Who was Prudence Foster?

Prudence Foster (1675–1755) 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.

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Prudence Foster 1675–1755

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 23 May 1675 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Died 28 Oct 1755 · Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father Isaac Foster

Mother Mary Jackson

Siblings Benjamin Foster Sr, Daniel Foster, Eleazer Foster, Elizabeth Foster, Hannah Foster, Jacob Foster, Jonathan Foster, Martha Foster, Mary Foster, Mehitable Foster, Ruth Foster, Sarah Foster

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Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Foster

Mary Jackson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

In 1675, Prudence Foster entered the world in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to isaac foster and mary jackson. Prudence Foster passed away in 1755 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Birth of Prudence Foster in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

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1755

Death of Prudence Foster in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Prudence Foster

This ancestor line traces from Merstham, Sussex, England (1474) to Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1675) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Prudence Foster (1675–1755) 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 Prudence 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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