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Jonathan Foster 1658–1661

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan Foster in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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 4 independent trees

Born 9 Jan 1658 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 15 May 1661 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father William Foster
Mother Mary Jackson (1639–1677)
Siblings Benjamin Foster, Caleb Foster, Daniel Foster, David Foster, Elizabeth Foster, Hanah Foster, Hannah Foster, Jacob Foster, Jonathan Foster, Joseph Foster, Judith Foster, Martha Foster, Mary Foster, Mehitabell Foster, Mehitable Foster, Prudence Foster, Ruth Foster, Samuel Foster, Timothy Foster, William Foster

Researchers connected through Jonathan Foster 1658–1661

and 3 more tree owners connected with Jonathan Foster 1658–1661

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1658, Jonathan Foster entered the world in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to william foster and mary jackson. Jonathan Foster passed away in 1661 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1658
Birth of Jonathan Foster in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1661
Death of Jonathan Foster in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Foster

This ancestor line traces from England (1395) to Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America (1658) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathan Foster (1658–1661) was born in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan 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 11 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.

Jonathan Foster's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jonathan Foster PTP
1658–1661
Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Jackson PTP
1639–1677
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jonathan Foster's Descendants

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JF
Jonathan Foster PTP 1658–1661