aug 1786 · , Randolph, North Carolina, USA

Died 21 Jan 1854 · Richland Lutheran, Randolph, North Carolina, USA

Father Jacob Foust

Mother Charity Kivett

Siblings Barbara Foust, Charity Lane Foust, Christian Foust, Daniel Foust, Jared Foust, John George Foust, Judith Cox Foust, Peter Foust

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Foust

Charity Kivett

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jacob Foust began in 1786 in, Randolph, North Carolina, USA. Jacob Foust passed away in 1854 in Richland Lutheran, Randolph, North Carolina, USA.

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1786

Birth of Jacob Foust in, Randolph, North Carolina, USA

Birth

1854

Death of Jacob Foust in Richland Lutheran, Randolph, North Carolina, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Foust

This ancestor line traces from Langenselbold, Isenburg, Hessen, Germany (1689) to , Randolph, North Carolina, USA (1786) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jacob Foust (1786–1854) was born in , Randolph, North Carolina, USA and died in Richland Lutheran, Randolph, North Carolina, USA. 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.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Jacob Foust's Ancestors

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Jacob Foust PTP

1786–1854

, Randolph, North Carolina, USA